- What does BDFFX invest in?
- This diversified investment product targets long-term capital appreciation primarily through investments in common stocks of small, growth-oriented U.S. companies. The advisor endeavors to identify businesses that demonstrate significant opportunities for expansion, durable competitive advantages, outstanding management teams, and compelling valuations.
- What is the expense ratio of BDFFX?
- Baron Discovery Fund Retail Shares (BDFFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is BDFFX?
- Baron Discovery Fund Retail Shares (BDFFX) manages $1.73B 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 BDFFX actively managed or an index fund?
- BDFFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was BDFFX launched?
- Baron Discovery Fund Retail Shares (BDFFX) launched in October 2013 and is managed by Baron.
- How has BDFFX performed?
- BDFFX'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.
