Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund Advisor Shs

Frequently Asked Questions About BAUAX

What does BAUAX invest in?

The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, equity-equivalent securities such as convertible securities, stock futures contracts, equity options, other investment companies, ADRs, REITs and ETFs, and the Adviser may also invest in private placements in these types of securities. Small companies are companies whose market capitalizations are generally less than $6 billion at the time of purchase.

What is the expense ratio of BAUAX?

Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund Advisor Shs (BAUAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.41%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BAUAX?

Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund Advisor Shs (BAUAX) manages $1.23B 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 BAUAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BAUAX launched?

Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund Advisor Shs (BAUAX) launched in July 2011 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BAUAX performed?

BAUAX'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.