BGRFX vs. BEXIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Growth Fund (BGRFX) and Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX).
BGRFX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Dec 30, 1994. BEXIX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Dec 30, 2010.
Performance
BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Performance Comparison
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BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGRFX Baron Growth Fund | -13.64% | -14.51% | 4.62% | 14.68% | -22.55% | 19.82% | 32.77% | 40.18% | -2.93% | 27.14% |
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% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BGRFX achieves a -13.64% return, which is significantly lower than BEXIX's -2.35% return. Over the past 10 years, BGRFX has outperformed BEXIX with an annualized return of 7.11%, while BEXIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.63% annualized return.
BGRFX
- 1D
- 1.46%
- 1M
- -7.81%
- YTD
- -13.64%
- 6M
- -16.13%
- 1Y
- -22.84%
- 3Y*
- -6.34%
- 5Y*
- -4.01%
- 10Y*
- 7.11%
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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BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BGRFX has a 1.29% expense ratio, which is higher than BEXIX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BGRFX vs. BEXIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Growth Fund (BGRFX) 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.
| BGRFX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.06 | 1.20 | -2.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.47 | 1.66 | -3.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.82 | 1.24 | -0.42 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.92 | 1.55 | -2.48 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.99 | 5.46 | -7.45 |
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
| BGRFX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -1.06 | 1.20 | -2.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.20 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.34 | 0.38 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.30 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between BGRFX and BEXIX is 0.57, 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
BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Dividend Comparison
BGRFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 24.21%, more than BEXIX's 2.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGRFX Baron Growth Fund | 24.21% | 20.91% | 12.05% | 1.79% | 6.02% | 7.73% | 4.64% | 3.68% | 8.38% | 11.68% | 12.84% | 9.53% |
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
BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BGRFX drawdown since its inception was -56.10%, which is greater than BEXIX's maximum drawdown of -45.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BGRFX and BEXIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BGRFX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.10% | -45.58% | -10.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.59% | -13.32% | -12.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.70% | -42.00% | +7.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.14% | -45.58% | +4.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -32.49% | -13.32% | -19.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.71% | -13.91% | +5.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.85% | 3.79% | +8.06% |
Volatility
BGRFX vs. BEXIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baron Growth Fund (BGRFX) is 5.32%, while Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) has a volatility of 9.11%. This indicates that BGRFX 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
| BGRFX | BEXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.32% | 9.11% | -3.79% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.14% | 14.44% | -1.30% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.20% | 19.15% | +2.05% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.88% | 16.96% | +2.92% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.96% | 17.71% | +3.25% |