- ISIN
- US1152337937
- CUSIP
- 115233793
- Issuer
- Brown Advisory Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2008
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BIAUX Performance Chart
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund (BIAUX) is up 16.5% since the beginning of the year. BIAUX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BIAUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,569.
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Returns By Period
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund (BIAUX) has returned 16.52% so far this year and 32.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BIAUX has returned 10.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.38%
- 1M
- 4.11%
- YTD
- 16.52%
- 6M
- 14.00%
- 1Y
- 32.64%
- 3Y*
- 16.39%
- 5Y*
- 9.43%
- 10Y*
- 10.23%
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%
BIAUX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2009, BIAUX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -26.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BIAUX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.41% | 2.17% | -3.00% | 9.18% | -0.30% | 3.45% | 16.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | -2.72% | -4.59% | -4.17% | 1.80% | 4.35% | 3.25% | 7.68% | -0.76% | -2.21% | 2.63% | 0.07% | 5.71% |
| 2024 | -1.46% | 2.83% | 3.36% | -4.61% | 4.80% | -1.79% | 12.01% | -2.13% | 0.72% | -3.39% | 11.13% | -8.35% | 11.73% |
| 2023 | 7.96% | -1.24% | -7.01% | -1.91% | -2.68% | 8.48% | 6.30% | -1.98% | -3.68% | -4.33% | 7.39% | 9.72% | 16.16% |
| 2022 | -4.45% | -0.60% | -0.51% | -6.94% | 3.05% | -8.12% | 10.52% | -3.30% | -8.44% | 12.72% | 4.74% | -5.13% | -8.74% |
| 2021 | 1.13% | 10.56% | 6.46% | 3.86% | 2.70% | -2.73% | -1.93% | 2.27% | -3.20% | 5.36% | -1.95% | 5.85% | 31.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.52%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2009.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.52%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 99.23%
- Downside Capture
- 101.75%
Expense Ratio
BIAUX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BIAUX ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund (BIAUX) 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.
| BIAUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.01 | 2.78 | +1.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.71 | 12.44 | -0.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund provided a 11.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.58 | $3.58 | $4.70 | $1.75 | $1.66 | $0.15 | $0.11 | $2.40 | $3.09 | $1.17 | $0.09 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 11.58% | 13.49% | 16.54% | 5.94% | 6.16% | 0.48% | 0.47% | 9.38% | 14.31% | 4.11% | 0.34% | 2.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value 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 | $3.58 | $3.58 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.70 | $4.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $1.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
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 Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value 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 Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund was 45.55%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 222 trading sessions.
The current Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund drawdown is 0.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -45.55%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 10mo 22d | 1y 19dJan 2020 - Feb 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.16%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 6d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.89%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 11mo 7d | 1y 1moJul 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.84%Dec 2018 | 4mo 3d | 11mo 27d | 1y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2019 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -24.34%Mar 2009 | 2mo 1d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 27dJan 2009 - May 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BIAUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.55% | -56.78% | +11.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.22% | -9.10% | +0.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.16% | -18.90% | -6.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.16% | -25.43% | +0.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.55% | -33.92% | -11.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.52% | -1.80% | +1.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.17% | -10.71% | +4.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.81% | 2.03% | +0.78% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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