Baron WealthBuilder Fund Institutional Shares (BWBIX)
| Fund Assets | 555.48M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 32,912.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.01 |
| YTD Return | -3.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.12 |
| 52-Week High | 22.14 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 19 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
About BWBIX
Baron WealthBuilder Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to growth equities across different market capitalizations, sectors, and geographic regions. Its primary function is to seek capital appreciation by investing in a curated selection of underlying Baron mutual funds, each representing targeted investment strategies. The fund's portfolio typically includes a mix of domestic and international equity funds, offering substantial diversification within the equity space. Notably, the fund is actively managed, with portfolio allocations regularly rebalanced to align with evolving market opportunities and risks. Targeting long-term growth, the fund pursues investments in companies with sustainable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and attractive valuations. With over 400 underlying issuers as of the latest reporting, Baron WealthBuilder Fund Institutional Shares maintains a high active share—signaling that its holdings differ significantly from standard benchmarks like the S&P 500. Characterized by an aggressive allocation and high equity exposure, it has become a notable option for investors seeking a diversified approach to growth-oriented investing within the mutual fund space.
Performance
BWBIX had a total return of 4.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.53%.
Top 10 Holdings
79.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Partners Fund Institutional Shares | BPTIX | 15.01% |
| Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares | BGRIX | 12.30% |
| Baron Small Cap Fund Institutional Class | BSFIX | 11.75% |
| Baron Asset Fund Institutional Class | BARIX | 9.60% |
| Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares | BFGIX | 7.47% |
| Baron Real Estate Fund Institutional Shares | BREIX | 5.88% |
| Baron Discovery Fund Institutional Shares | BDFIX | 4.59% |
| Baron Global Opportunity Fund Institutional Shares | BGAIX | 4.43% |
| Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund Institutional Class | BFTIX | 4.22% |
| Baron Opportunity Fund Institutional Class | BIOIX | 4.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.3594 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.2912 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.005 | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | $0.0053 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.4556 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.8164 | Dec 2, 2021 |