Columbia Acorn European A (CAEAX)

Fund Assets	33.39M
Expense Ratio	1.264%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	82.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.56
Dividend Yield	2.11%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 10, 2026

Previous Close	26.53
YTD Return	9.41%
1-Year Return	10.62%
5-Year Return	0.19%
52-Week Low	22.43
52-Week High	29.65
Beta (5Y)	1.17
Holdings	102
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 10.62% 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

22.03% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Elis SA	ELIS	2.69%
Quilter plc	QLT	2.45%
Glanbia plc	GL9	2.34%
Storebrand ASA	STB	2.30%
SPIE SA	SPIE	2.09%
Uniphar plc	UPR	2.09%
flatexDEGIRO SE	FTK	2.08%
Lisi S.A.	FII	2.03%
Nexans S.A.	NEX	2.00%
CVS Group plc	CVSG	1.95%

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, Alpha Vantage, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Alpha Vantage. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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