Baron Real Estate Fund Retail Shares (BREFX)
| Fund Assets | 2.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.31% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 77.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
| Dividend Growth | 2,174.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 40.25 |
| YTD Return | 2.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.92 |
| 52-Week High | 41.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.17 |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2009 |
About BREFX
Baron Real Estate Fund Retail Shares is a diversified mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in real estate and real estate-related companies worldwide. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities, such as common stocks, of both U.S. and international firms that are engaged in or own significant real estate assets. Its portfolio spans a broad array of real estate businesses, including sectors such as commercial and residential development, property management, data centers, and infrastructure, as well as related service companies. Notable holdings include leading homebuilders, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and firms providing real estate technology and logistics solutions. The fund’s strategy is actively managed, aiming to identify growth opportunities across various market capitalizations and industries connected to real estate. With a history dating back to 2009 and billions in net assets, Baron Real Estate Fund Retail Shares plays a significant role as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking diversified exposure to the global real estate market and its evolving trends.
Performance
BREFX had a total return of 5.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.81%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
46.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 7.39% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 5.80% |
| Brookfield Corporation | BN | 5.56% |
| CBRE Group, Inc. | CBRE | 5.54% |
| Toll Brothers, Inc. | TOL | 4.71% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 4.24% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 3.98% |
| Wynn Resorts, Limited | WYNN | 3.38% |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation | H | 3.05% |
| CoStar Group, Inc. | CSGP | 2.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.6164 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.819 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.0046 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.0585 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.0196 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.0221 | Dec 9, 2022 |