TGFRX vs. BFGFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) and Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX).
TGFRX is managed by Tanaka. It was launched on Dec 30, 1998. BFGFX is managed by Baron Capital Group, Inc.. It was launched on Jun 30, 2008.
Performance
TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Performance Comparison
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TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGFRX Tanaka Growth Fund | 2.11% | 39.56% | 17.98% | 50.24% | -22.62% | 26.54% | 50.87% | 18.78% | -25.18% | 7.28% |
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, TGFRX achieves a 2.11% return, which is significantly higher than BFGFX's -5.05% return. Over the past 10 years, TGFRX has underperformed BFGFX with an annualized return of 13.73%, while BFGFX has yielded a comparatively higher 20.15% annualized return.
TGFRX
- 1D
- 5.92%
- 1M
- -7.38%
- YTD
- 2.11%
- 6M
- 3.42%
- 1Y
- 38.93%
- 3Y*
- 31.29%
- 5Y*
- 11.64%
- 10Y*
- 13.73%
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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TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TGFRX has a 2.19% expense ratio, which is higher than BFGFX's 1.32% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TGFRX vs. BFGFX — Risk / Return Rank
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TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) 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.
| TGFRX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 1.13 | -0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.59 | 1.99 | -0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.26 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.29 | +0.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.48 | 8.56 | -1.08 |
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
| TGFRX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 1.13 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.01 | 0.45 | -0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.02 | 0.84 | -0.82 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.02 | 0.69 | -0.67 |
Correlation
The correlation between TGFRX and BFGFX is 0.66, 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
TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Dividend Comparison
TGFRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.75%, while BFGFX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGFRX Tanaka Growth Fund | 12.75% | 13.02% | 6.89% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 7.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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
TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TGFRX drawdown since its inception was -95.35%, which is greater than BFGFX's maximum drawdown of -59.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TGFRX and BFGFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TGFRX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.35% | -59.52% | -35.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.01% | -11.95% | -4.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -95.35% | -35.93% | -59.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.35% | -43.62% | -51.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -92.38% | -7.56% | -84.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -31.67% | -12.43% | -19.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.24% | 3.19% | +4.05% |
Volatility
TGFRX vs. BFGFX - Volatility Comparison
Tanaka Growth Fund (TGFRX) has a higher volatility of 12.37% compared to Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX) at 4.99%. This indicates that TGFRX'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
| TGFRX | BFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 12.37% | 4.99% | +7.38% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 24.40% | 15.79% | +8.61% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 35.36% | 23.03% | +12.33% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 793.45% | 22.57% | +770.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 561.16% | 23.96% | +537.20% |