About BAFWX
The Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares is a U.S. mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities. The fund primarily targets mid- and large-cap companies that actively implement sustainable business strategies, with the goal of enhancing future earnings growth. Its investment philosophy centers on identifying firms whose internal practices—such as resource-efficient operations, innovative product design, or solutions to sustainability challenges—create tangible competitive advantages and drive business growth.
The fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, often holding a select group of companies with strong sustainability credentials, and may invest up to 15% of its assets in non-U.S. and emerging market securities. Its top holdings often include influential technology, consumer, and financial sector leaders recognized for both growth potential and sustainability integration. Managed by an experienced team, the fund occupies a notable role in the large growth category and is designed for institutional investors seeking exposure to companies where environmental, social, and governance factors are integral to long-term value creation.
Fund Family Brown Advisory Funds
Category Multi-Cap Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol BAFWX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR
BAFWX had a total return of 9.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 15.59%.
