- CUSIP
- 06829D404
- Issuer
- Baron Capital
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Financials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Actively Managed
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $54M
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Performance
BCFN Performance Chart
Baron Financials ETF (BCFN) is down 14.5% since the beginning of the year. BCFN is currently trading at $21 per share.
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Returns By Period
Baron Financials ETF
- 1D
- -0.18%
- 1M
- 0.68%
- YTD
- -14.51%
- 6M
- -15.75%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BCFN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 2025, BCFN's average daily return is -0.12%, while the average monthly return is -2.21%.
Historically, 29% of months were positive and 71% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BCFN closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 13, 2026 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2026 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.46% | -8.08% | -4.61% | 4.38% | -2.32% | 0.09% | -14.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.45% | -0.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baron Financials ETF has an annualized alpha of -35.56%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 156.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -13.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -35.56%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- -13.70%
- Downside Capture
- 156.56%
Expense Ratio
BCFN has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Financials ETF (BCFN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BCFN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baron Financials ETF. 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 Baron Financials ETF was 20.95%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Baron Financials ETF drawdown is 16.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -20.95%Mar 2026 | 2mo 19d | — | 5mo 17dJan 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.69%Jan 2026 | 4d | 3d | 7dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.22%Dec 2025 | 2d | 5d | 7dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BCFN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.95% | -56.78% | +35.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.64% | -1.80% | -14.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.57% | -10.71% | -1.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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