About BWLCX
The American Beacon Man Large Cap Value Fund C Class is a mutual fund that targets long-term total return primarily through capital appreciation, with a secondary focus on generating some income. Managed by Numeric Investors LLC, a subsidiary of Man Group plc, the fund employs a fundamentally driven, quantitative investment strategy. This process seeks to identify large-cap U.S. companies with attractive valuations, sustainable competitive advantages, strong long-term growth prospects, and favorable industry dynamics. The portfolio typically concentrates on value stocks within the upper tier of U.S. market capitalization, allocating more than 70% to large value equities, with minimal exposure to growth, small caps, or foreign stocks. Key sectors represented include financials and technology, with top holdings often featuring major institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Cisco Systems, and Raytheon Technologies. The fund is structured to mitigate downside risk over time, though this approach can result in more moderate gains relative to riskier equity funds. As an actively managed fund with a disciplined quantitative approach, it plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to value-oriented, blue-chip U.S. equities within a diversified portfolio.
Fund Family American Beacon
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BWLCX
Share Class C Class
Index Russell 1000 Value TR
BWLCX had a total return of 25.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 17.15%.
