Baron Asset Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About BARIX

What does BARIX invest in?

This fund aims for long-term growth by primarily investing in common stocks (equities) of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. The adviser, BAMCO, Inc., delineates "mid-sized" companies by specific market capitalization rules: at the point of acquisition, a company's market value must be greater than $2.5 billion or exceed the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index after its reconstitution, choosing the higher of these two figures. Additionally, its market capitalization must be less than that of the largest stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index following reconstitution.

What is the expense ratio of BARIX?

Baron Asset Fund (BARIX) charges an expense ratio of 1.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BARIX?

Baron Asset Fund (BARIX) manages $3.91B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BARIX actively managed or an index fund?

BARIX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BARIX launched?

Baron Asset Fund (BARIX) launched in May 2009 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BARIX performed?

BARIX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.