# Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF (BROL): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Baron · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2026-05-26

This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to achieve significant capital appreciation by targeting premier U.S. large-capitalization growth companies. Its methodology integrates a thorough bottom-up fundamental stock selection approach with an advanced risk-optimization model, striving to provide diversified growth and maintain a low tracking error.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $25.75 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Assets Under Management | $308.0M |
| NAV | $26.22 (2026-10-29 close) |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | — |
| 52-Week Range | $24.26 – $26.70 |
| Beta | 1.09 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does BROL invest in?

This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to achieve significant capital appreciation by targeting premier U.S. large-capitalization growth companies. Its methodology integrates a thorough bottom-up fundamental stock selection approach with an advanced risk-optimization model, striving to provide diversified growth and maintain a low tracking error.

### What is the expense ratio of BROL?

Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF (BROL) charges an expense ratio of 0.45%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is BROL?

Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF (BROL) manages $308.0M 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 BROL actively managed or an index fund?

BROL is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BROL's is 0.45%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was BROL launched?

Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF (BROL) launched in May 2026 and is managed by Baron.

### How has BROL performed?

BROL'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.

### Does BROL pay a dividend?

Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF (BROL) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does BROL pay dividends?

Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is BROL's dividend yield?

BROL's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is BROL's next ex-dividend date?

BROL hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will BROL's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.45% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does BROL charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BROL's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does BROL cost more than a fund like VOO?

BROL is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.45%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BROL's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to BROL?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BROL (0.45%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brol
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brol/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brol/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brol/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brol/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.