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Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF(BCGD)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BCGD
10/02/2026: BCGD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF (BCGD) provides actively managed exposure to global companies identified for their sustainable growth and durable competitive advantages. Its primary strength is the research-led, bottom-up selection process employed by Baron Capital, which contrasts with passive index-tracking alternatives. The fund is designed for long-term capital appreciation and acts as a high-conviction equity holding within a broader portfolio. Investors must weigh the risks of market volatility, manager underperformance, and a higher expense ratio compared to passive options. It is best suited for long-term growth investors who monitor company quality and the manager's relative performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The fund focuses on selecting companies with strong growth prospects and durable competitive advantages. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | While the fund seeks growth, it is not a momentum-chasing strategy and may underperform during pure momentum cycles. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The focus on durable growth often leads the fund to purchase stocks that may trade at premium valuations. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund prioritizes capital appreciation over current income and yield generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The fund's concentration in global equities inherently carries significant market and volatility risk. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term oriented individual who believes in active management and wants global growth exposure with a focus on high-quality companies.
Suitability
BCGD is best suited for long-term investors capable of enduring short-term volatility in exchange for the potential of superior long-term growth.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity markets, especially those focused on growth, can experience significant price fluctuations. |
| Market risk | High | The entire portfolio is subject to broad economic and market downturns. |
| Concentration | Medium | High-conviction strategies may lead to heavier weights in certain sectors or individual companies. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | As an active fund, the expense ratio is higher than passive alternatives. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower trading volume compared to index giants could impact entry or exit during market volatility. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Reliance on specific company quality means poor management decisions could severely impact returns. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BCGD exhibits volatility typical of a growth-oriented global equity fund, often higher than passive broad-market indices.
Market Risk
The fund faces significant market risk, currency risk, and regional political risk given its global mandate.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Markets (United States, Europe, Japan) | 75 | This exposure captures established global growth engines in mature economies. |
| Geography | Emerging Markets | 20 | This provides access to potentially higher-growth, developing regions. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | A small liquidity buffer is maintained for operational purposes and opportunistic buying. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -3.27% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 1, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $9.73M |
| Issuer | Baron Capital Group, Inc. |
| Inception | Dec 12, 2025 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +3.50% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0 |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 60.94% |
| Large Cap | 19.20% |
| Mid Cap | 18.87% |
| Small Cap | 0.85% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28.34% |
| Financial Services | 23.42% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.95% |
| Communication Services | 11.66% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 23.34x |
| Portfolio P/B | 5.52x |
| Portfolio P/S | 4.96x |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 8.36% |
| NVIDIA | 7.38% |
| Amazon | 6.41% |
| Visa. Class A | 5.81% |
| Alphabet Class C | 5.28% |
Upturn AI Summary
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