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SMALL COMPANY FUND
mutual fund
ASCRX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$15.39
+0.28
+1.85%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
share class
ASCRX (Mutual Fund)
SMALL COMPANY FUND
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$15.39
+0.28
+1.85%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
share class
ASCRX (Mutual Fund)
SMALL COMPANY FUND
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$15.39
+0.28
+1.85%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
share class
Name
As of 10/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
6.9%
1 yr return
24.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.9%
Net Assets
$164 M
Holdings in Top 10
10.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.36%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 142.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 10/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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ASCRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.37%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameSMALL COMPANY FUND
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Fund Family NameAmerican Century Investments
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Inception DateSep 02, 2003
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Shares Outstanding196065
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Share ClassR
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerSteven Rossi
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000® Index. Though the market-capitalization and composition of the Russell 2000® Index are subject to change, as of September 30, 2023, the market-capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000® Index was approximately $14.5 billion. The portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily smaller U.S. companies, from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers then review the output of the quantitative model and also consider other factors, such as economic events, corporate announcements, risk management, transaction costs, and liquidity, to build a portfolio that they believe will provide a balance between risk and return.
The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The portfolio managers generally sell a stock when they believe it has become less attractive relative to other opportunities, its risk characteristics outweigh its return opportunity or specific events alter its prospects.
The fund may engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities to achieve its principal investment strategies. This may cause higher transaction costs and may affect performance. It may also result in the realization and distribution of capital gains.
ASCRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ASCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.9% | -45.7% | 28.6% | 93.60% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -36.6% | 40.8% | 88.32% |
| 3 Yr | 1.1%* | -19.0% | 44.1% | 84.70% |
| 5 Yr | 8.9%* | -12.5% | 35.0% | 78.24% |
| 10 Yr | 7.0%* | -2.3% | 19.0% | 88.76% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ASCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.5% | -19.9% | 29.0% | 3.97% |
| 2022 | -21.8% | -59.3% | 118.2% | 62.17% |
| 2021 | -0.1% | -31.6% | 39.3% | 83.59% |
| 2020 | 15.6% | -51.0% | 39.5% | 25.35% |
| 2019 | 19.2% | -5.6% | 37.8% | 61.78% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ASCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.9% | -45.7% | 28.6% | 93.60% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -36.6% | 40.8% | 88.32% |
| 3 Yr | 1.1%* | -19.0% | 44.1% | 84.70% |
| 5 Yr | 8.9%* | -12.5% | 35.0% | 78.24% |
| 10 Yr | 7.0%* | -2.3% | 19.0% | 88.76% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ASCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.6% | -11.7% | 31.8% | 11.34% |
| 2022 | -21.8% | -45.2% | 123.7% | 92.97% |
| 2021 | 20.4% | 0.0% | 47.7% | 67.18% |
| 2020 | 15.9% | -50.5% | 46.9% | 37.03% |
| 2019 | 19.2% | 2.1% | 40.9% | 92.15% |
NAV & Total Return History
ASCRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| ASCRX | Category Low | Category High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 164 M | 529 K | 145 B | 76.88% |
| Number of Holdings | 323 | 2 | 2445 | 35.90% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 16.4 M | 120 K | 9.87 B | 83.27% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 10.54% | 3.5% | 100.1% | 74.53% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Weatherford International PLC 1.33%
- Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 1.31%
- Mueller Industries Inc 1.27%
- Exelixis Inc 1.04%
- Atkore Inc 1.03%
- Alkermes PLC 0.98%
- PJT Partners Inc 0.92%
- Hamilton Lane Inc 0.89%
- Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 0.89%
- Palomar Holdings Inc 0.88%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.60% | 7.51% | 107.74% | 15.04% |
| Other | 0.42% | -0.13% | 49.08% | 22.37% |
| Cash | 0.37% | 0.00% | 42.24% | 82.71% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.06% | 55.08% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.17% | 54.80% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 87.66% | 58.83% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 17.09% | 2.46% | 37.42% | 47.72% |
| Technology | 16.46% | 0.00% | 43.95% | 22.24% |
| Healthcare | 15.76% | 0.00% | 26.53% | 26.81% |
| Financial Services | 14.29% | 0.00% | 35.52% | 77.76% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.36% | 0.99% | 47.79% | 61.22% |
| Energy | 9.45% | 0.00% | 37.72% | 5.32% |
| Real Estate | 4.80% | 0.00% | 29.43% | 76.24% |
| Communication Services | 4.11% | 0.00% | 14.85% | 16.54% |
| Basic Materials | 3.67% | 0.00% | 18.66% | 76.81% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.19% | 0.00% | 18.87% | 74.71% |
| Utilities | 0.83% | 0.00% | 18.58% | 84.79% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.60% | 4.48% | 107.74% | 14.10% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 94.62% | 62.59% |
ASCRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| ASCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.36% | 0.01% | 38.30% | 26.23% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 76.04% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 74.29% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| ASCRX 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
| ASCRX 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.
| ASCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 142.00% | 1.00% | 314.00% | 94.34% |
ASCRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| ASCRX | Category Low | Category High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.47% | 78.01% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| ASCRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| ASCRX | Category Low | Category High | ASCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.37% | -2.40% | 2.49% | 83.08% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| ASCRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $3.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.171 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $1.361 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.778 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2012 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2007 | $0.056 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2007 | $0.921 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $0.488 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 07, 2006 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2005 | $0.457 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2005 | $0.489 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 08, 2005 | $0.138 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 08, 2005 | $0.022 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2004 | $0.210 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2004 | $0.145 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 09, 2004 | $0.106 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 09, 2004 | $0.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2003 | $0.067 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2003 | $0.025 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
ASCRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Steven Rossi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2017
5.27
5.3%
Mr. Rossi, Portfolio Manager, joined American Century Investments in 2016. Prior to joining American Century Investments, he worked at RS Investments from 2012 to 2016, most recently as portfolio manager. He previously held the roles of analyst and quantitative analyst. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Economies of Industrialized Societies from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a CFA charterholder and a received his Financial Risk Manager certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Guan Wang
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 01, 2020
1.83
1.8%
Ms Wang, Portfolio Manager and Quantitative Analyst, joined American Century Investments in 2015 as an analyst and was promoted to portfolio manager in 2020. She has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Fudan University in China and a masters in finance from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a CFA charterholder.
Arun Daniel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 23, 2022
0.1
0.1%
Arun is a Senior Fund Manager of the JOHCM US Small and Mid Cap Equity and the JOHCM Global Smaller Companies Strategies. He previously served as a Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (formerly Pyramis Global Advisors), a unit of Fidelity Investments. In that role, he managed the global consumer sector portfolio. Prior to assuming that role in 2007, Arun was Vice President and Sector Head for the consumer sector at ING Investment Management, North America, managing growth, value, and 130/30 portfolio strategies. He was a Senior Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the consumer sector of a hedge fund portfolio at Principled Capital Group, and had responsibility for fundamental sector research in the entertainment, gaming, lodging, leisure, and retail sectors. Arun has also served in senior management roles in the entertainment, retail, and resort divisions at Walt Disney Company. He has more than 15 years' experience in the investment industry and 25 years' experience related to the consumer sector. Arun holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Regent University and an advanced management studies in entertainment and hospitality management from Cornell University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 49.61 | 7.18 | 2.58 |
