Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A (CAEAX)

Fund Assets	33.39M
Expense Ratio	1.23%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	82.00%
Dividend (ttm)	5.18
Dividend Yield	19.53%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 10, 2026

Previous Close	26.53
YTD Return	9.41%
1-Year Return	10.28%
5-Year Return	-0.14%
52-Week Low	22.43
52-Week High	29.65
Beta (5Y)	1.17
Holdings	100
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.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: Europe Stock
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: CAEAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: MSCI AC Europe Small Cap NR USD

Performance

CAEAX had a total return of 10.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.99%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CAEZX	Institutional Class	0.98%

Top 10 Holdings

23.70% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Elis SA	ELIS	3.05%
Glanbia plc	GL9	2.60%
Quilter plc	QLT	2.52%
SPIE SA	SPIE	2.32%
Nexans S.A.	NEX	2.32%
flatexDEGIRO SE	FTK	2.30%
Uniphar plc	UPR	2.29%
Lisi S.A.	FII	2.24%
Storebrand ASA	STB	2.06%
CVS Group plc	CVSG	1.99%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 10, 2026	$0.09483	Jun 10, 2026
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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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