- ISIN
- US0682785060
- CUSIP
- 068278506
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2004
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BFTHX Performance Chart
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX) is up 11.6% since the beginning of the year. BFTHX is currently trading at $72 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BFTHX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,420.
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Returns By Period
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX) has returned 11.60% so far this year and 29.48% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BFTHX has achieved an annualized return of 16.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.43%
- 1M
- 6.29%
- YTD
- 11.60%
- 6M
- 10.41%
- 1Y
- 29.48%
- 3Y*
- 27.06%
- 5Y*
- 7.27%
- 10Y*
- 16.45%
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%
BFTHX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2004, BFTHX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -20.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BFTHX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.31% | -6.00% | -3.43% | 11.97% | 8.80% | 2.26% | 11.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.63% | -7.31% | -12.44% | 3.60% | 13.44% | 6.24% | 3.46% | -1.05% | 3.32% | 6.90% | -3.35% | -0.06% | 18.01% |
| 2024 | 2.98% | 8.03% | 1.16% | -6.48% | 3.15% | 9.51% | -3.85% | 4.44% | 3.08% | 2.29% | 10.89% | -1.58% | 37.38% |
| 2023 | 13.79% | -0.86% | 6.01% | -3.29% | 12.80% | 6.26% | 6.65% | -4.51% | -5.28% | -6.19% | 17.33% | 6.80% | 57.20% |
| 2022 | -15.81% | -8.09% | 2.01% | -20.02% | -5.63% | -8.05% | 12.77% | -2.91% | -11.35% | 2.75% | -0.54% | -9.13% | -50.62% |
| 2021 | -0.34% | 3.12% | -4.28% | 7.49% | -2.83% | 8.88% | 2.17% | 4.01% | -7.29% | 6.63% | -3.00% | -2.74% | 10.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.96%, beta of 1.14, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2004.
- This fund captured 116.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.00% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.14 and R2 of 0.78, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.96%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 116.28%
- Downside Capture
- 105.00%
Expense Ratio
BFTHX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BFTHX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX) 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.
| BFTHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.74 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.78 | -1.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.08 | 12.44 | -7.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund provided a 3.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.66 | $2.66 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.18 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 3.68% | 4.11% | 0.79% | 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 | 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.66 | $2.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $1.72 |
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 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. Recovery took 525 trading sessions.
The current Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund drawdown is 1.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -58.84%Jan 2023 | 1y 1mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.08%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 3y 5d | 4y 2moDec 2007 - Mar 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.91%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 28dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.22%Apr 2025 | 1mo 26d | 2mo 26d | 4mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.13%Feb 2016 | 6mo 23d | 1y 7d | 1y 7moJul 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BFTHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.84% | -56.78% | -2.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.62% | -9.10% | -8.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.22% | -18.90% | -10.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -58.84% | -25.43% | -33.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -58.84% | -33.92% | -24.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.31% | -1.80% | +0.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.85% | -10.71% | -1.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.59% | 2.03% | +3.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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