OWN IT! Ron Baron's Keynote Speech at the 30th Annual Baron Investment Conference

In a world focused on short-term results and news, most people overlook the power of acquiring and holding valuable assets. Our 2023 Conference was designed to challenge this thinking and inspire attendees to adopt a mindset that emphasizes the long-term benefits of Ownership.

Watch Ron Baron's keynote speech at the 30th Annual Baron Investment Conference as he dives into the theme of this year's Conference which permeates every aspect of our business.

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 – Welcome and Introduction
1:41 – OWN IT! …Long-Term Investing in a Short-Term World
10:24 – HONE IT! …Our Secret Sauce
16:51 – CORNER-STONE IT! …Cornerstone Investments
19:13 – Tesla Revolutionizing Transportation
22:22 – SpaceX and Generational Investment
26:26 – Baron Capital’s Mission


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Portfolio holdings as a percentage of net assets as of September 30, 2023 for securities mentioned are as follows: Tesla, Inc. - Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (5.3%), Baron Focused Growth Fund (13.4%), Baron Global Advantage Fund (4.7%), Baron Opportunity Fund (6.5%), Baron Partners Fund (41.0%*), Baron Technology Fund (6.3%); Space Exploration Technologies Corporation - Baron Asset Fund (2.0%), Baron Opportunity Fund (2.4%), Baron Partners Fund (8.1%*), Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (0.9%), Baron Focused Growth Fund (7.7%), Baron Global Advantage Fund (3.6%)

*% Long Positions

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