BARON ASSET FUND
Fund
BARUX
Price as of:
$92.94
+ $1.28
+ 1.40%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-3.2%
1 yr return
2.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
8.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.2%
Net Assets
$3.38 B
Holdings in Top 10
56.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$91.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.05%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 9.54%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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BARUX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -3.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.76%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameBARON ASSET FUND
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Fund Family NameBARONFUNDS
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Inception DateJan 29, 2016
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR6
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerAndrew Peck
Fund Description
The Fund is a diversified fund that, under normal circumstances, invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. (“BAMCO” or the “Adviser”) defines mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution, whichever is larger, and below the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. Because of its long-term approach, the Fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their market capitalizations at the time of the Fund’s investment.
BARUX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BARUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -3.2% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 94.51% |
| 1 Yr | 2.1% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 86.08% |
| 3 Yr | 8.8%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 82.42% |
| 5 Yr | 2.2%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 76.24% |
| 10 Yr | 10.8%* | 3.6% | 51.6% | 67.12% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BARUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.2% | -46.8% | 36.1% | 43.04% |
| 2024 | -5.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | 97.47% |
| 2023 | 13.4% | -27.7% | 68.0% | 71.19% |
| 2022 | -25.9% | -85.6% | 52.8% | 23.24% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | -74.9% | 238.3% | 29.57% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BARUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -3.2% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 94.51% |
| 1 Yr | 2.1% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 86.08% |
| 3 Yr | 8.8%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 82.42% |
| 5 Yr | 2.2%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 76.24% |
| 10 Yr | 10.8%* | 3.6% | 51.6% | 67.12% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BARUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.2% | -20.1% | 39.3% | 35.44% |
| 2024 | 10.8% | -2.3% | 88.8% | 75.11% |
| 2023 | 17.3% | -26.1% | 68.0% | 73.31% |
| 2022 | -25.9% | -67.0% | 56.8% | 37.31% |
| 2021 | 14.2% | -23.5% | 342.2% | 41.52% |
NAV & Total Return History
BARUX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BARUX | Category Low | Category High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.38 B | 4.86 M | 89.9 B | 24.47% |
| Number of Holdings | 52 | 17 | 3393 | 78.48% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.87 B | 653 K | 13.6 B | 14.98% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 56.35% | 5.7% | 97.9% | 7.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECH CORP 15.29%
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES 9.07%
- Amphenol Corp 5.33%
- IDEXX Laboratories Inc 4.56%
- Arch Capital Group Ltd 4.41%
- Quanta Services Inc 4.22%
- Guidewire Software Inc 3.89%
- Verisk Analytics Inc 3.56%
- Mettler-Toledo International Inc 3.26%
- Gartner Inc 2.75%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 83.74% | 49.15% | 114.03% | 98.31% |
| Preferred Stocks | 15.48% | 0.00% | 15.48% | 0.21% |
| Cash | 0.77% | 0.00% | 50.67% | 64.77% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.18% | 14.15% | 27.22% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 1.05% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.74% | 7.17% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 32.72% | 0.04% | 62.17% | 41.77% |
| Healthcare | 27.61% | 0.00% | 37.06% | 3.38% |
| Financial Services | 12.64% | 0.00% | 43.01% | 20.25% |
| Industrials | 10.34% | 0.00% | 38.23% | 79.96% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.16% | 0.00% | 57.41% | 87.97% |
| Real Estate | 7.93% | 0.00% | 19.28% | 10.55% |
| Communication Services | 0.61% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 81.43% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.94% | 25.74% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 62.10% | 62.24% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.40% | 82.49% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.25% | 77.43% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 83.74% | 46.79% | 114.03% | 96.20% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.97% | 24.26% |
BARUX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BARUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% | 0.01% | 6.54% | 48.10% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 91.14% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 0.38% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BARUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BARUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BARUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 9.54% | 0.00% | 250.31% | 9.51% |
BARUX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BARUX | Category Low | Category High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.43% | 19.83% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BARUX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BARUX | Category Low | Category High | BARUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.76% | -2.24% | 2.75% | 65.11% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BARUX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $10.166 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $17.552 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2023 | $3.415 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jul 26, 2022 | $0.006 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $8.982 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $3.394 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $1.504 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jul 25, 2019 | $0.029 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $4.732 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 28, 2017 | $4.941 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $2.804 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.020 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
BARUX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Andrew Peck
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 23, 2003
18.87
18.9%
Andrew is a Senior Vice President for Baron. He has joined the firm in 1998 as a research analyst and was named portfolio manager in 2003. From 1992 to 1994, Andrew worked at Salomon Brothers as an analyst in the Equity Capital Markets group. Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Yale College with a B.A. in History in 1991 and from Stanford Law School and Graduate School of Business with a J.D. and M.B.A. in 1998.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 36.3 | 9.62 | 11.76 |