BEXIX vs. BARAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) and Baron Asset Fund (BARAX).
BEXIX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Dec 30, 2010. BARAX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Jun 12, 1987.
Performance
BEXIX vs. BARAX - Performance Comparison
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BEXIX vs. BARAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEXIX Baron Emerging Markets Fund | -2.35% | 30.11% | 7.91% | 8.29% | -25.82% | -6.06% | 29.71% | 18.85% | -18.48% | 40.63% |
BARAX Baron Asset Fund | -9.35% | 7.89% | 10.35% | 17.05% | -26.06% | 13.88% | 32.98% | 37.64% | -0.15% | 26.18% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BEXIX achieves a -2.35% return, which is significantly higher than BARAX's -9.35% return. Over the past 10 years, BEXIX has underperformed BARAX with an annualized return of 6.63%, while BARAX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.14% annualized return.
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%
BARAX
- 1D
- 0.01%
- 1M
- -7.56%
- YTD
- -9.35%
- 6M
- -2.30%
- 1Y
- 0.78%
- 3Y*
- 6.27%
- 5Y*
- 1.47%
- 10Y*
- 10.14%
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BEXIX vs. BARAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BEXIX has a 1.12% expense ratio, which is lower than BARAX's 1.29% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BEXIX vs. BARAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BEXIX vs. BARAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) and Baron Asset Fund (BARAX). 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.
| BEXIX | BARAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.20 | 0.12 | +1.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.66 | 0.34 | +1.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.04 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.55 | 0.07 | +1.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.46 | 0.17 | +5.29 |
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
| BEXIX | BARAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.20 | 0.12 | +1.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | 0.08 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.38 | 0.51 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.30 | 0.48 | -0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between BEXIX and BARAX is 0.59, 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
BEXIX vs. BARAX - Dividend Comparison
BEXIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.09%, less than BARAX's 12.69% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
BARAX Baron Asset Fund | 12.69% | 11.51% | 19.23% | 3.48% | 0.01% | 7.65% | 3.05% | 1.78% | 7.42% | 7.25% | 4.88% | 11.50% |
Drawdowns
BEXIX vs. BARAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BEXIX drawdown since its inception was -45.58%, smaller than the maximum BARAX drawdown of -59.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BEXIX and BARAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BEXIX | BARAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.58% | -59.71% | +14.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.32% | -11.12% | -2.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.00% | -37.53% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.58% | -37.53% | -8.05% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.32% | -10.74% | -2.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.91% | -11.44% | -2.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.79% | 4.40% | -0.61% |
Volatility
BEXIX vs. BARAX - Volatility Comparison
Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) has a higher volatility of 9.11% compared to Baron Asset Fund (BARAX) at 3.35%. This indicates that BEXIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BARAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BEXIX | BARAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.11% | 3.35% | +5.76% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.44% | 11.72% | +2.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.15% | 18.99% | +0.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.96% | 19.55% | -2.59% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.71% | 19.79% | -2.08% |