Baird Smallmid Cap Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

BSGSX Fund  USD 17.95  0.09  0.50%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 1.17, which signifies a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. As the market goes up, the company is expected to outperform it. However, if the market returns are negative, Baird Small/mid will likely underperform.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Baird Smallmid Cap are ranked lower than 21 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak basic indicators, Baird Small/mid showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
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Baird Q3 2024 SmallMid Cap Growth Equity Fund Commentary - Seeking Alpha
11/12/2024
Expense Ratio1.1000
  

Baird Small/mid Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,522  in Baird Smallmid Cap on August 31, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  273.00  from holding Baird Smallmid Cap or generate 17.94% return on investment over 90 days. Baird Smallmid Cap is currently producing 0.2669% returns and takes up 0.9777% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 8% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Baird, and 95% 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 Baird Small/mid is expected to generate 1.3 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.3 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.27 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.19 per unit of risk.

Baird Small/mid Current Valuation

Undervalued
Today
17.95
Please note that Baird Small/mid's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. Baird Smallmid Cap shows a prevailing Real Value of $19.07 per share. The current price of the fund is $17.95. We determine the value of Baird Smallmid Cap 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 Baird Small/mid is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Baird Mutual Fund. However, Baird Small/mid'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  17.95 Real  19.07 Hype  17.95 Naive  18.04
The intrinsic value of Baird Small/mid'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 Baird Small/mid'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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20.13
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Baird Smallmid Cap helps investors to forecast how Baird 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 Baird Small/mid more accurately as focusing exclusively on Baird Small/mid's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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15.9517.1718.40
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16.8917.9519.01
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16.9818.0419.09
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Baird Small/mid Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Baird Small/mid's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Baird Smallmid Cap, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Baird Small/mid'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.

Sharpe Ratio = 0.273

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Estimated Market Risk

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92% of assets are more volatile

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95% of assets have higher returns

Risk-Adjusted Return

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79% of assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average Baird Small/mid is performing at about 21% 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 Baird Small/mid by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Baird Small/mid Fundamentals Growth

Baird Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Baird Small/mid, and Baird Small/mid 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 Baird Mutual Fund performance.
Total Asset165.18 M

About Baird Small/mid Performance

Evaluating Baird Small/mid's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Baird Small/mid 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 Baird Small/mid 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 normally invests at least 80 percent of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign small- and mid-capitalization companies, principally common stocks and American Depositary Receipts that are traded on major U.S. exchanges. It may invest up to 15 percent of its total assets in equity securities of foreign companies.

Things to note about Baird Smallmid Cap performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Baird Small/mid for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Baird Smallmid Cap help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Latest headline from news.google.com: Baird Q3 2024 SmallMid Cap Growth Equity Fund Commentary - Seeking Alpha
The fund generated three year return of -4.0%
Baird Smallmid Cap holds 97.96% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating Baird Small/mid's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Baird Small/mid's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Baird Small/mid'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 Baird Small/mid's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Baird Small/mid'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 Baird Small/mid's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Baird Small/mid's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Baird Small/mid's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Baird Small/mid's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Baird Small/mid's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Baird Small/mid'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.

Other Information on Investing in Baird Mutual Fund

Baird Small/mid financial ratios help investors to determine whether Baird Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Baird with respect to the benefits of owning Baird Small/mid security.
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