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Baron Global Advantage Fund delivered strong Q4 performance with an 11.9% return, finishing 2024 up 26.4% and outperforming benchmarks by 893bps for the year. The fund's outperformance was driven by stock selection in Information Technology, where 12 of 16 holdings posted double-digit gains, led by Shopify, Cloudflare, and NVIDIA. SpaceX, the fund's largest position at 10.3%, contributed significantly following a revaluation. Manager Alex Umansky views the portfolio as well-positioned for the AI transformation, comparing it to the internet revolution of the 1990s. The fund maintains a concentrated approach with top 10 positions representing 61.2% of assets and significant international exposure at 53.4%. Despite headwinds from being underweight U.S. giant-cap stocks, fundamentals drove over 100% of 2024 performance as multiples declined 1.5%. Looking ahead, Umansky expects AI to create multi-trillion dollar opportunities across industries, with portfolio companies like NVIDIA at the epicenter and platforms like Shopify positioned to benefit from AI-enabled business transformation.
The fund invests in high-quality global growth companies positioned to benefit from transformative technological changes, particularly AI, while maintaining a concentrated portfolio of businesses with strong competitive advantages and long-term growth runways.
Manager is excited about the early stages of AI transformation, comparing it to the internet revolution of the 1990s. Believes AI will drive multi-trillion dollar industry transformation. Expects continued improvement in business fundamentals across portfolio companies. Remains optimistic about long-term prospects while acknowledging near-term uncertainties around deglobalization and inflation.
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