Tesla Investor, Elon Musk Fan Ron Baron Launches New Fund Focused On SpaceX, xAI
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Ron Baron, an early investor in Tesla, has launched new funds focused on SpaceX and xAI, aiming to give investors exposure to private companies linked to Elon Musk. The new funds, BaronX Cayman and BaronxAI, charge a 1% annual management fee and lock up investors' money for eight years. This move comes as Baron Capital Management seeks to counteract high outflows from its mutual funds.

July 17, 2024 | 4:07 pm
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Alphabet Inc. owns a stake in SpaceX, and the launch of Baron's new funds could increase the valuation and visibility of SpaceX, indirectly benefiting Alphabet's investment.
As Baron's new funds bring more attention and potentially higher valuations to SpaceX, Alphabet's stake in SpaceX could become more valuable, indirectly benefiting Alphabet.
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Alphabet Inc. owns a stake in SpaceX, and the launch of Baron's new funds could increase the valuation and visibility of SpaceX, indirectly benefiting Alphabet's investment.
As Baron's new funds bring more attention and potentially higher valuations to SpaceX, Alphabet's stake in SpaceX could become more valuable, indirectly benefiting Alphabet.
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Ron Baron's new funds focused on SpaceX and xAI could indirectly benefit Tesla by increasing investor interest in Musk-linked companies. Tesla makes up 29% of Baron's assets, and the stock has risen 51% since Baron's April prediction.
Baron's strong track record with Tesla and his new funds focusing on Musk-linked companies could drive more investor interest in Tesla. The stock's recent performance also supports a positive outlook.
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