- ISIN
- US06828M8762
- CUSIP
- 06828M876
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 2010
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BEXIX Performance Chart
Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) is up 23.0% since the beginning of the year. BEXIX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BEXIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,264.
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Returns By Period
Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) has returned 22.95% so far this year and 39.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BEXIX has returned 8.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Baron Emerging Markets Fund
- 1D
- 3.34%
- 1M
- 5.38%
- YTD
- 22.95%
- 6M
- 24.71%
- 1Y
- 39.44%
- 3Y*
- 19.26%
- 5Y*
- 4.79%
- 10Y*
- 8.90%
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%
BEXIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2011, BEXIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BEXIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.53% | 4.47% | -9.72% | 14.05% | 4.38% | 2.80% | 22.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.40% | 1.26% | 1.31% | 2.39% | 4.55% | 7.79% | -0.90% | 3.00% | 8.63% | 1.87% | -3.98% | 0.92% | 30.11% |
| 2024 | -4.49% | 4.03% | 3.16% | -0.21% | 0.35% | 4.03% | 1.87% | 0.79% | 6.23% | -4.42% | -1.86% | -1.22% | 7.91% |
| 2023 | 7.75% | -7.54% | 3.08% | -0.75% | -0.60% | 5.22% | 5.04% | -6.58% | -3.08% | -3.71% | 7.07% | 3.60% | 8.29% |
| 2022 | -3.24% | -6.82% | -4.73% | -6.75% | -0.64% | -3.22% | 0.07% | -1.25% | -10.24% | -2.50% | 14.52% | -2.76% | -25.82% |
| 2021 | 2.10% | 1.18% | -3.35% | 1.79% | 2.63% | 0.35% | -5.76% | 2.02% | -2.71% | -0.21% | -4.61% | 0.80% | -6.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baron Emerging Markets Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.72%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2011.
- This fund participated in 89.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 68.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.72%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 68.73%
- Downside Capture
- 89.90%
Expense Ratio
BEXIX has a high expense ratio of 1.12%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BEXIX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) 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.
| BEXIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.94 | 2.78 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.77 | 12.44 | -2.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Baron Emerging Markets Fund provided a 1.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 1.66% | 2.04% | 0.81% | 0.69% | 0.00% | 1.88% | 0.35% | 0.46% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.76% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baron Emerging Markets Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
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 Emerging Markets Fund. 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 Emerging Markets Fund was 45.58%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 816 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -45.58%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.02%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 5mo 13d | 2y 7moJan 2018 - Sep 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.40%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 7moSep 2014 - Apr 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.30%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Dec 2012 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.32%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BEXIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.58% | -56.78% | +11.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.32% | -9.10% | -4.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.63% | -18.90% | +2.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.65% | -25.43% | -16.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.58% | -33.92% | -11.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.75% | -10.71% | -3.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.01% | 2.03% | +1.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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