Baron Small Cap Fund Quote

BSCUX Fund  USD 33.63  0.05  0.15%   

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Baron Small is trading at 33.63 as of the 18th of April 2024; that is -0.15 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The fund's open price was 33.68. Baron Small has about a 23 % chance of experiencing some form of financial distress in the next two years of operation and did not have a very good performance during the last 90 trading days. Equity ratings for Baron Small Cap are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 26th of September 2022 and ending today, the 18th of April 2024. Click here to learn more.
The fund invests 80 percent of its net assets in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to 2.5 billion, whichever is larger.. More on Baron Small Cap

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Baron Mutual Fund Highlights

Most reasonable investors view market volatility as an opportunity to invest at a favorable price or to sell short against a bearish trend. Baron Small's investment highlights are automatically generated signals that are significant enough to either complement your investing judgment regarding Baron Small or challenge it. These highlights can help you better understand the position you are entering and avoid costly mistakes.
Fund ConcentrationBaron Capital Group Funds, Large Funds, Small Growth Funds, Small Growth, Baron Capital Group (View all Sectors)
Update Date31st of March 2024
Baron Small Cap [BSCUX] is traded in USA and was established 18th of April 2024. Baron Small is listed under Baron Capital Group category by Fama And French industry classification. The fund is listed under Small Growth category and is part of Baron Capital Group family. This fund currently has accumulated 4.68 B in assets under management (AUM) with no minimum investment requirementsBaron Small Cap is currently producing year-to-date (YTD) return of 5.75%, while the total return for the last 3 years was 0.17%.
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Instrument Allocation

Sector Allocation

Investors will always prefer to have their portfolios divercified against different sectors. The broad sector allocation increases the possibility of making a profit or at least avoiding a loss. However, this may also reduce the expected return on Baron Mutual Fund. Generally, it depends on diversification level and type but usually, the broader the sector allocation, the less risk can be expected from holding Baron Mutual Fund, and the less return is expected.
Institutional investors that are interested in enforcing a sector tilt in their portfolio can use exchange-traded funds, such as Baron Small Cap Mutual Fund, as a low-cost alternative to building a custom portfolio. So, using sector ETFs to diversify your portfolio can be a profitable strategy. However, no matter what sectors are desirable at a given time, no single industry should ever make up more than 20 percent of your stock portfolio.

Top Baron Small Cap Mutual Fund Constituents

IBPInstalled Building ProductsStockConsumer Discretionary
TDOCTeladocStockHealth Care
TDGTransdigm Group IncorporatedStockIndustrials
SITESiteOne Landscape SupplyStockIndustrials
SBACSBA Communications CorpStockReal Estate
PENNPenn National GamingStockConsumer Discretionary
ITGartnerStockInformation Technology
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Baron Small Target Price Odds Analysis

Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of Baron Small jumping above the current price in 90 days from now is about 74.41%. The Baron Small Cap probability density function shows the probability of Baron Small mutual fund to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days. Assuming the 90 days horizon the mutual fund has a beta coefficient of 1.5304 suggesting as the benchmark fluctuates upward, the company is expected to outperform it on average. However, if the benchmark returns are projected to be negative, Baron Small will likely underperform. Additionally, baron Small Cap has a negative alpha, implying that the risk taken by holding this instrument is not justified. The company is significantly underperforming the NYSE Composite.
  Odds Below 33.63HorizonTargetOdds Above 33.63
25.34%90 days
 33.63 
74.41%
Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of Baron Small to move above the current price in 90 days from now is about 74.41 (This Baron Small Cap probability density function shows the probability of Baron Mutual Fund to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days) .

Baron Small Cap Risk Profiles

Investors will always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment while minimizing volatility. Baron Small market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Baron Small long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Baron Small. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Although Baron Small's alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Baron Small's performance over the market, the standard measures of volatility play an important role as well.

Baron Small Against Markets

Picking the right benchmark for Baron Small mutual fund is fundamental to making educated investment choices. Many naive investors compare their positions with the S&P 500 or with the Nasdaq. But these benchmarks are not all-inclusive and generally should be used only for large-capitalization equities or stock offerings from large companies. When the price of a selected benchmark declines in a down market, there may be an uptick in Baron Small mutual fund price where buyers come in believing the asset is cheap. The opposite is true when the market is bullish; so, accurately picking the benchmark for Baron Small is critical whether you are bullish or bearish towards Baron Small Cap at a given time. Please also check how Baron Small's historical prices are related to one of the top price index indicators.

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How to buy Baron Mutual Fund?

Before investing in Baron Small, you must ensure you fully understand your financial goals and how diversified (or not) your overall investments are now. Then, after you clearly understand your investment objectives, consider investing in Baron Small. To buy Baron Small fund, you can follow these steps:
  • Choose a brokerage firm: You need to select a brokerage firm to buy shares of Baron Small. Some popular options include Charles Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, and Robinhood.
  • Open an account: Once you have chosen a brokerage firm, you will need to open an account. You will be required to provide personal information, such as your name, address, and Social Security number.
  • Fund your account: You will need to deposit funds into your brokerage account to purchase Baron Small fund. You can do this by transferring funds from your bank account or other investment accounts.
  • Place your order: Once you have located Baron Small Cap fund in your brokerage account, you can place your order to buy it. You will need to specify the number of shares you want to buy and the price you are willing to pay.
  • Monitor your investment: After you have purchased Baron Small Cap fund, you should monitor your investment to track its performance and make informed decisions about buying, selling, or holding the fund
It's important to note that investing in stocks, such as Baron Small Cap, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember various factors, including economic indicators, change in net worth, political events, company-specific news, and investor sentiment, can influence the stock market. These factors can cause fluctuations in fund prices and lead to market volatility affecting your buy or sell decision. However, volatility can also present opportunities for investors to make gains by buying stocks when prices are low and selling when they are high. It's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments.

Already Invested in Baron Small Cap?

The danger of trading Baron Small Cap is mainly related to its market volatility and Mutual Fund specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Baron Small is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Baron Small. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Baron Small Cap is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Baron Small's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Baron Small is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Baron Small's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.