Columbia International Div Inc Inst

Frequently Asked Questions About CSVFX

What does CSVFX invest in?

Ordinarily, the fund allocates no less than 80% of its net assets (inclusive of any leverage for investment purposes) to dividend-paying equity securities of companies domiciled outside the United States. The advisor's investment approach centers on identifying companies whose shares appear attractively priced and offer prospects for sustained long-term expansion. The portfolio's scope extends to companies of all market capitalizations. Furthermore, the fund's management may, on occasion, elect to concentrate investments in specific economic sectors, such as the financial services industry.

What is the expense ratio of CSVFX?

Columbia International Div Inc Inst (CSVFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is CSVFX?

Columbia International Div Inc Inst (CSVFX) manages $716.6M 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 CSVFX actively managed or an index fund?

CSVFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was CSVFX launched?

Columbia International Div Inc Inst (CSVFX) launched in November 2000 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has CSVFX performed?

CSVFX'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.