Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BAFWX)
The mutual fund aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing in the stock of mid- and large-cap companies with effective sustainable business strategies for future earnings growth. It may also invest up to 15% of its net assets in non-U.S. and emerging market securities through ADRs.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US1152332078 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Brown Advisory Funds |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Home Page | www.brownadvisory.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
BAFWX features an expense ratio of 0.64%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares had a return of 21.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.16% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares had an annualized return of 14.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.33%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 21.93% | 24.30% |
| 1 month | 5.22% | 4.09% |
| 6 months | 12.59% | 14.29% |
| 1 year | 36.16% | 35.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.95% | 13.95% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 14.81% | 11.33% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BAFWX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.06% | 5.77% | 1.74% | -5.51% | 3.43% | 5.33% | -1.20% | 2.32% | 1.37% | -1.30% | 21.93% | ||
| 2023 | 9.74% | -1.63% | 6.00% | -0.78% | 3.97% | 5.51% | 4.36% | -0.65% | -6.02% | -3.17% | 12.94% | 4.78% | 39.07% |
| 2022 | -12.66% | -3.68% | 3.63% | -12.95% | 0.53% | -7.25% | 12.99% | -6.25% | -10.26% | 3.09% | 5.93% | -5.93% | -30.90% |
| 2021 | -2.12% | 1.33% | 1.13% | 6.43% | -1.03% | 7.55% | 6.28% | 4.46% | -5.42% | 9.19% | -1.27% | -0.75% | 27.67% |
| 2020 | 1.88% | -5.57% | -8.52% | 15.84% | 7.83% | 3.13% | 5.91% | 4.84% | -1.66% | -0.57% | 8.39% | 4.25% | 39.09% |
| 2019 | 8.80% | 4.85% | 3.46% | 4.71% | -5.39% | 7.32% | 1.52% | 0.11% | -1.01% | 0.45% | 3.86% | 1.77% | 34.05% |
| 2018 | 7.77% | -2.36% | -0.82% | 1.42% | 3.72% | 0.57% | 3.13% | 4.30% | 0.40% | -7.56% | 2.87% | -11.04% | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 3.75% | 3.38% | 1.01% | 3.35% | 2.43% | -0.21% | 1.58% | 1.72% | 1.28% | 4.64% | 2.89% | -2.30% | 25.98% |
| 2016 | -6.09% | -1.22% | 6.91% | 0.51% | 3.18% | -0.99% | 4.80% | 0.48% | 0.65% | -1.59% | 0.42% | -1.55% | 5.01% |
| 2015 | -0.41% | 6.67% | 0.19% | -1.29% | 3.39% | -1.13% | 6.37% | -6.41% | -0.64% | 6.38% | 1.64% | -6.08% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | -4.07% | 5.50% | -2.18% | -2.23% | 1.84% | 2.10% | -1.77% | 4.40% | -1.87% | 3.52% | 2.38% | -2.92% | 4.21% |
| 2013 | 4.62% | 1.08% | 3.21% | 0.43% | 1.98% | -1.85% | 6.19% | -0.73% | 6.11% | 4.38% | 1.47% | 1.67% | 32.14% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BAFWX is 60, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BAFWX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares provided a 0.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares was 37.99%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 345 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.99% | Nov 22, 2021 | 226 | Oct 14, 2022 | 345 | Mar 1, 2024 | 571 |
| -30.44% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 47 | May 29, 2020 | 70 |
| -21.21% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 128 |
| -19.71% | Dec 2, 2015 | 46 | Feb 8, 2016 | 129 | Aug 11, 2016 | 175 |
| -10.89% | Aug 6, 2015 | 14 | Aug 25, 2015 | 65 | Nov 25, 2015 | 79 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund Institutional Shares volatility is 5.30%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.