Investment objective & strategy
As of April 25, 2025 · prospectusObjective. Columbia Acorn International (the Fund) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 65 % of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, France and the United Kingdom) . The Fund also may invest up to 20% of its net assets in companies in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations generally in the range of market capitalizations in the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Growth Index (Net) (the Index) at the time of purchase (between $ 284.2 million and $ 63.1 billion as of March 31, 2025 ). The market capitalization range and composition of … Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 65 % of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, France and the United Kingdom) . The Fund also may invest up to 20% of its net assets in companies in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations generally in the range of market capitalizations in the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Growth Index (Net) (the Index) at the time of purchase (between $ 284.2 million and $ 63.1 billion as of March 31, 2025 ). The market capitalization range and composition of companies in the Index are subject to change. The Fund may at times emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the industrials and information technology sectors.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRYSMIAN SPA | — | $22.93M | 3.04% |
| NITERRA CO LTD | — | $20.94M | 2.77% |
| Halma PLC | — | $20.88M | 2.77% |
| BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PLC | — | $19.77M | 2.62% |
| TAISEI CORP | — | $19.35M | 2.56% |
| KYUDENKO CORP | — | $18.68M | 2.47% |
| GAZTRANSPORT | — | $18.06M | 2.39% |
| FISHER & PAYKEL | — | $17.76M | 2.35% |
| NOMURA REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS INC | NMEHF | $17.73M | 2.35% |
| BE SEMICONDUCTOR | — | $17.08M | 2.26% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Variable Portfolio - Acorn International Fund · WSCAX | 92% | 1.08% |
| Columbia Acorn International Select · LAFAX, ACFFX, CRIRX, CSIRX, ACFEX | 46% | 0.67% |
| Columbia Acorn European Fund · CAEAX, CAEZX | 14% | 1.06% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of April 25, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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