- ISIN
- US06828M6949
- CUSIP
- 06828M694
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2017
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BWBIX Performance Chart
Baron WealthBuilder Fund (BWBIX) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. BWBIX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BWBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,258.
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Returns By Period
Baron WealthBuilder Fund (BWBIX) has returned 2.44% so far this year and 13.03% over the past 12 months.
Baron WealthBuilder Fund
- 1D
- 2.87%
- 1M
- 4.32%
- YTD
- 2.44%
- 6M
- 2.51%
- 1Y
- 13.03%
- 3Y*
- 14.65%
- 5Y*
- 4.70%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
BWBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2018, BWBIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BWBIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, 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 | -1.43% | -0.05% | -6.03% | 4.83% | 3.47% | 2.02% | 2.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.06% | -5.53% | -6.29% | -0.20% | 7.59% | 2.86% | 0.88% | 1.10% | 1.18% | -0.64% | 0.73% | 4.89% | 10.23% |
| 2024 | -2.02% | 5.43% | 1.52% | -6.78% | 2.00% | 2.41% | 3.84% | 2.22% | 3.80% | -1.89% | 9.49% | -1.03% | 19.62% |
| 2023 | 11.12% | -0.89% | 0.26% | -1.59% | 1.04% | 8.01% | 3.44% | -3.10% | -5.06% | -6.49% | 11.41% | 6.98% | 25.77% |
| 2022 | -12.87% | -3.69% | 3.23% | -12.04% | -4.10% | -7.80% | 12.07% | -3.71% | -8.31% | 5.98% | 3.56% | -7.85% | -32.58% |
| 2021 | 0.71% | 3.33% | -2.68% | 6.17% | -2.50% | 4.36% | 0.88% | 3.27% | -3.47% | 7.75% | -4.54% | 1.43% | 14.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baron WealthBuilder Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.45%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 2018.
- This fund participated in 108.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.09 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- -1.45%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 104.91%
- Downside Capture
- 108.95%
Expense Ratio
BWBIX has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BWBIX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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 WealthBuilder Fund (BWBIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BWBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.36 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.12 | 2.69 | -1.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.70 | 12.34 | -8.65 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Baron WealthBuilder Fund provided a 7.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.65 | $1.65 | $0.16 | $0.01 | $0.46 | $0.82 | $0.24 | $0.43 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 7.43% | 7.61% | 0.77% | 0.06% | 3.21% | 3.75% | 1.24% | 3.51% | 0.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baron WealthBuilder 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 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $1.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
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 WealthBuilder 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 WealthBuilder Fund was 39.14%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 625 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -39.14%Jun 2022 | 7mo 10d | 2y 5mo | 3y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.48%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.26%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 3mo 19d | 7mo 10dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.59%Apr 2025 | 2mo 7d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 29dJan 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2021 correction2021 | -12.81%Mar 2021 | 20d | 5mo | 5mo 20dFeb 2021 - Aug 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BWBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.14% | -56.78% | +17.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.65% | -9.10% | -2.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.59% | -18.90% | -2.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.14% | -25.43% | -13.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.97% | +2.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.71% | -10.72% | -0.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.53% | 1.97% | +1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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