Columbia Select Global Equity Fund Institutional Class (CGEZX)
| Fund Assets | 772.46M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 54.45% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.46 |
| YTD Return | 4.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.22 |
| 52-Week High | 22.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2010 |
About CGEZX
The Columbia Select Global Equity Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund that aims to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of global companies. The fund commits to investing at least 80% of its net assets in equities, focusing on large-cap growth stocks across various sectors worldwide. Its portfolio is notable for its high concentration in top holdings, which account for over 44% of assets, including major technology firms such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, as well as prominent financial and consumer companies like Mastercard, Visa, and Amazon. The fund’s investment strategy emphasizes exposure to developed markets with a selective approach to growth opportunities globally. With an expense ratio of approximately 0.96%, it targets investors seeking broad international equity exposure combined with the potential for capital appreciation through a growth-oriented style. The Columbia Select Global Equity Fund Institutional Class plays a significant role in the global large-stock growth category by delivering diversified equity market participation driven by global technological innovation and diverse industry sectors.
Performance
CGEZX had a total return of 16.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.65%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEOIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Global Environmental Opp StkInv | 0.73% |
Top 10 Holdings
55.74% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.61% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.06% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 6.86% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.70% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 5.30% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.97% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 4.83% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.57% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.49% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.89502 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $1.22692 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.74412 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.8351 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.16125 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.44739 | Dec 16, 2019 |