Baron Asset Fund Retail Class (BARAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.02B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.31% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.57% |
| Dividend Growth | -42.08% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 93.94 |
| YTD Return | 6.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 80.07 |
| 52-Week High | 102.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Jun 12, 1987 |
About BARAX
The Baron Asset Fund is a retail mutual fund that primarily invests in common stocks of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. Its main objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by targeting companies that have matured beyond their start-up phase but still offer significant secular growth opportunities. The fund's portfolio encompasses a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and financial services. It is known for its focus on mid-cap growth stocks, providing investors access to innovative and dynamic companies with strong potential for future success. The fund's investment strategy involves a high active share, indicating a preference for selecting stocks that significantly differ from its benchmark index. This approach allows the Baron Asset Fund to offer a distinct investment opportunity within the broader mid-cap growth sector.
Performance
BARAX had a total return of 9.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
56.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECH CORP | n/a | 15.29% |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES | n/a | 9.07% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 5.33% |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | IDXX | 4.56% |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. | ACGL | 4.41% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 4.22% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 3.89% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. | VRSK | 3.56% |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. | MTD | 3.26% |
| Gartner, Inc. | IT | 2.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $10.1655 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $17.5523 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $3.4145 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | $0.006 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $3.3941 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $1.5044 | Nov 27, 2019 |