Columbia Acorn A
- LACAX
- Price as of: Jun 14, 2021
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$12.54
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Columbia Threadneedle
- Share Class
LACAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 12.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 16.3%
- Net Assets $4.66 B
- Holdings in Top 10 16.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.11%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 86.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $2,000
- IRA $1,000
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Mid-Cap Growth
LACAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.56%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameColumbia Acorn Fund
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Fund Family NameColumbia
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Inception DateOct 16, 2000
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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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ManagerErika Maschmeyer
Fund Description
The fund invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations generally in the range of market capitalizations in the Russell 2500 Growth Index, the fund's benchmark, (the Index) at the time of purchase. It invests the majority of its assets in U.S. companies, but also may invest up to 33% of its total assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets.
LACAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LACAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -82.5% | 58.1% | 93.49% |
| 1 Yr | 30.9% | 17.8% | 132.1% | 95.05% |
| 3 Yr | 12.7%* | 3.2% | 47.0% | 96.65% |
| 5 Yr | 16.3%* | 10.1% | 43.8% | 85.06% |
| 10 Yr | 11.1%* | 8.1% | 19.6% | 93.66% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LACAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.4% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 90.94% |
| 2019 | 10.0% | -50.2% | 44.0% | 93.23% |
| 2018 | -17.6% | -70.5% | 9.2% | 64.06% |
| 2017 | -3.2% | -21.1% | 84.9% | 98.21% |
| 2016 | -24.3% | -61.7% | 20.7% | 97.87% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LACAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -82.4% | 58.1% | 93.66% |
| 1 Yr | 23.4% | 12.0% | 132.1% | 98.97% |
| 3 Yr | 10.5%* | 1.2% | 47.0% | 98.41% |
| 5 Yr | 14.9%* | 10.1% | 43.8% | 92.99% |
| 10 Yr | 10.4%* | 8.1% | 19.6% | 95.64% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LACAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.4% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 90.94% |
| 2019 | 10.0% | -50.2% | 44.0% | 93.23% |
| 2018 | -17.6% | -51.7% | 12.2% | 77.28% |
| 2017 | 24.9% | -7.0% | 84.9% | 39.76% |
| 2016 | 10.4% | -61.7% | 20.7% | 18.76% |
NAV & Total Return History
LACAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| LACAX | Category Low | Category High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.66 B | 1.01 M | 110 B | 25.08% |
| Number of Holdings | 105 | 19 | 3451 | 27.33% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 836 M | 191 K | 10.9 B | 28.15% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 16.83% | 3.2% | 95.0% | 87.56% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Immunomedics Inc 2.41%
- Columbia Short-Term Cash 2.01%
- Alteryx Inc Class A 1.97%
- Ares Management Corp Class A 1.81%
- Chegg Inc 1.81%
- Zynga Inc Class A 1.80%
- Plug Power Inc 1.79%
- Mimecast Ltd 1.76%
- Teradyne Inc 1.73%
- Masimo Corp 1.72%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.85% | 17.87% | 100.90% | 68.09% |
| Cash | 2.15% | -0.89% | 23.11% | 28.48% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% | 31.10% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.82% | 56.87% | 37.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.49% | 26.02% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.28% | 27.50% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 32.11% | 0.00% | 86.55% | 41.24% |
| Healthcare | 23.87% | 0.00% | 40.53% | 18.82% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.73% | 0.00% | 67.37% | 18.33% |
| Industrials | 11.99% | 0.00% | 38.99% | 62.52% |
| Financial Services | 6.12% | 0.00% | 36.59% | 47.63% |
| Basic Materials | 3.09% | 0.00% | 27.24% | 21.44% |
| Communication Services | 2.60% | 0.00% | 31.17% | 75.94% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.29% | 0.00% | 15.11% | 61.37% |
| Real Estate | 1.19% | 0.00% | 12.31% | 66.61% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.75% | 45.66% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.54% | 52.54% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 93.91% | 17.86% | 100.01% | 55.32% |
| Non US | 3.94% | 0.00% | 59.54% | 54.34% |
LACAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| LACAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% | 0.02% | 31.23% | 48.68% |
| Management Fee | 0.67% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 36.70% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 37.24% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 25.78% |
Sales Fees
| LACAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 1.00% | 5.75% | 18.92% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| LACAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.20% | 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.
| LACAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 86.00% | 0.00% | 457.00% | 80.11% |
LACAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| LACAX | Category Low | Category High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.66% | 28.34% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| LACAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| LACAX | Category Low | Category High | LACAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.56% | -69.00% | 1.47% | 61.20% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| LACAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2011 | $0.016 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | $0.020 |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.024 |
| Dec 11, 2006 | $0.041 |
| Dec 12, 2005 | $0.070 |
LACAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Erika Maschmeyer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2019
2.08
2.1%
Ms. Maschmeyer joined Columbia WAM, a Participating Affiliate, in 2016. Prior to joining Columbia WAM, Ms. Maschmeyer was a research analyst at Oak Ridge Investments where she was responsible for U.S. consumer discretionary/staples investments. Ms. Maschmeyer began her investment career in 2001 and earned a B.A. from Denison University and an M.B.A from the University of Chicago.
John Emerson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2021
0.13
0.1%
Mr. Emerson has been associated with the Columbia WAM or its predecessors as an investment professional since 2003 and has been a Vice President of the Trust since March 2020. Prior to joining the Investment Manager, Mr. Emerson was an analyst at an equity research Columbia WAM. Mr. Emerson began his investment career in 2002 and earned a B.S. from the University of Missouri and an M.B.A from the University of Chicago.
Daniel Cole
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2021
0.13
0.1%
Daniel Cole is a senior portfolio manager for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Mr. Cole joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2014. Previously, Mr. Cole was a senior portfolio manager and senior managing director at Manulife Asset Management where he was team lead for the small, smid, and mid growth strategies. Prior to that, Mr. Cole was a portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman. He has been a member of the investment community since 1993.Mr. Cole received a B.S. in pre-med curriculum from Guilford College and an MBA in finance from Virginia Tech.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 35.3 | 8.21 | 0.47 |