Baron International Growth Fund Retail Shares (BIGFX)
| Fund Assets | 322.94M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
| Dividend Growth | 26.24% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.07 |
| YTD Return | 10.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.08 |
| 52-Week High | 35.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.89 |
| Holdings | 95 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
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.
Performance
BIGFX had a total return of 14.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.41%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTAEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity Fund | 0.91% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z | 0.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.45% |
| Lundin Mining Corporation | LUN | 3.11% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 3.09% |
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 2.91% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 2.77% |
| Ajinomoto Co., Inc. | 2802 | 2.45% |
| Tokyo Electron Limited | 8035 | 2.29% |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. | ACGL | 2.23% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.23% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.267 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.1808 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.0307 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.0897 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.2983 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.5968 | Nov 24, 2021 |