Baron International Growth Fund Retail Shares (BIGFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
33.57
+0.02 (0.06%)
Feb 17, 2026, 8:09 AM EST
Fund Assets327.39M
Expense Ratio1.21%
Min. Investment$2,000
Turnover24.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.27
Dividend Yield0.80%
Dividend Growth26.24%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close33.55
YTD Return6.61%
1-Year Return23.30%
5-Year Return1.01%
52-Week Low23.64
52-Week High33.94
Beta (5Y)0.86
Holdings97
Inception DateDec 31, 2008

About BIGFX

Baron International Growth Fund Retail Shares is a diversified mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of non-U.S. growth companies. The fund targets global equities outside the United States, seeking opportunities among both developed and developing markets, although it limits exposure to developing economies to no more than 35% of net assets. This approach enables diversification across various regions and sectors, with holdings typically spanning industries such as healthcare, technology, consumer cyclical, and financial services. The fund is categorized under the foreign large growth segment and maintains a relatively concentrated portfolio, generally holding fewer than 100 positions. With an inception date in early 2009, it has established a track record of participating in international equity growth while managing risk through geographic and sector diversification. Managed by Baron Capital Group, the fund is distinguished by its focus on companies with significant growth potential outside the U.S., aiming to offer investors access to innovative and expanding businesses across the global landscape.

Fund Family Baron Capital Group, Inc.
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BIGFX
Share Class Retail Shares
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD

Performance

BIGFX had a total return of 23.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.93%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FTAEXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class A1.20%
FTEIXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class I0.95%
FTCEXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class C1.95%
FTIEXFidelityFidelity Total International Equity Fund0.91%
FIEZXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class Z0.80%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
BIGUXR6 Shares0.95%
BINIXInstitutional Shares0.96%

Top 10 Holdings

26.68% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23304.36%
argenx SEARGX3.35%
BNP Paribas SABNP2.72%
Lundin Mining CorporationLUN2.70%
Bank of Ireland Group plcBIRG2.46%
Usdn/a2.39%
Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDBK2.38%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.83162.17%
Arch Capital Group Ltd.ACGL2.10%
AstraZeneca PLCAZN2.05%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$0.267Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2024$0.1808Dec 18, 2024
Sep 24, 2024$0.0307Sep 25, 2024
Dec 7, 2023$0.0897Dec 8, 2023
Sep 27, 2022$0.2983Sep 28, 2022
Nov 23, 2021$0.5968Nov 24, 2021
Full Dividend History