Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of large-sized growth companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. large-sized growth companies. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses the advisor believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0682785060 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 068278506 |
| Issuer | Baron Capital Group, Inc. |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund, 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
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund had a return of 7.11% year-to-date (YTD) and 44.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund had an annualized return of 12.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.55%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.11% | 6.33% |
| 1 month | -5.73% | -2.81% |
| 6 months | 29.49% | 21.13% |
| 1 year | 44.48% | 24.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.69% | 11.55% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.00% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.98% | 8.03% | 1.16% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -5.28% | -6.19% | 17.33% | 6.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund(BFTHX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.18 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.19% | 0.36% | 2.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baron Fifth Avenue Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.99 | $0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baron Fifth Avenue Growth 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 Fifth Avenue Growth Fund was 58.84%, occurring on Jan 5, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund drawdown is 27.75%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.84% | Nov 17, 2021 | 285 | Jan 5, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -56.2% | Oct 15, 2007 | 352 | Mar 9, 2009 | 769 | Mar 26, 2012 | 1121 |
| -29.91% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 44 | May 18, 2020 | 62 |
| -24.13% | Jul 21, 2015 | 141 | Feb 9, 2016 | 257 | Feb 15, 2017 | 398 |
| -23.89% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 73 | Apr 10, 2019 | 153 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund volatility is 6.56%, 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.