Baron Small Cap Fund Class R6 (BSCUX)
| Fund Assets | 3.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 10.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 358.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 34.09 |
| YTD Return | 2.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.39 |
| 52-Week High | 40.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Jan 29, 2016 |
About BSCUX
Baron Small Cap Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-sized, growth-oriented U.S. companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equities of small-cap firms, favoring those that are market leaders or possess high-quality characteristics with the potential for long-term growth. Managed by an experienced team, the strategy emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon, resulting in a concentrated portfolio—generally around 55 to 56 holdings—with low turnover and a high active share. The fund is diversified and targets companies with a median market capitalization noticeably higher than that of the Russell 2000 Growth Index, reflecting its preference for established yet dynamic businesses. Baron Small Cap Fund Class R6 serves institutional investors seeking access to the growth potential of smaller U.S. companies, and it plays a significant role in the small-cap segment of the equity market by providing capital to emerging businesses and supporting broader market innovation and economic growth.
Performance
BSCUX had a total return of 5.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.00%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| BSFIX | Institutional Shares | 1.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.95% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 7.25% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 5.17% |
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | KNSL | 5.16% |
| Gartner, Inc. | IT | 4.31% |
| Red Rock Resorts, Inc. | RRR | 4.05% |
| The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. | BWIN | 3.22% |
| Planet Fitness, Inc. | PLNT | 3.15% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 3.05% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 2.92% |
| SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | SITE | 2.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $4.2188 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.9193 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.4521 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $4.7182 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $4.1153 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $2.8191 | Nov 27, 2019 |