Baron WealthBuilder Fund TA Shares (BWBTX)
| Fund Assets | 555.48M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
| Dividend Growth | 32,912.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.88 |
| YTD Return | -3.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.55 |
| 52-Week High | 23.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 19 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
About BWBTX
Baron WealthBuilder Fund TA Shares is an open-end mutual fund that employs a fund-of-funds strategy, investing primarily in a select group of Baron mutual funds. Its primary goal is long-term capital appreciation through diversified exposure to both domestic and international equities. The fund is classified in the aggressive allocation category, typically allocating over 85% of its assets to equities, with a notable tilt toward small- and mid-cap growth stocks, which historically have offered higher return potential but can also present higher volatility. The fund’s underlying holdings are managed according to Baron’s long-standing growth-oriented investment philosophy, focusing on businesses with robust growth opportunities, sustainable competitive advantages, and strong management teams. Key sectors impacted include technology, healthcare, real estate, and other growth-driven industries. Baron WealthBuilder Fund serves as a diversified gateway for investors seeking broad equity exposure via a balanced mix of specialized Baron funds, making it a significant vehicle for accessing active growth management across market capitalizations and geographies.
Performance
BWBTX had a total return of 6.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.76%.
Top 10 Holdings
78.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Partners Institutional | n/a | 14.58% |
| Baron Growth Instl | n/a | 12.26% |
| Baron Small Cap Instl | n/a | 12.10% |
| Baron Asset Instl | n/a | 9.90% |
| Baron Focused Growth Institutional | n/a | 6.76% |
| Baron Real Estate Institutional | n/a | 6.10% |
| Baron Discovery Institutional | n/a | 4.59% |
| Baron Opportunity Instl | n/a | 4.26% |
| Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Instl | n/a | 4.23% |
| Baron Global Opportunity Institutional | n/a | 4.16% |
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 |