BARON SMALL CAP FUND
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
-0.9%
1 yr return
2.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
9.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.2%
Net Assets
$2.76 B
Holdings in Top 10
42.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.32%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 15.70%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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BSCFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.40%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameBARON SMALL CAP FUND
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Fund Family NameBaron Capital Group
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Inception DateSep 30, 1997
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerCliff Greenberg
BSCFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BSCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 97.40% |
| 1 Yr | 2.4% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 93.60% |
| 3 Yr | 9.3%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 85.40% |
| 5 Yr | 1.2%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 78.05% |
| 10 Yr | 10.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 71.13% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BSCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -9.5% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 85.20% |
| 2024 | -0.2% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 89.20% |
| 2023 | 22.9% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 6.63% |
| 2022 | -34.9% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 74.24% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 25.31% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BSCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 97.40% |
| 1 Yr | 2.4% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 93.60% |
| 3 Yr | 9.3%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 85.40% |
| 5 Yr | 1.2%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 78.05% |
| 10 Yr | 10.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 71.13% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BSCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.9% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 87.00% |
| 2024 | 13.3% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 54.60% |
| 2023 | 26.9% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 4.62% |
| 2022 | -31.2% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 74.65% |
| 2021 | 15.5% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 27.14% |
NAV & Total Return History
BSCFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BSCFX | Category Low | Category High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.76 B | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 20.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 53 | 7 | 1223 | 87.20% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.13 B | 393 K | 3.7 B | 8.20% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.97% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 10.22% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vertiv Holdings Co 7.89%
- Red Rock Resorts Inc 5.04%
- SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc 4.81%
- Kinsale Capital Group Inc 4.68%
- Guidewire Software Inc 4.15%
- Planet Fitness Inc 3.31%
- Cognex Corp 3.16%
- JBT Marel Corp 3.13%
- TransDigm Group Inc 3.00%
- RBC Bearings Inc 2.82%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.72% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 14.40% |
| Cash | 0.28% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 87.40% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 19.60% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 33.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 8.20% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 11.80% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 31.89% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 12.80% |
| Industrials | 20.87% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 15.80% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.84% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 26.20% |
| Healthcare | 14.43% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 85.40% |
| Financial Services | 5.61% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 63.40% |
| Communication Services | 4.55% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 14.80% |
| Real Estate | 3.03% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 37.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.84% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 71.00% |
| Basic Materials | 1.94% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 61.20% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 38.20% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 76.40% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.72% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 12.80% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 28.60% |
BSCFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BSCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 36.20% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 87.37% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 28.84% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BSCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BSCFX 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.
| BSCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.70% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 7.74% |
BSCFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BSCFX | Category Low | Category High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 21.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BSCFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BSCFX | Category Low | Category High | BSCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.40% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 21.46% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BSCFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2.597 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $4.219 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2023 | $0.919 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2022 | $1.452 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $4.718 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $4.115 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $2.819 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $2.613 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 28, 2017 | $3.846 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $5.681 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $0.128 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $3.413 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 02, 2014 | $2.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2013 | $1.284 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $0.801 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $0.456 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| May 28, 2009 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.107 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $1.560 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 20, 2006 | $3.057 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 22, 2005 | $0.736 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2004 | $0.553 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 21, 2002 | $0.381 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 16, 2000 | $0.379 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
BSCFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Cliff Greenberg
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 1997
24.68
24.7%
Cliff Greenberg joined Baron in 1997 as a portfolio manager and was named co-chief investment officer in 2020. He has 37 years of research experience. From 1984 to 1996, Cliff worked at HPB Associates, as a securities analyst and fund manager he was named general partner in 1991. Cliff graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in 1981 and from Columbia Law School with a J.D. in 1984.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.26 | 5.25 |