American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Gr R6 (SFMRX)
| Fund Assets | 680.66M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 43.57 |
| YTD Return | 13.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.06 |
| 52-Week High | 43.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 94 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
About SFMRX
The American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Managed by Stephens Investment Management Group, the fund targets firms exhibiting strong earnings growth potential within the midsize segment of the equity market. Its investment approach is rooted in the belief that mid-cap markets can be inefficient, providing opportunities to identify some of the fastest-growing companies, particularly in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer industries. The fund is designed for institutional investors seeking exposure to the dynamic mid-cap growth arena, balancing higher volatility and return potential compared to large-cap or value-oriented strategies. With total assets under management in the hundreds of millions of dollars, it plays a significant role for investors diversifying portfolios or seeking growth beyond traditional blue-chip stocks.
Performance
SFMRX had a total return of 20.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.66%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 2.34% |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | AVAV | 2.05% |
| Wingstop Inc. | WING | 2.01% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 1.81% |
| Burlington Stores, Inc. | BURL | 1.81% |
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | LYV | 1.77% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 1.77% |
| Tradeweb Markets Inc. | TW | 1.75% |
| Evercore Inc. | EVR | 1.70% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 1.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.477 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.7679 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $2.4292 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.4497 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.8118 | Dec 23, 2019 |