Brown Advisory Flexible Equity ETF (BAFE): outlook, holdings and fees
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity ETF (BAFE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Brown Advisory. The expense ratio is 0.55% and the yield is 0.27%. The ten largest holdings are 46% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BAFE
| Last price | $30.12 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $29.50 – $31.06 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.27% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BAFE fund facts
| Issuer | Brown Advisory |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $1.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% |
| Number of holdings | 42 |
| Inception | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
Under normal conditions, Brown Advisory LLC (the "Adviser") seeks to achieve the fund"s investment objective by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in a portfolio of equity securities issued by large, middle, and small capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have strong, or improving, long-term business characteristics and share prices that do not reflect certain favorable fundamental attributes.
BAFE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM | Technology | 7.68% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 6.33% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 4.65% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 4.39% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 4.55% |
| Mastercard Inc MA | Financial Services | 4.03% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.92% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 3.79% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 3.70% |
| Suncor Energy Inc SU | Energy | 3.03% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BAFE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30.9% |
| Financial Services | 21.6% |
| Communication Services | 12.6% |
| Healthcare | 11.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.6% |
| Industrials | 7.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Energy | 3.0% |
By region: North America 87.7%, Asia Developed 8.1%, Europe Developed 3.8%, United Kingdom 0.5%.
BAFE returns and risk
| Year to date | +10.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 0.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BAFE: frequently asked questions
What does BAFE invest in?
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (7.7%), Microsoft Corporation (6.3%), Amazon.com Inc (4.6%), Meta Platforms Inc. (4.4%), Visa Inc. Class A (4.5%).
What is the BAFE expense ratio?
0.55% a year: about $55.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BAFE dividend yield?
0.27%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BAFE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $29.50 to $31.06 from $30.12 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BAFE performed?
Year to date +10.4%, one year +11.9%. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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