BPTIX vs. GQEPX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Partners Fund Institutional Class (BPTIX) and GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investor Shares (GQEPX).
BPTIX is managed by Baron Capital Group. GQEPX is managed by GQG Partners Inc. It was launched on Sep 28, 2018.
Performance
BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Performance Comparison
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BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPTIX Baron Partners Fund Institutional Class | -5.68% | 24.86% | 33.09% | 43.47% | -42.39% | 31.69% | 149.45% | 47.29% | -14.01% |
GQEPX GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investor Shares | 8.89% | -4.52% | 28.99% | 17.39% | -2.81% | 19.90% | 23.65% | 27.21% | -7.67% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BPTIX achieves a -5.68% return, which is significantly lower than GQEPX's 8.89% return.
BPTIX
- 1D
- -0.78%
- 1M
- -6.38%
- YTD
- -5.68%
- 6M
- 13.63%
- 1Y
- 43.57%
- 3Y*
- 23.29%
- 5Y*
- 11.16%
- 10Y*
- 24.14%
GQEPX
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- -1.67%
- YTD
- 8.89%
- 6M
- 7.12%
- 1Y
- 6.24%
- 3Y*
- 16.88%
- 5Y*
- 12.22%
- 10Y*
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BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BPTIX has a 1.99% expense ratio, which is higher than GQEPX's 0.59% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BPTIX vs. GQEPX — Risk / Return Rank
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BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Partners Fund Institutional Class (BPTIX) and GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investor Shares (GQEPX). 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.
| BPTIX | GQEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.13 | 0.41 | +0.71 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 0.63 | +1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.09 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.77 | 0.57 | +2.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.92 | 1.48 | +8.44 |
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
| BPTIX | GQEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.13 | 0.41 | +0.71 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.33 | 0.77 | -0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.73 | 0.74 | -0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between BPTIX and GQEPX is 0.56, 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
BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Dividend Comparison
BPTIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.40%, less than GQEPX's 6.41% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPTIX Baron Partners Fund Institutional Class | 3.40% | 3.21% | 0.73% | 0.00% | 3.07% | 7.46% | 3.57% | 1.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% |
GQEPX GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investor Shares | 6.41% | 6.98% | 5.30% | 0.44% | 4.46% | 1.49% | 0.61% | 0.63% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BPTIX drawdown since its inception was -51.26%, which is greater than GQEPX's maximum drawdown of -28.45%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BPTIX and GQEPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BPTIX | GQEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.26% | -28.45% | -22.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.47% | -6.77% | -3.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.72% | -20.49% | -29.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.26% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.92% | -7.06% | -1.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.83% | -5.76% | -5.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 3.18% | +0.95% |
Volatility
BPTIX vs. GQEPX - Volatility Comparison
Baron Partners Fund Institutional Class (BPTIX) has a higher volatility of 4.67% compared to GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investor Shares (GQEPX) at 3.09%. This indicates that BPTIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GQEPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BPTIX | GQEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.67% | 3.09% | +1.58% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.23% | 7.42% | +14.81% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 33.36% | 12.46% | +20.90% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.88% | 15.87% | +18.01% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 32.72% | 18.85% | +13.87% |