Baron Real Estate Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About BREFX

What does BREFX invest in?

The fund generally commits a minimum of 80% of its overall net assets to long-term investments. These holdings primarily consist of common shares (equity securities) from companies, both domestic and international, that are engaged in real estate or related fields, spanning all market capitalizations. This allocation also extends to businesses which the Adviser, at the time of investment, believes hold substantial real estate assets. Furthermore, the fund is mandated to direct over 25% of its total net assets into the broader real estate sector.

What is the expense ratio of BREFX?

Baron Real Estate Fund (BREFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BREFX?

Baron Real Estate Fund (BREFX) manages $2.29B 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 BREFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BREFX launched?

Baron Real Estate Fund (BREFX) launched in December 2009 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BREFX performed?

BREFX'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.