Baron Real Estate Income Fund Retail Shares (BRIFX)
| Fund Assets | 239.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 131.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.39 |
| YTD Return | -0.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.18 |
| 52-Week High | 17.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
About BRIFX
Baron Real Estate Income Fund Retail Shares is a mutual fund that focuses on investments in income-producing real estate securities, with a significant allocation to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The fund primarily targets businesses of various market capitalizations within the real estate sector, seeking to generate income as well as potential capital appreciation. Its portfolio comprises a concentrated selection of equity holdings, with the top 10 positions accounting for more than 60% of assets, including prominent names like Equity Residential, Welltower, and American Tower Corporation. The fund maintains a relatively high turnover rate, reflecting an actively managed approach and a flexible, diversified strategy. With an inception date in late 2017, it has positioned itself as a differentiated player in the real estate mutual fund space by expanding beyond traditional REITs to include a broader range of real estate-related income opportunities. Baron Real Estate Income Fund Retail Shares serve investors seeking exposure to the real estate sector’s income potential while benefiting from professional management and a disciplined investment process.
Performance
BRIFX had a total return of 17.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.58%.
Top 10 Holdings
59.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 10.16% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 10.11% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 8.14% |
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp - FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO | n/a | 6.56% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 4.84% |
| Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | IRT | 4.84% |
| EastGroup Properties, Inc. | EGP | 4.42% |
| Equity Residential | EQR | 4.08% |
| American Homes 4 Rent | AMH | 3.65% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company | WY | 3.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0836 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0655 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.0401 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.0388 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.0478 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.0736 | Mar 27, 2024 |