Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A (CAEAX)
| Fund Assets | 38.37M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.31% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 779.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.68 |
| YTD Return | -3.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.72 |
| 52-Week High | 29.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 94 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2011 |
About CAEAX
Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in small- and mid-cap companies across Europe. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in European firms, targeting those with perceived strong growth potential and competitive positioning. Its portfolio spans a variety of sectors, with significant allocations in Industrials, Financial Services, Communication Services, and Real Estate. Notable holdings include companies like Elis SA, Konecranes Oyj, and CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA, which together reflect a diversified approach within the European market. Emphasizing a blend of growth and value, Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A seeks to capture opportunities among smaller, dynamic companies that may be underrepresented in broader benchmarks. With a moderate asset base and a historical tendency toward higher portfolio turnover, the fund plays a distinctive role for investors looking to access the European equity landscape beyond large-cap stocks.
Performance
CAEAX had a total return of 18.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.33%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| CAEZX | Institutional Class | 1.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
22.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| flatexDEGIRO SE | FTK | 2.99% |
| Elis SA | ELIS | 2.97% |
| Nexans S.A. | NEX | 2.21% |
| Safestore Holdings Plc | SAFE | 2.17% |
| Piraeus Bank S.A. | TPEIR | 2.14% |
| Bilfinger SE | GBF | 2.10% |
| CVS Group plc | CVSG | 2.08% |
| SPIE SA | SPIE | 2.05% |
| CTP N.V. | CTPNV | 2.04% |
| Technip Energies N.V. | TE | 2.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $5.08751 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.34354 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.2348 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.16009 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.05776 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Jun 10, 2020 | $0.12517 | Jun 10, 2020 |