RSDGX vs. BFGFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Victory RS Select Growth Fund (RSDGX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX).
RSDGX is managed by Victory. It was launched on Aug 1, 1996. BFGFX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Jun 30, 2008.
Performance
RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Performance Comparison
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RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RSDGX Victory RS Select Growth Fund | -1.95% | 7.07% | 23.42% | 18.63% | -32.44% | 5.90% | 33.25% | 32.26% | -7.83% | 17.09% |
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, RSDGX achieves a -1.95% return, which is significantly higher than BFGFX's -5.05% return. Over the past 10 years, RSDGX has underperformed BFGFX with an annualized return of 8.71%, while BFGFX has yielded a comparatively higher 20.15% annualized return.
RSDGX
- 1D
- 4.56%
- 1M
- -7.26%
- YTD
- -1.95%
- 6M
- 2.02%
- 1Y
- 19.15%
- 3Y*
- 12.35%
- 5Y*
- 1.38%
- 10Y*
- 8.71%
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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RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RSDGX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than BFGFX's 1.32% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RSDGX vs. BFGFX — Risk / Return Rank
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RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Victory RS Select Growth Fund (RSDGX) 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.
| RSDGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.80 | 1.13 | -0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 1.99 | -0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.26 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.30 | 2.29 | -0.98 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.24 | 8.56 | -3.32 |
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
| RSDGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 | 1.13 | -0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.45 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.34 | 0.84 | -0.51 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.38 | 0.69 | -0.31 |
Correlation
The correlation between RSDGX and BFGFX is 0.74, 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
RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Dividend Comparison
RSDGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.80%, while BFGFX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RSDGX Victory RS Select Growth Fund | 13.80% | 13.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.07% | 28.89% | 17.43% | 13.19% | 46.71% | 14.65% | 3.30% | 9.40% |
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
RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RSDGX drawdown since its inception was -74.21%, which is greater than BFGFX's maximum drawdown of -59.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RSDGX and BFGFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RSDGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.21% | -59.52% | -14.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -11.95% | -2.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.14% | -35.93% | -14.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.14% | -43.62% | -6.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.71% | -7.56% | -11.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.28% | -12.43% | -15.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.61% | 3.19% | +0.42% |
Volatility
RSDGX vs. BFGFX - Volatility Comparison
Victory RS Select Growth Fund (RSDGX) has a higher volatility of 9.43% compared to Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX) at 4.99%. This indicates that RSDGX'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
| RSDGX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.43% | 4.99% | +4.44% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.34% | 15.79% | -0.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.58% | 23.03% | +1.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 29.47% | 22.57% | +6.90% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.06% | 23.96% | +2.10% |