Investment approach

The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small domestic companies possessing what the portfolio managers see as above-average growth potential based on in-depth fundamental analysis. The managers define small-cap as those companies with a market capitalization less than $6 billion at the time of purchase. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in non-U.S. and emerging market securities, typically through sponsored American Depository Receipts (ADRs).

Risk mitigation is sought through diversification across sectors, business models and economic sensitivity.

Fund profile

The fund invests in a concentrated portfolio primarily of companies the portfolio managers believe possess "3G" criteria: durable growth, sound governance, and scalable go-to-market strategies. In considering durable growth, the managers assess:

  • Whether there is a large and growing market;
  • Whether the company is a market leader and/or is gaining market share; and
  • Whether a company has a differentiated product offering.

To assess governance, the managers examine the strength of a company’s management, whether there is a shareholder-friendly board, and the alignment of management incentives with shareholder interests. Finally, the managers evaluate whether a company’s go-to-market strategies will result in incremental revenue, high and/or rising margins, and the efficient use of capital.

(As of Dec 31, 2023)

Sector Fund Benchmark
Communication Services 5.1 2.2
Consumer Discretionary 9.3 11.1
Consumer Staples 3.7 4.5
Energy 3.3 4.5
Financials 5.1 6.4
Health Care 24.5 22.4
Industrials 19.5 20.0
Information Technology 20.5 21.7
Materials 4.1 4.2
Real Estate 2.5 1.7
Utilities 1.5
Source: U.S. Bank. Sector breakdown (excluding cash and equivalents) and Fund holdings (including cash and equivalents) are subject to change at anytime. The information provided in this material is not intended to be and should not be considered to be a recommendation or suggestion to engage in or refrain from a particular course of action or to make or hold a particular investment or pursue a particular investment strategy, including whether or not to buy, sell, or hold any of the securities mentioned. It should not be assumed that investments in such securities have been or will be profitable. Sectors are based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) classification system.

(As of Dec 31, 2023)

Portfolio Attribute Fund Benchmark
Number of Holdings 81 1074
Wtd. Avg. Market Capitalization ($B) 7.8 3.8
Wtd. Median Market Capitalization ($B) 5.7 3.3
Earnings Growth 3-5 Yr. Est (%) 10.2 18.2
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E, FY1) 25.3 20.1
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E, FY2) 25.1 18.4
Beta 0.9
Source: Fund net assets provided by U.S. Bank and are as of the last day of the quarter and include all share classes. Characteristics exclude cash and equivalents and are derived from FactSet® and are only applicable for the investor share class. Earnings growth 3-5 year estimate is not a measure of the Fund’s future performance. Performance figures and charts include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions. Returns would have been lower during the specified periods if the payment of certain fees by the Fund had not been waived or expenses reimbursed.     Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in foreign securities and ADRs entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets.  The Brown Advisory funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203. Brown Advisory Funds and ALPS are not affiliated.
Total assets under management value as of 12/31/2023. 
Sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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Average Annual Total Returns % (As of Dec 31, 2023)

Share Class Three Months One Year Three Year Five Year Ten Year Since Inception
Investor (BIASX), Inception: 06/28/1999 9.38 12.43 -1.28 11.10 8.40 7.42
Russell 2000® Growth Index 12.75 18.66 -3.50 9.22 7.16 6.49
Gross Expense Ratios: 0.98% (Institutional), 1.13% (Investor), 1.38% (Advisor).
Net Expense Ratios: 0.98% (Institutional), 1.13% (Investor), 1.38% (Advisor).
Returns greater than one year are annualized.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For monthly and quarterly performance information, please call 1-800-540-6807.
Performance data does not reflect the 1.00% fee on shares redeemed or exchanged within 14 days of purchase, and if it had, returns would be lower.
 
 
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in foreign securities and ADRs entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. 
The Brown Advisory funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203. Brown Advisory Funds and ALPS are not affiliated.
Total assets under management value as of 12/31/2023. 
Click here for a current prospectus. Please read and consider it carefully before investing. You may obtain a hardcopy of the prospectus by calling 1-800-540-6807.
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(As of Dec 31, 2023)

Name Percentage
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc 3.0
Prosperity Bancshares Inc 2.4
Casey's General Stores Inc 2.3
Pinterest Inc 2.3
NeoGenomics Inc 2.2
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF 2.1
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc 2.1
ChampionX Corp 2.1
HB Fuller Co 1.9
Dynatrace Inc 1.9
Total % of Net Assets 22.3
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Securities of medium-sized companies may be more volatile and more difficult to liquidate during market down turns than securities of larger companies. Investments in foreign securities and ADRs entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater in emerging markets. In addition, the fund is susceptible to risks from investments in ETFs, REITs, derivatives, private placements and its investments in other investment companies.
The Brown Advisory funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203. Brown Advisory Funds and ALPS are not affiliated.
The minimum investment requirements are waived for qualified retirement plans under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (\"IRC\"), and plans operating consistent with 403(a), 403(b), 408, 408(A), 457, 501(c) and 223(d) of the IRC.
 
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Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund was rated against the following number of U.S. domiciled Small Growth funds over the following time periods: 563 funds in the last three years, 528 in the last five years, and 405 in the last ten years for the period ending 12/31/2023. With respect to these Small Growth funds, Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund received a Morningstar Rating of 3 stars, 4 stars and 4 stars for the three-, five- and ten-year period, respectively. Morningstar Rating™ is the for the Investor share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Morningstar Rating™ as of 12/31/2023 for Investor Shares (derived from a weighted average of the fund’s three-, five- and 10-year risk adjusted return measure).
Total assets under management value as of 12/31/2023. Fund holdings includes Cash and Equivalents which was 8.2% as of 12/31/2023 and is provided as supplemental information. 
Inception date for Investor share class.
Estimated EPS Growth Rate is not a measure of the fund's future performance.
Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Click here for a current prospectus. Please read and consider it carefully before investing. You may obtain a hardcopy of the prospectus by calling 1-800-540-6807.
Click here for index and financial term definitions.