BDAFX vs. BFTHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Durable Advantage Fund Retail Shares (BDAFX) and Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX).
BDAFX is an actively managed fund by Baron Capital Group. It was launched on Dec 29, 2017. BFTHX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Apr 30, 2004.
Performance
BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Performance Comparison
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BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BDAFX Baron Durable Advantage Fund Retail Shares | -12.34% | 16.25% | 26.87% | 45.11% | -24.99% | 31.79% | 20.11% | 27.13% |
BFTHX Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund | -14.16% | 18.01% | 37.38% | 57.20% | -50.62% | 10.88% | 50.42% | 17.94% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BDAFX achieves a -12.34% return, which is significantly higher than BFTHX's -14.16% return.
BDAFX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -8.90%
- YTD
- -12.34%
- 6M
- -10.06%
- 1Y
- 9.68%
- 3Y*
- 17.40%
- 5Y*
- 12.51%
- 10Y*
- —
BFTHX
- 1D
- -0.38%
- 1M
- -7.47%
- YTD
- -14.16%
- 6M
- -11.37%
- 1Y
- 17.05%
- 3Y*
- 22.29%
- 5Y*
- 4.02%
- 10Y*
- 13.38%
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BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BDAFX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than BFTHX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BDAFX vs. BFTHX — Risk / Return Rank
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BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Durable Advantage Fund Retail Shares (BDAFX) and Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BDAFX | BFTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.45 | 0.57 | -0.13 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.79 | 1.02 | -0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.13 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 0.71 | -0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.82 | 2.33 | -0.51 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BDAFX | BFTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.45 | 0.57 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.13 | +0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.50 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.72 | 0.42 | +0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between BDAFX and BFTHX is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Dividend Comparison
BDAFX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BFTHX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.79%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BDAFX Baron Durable Advantage Fund Retail Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 0.12% | 0.00% |
BFTHX Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund | 4.79% | 4.11% | 0.79% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.19% | 0.36% | 2.95% |
Drawdowns
BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BDAFX drawdown since its inception was -33.59%, smaller than the maximum BFTHX drawdown of -58.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BDAFX and BFTHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BDAFX | BFTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.59% | -58.84% | +25.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.85% | -17.62% | +2.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.44% | -58.84% | +28.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -58.84% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.85% | -17.62% | +2.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.95% | -11.94% | +5.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.03% | 5.35% | -1.32% |
Volatility
BDAFX vs. BFTHX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baron Durable Advantage Fund Retail Shares (BDAFX) is 5.36%, while Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX) has a volatility of 6.75%. This indicates that BDAFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BFTHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BDAFX | BFTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.36% | 6.75% | -1.39% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.94% | 15.36% | -3.42% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.31% | 28.21% | -5.90% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.14% | 30.96% | -10.82% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.05% | 27.02% | -4.97% |