Wanger Advisors Trust - Columbia Variable Portfolio Acorn International Fund (WSCAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
21.07
+0.26 (1.25%)
At close: Jun 2, 2025
Fund Assetsn/a
Expense Ratio1.08%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnovern/a
Dividend (ttm)0.28
Dividend Yield1.32%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close20.81
YTD Return14.26%
1-Year Return5.42%
5-Year Return23.82%
52-Week Low16.86
52-Week High21.76
Beta (5Y)1.24
Holdings69
Inception Daten/a

About WSCAX

Columbia Variable Portfolio – Acorn International Fund is a diversified mutual fund designed for investors seeking exposure to international equity markets, specifically targeting companies outside the United States. The fund primarily invests in small- and mid-cap stocks from developed and emerging markets, with a focus on firms that exhibit strong growth characteristics—such as rapid earnings or revenue expansion. Its portfolio typically includes companies in sectors like technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer goods, offering access to innovative and fast-growing businesses. The fund is structured to be available through variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance products, making it a vehicle for long-term retirement and insurance-linked investment strategies. By maintaining a relatively high concentration in its top holdings compared to peers, the fund seeks to capitalize on selected investment themes within international markets. It plays a significant role in portfolio diversification, providing investors with exposure to growth opportunities beyond U.S. borders, and helping mitigate risks associated with domestic market cycles.

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WSCAX
Index MSCI ACWI XUS Small Cap Growth NR USD

Performance

WSCAX had a total return of 5.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.18%.

Top 10 Holdings

24.65% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Niterra Co Ltd5334.JP2.68%
ICG plcICG2.66%
Taisei Corp1801.JP2.63%
Dreyfus Government Cash Management FundDGCXX2.63%
Nemetschek SENEM.GR2.61%
Capcom Co Ltd9697.JP2.60%
Bank of Ireland Group PLCBIRG.ID2.24%
CAR Group LtdCAR.AU2.22%
CTS Eventim AG & Co KGaAEVD.GR2.22%
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd2587.JP2.15%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 10, 2024$0.0947Dec 10, 2024
Jun 12, 2024$0.18404Jun 12, 2024
Dec 14, 2023$0.06161Dec 14, 2023
Jun 8, 2022$4.40708Jun 8, 2022
Dec 14, 2021$0.01154Dec 14, 2021
Jun 10, 2021$0.62878Jun 10, 2021
Full Dividend History