American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
14.6%
1 yr return
30.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
18.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.4%
Net Assets
$497 M
Holdings in Top 10
21.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 28.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
STSIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.81%
- 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 DateAug 31, 2006
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR5
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Thornton
Fund Description
STSIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.6% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 50.60% |
| 1 Yr | 30.5% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 50.00% |
| 3 Yr | 18.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 27.00% |
| 5 Yr | 6.4%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 26.42% |
| 10 Yr | 12.6%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 32.73% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.7% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 47.00% |
| 2024 | 8.5% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 60.40% |
| 2023 | 18.0% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 28.51% |
| 2022 | -36.4% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 78.50% |
| 2021 | -5.0% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 43.47% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.6% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 50.60% |
| 1 Yr | 30.5% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 50.00% |
| 3 Yr | 18.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 27.00% |
| 5 Yr | 6.4%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 26.42% |
| 10 Yr | 12.6%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 32.73% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.8% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 27.00% |
| 2024 | 15.7% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 32.20% |
| 2023 | 19.5% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 23.69% |
| 2022 | -28.5% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 52.94% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 33.88% |
NAV & Total Return History
STSIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| STSIX | Category Low | Category High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 497 M | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 60.60% |
| Number of Holdings | 107 | 7 | 1223 | 45.00% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 95.4 M | 393 K | 3.7 B | 63.20% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 21.63% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 59.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
- American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market 4.11%
- EZCORP, Inc. 2.16%
- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. 2.12%
- Encore Capital Group, Inc. 2.08%
- RBC Bearings, Inc. 2.05%
- MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. 1.91%
- Powell Industries, Inc. 1.89%
- Five Below, Inc. 1.86%
- nLight, Inc. 1.74%
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1.72%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.70% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 85.80% |
| Cash | 4.73% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 16.80% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 49.80% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 54.80% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 44.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 44.80% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 28.28% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 24.80% |
| Healthcare | 24.64% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 36.40% |
| Industrials | 16.86% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 53.60% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.84% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 87.40% |
| Financial Services | 8.76% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 30.40% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.30% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 8.80% |
| Energy | 4.31% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 23.60% |
| Basic Materials | 1.02% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 80.60% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 59.80% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 84.60% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 91.40% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.70% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 80.80% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 54.00% |
STSIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| STSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 59.40% |
| Management Fee | 0.93% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 80.56% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 7.12% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | 91.49% |
Sales Fees
| STSIX 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
| STSIX 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.
| STSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 28.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 17.54% |
STSIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| STSIX | Category Low | Category High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 52.20% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| STSIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| STSIX | Category Low | Category High | STSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.81% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 58.91% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| STSIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.389 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.995 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| 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 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $5.648 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.654 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.136 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.711 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.704 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Apr 01, 2014 | $0.045 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.050 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.615 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2013 | $0.045 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.841 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
STSIX - 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
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.
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.
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 | 9.26 | 5.25 |