American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (STSGX)
| Fund Assets | 441.09M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.27% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 39.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.31 |
| YTD Return | 11.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.35% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.14 |
| 52-Week High | 14.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
About STSGX
The American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in small-capitalization growth companies. Managed by Stephens Investment Management Group, the fund leverages fundamental analysis to identify and select U.S. companies with strong growth prospects, typically within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors, with notable allocations in technology, consumer defensive, industrials, energy, healthcare, and financial services. Its investment strategy is based on the belief that the small-cap market segment is less efficient and often contains some of the fastest-growing companies, though it may involve heightened volatility and liquidity risks compared to larger-cap investments. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 2000 Growth Index and aims to harness the growth potential of well-researched small-cap stocks, making it a significant player in the small-cap growth category within the mutual fund landscape.
Performance
STSGX had a total return of 31.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.14%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Government Money Market S | n/a | 4.33% |
| EZCORP, Inc. | EZPW | 2.16% |
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | FCFS | 2.12% |
| Encore Capital Group, Inc. | ECPG | 2.08% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.05% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 1.91% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. | POWL | 1.89% |
| Five Below, Inc. | FIVE | 1.85% |
| nLIGHT, Inc. | LASR | 1.74% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | LGND | 1.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.3889 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.9945 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.1708 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $1.4442 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $1.9253 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $1.6108 | Dec 23, 2019 |