Columbia Acorn International Select Fund Class A (LAFAX)
| Fund Assets | 205.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.05% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.45 |
| YTD Return | -1.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.55% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.21 |
| 52-Week High | 32.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.19 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Oct 16, 2000 |
About LAFAX
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 65% of its net assets in equities of foreign companies located in developed markets, while retaining flexibility to allocate up to 35% in companies from emerging markets. Its investment approach is fundamentals-driven, emphasizing a conviction-weighted portfolio that spans the capitalization spectrum, covering both large and smaller growth-oriented enterprises. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with notable positions in healthcare, industrials, technology, and consumer discretionary companies, reflecting its commitment to capturing international growth opportunities. The fund’s holdings typically exclude U.S.-based firms, making it particularly significant for diversification within global equity allocations. Columbia Acorn International Select Fund Class A plays a key role in offering investors access to global companies positioned for growth, supporting capital preservation and appreciation objectives outside the domestic U.S. market.
Performance
LAFAX had a total return of 11.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAIGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Advice Select Intl Gr Admiral | 0.40% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 4.07% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.58% |
| Taisei Corporation | 1801 | 3.08% |
| LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne | MC | 3.06% |
| Airbus SE | AIR | 3.05% |
| 3i Group plc | III | 2.90% |
| Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. | ITX | 2.75% |
| Standard Chartered PLC | STAN | 2.57% |
| Bank of Ireland Group plc | BIRG | 2.56% |
| Capcom Co., Ltd. | 9697 | 2.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $1.06554 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.73657 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.23784 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.92416 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.53958 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.14747 | Jun 10, 2021 |