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Baron International Growth Fund Q1 2025 Top Contributors And Detractors
BNP Paribas shares rose due to positive EU growth outlook and defense spending, benefiting from Capital Markets Union and strong financial services franchise. Alibaba's shares increased with investments in generative AI and cloud infrastructure, showing core market stabilization and potential profitability despite competitive concerns. Agnico Eagle Mines benefited from a 20% gold price increase, driven by economic uncertainty and U.S. dollar weakness, with strong positions in key mining jurisdictions.