Columbia Acorn European A
- CAEAX
- Price as of: Apr 16, 2021
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$29.43
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- Europe Equity
- Fund Company
- Columbia Threadneedle
- Share Class
CAEAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 7.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 13.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 13.8%
- Net Assets $119 M
- Holdings in Top 10 29.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$29.43
$17.54
$29.65
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.86%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 45.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $2,000
- IRA $1,000
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
Europe Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Europe Stock
CAEAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.54%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameColumbia Acorn European Fund
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Fund Family NameColumbia Threadneedle
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Inception DateAug 19, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerStephen Kusmierczak
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in European companies. It invests at least 70% of its total assets in companies in Western European countries, but also may invest up to 30% of its total assets in companies in emerging Central and Eastern European countries, including up to 10% of its total assets in companies in Russia and the Ukraine.
CAEAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CAEAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | 2.6% | 121.4% | 88.78% |
| 1 Yr | 70.5% | -2.2% | 83.1% | 14.14% |
| 3 Yr | 13.1%* | -6.6% | 20.7% | 9.38% |
| 5 Yr | 13.8%* | -0.3% | 16.2% | 9.89% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.3% | 9.1% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CAEAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22.1% | -19.4% | 44.5% | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 44.7% | 7.4% | 48.3% | 7.14% |
| 2018 | -19.3% | -39.7% | -11.4% | 46.15% |
| 2017 | 36.5% | 8.9% | 50.3% | 7.79% |
| 2016 | -4.3% | -13.1% | 6.7% | 51.39% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CAEAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | 3.4% | 121.2% | 88.78% |
| 1 Yr | 60.7% | -2.2% | 83.1% | 26.26% |
| 3 Yr | 10.9%* | -6.6% | 20.7% | 10.42% |
| 5 Yr | 12.4%* | -0.3% | 16.2% | 10.99% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.3% | 9.1% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CAEAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22.1% | -19.4% | 44.5% | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 44.7% | 7.4% | 48.3% | 7.14% |
| 2018 | -18.8% | -39.7% | -11.4% | 47.25% |
| 2017 | 37.9% | 8.9% | 50.3% | 6.49% |
| 2016 | -1.9% | -13.1% | 8.9% | 26.39% |
NAV & Total Return History
CAEAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| CAEAX | Category Low | Category High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 119 M | 2.56 M | 21.1 B | 74.75% |
| Number of Holdings | 53 | 29 | 1462 | 70.10% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 34.7 M | 571 K | 3.22 B | 75.26% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 29.24% | 4.5% | 56.1% | 52.63% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
- Sweco AB Class B 5.53%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.18% | 90.63% | 100.77% | 65.98% |
| Cash | 1.82% | -85.12% | 7.07% | 36.08% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 79.38% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.52% | 2.30% | 81.44% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 78.35% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.46% | 83.75% | 77.32% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 29.50% | 2.08% | 31.63% | 8.42% |
| Technology | 25.10% | 0.00% | 25.10% | 4.21% |
| Healthcare | 18.05% | 2.60% | 30.44% | 11.58% |
| Financial Services | 7.90% | 0.00% | 30.26% | 87.37% |
| Basic Materials | 5.60% | 0.00% | 23.12% | 77.89% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 5.59% | 0.00% | 43.32% | 90.53% |
| Communication Services | 4.55% | 0.00% | 18.69% | 72.63% |
| Real Estate | 1.96% | 0.00% | 13.17% | 52.63% |
| Consumer Defense | 1.75% | 0.00% | 23.56% | 96.84% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.98% | 95.79% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.19% | 97.89% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 96.46% | 0.00% | 100.01% | 60.82% |
| US | 1.72% | 0.00% | 100.72% | 27.84% |
CAEAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| CAEAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.86% | 0.07% | 7.83% | 18.75% |
| Management Fee | 1.19% | 0.06% | 1.46% | 96.97% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 59.52% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.15% | 21.43% |
Sales Fees
| CAEAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 18.18% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| CAEAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| CAEAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 45.00% | 1.68% | 160.00% | 61.70% |
CAEAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| CAEAX | Category Low | Category High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.80% | 87.88% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| CAEAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| CAEAX | Category Low | Category High | CAEAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.54% | -1.27% | 4.15% | 94.79% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| CAEAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2018 | $0.120 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.134 |
| Jun 01, 2017 | $0.059 |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.093 |
| Jun 07, 2016 | $0.264 |
| Dec 09, 2015 | $0.125 |
| Jun 03, 2015 | $0.068 |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $0.049 |
| Dec 06, 2012 | $0.050 |
| Jun 06, 2012 | $0.012 |
| Dec 07, 2011 | $0.059 |
CAEAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Stephen Kusmierczak
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 19, 2011
9.62
9.6%
Mr. Kusmierczak has served as Co-Portfolio Manager. He has been associated with Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC, or its predecessors, as an investment professional since 2001 and has been a Vice President of Columbia Acorn Trust since 2011. Mr. Kusmierczak began his investment career in 1999 and earned a B.A. from Bowdoin College and an M.P.A. from Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 23.42 | 7.6 | 17.26 |