Baron Opportunity Fund (BIOUX)
| Fund Assets | 1.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 55.87 |
| YTD Return | 10.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.68 |
| 52-Week High | 56.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | Aug 31, 2016 |
About BIOUX
Baron Opportunity Fund R6 is a diversified mutual fund that focuses on capital appreciation by investing in growth-oriented companies across all market capitalizations. The fund primarily targets businesses poised to benefit from technological innovation, disruptive trends, and advancements, seeking to capture long-term opportunities in dynamic sectors. Its portfolio is characterized by significant allocations to technology, consumer cyclical, and financial services companies, with notable holdings in major innovators such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon.com. By maintaining a high concentration in top holdings and emphasizing scalable, high-growth enterprises, the fund aims to benefit from transformative changes in the global economy. Baron Opportunity Fund R6 is categorized as a large growth fund and is commonly included in retirement-focused investment programs due to its R6 share class, which is often available to institutional and retirement plan investors. The fund is recognized for its focus on pioneering companies that drive progress and reshape industries, making it a prominent vehicle for investors seeking exposure to the growth potential of market-leading innovators.
Performance
BIOUX had a total return of 28.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 22.99%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| BIOIX | Institutional Shares | 1.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
54.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.86% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.64% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.44% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.22% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | SPOT | 5.45% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.23% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 4.60% |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. | TTD | 2.33% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.30% |
| CoStar Group, Inc. | CSGP | 2.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $2.3307 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $3.6032 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $2.7848 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $1.676 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.9258 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Nov 28, 2017 | $2.649 | Nov 29, 2017 |