- ISIN
- US1971997630
- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Nov 22, 1998
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ACFFX Performance Chart
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund (ACFFX) is up 6.5% since the beginning of the year. ACFFX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACFFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,046.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund (ACFFX) has returned 6.50% so far this year and 17.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACFFX has returned 7.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund
- 1D
- 1.33%
- 1M
- 5.20%
- YTD
- 6.50%
- 6M
- 7.05%
- 1Y
- 17.82%
- 3Y*
- 9.13%
- 5Y*
- 0.90%
- 10Y*
- 7.57%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ACFFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 23, 1998, ACFFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +23.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ACFFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.04% | 2.52% | -11.24% | 7.26% | 2.69% | 3.11% | 6.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.97% | 1.00% | -3.81% | 4.61% | 3.64% | 3.69% | -3.31% | 2.59% | 4.25% | 0.71% | -1.17% | 2.84% | 21.35% |
| 2024 | -3.34% | 3.02% | 3.82% | -3.60% | 5.74% | -1.08% | 1.79% | 3.18% | 0.25% | -6.93% | 2.13% | -4.17% | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 10.69% | -2.92% | 3.30% | 0.98% | -1.26% | 2.42% | 0.64% | -4.46% | -7.59% | -4.88% | 15.57% | 6.94% | 18.42% |
| 2022 | -14.25% | -3.01% | -2.17% | -10.82% | -0.11% | -11.78% | 11.08% | -8.92% | -14.51% | 5.10% | 14.02% | -4.43% | -36.66% |
| 2021 | -1.84% | -1.84% | -0.21% | 8.08% | 0.73% | -0.24% | 3.29% | 3.38% | -4.48% | 4.94% | -3.42% | 2.64% | 10.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.43%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 23, 1998.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.43% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.43%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 99.38%
- Downside Capture
- 96.13%
Expense Ratio
ACFFX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACFFX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Acorn International Select Fund (ACFFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ACFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 2.78 | -1.62 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.89 | 12.44 | -8.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund provided a 3.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.14 | $1.94 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $1.84 | $0.18 | $2.76 | $1.85 | $0.07 | $0.22 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 3.65% | 6.63% | 1.15% | 0.00% | 4.20% | 5.12% | 0.54% | 9.53% | 7.79% | 0.26% | 1.03% | 2.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Acorn International Select Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $1.94 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $1.84 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbia Acorn International Select Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Columbia Acorn International Select Fund was 64.23%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 791 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Acorn International Select Fund drawdown is 6.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -64.23%Mar 2003 | 3y 6d | 3y 1mo | 6y 1moMar 2000 - May 2006 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.55%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - Apr 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -47.50%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -37.59%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 4mo 16d | 6mo 16dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.47%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.23% | -56.78% | -7.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.48% | -9.10% | -5.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.12% | -18.90% | +0.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.50% | -25.43% | -22.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.50% | -33.92% | -13.58% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.85% | -1.80% | -5.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.91% | -10.71% | -9.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.32% | 2.03% | +2.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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