BDAIX vs. BEXIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Durable Advantage Fund (BDAIX) and Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX).
BDAIX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Dec 29, 2017. BEXIX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Dec 30, 2010.
Performance
BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Performance Comparison
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BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BDAIX Baron Durable Advantage Fund | -12.29% | 16.56% | 27.14% | 45.51% | -24.81% | 32.17% | 20.32% | 27.34% |
BEXIX Baron Emerging Markets Fund | -2.35% | 30.11% | 7.91% | 8.29% | -25.82% | -6.06% | 29.71% | 9.62% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BDAIX achieves a -12.29% return, which is significantly lower than BEXIX's -2.35% return.
BDAIX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -8.90%
- YTD
- -12.29%
- 6M
- -9.97%
- 1Y
- 9.96%
- 3Y*
- 17.69%
- 5Y*
- 12.79%
- 10Y*
- —
BEXIX
- 1D
- -1.68%
- 1M
- -12.26%
- YTD
- -2.35%
- 6M
- -3.60%
- 1Y
- 23.35%
- 3Y*
- 13.07%
- 5Y*
- 0.71%
- 10Y*
- 6.63%
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BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BDAIX has a 1.48% expense ratio, which is higher than BEXIX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BDAIX vs. BEXIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Durable Advantage Fund (BDAIX) and Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX). 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.
| BDAIX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.46 | 1.20 | -0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.80 | 1.66 | -0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.24 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.51 | 1.55 | -1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.89 | 5.46 | -3.57 |
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
| BDAIX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.46 | 1.20 | -0.74 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.64 | 0.04 | +0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.38 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.73 | 0.30 | +0.43 |
Correlation
The correlation between BDAIX and BEXIX is 0.63, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Dividend Comparison
BDAIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BEXIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.09%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BDAIX Baron Durable Advantage Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BEXIX Baron Emerging Markets Fund | 2.09% | 2.04% | 0.81% | 0.69% | 0.00% | 1.88% | 0.35% | 0.46% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.76% | 0.39% |
Drawdowns
BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BDAIX drawdown since its inception was -33.57%, smaller than the maximum BEXIX drawdown of -45.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BDAIX and BEXIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BDAIX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.57% | -45.58% | +12.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.82% | -13.32% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.25% | -42.00% | +11.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -45.58% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.82% | -13.32% | -1.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.90% | -13.91% | +8.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.01% | 3.79% | +0.22% |
Volatility
BDAIX vs. BEXIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baron Durable Advantage Fund (BDAIX) is 5.36%, while Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) has a volatility of 9.11%. This indicates that BDAIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BEXIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BDAIX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.36% | 9.11% | -3.75% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.93% | 14.44% | -2.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.30% | 19.15% | +3.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.14% | 16.96% | +3.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.07% | 17.71% | +4.36% |