Gaining Perspective

A Wall Street Journal article at the beginning of April reported that actively managed U.S. stock funds lost an average of 24.6% in the first quarter of this year. But there were some noteworthy outperformers, including the Baron Opportunity Fund. That journal article noted that this fund had the second-best performance over 12 months ending in March 31, and that it lost only 6.7% in the first quarter of this year. The strong performance of the Baron Opportunity Fund extends back even further. It has been among the top 4% of its Morningstar peer group – large-growth funds – in each of the last four years.

Show Notes

A Wall Street Journal article at the beginning of April reported that actively managed U.S. stock funds lost an average of 24.6% in the first quarter of this year. But there were some noteworthy outperformers, including the Baron Opportunity Fund. That journal article noted that this fund had the second-best performance over 12 months ending in March 31, and that it lost only 6.7% in the first quarter of this year. The strong performance of the Baron Opportunity Fund extends back even further. It has been among the top 4% of its Morningstar peer group – large-growth funds – in each of the last four years.

What is Gaining Perspective?

This podcast is hosted by Advisor Perspectives, one of the leading publications for financial advisors. Our podcast series brings you short interviews with top thought leaders in financial advice, planning, investments and economics. Each episode focuses on a specific issue facing financial advisors. Listeners will learn the key trends affecting the way they and their competitors operate and the steps advisors can take grow their practices and deliver better service to their clients.