Columbia Small Cap Index Inst (NMSCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.78% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 24.55 |
| YTD Return | 21.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 30.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.87 |
| 52-Week High | 25.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 608 |
| Inception Date | Oct 15, 1996 |
About NMSCX
The Columbia Small Cap Index Fund Institutional Class is a passively managed mutual fund that aims to closely track the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Its primary objective is to deliver total returns, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the movements of this benchmark, which represents a broad cross-section of U.S. small-cap stocks. The fund achieves this goal by investing at least 80% of its assets in common stocks included in the S&P SmallCap 600, using representative sampling and advanced technology to mirror the index’s composition and performance. Notable for its cost efficiency, the fund features a low expense ratio, providing institutional investors with broad exposure to the small-cap equity segment at a competitive price point. With hundreds of individual equity holdings, the portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors, helping to mitigate the idiosyncratic risks associated with small-cap investing. Launched in 1996, the Columbia Small Cap Index Fund Institutional Class plays a significant role in the financial market as a core building block for diversified portfolios seeking targeted exposure to U.S. small-cap equities.
Performance
NMSCX had a total return of 30.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.45%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTMSX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Small Cap Adm | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
7.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| E-mini Russell 2000 Index Future June 26 | n/a | 0.98% |
| Sanmina Corporation | SANM | 0.82% |
| Semtech Corporation | SMTC | 0.82% |
| Columbia Short-Term Cash | n/a | 0.76% |
| iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF | IJR | 0.71% |
| Viavi Solutions Inc. | VIAV | 0.65% |
| Viasat, Inc. | VSAT | 0.63% |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc. | LUMN | 0.60% |
| FormFactor, Inc. | FORM | 0.56% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 0.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | $1.65135 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $1.76316 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.85359 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $2.70458 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.92072 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.8715 | Dec 12, 2023 |