- ISIN
- US0682787041
- CUSIP
- 068278704
- Inception Date
- May 29, 2009
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BGRIX Performance Chart
Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BGRIX) is down 14.6% since the beginning of the year. BGRIX is currently trading at $59 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BGRIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $777.
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Returns By Period
Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BGRIX) has returned -14.56% so far this year and -21.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BGRIX has returned 7.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- -3.94%
- YTD
- -14.56%
- 6M
- -16.16%
- 1Y
- -21.78%
- 3Y*
- -6.94%
- 5Y*
- -4.91%
- 10Y*
- 7.05%
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%
BGRIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2009, BGRIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BGRIX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.63% | -3.76% | -6.16% | 0.07% | 0.91% | -3.78% | -14.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.10% | -3.03% | -3.29% | -5.38% | 5.28% | 1.25% | -3.53% | -0.56% | -4.81% | -4.64% | 1.00% | 1.01% | -14.21% |
| 2024 | 0.88% | 2.25% | 2.30% | -10.03% | 1.85% | 0.14% | 6.09% | 3.03% | 1.68% | -3.08% | 6.63% | -5.69% | 4.90% |
| 2023 | 9.16% | -0.78% | -0.40% | 0.35% | -2.50% | 4.98% | 3.27% | -2.63% | -4.20% | -6.02% | 8.60% | 5.53% | 14.97% |
| 2022 | -12.57% | -1.82% | 0.97% | -9.65% | -2.89% | -7.34% | 11.41% | -5.34% | -6.70% | 11.74% | 6.80% | -6.15% | -22.35% |
| 2021 | -2.10% | 4.21% | -1.06% | 6.62% | -1.66% | 2.82% | 2.75% | 3.95% | -2.98% | 7.28% | -4.82% | 4.33% | 20.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of -2.37%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2009.
- This fund participated in 105.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.58% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 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
- -2.37%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 91.58%
- Downside Capture
- 105.48%
Expense Ratio
BGRIX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BGRIX ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BGRIX) 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.
| BGRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.82 | 1.37 | -0.55 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.82 | 2.78 | -3.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.39 | 12.44 | -13.83 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares provided a 23.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $13.50 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 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $10.80 | $1.71 | $5.12 | $8.98 | $4.85 | $3.05 | $5.13 | $7.90 | $7.64 | $6.03 |
Dividend yield | 23.08% | 19.72% | 11.30% | 1.69% | 5.72% | 7.38% | 4.45% | 3.55% | 8.12% | 11.36% | 12.56% | 9.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baron 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.12 | $5.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.97 | $0.00 | $8.98 |
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 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 Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares was 41.12%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Baron Growth Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 32.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.12%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -34.60%Jun 2022 | 7mo 10d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.20%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 3mo 19d | 7mo 9dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.99%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 10mo 19d | 1y 1moJul 2011 - Aug 2012 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.77%Feb 2016 | 6mo 29d | 6mo 29d | 1y 1moJul 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BGRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.12% | -56.78% | +15.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.73% | -9.10% | -17.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.37% | -18.90% | -13.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.60% | -25.43% | -9.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.12% | -33.92% | -7.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -32.43% | -1.80% | -30.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.60% | -10.71% | +3.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 15.69% | 2.03% | +13.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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