Ron Baron
CEO
Baron Funds
767 Fifth Ave
New York, New York 10153

Dear Mr. Baron:

I just want to compliment you, as a retired portfolio manager of several SEC funds, for listing the COST basis for your assets in your fine funds. We all know this data is easily available and should be shown.

I wish the SEC would have everyone do this.

Best,




Cc: SEC Office, Director
44 Montgomery St
San Francisco, Ca 94114