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Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund
mutual fund
CLWFX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$79.2
-0.18
-0.23%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
CLWFX (Mutual Fund)
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$79.2
-0.18
-0.23%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
CLWFX (Mutual Fund)
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$79.2
-0.18
-0.23%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
36.0%
1 yr return
37.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
10.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
18.8%
Net Assets
$5.34 B
Holdings in Top 10
61.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$79.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.71%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 52.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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CLWFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 36.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.00%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameColumbia Large Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameColumbia Funds Complex
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Inception DateMar 07, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMelda Mergen
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, primarily common stocks and securities that can be converted into common stocks.These companies have market capitalizations in the range of companies in the Russell 1000®Growth Index (the Index) at the time of purchase (between $615.7 million and $3.4 trillion as of October 31, 2024).The market capitalization range and composition of companies in the Index are subject to change.The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the investment manager believes have long-term competitive advantages and have the potential for sustainable, above-average, revenue and earnings growth.The Fund may at times emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the information technology sector.
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.The Fund may invest directly in foreign securities or indirectly through depositary receipts.
CLWFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CLWFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 36.0% | -8.5% | 59.0% | 28.09% |
| 1 Yr | 37.6% | -6.7% | 90.0% | 27.82% |
| 3 Yr | 10.0%* | -20.9% | 24.6% | 24.61% |
| 5 Yr | 18.8%* | -12.3% | 31.8% | 17.95% |
| 10 Yr | 16.1%* | -4.1% | 22.6% | 19.47% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CLWFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38.2% | -74.1% | 72.4% | 32.48% |
| 2022 | -32.0% | -85.9% | 4.7% | 37.81% |
| 2021 | 18.9% | -52.4% | 60.5% | 18.15% |
| 2020 | 19.3% | -34.3% | 145.0% | 74.20% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | -6.9% | 49.4% | 43.93% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CLWFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 36.0% | -8.5% | 59.0% | 28.09% |
| 1 Yr | 37.6% | -6.7% | 90.0% | 27.82% |
| 3 Yr | 10.0%* | -20.9% | 24.6% | 24.61% |
| 5 Yr | 18.8%* | -12.3% | 31.8% | 17.95% |
| 10 Yr | 16.1%* | -4.1% | 22.6% | 19.47% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CLWFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.9% | -4.6% | 72.4% | 21.81% |
| 2022 | -32.0% | -61.7% | 5.6% | 61.26% |
| 2021 | 29.1% | -39.8% | 118.1% | 9.73% |
| 2020 | 34.4% | 2.8% | 149.2% | 51.31% |
| 2019 | 36.3% | -5.2% | 49.4% | 22.22% |
NAV & Total Return History
CLWFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| CLWFX | Category Low | Category High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.34 B | 296 K | 287 B | 31.19% |
| Number of Holdings | 47 | 2 | 3061 | 68.60% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.5 B | 126 K | 150 B | 28.13% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 61.45% | 0.7% | 205.0% | 19.56% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NVIDIA Corp 10.91%
- Apple Inc 10.64%
- Microsoft Corp 10.53%
- Amazon.com Inc 7.21%
- Meta Platforms Inc 4.94%
- Alphabet Inc 4.23%
- Eli Lilly Co 3.59%
- Alphabet Inc 3.47%
- Visa Inc 3.34%
- Costco Wholesale Corp 2.59%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.58% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 25.23% |
| Cash | 0.42% | 0.00% | 173.52% | 70.05% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.45% | 61.89% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 56.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 102.71% | 56.90% |
| Other | 0.00% | -36.56% | 42.58% | 99.18% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 41.72% | 0.00% | 65.70% | 21.36% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.06% | 0.00% | 62.57% | 47.45% |
| Healthcare | 12.49% | 0.00% | 39.76% | 52.91% |
| Communication Services | 11.48% | 0.00% | 66.40% | 41.09% |
| Industrials | 7.55% | 0.00% | 30.65% | 32.36% |
| Financial Services | 5.11% | 0.00% | 43.06% | 85.82% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.29% | 0.00% | 25.50% | 41.64% |
| Real Estate | 1.29% | 0.00% | 16.05% | 45.18% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.07% | 69.09% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.09% | 81.00% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 87.91% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.58% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 18.69% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 75.46% | 69.87% |
CLWFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| CLWFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% | 0.01% | 28.71% | 72.50% |
| Management Fee | 0.64% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 57.22% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 10.76% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | 28.80% |
Sales Fees
| CLWFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| CLWFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| CLWFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 52.00% | 0.00% | 316.74% | 69.17% |
CLWFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| CLWFX | Category Low | Category High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.58% | 76.11% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| CLWFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| CLWFX | Category Low | Category High | CLWFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.00% | -6.13% | 3.48% | 25.23% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| CLWFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2024 | $4.051 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $2.513 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $2.245 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $3.314 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2020 | $6.787 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2019 | $3.675 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $3.367 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2017 | $0.056 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2017 | $2.460 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2017 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.462 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.189 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 04, 2015 | $0.019 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 04, 2015 | $3.488 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 04, 2014 | $3.998 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 04, 2014 | $0.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2013 | $1.622 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 05, 2013 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2012 | $0.183 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2011 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
CLWFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Melda Mergen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 26, 2019
2.51
2.5%
Melda Mergen is Deputy Global Head of Equities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. In this role she leads the company’s U.S.-based equity investment team capabilities. She is also co-lead portfolio manager on the Columbia Large Cap Core Strategy. Prior to her current role, Ms. Mergen led the Investment Oversight Team from 2004 to April 2014. Before that, Ms. Mergen was a senior equity quantitative research analyst. Ms. Mergen joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments legacy firms in 1999 and has been a member of the investment community since then. Ms. Mergen received a B.A. in economics from Bogazici University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society and the CFA Institute. In addition, she holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations.
Tiffany Wade
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2021
1.25
1.3%
Tiffany Wade is an analyst covering stocks in the energy and industrials sectors at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Ms. Wade joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2010. Previously, Ms. Wade was an equity research analyst at Barclays Capital. Ms. Wade began her investment career in 2008 and earned a B.A. in economics from Brown University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 54.45 | 8.25 | 3.08 |
