About CAIRX
Columbia Acorn International Fund Institutional 2 Class is a mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of small- and mid-sized companies located outside the United States. The fund focuses on identifying growth-oriented businesses across both developed and emerging global markets, emphasizing companies with strong management teams and significant growth potential. Typically, at least 75% of its assets are invested internationally, offering broad diversification away from U.S. markets and exposure to a variety of sectors including industrials, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. Managed by Columbia Threadneedle, the fund follows an actively managed strategy within the foreign small/mid-cap growth category, seeking to capitalize on expanding enterprises in global markets. Through its diversified international approach, the fund serves as a specialty vehicle for investors who aim to access long-term growth opportunities in global small- and mid-cap equity segments, thereby enhancing the international component of a broader portfolio.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Foreign Small/Mid Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CAIRX
Share Class Institutional 2 Class
Index MSCI ACWI ex USA SMID Growth NR USD
CAIRX had a total return of 9.85% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.17%.
