American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (STMGX)
| Fund Assets | 675.31M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.16% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 35.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 495.39% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.87 |
| YTD Return | -2.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.93 |
| 52-Week High | 35.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 91 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
About STMGX
The American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund that seeks to deliver long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of medium-sized U.S. companies. Managed by Stephens Investment Management Group, the fund maintains a focused strategy that emphasizes selecting mid-cap growth companies believed to have above-average earnings growth potential. The management team leverages fundamental analysis to identify opportunities within the mid-cap segment—an area considered by the managers to be less efficiently priced and home to some of the fastest-growing businesses in the public markets. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in mid-cap stocks, spanning sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer goods. The portfolio is diversified but tends to have concentrated positions in companies demonstrating consistent growth characteristics. As a mid-cap growth fund, it plays a vital role in offering investors exposure to dynamic businesses that may occupy a space between the stability of large-caps and the rapid expansion opportunities of small-caps. The fund is designed for investors seeking exposure to potential capital appreciation from innovative and expanding U.S. businesses.
Performance
STMGX had a total return of 17.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
18.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 2.25% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | ROST | 2.00% |
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | FCFS | 2.00% |
| Burlington Stores, Inc. | BURL | 1.97% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 1.89% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 1.89% |
| Evercore Inc. | EVR | 1.72% |
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 1.72% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 1.69% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 1.60% |
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 |