MACGX vs. BFGFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio Class A (MACGX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX).
MACGX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Mar 30, 1990. BFGFX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Jun 30, 2008.
Performance
MACGX vs. BFGFX - Performance Comparison
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MACGX vs. BFGFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MACGX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio Class A | -11.39% | 13.71% | 42.06% | 46.30% | -63.51% | -12.84% | 142.01% | 39.41% | 11.85% | 38.99% |
BFGFX Baron Focused Growth Fund | -5.05% | 21.94% | 29.52% | 27.40% | -28.21% | 18.67% | 122.38% | 30.05% | 3.76% | 26.36% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MACGX achieves a -11.39% return, which is significantly lower than BFGFX's -5.05% return. Over the past 10 years, MACGX has underperformed BFGFX with an annualized return of 12.76%, while BFGFX has yielded a comparatively higher 20.15% annualized return.
MACGX
- 1D
- 4.70%
- 1M
- -4.98%
- YTD
- -11.39%
- 6M
- -20.28%
- 1Y
- 6.83%
- 3Y*
- 21.48%
- 5Y*
- -7.74%
- 10Y*
- 12.76%
BFGFX
- 1D
- 2.40%
- 1M
- -6.03%
- YTD
- -5.05%
- 6M
- 6.51%
- 1Y
- 25.31%
- 3Y*
- 18.65%
- 5Y*
- 10.00%
- 10Y*
- 20.15%
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MACGX vs. BFGFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MACGX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is lower than BFGFX's 1.32% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MACGX vs. BFGFX — Risk / Return Rank
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MACGX vs. BFGFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio Class A (MACGX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX). 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.
| MACGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.27 | 1.13 | -0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.62 | 1.99 | -1.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.26 | -0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.29 | 2.29 | -2.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.73 | 8.56 | -7.83 |
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
| MACGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.27 | 1.13 | -0.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.16 | 0.45 | -0.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.33 | 0.84 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.31 | 0.69 | -0.38 |
Correlation
The correlation between MACGX and BFGFX is 0.70, 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
MACGX vs. BFGFX - Dividend Comparison
Neither MACGX nor BFGFX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MACGX Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio Class A | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 52.53% | 9.95% | 15.34% | 29.46% | 48.48% | 75.72% | 14.05% |
BFGFX Baron Focused Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.28% | 15.53% | 2.85% | 1.78% | 1.07% | 2.11% | 6.02% | 5.80% |
Drawdowns
MACGX vs. BFGFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MACGX drawdown since its inception was -77.61%, which is greater than BFGFX's maximum drawdown of -59.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MACGX and BFGFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MACGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.61% | -59.52% | -18.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -27.55% | -11.95% | -15.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -77.61% | -35.93% | -41.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -77.61% | -43.62% | -33.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -50.74% | -7.56% | -43.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.53% | -12.43% | -13.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.93% | 3.19% | +7.74% |
Volatility
MACGX vs. BFGFX - Volatility Comparison
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Discovery Portfolio Class A (MACGX) has a higher volatility of 9.52% compared to Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX) at 4.99%. This indicates that MACGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BFGFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MACGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.52% | 4.99% | +4.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.32% | 15.79% | +6.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 32.22% | 23.03% | +9.19% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 48.42% | 22.57% | +25.85% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 39.21% | 23.96% | +15.25% |