DSMDX vs. BFGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (DSMDX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BFGIX).
DSMDX is managed by Driehaus. It was launched on Apr 30, 2020. BFGIX is an actively managed fund by Baron Capital. It was launched on May 29, 2009.
Performance
DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Performance Comparison
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DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSMDX Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | -4.16% | 9.83% | 26.45% | 20.71% | -31.46% | 17.96% | 74.27% |
BFGIX Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares | -7.21% | 22.26% | 29.85% | 27.78% | -28.05% | 19.00% | 140.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DSMDX achieves a -4.16% return, which is significantly higher than BFGIX's -7.21% return.
DSMDX
- 1D
- -3.04%
- 1M
- -12.82%
- YTD
- -4.16%
- 6M
- -2.44%
- 1Y
- 25.15%
- 3Y*
- 15.38%
- 5Y*
- 4.30%
- 10Y*
- —
BFGIX
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -7.76%
- YTD
- -7.21%
- 6M
- 4.24%
- 1Y
- 23.24%
- 3Y*
- 18.02%
- 5Y*
- 9.99%
- 10Y*
- 20.17%
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DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DSMDX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than BFGIX's 1.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DSMDX vs. BFGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (DSMDX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BFGIX). 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.
| DSMDX | BFGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 1.08 | -0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.31 | 1.92 | -0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.25 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 1.84 | -0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.89 | 7.02 | -2.13 |
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
| DSMDX | BFGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 | 1.08 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.17 | 0.45 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.85 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.58 | 0.76 | -0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between DSMDX and BFGIX is 0.75, 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
DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Dividend Comparison
DSMDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.43%, while BFGIX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSMDX Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | 0.43% | 0.41% | 0.33% | 0.00% | 3.72% | 7.93% | 1.37% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BFGIX Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.79% | 15.01% | 2.78% | 1.74% | 1.05% | 2.07% | 5.92% | 6.01% |
Drawdowns
DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DSMDX drawdown since its inception was -41.90%, roughly equal to the maximum BFGIX drawdown of -43.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DSMDX and BFGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DSMDX | BFGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.90% | -43.62% | +1.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -11.96% | -2.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.90% | -35.71% | -6.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -43.62% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.51% | -9.66% | -4.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.11% | -7.89% | -8.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.11% | 3.14% | +0.97% |
Volatility
DSMDX vs. BFGIX - Volatility Comparison
Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (DSMDX) has a higher volatility of 10.34% compared to Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares (BFGIX) at 4.23%. This indicates that DSMDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BFGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DSMDX | BFGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.34% | 4.23% | +6.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.44% | 15.65% | +3.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 27.28% | 22.99% | +4.29% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.53% | 22.58% | +2.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 25.88% | 23.95% | +1.93% |