Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. Downside deviation of 1.24% indicates contained downside behavior. With a beta of 1.08, American Beacon generally moves in line with broader market conditions. It is managed by American Beacon.
American Beacon Small (AVPAX) currently is priced at $25.98 as of May 11, 2026, representing 0.81% up on the day after opening at $25.77. American Beacon currently exhibits 10% estimated likelihood of significant NAV decline over the forecast period. Over the prior 90 trading days, American Beacon has produced modest risk-adjusted performance, in line with its contained performance profile. The performance scores are based on the time frame from February 10, 2026 to May 11, 2026. Learn more.
American Beacon Small [AVPAX] is traded in USA. The fund is listed under the Small Value category and is part of the American Beacon family. This fund presently has accumulated $3.54 billion in assets under management (AUM) with no minimum investment requirements. American Beacon Small is currently producing a year-to-date (YTD) return of 17.73%, while the total return for the last 3 years is 15.7%. American Beacon is an operator in the american beacon segment where revenue is driven by core operating activity and end-market demand. AVPAX has a beta of 1.0818. American Beacon returns are very sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, American Beacon tends to follow.
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American Beacon Funds, Large Funds, Small Value Funds, Small Value, American Beacon, Large, Small Value, (View all Sectors)
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For American Beacon Small, valuation is derived from the weighted behavior of its portfolio constituents over a 3 months horizon. Pricing gaps often arise from short-term dislocations between fund value and underlying asset movements.
Investors typically prefer portfolios diversified across different sectors. Wider sector coverage improves the probability of positive returns, though it may compress American Beacon Mutual Fund expected return.
Investment funds like American Beacon Small Mutual Fund offer a low-cost alternative to custom portfolios. Sector fund diversification can be an effective strategy for adjusting sector exposure.
Shareholder alerts for American Beacon, a Small Value mutual fund, flag conditions that may warrant re-evaluating your position. distributes 0.8% in yield. A concise alert layer reduces the chance of ignoring material changes to dividend coverage or payout stability.
Monitoring American Beacon's daily metrics gives shareholders faster feedback on whether the fund's holdings are trending or reversing. Rate of change and momentum readings help identify when buying or selling pressure across the fund's holdings is accelerating.
NAV projections for American Beacon Small within Small Value rely on smoothing, regression, and moving-average techniques applied to historical prices. With a one-year return of 42.5%, these models describe observed NAV patterns. Current fund positioning must match historical conditions.
The fund overview for American Beacon summarizes mandate, holdings profile, and risk characteristics. The fund has exposure to American Beacon Funds, Large Funds, Small Value Funds. The current allocation is approximately 96.0% equities and 4.0% cash. It is classified under Small Value within the American Beacon family.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, data for American Beacon Small is derived from fund disclosures (prospectus language, holdings reports, and periodic statements where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on instrument type. American Beacon Small market data and reported NAV may reflect delayed updates. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. All analytics presented are generated using Macroaxis quantitative models that incorporate financial statement analysis, market data, and risk metrics to ensure consistency and comparability. Assumptions: We use public fund disclosures, holdings reports, and market data feeds with disclosures published by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR as reference inputs. Data may be normalized and can be delayed. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
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