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Baron iOpportunity (BIOPX)On Nov 18: 6.15  Down 0.12 (1.91%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Growth
Fund Family:Baron Asset
Net Assets:174.40M
Year-to-Date Return:-41.97%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:29-Feb-00
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Michael Lippert
Lead Manager since 03-Mar-06
Lippert is a portfolio manager at BAMCO. From April 2001 to December 2001, He was a research analyst and general counsel for JLF Asset Management and from 2000 to 2001, he was a partner of Baker & Botts. Lippert holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$500
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
BIOPX can be purchased from 81 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in common stocks of growth companies. It normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies that have internet-related and information technology growth opportunities. The seeks to purchase securities that are expected to increase in value 100% within four years.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (16-Nov-00): 0.03
Last Cap Gain N/A
Annual Holdings Turnover 46.00%
Average for Category: 118.51%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseBIOPXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.42% 1.49%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.36%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.66%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $452$697
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $782$1,075
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,713$2,114
* Per $10,000 invested


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