About AAIEX
The American Beacon International Equity Fund R5 Class is a mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. Managed using a multi-manager approach, the fund leverages the expertise of several complementary asset managers who employ bottom-up, fundamental analysis to identify undervalued stocks in developed international markets. The fund mainly targets large-cap stocks in countries represented by the MSCI EAFE Index, which includes developed markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Its investment style centers on value stocks, emphasizing securities with low valuations and strong dividend yields, often within sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer defensive industries. With a focus on diversification and risk management, it maintains a broad portfolio across at least three foreign countries. The fund is particularly significant for institutional and retirement plan investors seeking exposure to international equities, providing a way to diversify beyond U.S. markets while adhering to rigorous fundamental investment criteria.
Fund Family American Beacon
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol AAIEX
Share Class R5 Class
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
AAIEX had a total return of 14.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.69%.
