Baron Emerging Markets Fund’s Q1 2024 Investor Letter

Baron Funds, an investment management company, released its “Baron Emerging Markets Fund” first quarter 2024 investor letter. In the first quarter, the fund returned 2.50% (Institutional Shares) compared to a 2.37% return for the MSCI EM Index (primary benchmark Index) and a 2.98% gain for the MSCI EM IMI Growth Index (the Proxy Benchmark). The fund performed in line with the primary benchmark while modestly underperformed the proxy benchmark. The recent strength in equities is due to the Fed’s indication that it will proceed with multiple rate cuts this year. To know the best picks for the fund in 2024, please check the top five holdings of the fund.

A copy of Baron Emerging Markets Fund’s Q1 2024 investor letter can be downloaded here.