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Name
As of 07/17/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
21.3%
1 yr return
22.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
9.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.6%
Net Assets
$3.04 B
Holdings in Top 10
23.3%
Expense Ratio 1.33%
Front Load 5.75%
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 43.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$1,000
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 07/17/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
| Period | ACSCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.3% | -1.7% | 35.2% | 37.70% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -2.8% | 49.7% | 77.49% |
| 3 Yr | 9.4%* | 2.5% | 29.3% | 89.79% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -2.4% | 48.1% | 92.64% |
| 10 Yr | 9.9%* | 2.8% | 30.7% | 50.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | ACSCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -15.3% | -51.1% | 63.2% | 97.91% |
| 2024 | 0.3% | -39.7% | 22.5% | 57.33% |
| 2023 | 15.0% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 26.51% |
| 2022 | -17.8% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 57.80% |
| 2021 | 27.0% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 31.40% |
| Period | ACSCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.3% | -1.7% | 35.2% | 37.70% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -2.8% | 49.7% | 77.49% |
| 3 Yr | 9.4%* | 2.5% | 29.3% | 89.79% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -2.4% | 48.1% | 92.64% |
| 10 Yr | 9.9%* | 2.8% | 30.7% | 50.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | ACSCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -3.6% | -6.4% | 67.1% | 97.38% |
| 2024 | 6.9% | -7.4% | 26.1% | 71.20% |
| 2023 | 15.9% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 51.18% |
| 2022 | -15.0% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 86.56% |
| 2021 | 36.5% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 19.01% |
| ACSCX | Category Low | Category High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.04 B | 5.65 M | 67.8 B | 16.49% |
| Number of Holdings | 116 | 10 | 1543 | 46.07% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 740 M | 524 K | 3.72 B | 12.57% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.32% | 6.1% | 101.9% | 38.85% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.46% | 3.76% | 104.39% | 71.47% |
| Other | 2.42% | -0.55% | 21.38% | 8.64% |
| Cash | 1.03% | 0.00% | 45.08% | 68.32% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 99.48% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 99.47% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 141.40% | 99.48% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.02% | 0.00% | 35.05% | 35.75% |
| Industrials | 19.77% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 30.11% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.65% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 16.94% |
| Technology | 15.00% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 7.80% |
| Real Estate | 6.12% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 65.59% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.28% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 42.20% |
| Healthcare | 3.54% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 83.06% |
| Communication Services | 3.29% | 0.00% | 13.33% | 31.72% |
| Basic Materials | 2.75% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 94.09% |
| Energy | 1.47% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 97.58% |
| Utilities | 1.14% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 73.66% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.48% | 3.76% | 104.39% | 75.65% |
| Non US | 0.97% | 0.00% | 61.95% | 27.75% |
| ACSCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% | 0.03% | 36.05% | 34.55% |
| Management Fee | 1.08% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 97.38% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 49.30% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | N/A |
| ACSCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 24.53% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
| ACSCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| ACSCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 43.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 36.36% |
| ACSCX | Category Low | Category High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 78.27% |
| ACSCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
| ACSCX | Category Low | Category High | ACSCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.10% | -1.35% | 4.13% | 72.00% |
| ACSCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.046 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.093 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.123 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.490 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.052 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.199 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2022 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2022 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.776 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2021 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2021 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2020 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2020 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2019 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2019 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.403 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.760 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2018 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2018 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.470 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.760 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 20, 2017 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.182 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.242 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2015 | $0.208 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2015 | $0.826 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 08, 2015 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2015 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $0.453 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $0.760 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 09, 2014 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2013 | $0.656 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2013 | $0.937 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 10, 2013 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 11, 2013 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 12, 2013 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2012 | $0.196 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2012 | $0.191 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2012 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2012 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2011 | $0.596 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2011 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2010 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2009 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2009 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2009 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2008 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2008 | $0.007 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 16, 2008 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2007 | $0.862 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2007 | $0.970 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 11, 2007 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2007 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2006 | $0.528 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2006 | $0.805 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 14, 2006 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2005 | $0.623 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2005 | $0.716 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 13, 2005 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2005 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2004 | $0.605 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2004 | $0.341 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 15, 2004 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2004 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2003 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2003 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2003 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2002 | $0.304 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2002 | $0.016 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2001 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2001 | $0.179 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2001 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 29, 2001 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2001 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2000 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2000 | $0.166 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2000 | $0.037 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2000 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 15, 2012
10.05
10.1%
Jeff John is the portfolio manager of American Century Investments. He has been a member of the team that manages the fund since he joined American Century Investments in 2008 as an analyst. He became a portfolio manager in 2012. Before joining American Century, he was an equity research analyst at Kornitzer Capital Management-Buffalo Funds Group. He has a bachelor of science degree in business from the University of Colorado in Boulder and an MBA in finance and accounting from Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management. He is a CFA charterholder
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 24, 2020
2.1
2.1%
Mr. Cope joined American Century in 2009, became a portfolio research analyst in 2010 and an investment analyst in 2012. He became a portfolio manager in April 2020. Mr. Cope has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Truman State University and an MBA from Kansas State University. He is a CFA charterholder.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 37.45 | 8.44 | 3.58 |
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