American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund C Class (SMFCX)
| Fund Assets | 669.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.95% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 42.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 495.39% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.51 |
| YTD Return | -0.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.53 |
| 52-Week High | 21.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 91 |
| Inception Date | Feb 24, 2012 |
About SMFCX
The American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund C Class is an actively managed mutual fund that targets U.S. companies with mid-sized market capitalizations poised for above-average growth. Its primary function is to offer investors exposure to the mid-cap segment of the equity market, balancing growth potential with the relative stability typical of established firms. The fund employs fundamental analysis to identify companies exhibiting strong earnings growth, competitive advantages, and sound management, and it seeks to benchmark its results against the Russell Midcap Growth Index. With significant allocations to sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and communication services, the fund provides diversified access to dynamic industries that often lead innovation and expansion in the broader economy. The C Class shares feature a distribution fee and a higher expense ratio compared to some peers, aligning with an investor base seeking flexibility in upfront costs. As a portfolio solution, the fund plays a pivotal role in offering growth-oriented exposure to mid-cap equities within diversified investment strategies, catering to investors aiming to capitalize on the growth trajectories of companies transitioning from small to large cap status.
Performance
SMFCX had a total return of 5.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.93%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
17.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 1.95% |
| Burlington Stores, Inc. | BURL | 1.92% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | ROST | 1.91% |
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | FCFS | 1.86% |
| Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | TTWO | 1.83% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 1.81% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 1.74% |
| Five Below, Inc. | FIVE | 1.66% |
| Evercore Inc. | EVR | 1.65% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $8.7939 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.477 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.7679 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.4497 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.8118 | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $1.671 | Dec 21, 2018 |