# Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLCRX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Columbia Threadneedle · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2012-11-09

The primary objective of this fund is to achieve significant long-term growth for its investors. Typically, it dedicates at least 80% of its net assets—a figure that encompasses any funds acquired through borrowing—to equity investments. These investments primarily target companies whose market value, at the time of acquisition, falls within the range of those found in the S&P 500 Index. Up to one-fifth of the total portfolio may be allocated to international securities. The fund generally holds a mix of equity instruments, such as common and preferred shares, convertible debt, warrants, an...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $26.55 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.46B |
| NAV | $26.55 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.07% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.61 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $22.95 – $27.48 |
| Beta | 1.00 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $1.3075 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-06-22
- Pay date: 2026-06-22

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does CLCRX invest in?

The primary objective of this fund is to achieve significant long-term growth for its investors. Typically, it dedicates at least 80% of its net assets—a figure that encompasses any funds acquired through borrowing—to equity investments. These investments primarily target companies whose market value, at the time of acquisition, falls within the range of those found in the S&P 500 Index. Up to one-fifth of the total portfolio may be allocated to international securities. The fund generally holds a mix of equity instruments, such as common and preferred shares, convertible debt, warrants, and rights, and also has the option to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

### What is the expense ratio of CLCRX?

Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLCRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.58%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is CLCRX?

Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLCRX) manages $1.46B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is CLCRX actively managed or an index fund?

CLCRX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (CLCRX's is 0.58%) because there's no security selection cost.

### When was CLCRX launched?

Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLCRX) launched in November 2012 and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle.

### How has CLCRX performed?

CLCRX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does CLCRX pay a dividend?

Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLCRX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.07%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does CLCRX pay dividends?

Columbia Cornerstone Equity Fund Institutional 2 Class pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CLCRX's dividend yield?

CLCRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.07%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is CLCRX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CLCRX was 2026-06-22. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will CLCRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.58% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does CLCRX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CLCRX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does CLCRX cost more than a fund like VOO?

CLCRX is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.58%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to CLCRX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as CLCRX (0.58%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/clcrx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/clcrx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/clcrx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/clcrx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/clcrx/peers

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