Baron Partners Fund
Fund
BPTRX
Price as of:
$215.11
- $1.98
- 0.91%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
35.7%
1 yr return
34.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
29.5%
Net Assets
$6.1 B
Holdings in Top 10
94.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$217.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.24%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 9.14%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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BPTRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 35.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 29.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.11%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameBaron Partners Fund
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Fund Family NameBaron Capital Group
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Inception DateJan 31, 1992
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassIndividual
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRonald Baron
Fund Description
The Fund is a non‑diversified fund that, under normal circumstances, invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. growth companies of any market capitalization. BAMCO, Inc. (“BAMCO” or the “Adviser”) seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. To take advantage of opportunities to invest, the Fund may borrow money from banks (leverage) in an amount up to one‑third of its total assets, which include assets purchased with borrowed money.
BPTRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BPTRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 35.7% | -7.9% | 55.3% | 23.55% |
| 1 Yr | 34.8% | -7.6% | 56.6% | 27.91% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -24.0% | 23.7% | 80.13% |
| 5 Yr | 29.5%* | -14.9% | 30.0% | 0.29% |
| 10 Yr | 21.2%* | -5.5% | 21.6% | 0.25% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BPTRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.1% | -74.1% | 72.4% | 17.43% |
| 2022 | -43.9% | -85.9% | 4.7% | 90.45% |
| 2021 | 21.2% | -52.4% | 60.5% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 137.8% | -34.3% | 145.0% | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 44.5% | -6.9% | 49.4% | 0.51% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BPTRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 35.7% | -7.9% | 55.3% | 23.55% |
| 1 Yr | 34.8% | -7.6% | 56.6% | 27.91% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -24.0% | 23.7% | 80.13% |
| 5 Yr | 29.5%* | -14.9% | 30.0% | 0.29% |
| 10 Yr | 21.2%* | -5.5% | 21.6% | 0.25% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BPTRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.1% | -4.6% | 72.4% | 25.73% |
| 2022 | -42.6% | -61.7% | 5.6% | 95.09% |
| 2021 | 31.4% | -39.8% | 118.1% | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 148.5% | 2.8% | 149.2% | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 45.0% | -5.2% | 49.4% | 0.61% |
NAV & Total Return History
BPTRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BPTRX | Category Low | Category High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.1 B | 296 K | 317 B | 29.47% |
| Number of Holdings | 26 | 2 | 3061 | 95.46% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 6.13 B | 126 K | 150 B | 21.87% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 94.66% | 0.7% | 205.0% | 1.82% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Tesla Inc 38.45%
- Arch Capital Group Ltd 11.08%
- CoStar Group Inc 8.42%
- Hyatt Hotels Corp 7.78%
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES 5.38%
- Gartner Inc 5.28%
- IDEXX Laboratories Inc 5.19%
- FactSet Research Systems Inc 4.79%
- Charles Schwab Corp/The 4.40%
- Vail Resorts Inc 3.90%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 106.73% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 0.54% |
| Preferred Stocks | 8.45% | 0.00% | 8.45% | 0.18% |
| Other | 0.00% | -36.56% | 42.58% | 37.84% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 18.82% |
| Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 173.52% | 93.83% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 102.71% | 21.32% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclical | 61.40% | 0.00% | 62.57% | 0.27% |
| Financial Services | 13.75% | 0.00% | 43.06% | 17.73% |
| Real Estate | 7.27% | 0.00% | 16.05% | 1.27% |
| Technology | 6.56% | 0.00% | 65.70% | 98.64% |
| Healthcare | 5.21% | 0.00% | 39.76% | 97.00% |
| Communication Services | 5.18% | 0.00% | 66.40% | 88.18% |
| Industrials | 0.41% | 0.00% | 30.65% | 92.45% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.21% | 0.00% | 25.50% | 86.36% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.07% | 41.73% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.09% | 61.73% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 77.73% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 106.73% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 0.54% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 75.46% | 42.83% |
BPTRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BPTRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.24% | 0.01% | 28.71% | 4.46% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 96.44% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 29.45% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BPTRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BPTRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BPTRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 9.14% | 0.00% | 316.74% | 8.43% |
BPTRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BPTRX | Category Low | Category High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.58% | 53.04% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BPTRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BPTRX | Category Low | Category High | BPTRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.11% | -6.13% | 3.48% | 90.07% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BPTRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.605 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $3.555 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $7.237 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $8.122 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $5.049 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.983 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.181 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2015 | $0.124 | ExtraDividend |
| Sep 23, 2014 | $0.001 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.170 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.556 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.474 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.588 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 20, 2006 | $0.061 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2005 | $0.355 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2005 | $0.020 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 22, 2005 | $0.406 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2004 | $0.353 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 30, 2004 | $0.074 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 25, 2003 | $1.362 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
BPTRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ronald Baron
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 30, 2003
19.1
19.1%
Ron founded Baron Capital in 1982 and has 52 years of research experience. From 1970 to 1982, Ron worked for several brokerage firms as an institutional securities analyst. From 1966 to 1969, Ron worked at the U.S. Patent Office as a patent examiner, while attending George Washington University Law School. From 1965 to 1966, Ron worked at Georgetown University as a teaching fellow in biochemistry. Ron graduated from Bucknell University with a B.A. in Chemistry in 1965.
Michael Baron
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 28, 2018
3.76
3.8%
Michael Baron joined Baron in 2004 as a research analyst and was named co-portfolio manager of Baron WealthBuilder Fund in 2020 and Baron Partners Fund in 2018. He has 19 years of research experience. From 2003 to 2004, he worked at Glenhill Capital as a research analyst. Michael graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Economics in 2003 and from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 2010.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 54.45 | 8.25 | 3.08 |