Columbia Acorn European Inst (CAEZX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.71
+0.06 (0.23%)
At close: Jul 9, 2026
Fund Assets33.97M
Expense Ratio0.98%
Min. Investment$2,000
Turnover82.00%
Dividend (ttm)5.25
Dividend Yield20.23%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateJun 10, 2026
Previous Close25.65
YTD Return4.70%
1-Year Return7.82%
5-Year Return2.82%
52-Week Low22.68
52-Week High30.05
Beta (5Y)1.27
Holdings107
Inception DateAug 19, 2011

About CAEZX

Columbia Acorn European Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities of European companies. The fund focuses on identifying small- and mid-cap firms across various sectors that demonstrate strong growth potential. While its primary allocation is dedicated to European stocks, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio, spanning industries such as industrials, communication services, financial services, real estate, and more. With a strategy grounded in fundamental analysis, the fund seeks to harness opportunities among established businesses and emerging leaders across the continent. Its portfolio often features a higher concentration in select holdings, reflective of a focused approach to stock selection. Columbia Acorn European Fund Institutional Class plays a meaningful role for investors seeking targeted exposure to Europe's dynamic equity markets, emphasizing both capital preservation and appreciation through active management and disciplined research-driven processes.

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

Performance

CAEZX had a total return of 7.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.87%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
CAEAXClass A1.23%

Top 10 Holdings

22.81% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Elis SAELIS2.94%
Quilter plcQLT2.45%
Nexans S.A.NEX2.43%
Glanbia plcGL92.42%
Uniphar plcUPR2.27%
Lisi S.A.FII2.23%
SPIE SASPIE2.17%
CVS Group plcCVSG2.04%
Storebrand ASASTB1.97%
Technip Energies N.V.TE1.89%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 10, 2026$0.09483Jun 10, 2026
Dec 17, 2025$5.15563Dec 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2024$0.40825Dec 18, 2024
Jun 12, 2024$0.2348Jun 12, 2024
Dec 19, 2023$0.21716Dec 19, 2023
Dec 20, 2021$0.13488Dec 20, 2021
Full Dividend History