Frequently Asked Questions About BGLUX

What does BGLUX invest in?

The fund's primary objective is to achieve capital appreciation. It operates as a diversified investment vehicle, typically allocating its assets predominantly to common stocks of companies across both established and emerging global markets. The market capitalization of these companies will generally align with the range of those included in the MSCI ACWI Index Net USD. Crucially, the portfolio will consistently maintain equity investments in businesses situated in at least three countries outside the United States. Under standard market conditions, a minimum of 40% of the fund's net assets will be dedicated to non-U.S. equities, a threshold that may be reduced to 30% during periods of unfavorable foreign market conditions.

What is the expense ratio of BGLUX?

Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BGLUX?

Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) is one share class of a fund that manages $999.5M across all of its share classes (BGAFX, BGAIX report the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BGLUX actively managed or an index fund?

BGLUX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BGLUX's is 0.90%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was BGLUX launched?

Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) launched in August 2016 and is managed by Baron.

How has BGLUX performed?

BGLUX'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.

BGLUX

Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Global · Financial Services

$62.76$0.78+1.26%

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+9.77%CAGR +1.88%

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Aug 31, 2016Oct 28, 2021 → Oct 28, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 28, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$0.10

Distribution Yield (FWD)0.16%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$0.10

Distribution Yield (TTM)0.16%

Distribution Growth (5Y)—

FrequencyIrregular

Most Recent$0.10

Ex-Dividend DateDec 16

Payment DateDec 17

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings47

Top 10 Weight57.8%

Top 25 Weight87.6%

Effective Holdings15

Sectors—

Largest Holding84615Q103 · 20.1%

Largest Sector—

Asset ClassEquity

StrategyActively Managed

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.90%

Cost per 10k Invested$90.00

AUM (All Share Classes)$999.47M

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$62.76

NAV$62.76

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$45.18 – $67.14

Beta1.25

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Issuer: Baron
Asset Class: Equity
Strategy: Actively Managed
Inception: August 31, 2016
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US06828M7517
CUSIP: 06828M751
Website: www.baroncapitalgroup.com/product-detail/baron-global-opportunity-fund-bglux

Peers

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BGAIX

Baron Global Opportunity Institutional

Cap

$999.2M

BGAFX

Baron Global Opportunity Fund Retail Shares

Cap

$998.2M

IGLGX

Columbia Select Global Equity Fund Class A

Cap

$819.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions About BGLUX

What does BGLUX invest in?: The fund's primary objective is to achieve capital appreciation. It operates as a diversified investment vehicle, typically allocating its assets predominantly to common stocks of companies across both established and emerging global markets. The market capitalization of these companies will generally align with the range of those included in the MSCI ACWI Index Net USD. Crucially, the portfolio will consistently maintain equity investments in businesses situated in at least three countries outside the United States. Under standard market conditions, a minimum of 40% of the fund's net assets will be dedicated to non-U.S. equities, a threshold that may be reduced to 30% during periods of unfavorable foreign market conditions.
What is the expense ratio of BGLUX?: Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is BGLUX?: Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) is one share class of a fund that manages $999.5M across all of its share classes (BGAFX, BGAIX report the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is BGLUX actively managed or an index fund?: BGLUX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BGLUX's is 0.90%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.
When was BGLUX launched?: Baron Global Advantage Fund R6 Shares (BGLUX) launched in August 2016 and is managed by Baron.
How has BGLUX performed?: BGLUX'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.