Baron Opportunity Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

BIOUX Fund  USD 51.66  0.77  1.47%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.34, which signifies possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, Baron Opportunity's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Baron Opportunity is expected to be smaller as well.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Baron Opportunity Fund are ranked lower than 8 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak basic indicators, Baron Opportunity may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in January 2025.
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Baron Opportunity Fund Q3 2024 Shareholder Letter - Seeking Alpha
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Expense Ratio1.0700
  

Baron Opportunity Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  4,713  in Baron Opportunity Fund on September 29, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  453.00  from holding Baron Opportunity Fund or generate 9.61% return on investment over 90 days. Baron Opportunity Fund is currently producing 0.1529% returns and takes up 1.3801% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 12% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Baron, and 97% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Baron Opportunity is expected to generate 1.71 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.71 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.11 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.03 per unit of risk.

Baron Opportunity Current Valuation

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Please note that Baron Opportunity's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. Baron Opportunity shows a prevailing Real Value of $51.49 per share. The current price of the fund is $51.66. We determine the value of Baron Opportunity from analyzing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we favor acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will blend.
Since Baron Opportunity is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Baron Mutual Fund. However, Baron Opportunity's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  51.66 Real  51.49 Hype  51.67
The intrinsic value of Baron Opportunity's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Baron Opportunity's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Baron Opportunity Fund helps investors to forecast how Baron mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Baron Opportunity more accurately as focusing exclusively on Baron Opportunity's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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Baron Opportunity Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Baron Opportunity's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Baron Opportunity Fund, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Baron Opportunity's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Estimated Market Risk

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Risk-Adjusted Return

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92% of assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average Baron Opportunity is performing at about 8% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Baron Opportunity by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Baron Opportunity Fundamentals Growth

Baron Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Baron Opportunity, and Baron Opportunity fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Baron Mutual Fund performance.
Total Asset847.01 M

About Baron Opportunity Performance

Evaluating Baron Opportunity's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Baron Opportunity has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Baron Opportunity has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. high growth businesses of any market capitalization selected for their capital appreciation potential. The Adviser may invest in companies in any sector or industry that the adviser believes will benefit from innovations and advances in technology.

Things to note about Baron Opportunity performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Baron Opportunity for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Baron Opportunity help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund holds 90.94% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating Baron Opportunity's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Baron Opportunity's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Baron Opportunity's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Baron Opportunity's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Baron Opportunity's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Baron Opportunity's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Baron Opportunity's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Baron Opportunity's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Baron Opportunity's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Baron Opportunity's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Baron Opportunity's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

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