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American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
mutual fund
STSRX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.17
+0.12
+0.8%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
STSRX (Mutual Fund)
American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.17
+0.12
+0.8%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
STSRX (Mutual Fund)
American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.17
+0.12
+0.8%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
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.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
10.2%
1 yr return
9.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
-1.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.0%
Net Assets
$341 M
Holdings in Top 10
20.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.06%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 28.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
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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STSRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -1.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.75%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameAmerican Beacon
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Inception DateApr 30, 2019
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR6
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Thornton
Fund Description
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. The Fund considers a company to be a small capitalization company if it has a market capitalization (stock market worth), at the time of investment, similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000® Index. The capitalization range of that index is subject to change over time due to market activity or changes in the composition of the index. As of March 31, 2024, the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index ranged from $11.7 million to $58.4 billion. The Fund may also invest in micro-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies.
Most of the assets of the Fund are invested in U.S. common stocks the sub-advisor, Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC (“SIMG”), believes have clear indicators of future earnings growth, or that demonstrate other potential for growth of capital. The Fund may invest in other securities, including master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stock traded on U.S. exchanges. In selecting companies for the Fund, SIMG primarily employs fundamental research with a focus on earnings growth. SIMG will sell a security when appropriate and consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies.
Although the Fund seeks investments across a number of sectors, from time to time, the Fund may have significant positions in particular sectors, including the Information Technology sector. However, as the sector composition of the Fund’s portfolio changes over time, the Fund’s exposure to the Information Technology sector may be lower at a future date, and the Fund’s exposure to other market sectors may be higher.
The Fund may also invest cash balances in other investment companies, including a government money market fund advised by the Manager, with respect to which the Manager receives a management fee. The Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending its securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions.
STSRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STSRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.2% | -9.7% | 70.5% | 82.78% |
| 1 Yr | 9.8% | -10.7% | 65.6% | 83.89% |
| 3 Yr | -1.8%* | -15.7% | 60.0% | 63.23% |
| 5 Yr | 8.0%* | -4.4% | 45.4% | 42.27% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.3% | 24.7% | 73.67% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STSRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.0% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 27.32% |
| 2022 | -36.4% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 76.92% |
| 2021 | -5.0% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 43.02% |
| 2020 | 25.3% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 62.62% |
| 2019 | N/A | -7.7% | 42.9% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STSRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.2% | -9.7% | 70.5% | 82.78% |
| 1 Yr | 9.8% | -10.7% | 65.6% | 83.89% |
| 3 Yr | -1.8%* | -15.7% | 60.0% | 63.23% |
| 5 Yr | 8.0%* | -4.4% | 45.4% | 42.27% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.3% | 24.7% | 71.92% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STSRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.5% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 23.61% |
| 2022 | -28.4% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 52.91% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 34.34% |
| 2020 | 37.8% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 51.47% |
| 2019 | N/A | 5.5% | 55.3% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
STSRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| STSRX | Category Low | Category High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 341 M | 209 K | 34.3 B | 67.22% |
| Number of Holdings | 101 | 7 | 1227 | 48.33% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 70.8 M | 53.8 K | 3.02 B | 70.19% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 20.21% | 7.5% | 100.0% | 62.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
- American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund 3.55%
- CyberArk Software Ltd. 2.14%
- Manhattan Associates, Inc. 2.08%
- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. 1.94%
- BellRing Brands, Inc. 1.84%
- Viper Energy, Inc. 1.78%
- Kratos Defense Security Solutions, Inc. 1.76%
- Axon Enterprise, Inc. 1.75%
- Leonardo DRS, Inc. 1.71%
- Palomar Holdings, Inc. 1.65%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.50% | 91.02% | 103.01% | 79.07% |
| Cash | 3.55% | 0.00% | 28.78% | 25.74% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.59% | 56.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.26% | 5.02% | 62.59% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 52.04% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.40% | 51.48% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 28.28% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 26.11% |
| Healthcare | 24.64% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 37.78% |
| Industrials | 16.86% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 54.44% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.84% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 86.67% |
| Financial Services | 8.76% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 31.48% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.30% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 8.89% |
| Energy | 4.31% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 23.70% |
| Basic Materials | 1.02% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 79.81% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 64.81% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 86.30% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 91.48% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.50% | 17.30% | 103.01% | 64.81% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.12% | 60.93% |
STSRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| STSRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 64.01% |
| Management Fee | 0.92% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 81.45% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 10.51% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | 96.17% |
Sales Fees
| STSRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| STSRX 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.
| STSRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 28.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 18.39% |
STSRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| STSRX | Category Low | Category High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 58.89% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| STSRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| STSRX | Category Low | Category High | STSRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.75% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 53.00% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| STSRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.171 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $1.444 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $3.676 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $1.925 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $1.611 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
STSRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
John Thornton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2005
16.51
16.5%
John Thornton is a Portfolio Manager for Stephens Investment Management Group. Prior to joining SIMG in 2004, John worked for AIM Capital Management, Inc., and was responsible for portfolio management and research and analysis on the AIM Small Cap Growth Fund. Previously, John served as an analyst on AIM's technology funds. Prior to joining AIM in 2000, John worked for El Paso Corporation as project manager in its engineering department responsible for coordinating energy infrastructure design and construction projects. John earned his bachelor's degree in engineering with honors from Vanderbilt University in 1995 and his M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and his Series 6, 7, and 63. John's primary sector responsibilities include Energy and Information Technology.
Ryan Crane
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2005
16.51
16.5%
Ryan Crane is the Chief Investment Officer of Stephens Investment Management Group ("SIMG"). He also serves as the Lead Portfolio Manager for SIMG's Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Growth, Small-Mid Cap Core Growth and Small-Mid Cap Select Growth Strategies as well as two sub-advised mutual funds, the American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund and the American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund. Prior to joining SIMG in 2004, Ryan had been at AIM Capital Management since 1994, where he was a Senior Portfolio Manager for the AIM Small Cap Growth Fund and the team leader for the small/mid-cap gro
Kelly Ranucci
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2011
11.18
11.2%
Kelly Ranucci is a Portfolio Manager with Stephens Investment Management Group. Prior to joining SIMG in 2004, Kelly worked for AIM Capital Management, Inc., and was responsible for research and analysis of small and mid-capitalization securities on AIM's Small Cap Growth Fund and AIM Mid-Cap Growth Fund. Kelly joined AIM in 1994. Kelly earned a B.B.A from Texas A&M University in 1993 and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from the University of Houston where she graduated with honors and served as Senior Portfolio Manager for the student-managed investment portfolio in 2002. Kelly holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and her Series 6, 7, and 63. Kelly's primary sector responsibility is Health Care.
Samuel Chase
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2011
11.18
11.2%
Sam Chase is a Portfolio Manager with Stephens Investment Management Group. Prior to joining SIMG in 2004, Sam worked for AIM Capital Management, Inc., and was responsible for research and analysis of small capitalization securities on AIM's Small Cap Growth Fund. Prior to joining AIM, Sam worked for Wachovia Capital Associates where he focused on middle market growth capital investments. Before joining Wachovia Capital, Sam was employed by Wachovia Securities as an Analyst in the firm's investment banking division. Sam earned his bachelor's degree in history at Washington and Lee University in 1999 and his M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 2004. Sam holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and his Series 7, 63, and 65. Sam's primary sector responsibilities include Consumer Discretionary and Financials.
John Keller
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 30, 2019
3.09
3.1%
John Keller is an Equity Analyst for Stephens Investment Management Group. Prior to joining SIMG in September 2013, John worked for Stephens Inc. as a Senior Research Analyst responsible for sell-side coverage of the Oilfield Services sector. Prior to joining Stephens Inc. in 2009, John was at Johnson Rice & Company L.L.C. where he spent five years as an Associate covering the Oilfield Services sector. John earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound in 2000 and his M.B.A. from Tulane University in 2005. He holds the Series 7, 63, 66, 86, and 87 licenses. John's primary sector responsibility is Industrials.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.17 | 5.25 |
