Billionaire investor Ron Baron has had high conviction in Elon Musk for years. The investor, who owns stakes in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) , SpaceX and xAI, may have even more conviction in Musk for the future.Ron Baron Up $12 to $13 Billion With Musk  An investment in Tesla back in 2014 has made an incredible return for Baron and Baron Capital, the fund that he founded. Investments in SpaceX also produced strong returns, adding to the impact that Musk has had on the investor and his fund.In an interview with ...

Let's get right to Ron Baron. He is the chairman and CEO of Baron Capital, which has $45 billion in assets under management. Ron is joining us ahead of the 32nd annual Baron Investment Conference.And Ron, it is great to see you this morning. >> Great to see you, too. >> So, 32 years.We've been doing this for a long time. Not 32 years on Squawkbox talking to you on the morning of your annual investment, but a long time. >> Amazing.>> Um, and we're going to jump into the investment, but I want to ask you beca ...

Let's get right to Ron Baron. He is the chairman and CEO of Baron Capital, which has $45 billion in assets under management. Ron is joining us ahead of the 32nd annual Baron Investment Conference.And Ron, it is great to see you this morning. >> Great to see you, too. >> So, 32 years.We've been doing this for a long time. Not 32 years on Squawkbox talking to you on the morning of your annual investment, but a long time. >> Amazing.>> Um, and we're going to jump into the investment, but I want to ask you beca ...

Core Insights - The investment in Tesla has yielded significant returns, with approximately $8 billion made since the initial investment of $400 million, and an additional $4 billion from SpaceX, totaling around $12-13 billion since 2017, with expectations of fivefold returns in the next decade [2][4]. Investment Strategy - The investment manager has a high concentration in Elon Musk's ventures, with 65% of personal investments tied to Tesla, SpaceX, and x AI, specifically 40% in Tesla and 25% in SpaceX, with the remaining 35% in mutual funds [4][5]. - The mutual funds have 22% invested in SpaceX and Tesla, with 11% each, and a smaller investment of $350 million in AI, which has doubled in value to $700 million [5]. Historical Context - The investment manager previously sold 30% of Tesla stock for clients due to concerns about the large position size, but maintained personal holdings, committing to not sell until clients had fully exited their positions [7][10][12]. - The stock had stagnated for several years before experiencing a significant increase following political events, leading to further sales for clients while the manager retained personal shares [10]. Future Outlook - There is a strong belief in the potential for Tesla's stock to increase significantly, with projections suggesting it could reach four times its current value in ten years, driven by advancements in automotive technology and robotics [17][18]. - The introduction of the Optimus robot is seen as a pivotal development, with expectations of producing a million units next year and potentially scaling to ten million, which could revolutionize labor efficiency [18][19].

You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. (Bloomberg) -- Sofia Massie left her job at Jane Street in January with one thing: an idea for an ETF that would mirror the US stock market but quietly hold onto dividends, wringing out a tax advantage many investors never see. She didn’t have a team. Or a brand. Or the institutional heft that usually comes with a Wall Street-backed launch. What she did have was about $300,000 — and a white-labe ...

(Bloomberg) -- Sofia Massie left her job at Jane Street in January with one thing: an idea for an ETF that would mirror the US stock market but quietly hold onto dividends, wringing out a tax advantage many investors never see.She didn’t have a team. Or a brand. Or the institutional heft that usually comes with a Wall Street-backed launch. What she did have was about $300,000 — and a white-label firm to handle the mechanics. Eight months later, the LionShares US Equity Total Return ETF (TOT) went live.Massi ...

Thanks Ron ❤️Baron Capital (@BaronCapital):Baron Capital Supports Elon Musk’s 2025 CEO Performance AwardBaron Capital is in support of the proposed 2025 CEO Performance Award. We believe it reflects the same principles of accountability, performance and alignment with shareholder interests that drove Tesla’s past ...

Core Insights - The company recently engaged in a deep discussion with Baron Capital and Federated Hermes regarding its market share, domestic and international market development, and product technology [1][2] Group 1: Market Position and Competition - The company's market share in domestic sales volume for distribution switches is relatively high, but its sales revenue market share is lower due to a lower proportion of high-end products [3] - Competitors have advantages in high-end products and export markets, particularly in areas such as 500kV and above, industrial rectifiers, and ultra-high voltage products [3] - The domestic market has potential for growth as traditional oil-immersed switches transition to vacuum switches, but the high-end market replacement will take time due to the current high proportion of lower-end products [3] Group 2: Business Development and Strategy - The company has made progress in its ultra-high voltage business, with previously delivered products now operational and stable [3] - The domestic revenue growth was approximately 5% in the first half of the year, influenced by last year's delayed projects and rapid installation of new energy [3] - The company is expanding its overseas presence, with plans to establish local sales and service teams in markets that can contribute stable revenue [3] Group 3: Financial Performance and Capital Expenditure - The company maintains a fixed annual capital expenditure for R&D and production upgrades, with significant investments made in 2020-2021 for a comprehensive upgrade of its production base [3] - The company has a healthy financial status, with annual collections often exceeding sales, and plans to use part of its cash for dividends or suitable overseas acquisitions [3] - The company has committed to a cash dividend of no less than 60% of distributable profits in its 2023-2025 shareholder return plan, supported by strong cash reserves and performance growth [3]

Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.489 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 18.86% [2] - The net profit for the same period was 257 million CNY, down 42.90% compared to the previous year [2] - Basic earnings per share were 0.4813 CNY, reflecting a decline of 42.90% year-on-year [2] - The weighted average return on net assets was 5.99%, a decrease of 5.63% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Product Overview Refrigeration Products - The company offers a diverse range of refrigeration products, including commercial central air conditioning compressors, refrigeration compressors, and heat pump compressors [2] - The refrigeration compressors are widely used in commercial buildings, food cold chain, and heating applications, catering to various customer needs [3] - The company has seen growth in screw and magnetic levitation centrifugal compressors used in data center cooling during the first half of the year [3] Air Compression Products - Air compressors serve as core equipment in engineering machinery and are crucial in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronics [3] - The company is expanding into oil-free air compressor markets, which have significant potential in industries requiring high air quality [3] Vacuum Products - The vacuum products are primarily used in the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, with plans to expand into lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors [3] - The company has begun small-scale supply to domestic chip manufacturers, indicating a growing recognition of its vacuum products [3] - Although the current contribution of vacuum products to overall performance is limited, the accelerating domestic semiconductor industry presents a promising growth opportunity [3]

Hedge fund products might not be so exclusive anymore. Man Group, which oversees roughly $43 billion in assets in the US, entered the ETF race earlier this month with two active bond ETFs, the Man Active High Yield ETF (MHY) and the Man Active Income ETF (MANI), which will invest, respectively, in junk bonds and debt instruments including corporate, government and securitized notes. Several other firms have launched or sought SEC approval for their own strategies in the past year, a sharp departure from t ...