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Baron Small Cap Fund rises 12.57% in Q2 but lags Russell 2000 Growth Index by 13.14%.

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02 Sep 2026
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Baron Small Cap Fund gained 12.57% in the second quarter, underperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index, which rose 25.71%. Strong Q1 results and raised guidance from Vertiv helped boost the fund, while Planet Fitness's lowered full-year outlook weighed on performance. The fund added five new stocks and trimmed positions in top performers like Vertiv and Cognex. This reflects active management focused on growth despite market challenges.

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