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 |
| Minimum Investment | $250,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
The American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund has a high expense ratio of 0.81%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
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.
Compare to other instruments
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Return
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund had a return of 7.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.92% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund had an annualized return of 6.83%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.70%, indicating that American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.00% | 18.49% |
| 1 month | 4.94% | 4.20% |
| 6 months | 1.01% | 6.60% |
| 1 year | 3.92% | 15.43% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.46% | 11.59% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.83% | 9.70% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -2.47% | 9.81% | 6.71% | -3.85% | -4.29% | -6.75% | 7.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund (AVFIX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVFIX American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund | 0.14 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 1.00 |
Dividend History
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund granted a 16.56% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.98 | $3.98 | $3.40 | $0.22 | $0.45 | $3.02 | $2.65 | $0.84 | $1.35 | $3.38 | $2.59 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 16.56% | 17.72% | 11.86% | 0.88% | 1.84% | 15.05% | 9.66% | 3.04% | 6.00% | 13.46% | 9.53% | 4.01% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.59 |
| 2012 | $0.85 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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.
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% | Apr 7, 2011 | 124 | Oct 3, 2011 | 238 | Sep 13, 2012 | 362 |
| -21.96% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 142 | Sep 2, 2016 | 303 |
Volatility Chart
The current American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund volatility is 6.93%, 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.