American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund (AVFIX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund’s investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, “stocks”).
Fund Info
| ISIN | US02368A6385 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | American Beacon |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1998 |
| Category | Small Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $250,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
AVFIX features an expense ratio of 0.81%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund had a return of 7.90% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund had an annualized return of 7.85%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.95%, indicating that American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.90% | 18.42% |
| 1 month | -1.90% | 2.28% |
| 6 months | 7.99% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 15.48% | 25.31% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.29% | 14.08% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.85% | 10.95% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AVFIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.77% | 3.25% | 5.17% | -5.49% | 4.79% | -3.14% | 9.72% | 7.90% | |||||
| 2023 | 9.67% | -0.94% | -6.20% | -2.58% | -2.47% | 9.81% | 6.71% | -3.85% | -4.29% | -6.75% | 7.83% | 11.21% | 16.76% |
| 2022 | -4.43% | 2.70% | 1.07% | -7.42% | 3.46% | -10.86% | 10.00% | -2.62% | -10.61% | 15.43% | 4.99% | -6.43% | -8.03% |
| 2021 | 1.95% | 11.02% | 5.67% | 2.37% | 2.70% | -2.54% | -2.24% | 1.46% | -1.28% | 3.59% | -2.47% | 5.84% | 28.32% |
| 2020 | -5.43% | -10.65% | -27.14% | 14.29% | 5.02% | 1.84% | 3.55% | 4.64% | -4.69% | 4.50% | 18.47% | 8.14% | 4.05% |
| 2019 | 11.96% | 4.54% | -4.09% | 5.46% | -10.48% | 7.81% | 1.00% | -7.17% | 5.49% | 2.03% | 3.29% | 3.71% | 23.52% |
| 2018 | 2.12% | -4.89% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 4.83% | 0.63% | 1.71% | 2.92% | -2.41% | -10.54% | 1.53% | -13.02% | -15.78% |
| 2017 | 0.43% | 1.01% | -0.39% | 0.11% | -3.54% | 3.12% | 0.54% | -2.79% | 7.14% | 1.37% | 2.68% | -0.84% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | -6.68% | 1.24% | 8.43% | 0.83% | 1.72% | -1.36% | 5.07% | 1.76% | 0.52% | -2.68% | 13.39% | 3.07% | 26.70% |
| 2015 | -4.35% | 6.34% | 1.37% | -1.78% | 1.30% | 0.31% | -2.09% | -4.63% | -3.15% | 5.83% | 2.11% | -5.50% | -4.97% |
| 2014 | -4.08% | 4.33% | 1.58% | -2.24% | 0.67% | 4.56% | -5.59% | 4.73% | -5.94% | 5.10% | 0.18% | 2.31% | 4.79% |
| 2013 | 7.09% | 1.62% | 4.49% | -1.82% | 5.26% | -0.84% | 7.17% | -3.61% | 5.66% | 3.51% | 3.92% | 2.52% | 40.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AVFIX is 20, indicating that it is in the bottom 20% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund (AVFIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund granted a 4.55% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.23 | $1.23 | $3.98 | $3.40 | $0.22 | $0.45 | $3.02 | $2.65 | $0.84 | $1.35 | $3.38 | $2.59 |
Dividend yield | 4.55% | 4.91% | 17.72% | 11.86% | 0.88% | 1.84% | 15.05% | 9.66% | 3.04% | 6.00% | 13.46% | 9.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Beacon Small Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $1.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.98 | $3.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.40 | $3.40 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.02 | $3.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $1.35 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.38 | $3.38 |
| 2013 | $2.59 | $2.59 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Beacon Small Cap Value 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 American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund was 61.40%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 1.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.4% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 470 | Jan 18, 2011 | 912 |
| -49.78% | Aug 30, 2018 | 392 | Mar 23, 2020 | 200 | Jan 6, 2021 | 592 |
| -33.31% | Apr 17, 2002 | 122 | Oct 9, 2002 | 200 | Jul 29, 2003 | 322 |
| -30.03% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 238 | Sep 13, 2012 | 346 |
| -21.96% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 142 | Sep 2, 2016 | 303 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund volatility is 7.50%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.