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SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
mutual fund
ASVGX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$11.03
+0.1
+0.91%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
ASVGX (Mutual Fund)
SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$11.03
+0.1
+0.91%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
ASVGX (Mutual Fund)
SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$11.03
+0.1
+0.91%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
Name
As of 07/21/2026Price
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.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
22.9%
1 yr return
22.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
10.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.7%
Net Assets
$3.04 B
Holdings in Top 10
23.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$10.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.88%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 43.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 07/21/2026Price
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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ASVGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 22.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.55%
- Dividend Yield 0.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameSMALL CAP VALUE FUND
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Fund Family NameAmerican Century Investments
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Inception DateApr 10, 2017
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Shares Outstanding1398613
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Share ClassR5
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJeff John
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600® Index or the Russell 2000® Index. Though market capitalization will change from time to time, as of June 30, 2025, the market capitalizations of the largest companies in the S&P Small Cap 600® Index and the Russell 2000® Index were $13.02 billion and $15.89 billion, respectively.
In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for equity securities of smaller companies whose stock price may not reflect the company’s value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company.
The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The portfolio managers may sell stocks from the fund’s portfolio if they believe a stock no longer meets their valuation criteria, a stock’s risk parameters outweigh its return opportunity, more attractive alternatives are identified or specific events alter a stock’s 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.
ASVGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ASVGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 22.9% | -1.7% | 35.2% | 40.05% |
| 1 Yr | 22.1% | -2.8% | 49.7% | 77.23% |
| 3 Yr | 10.3%* | 2.4% | 29.3% | 87.96% |
| 5 Yr | 6.7%* | -2.7% | 48.1% | 91.28% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.7% | 30.7% | 9.58% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ASVGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -15.0% | -51.1% | 63.2% | 96.60% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | -39.7% | 22.5% | 55.50% |
| 2023 | 14.9% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 27.82% |
| 2022 | -17.6% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 55.11% |
| 2021 | 27.3% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 30.03% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ASVGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 22.9% | -1.7% | 35.2% | 40.05% |
| 1 Yr | 22.1% | -2.8% | 49.7% | 77.23% |
| 3 Yr | 10.3%* | 2.4% | 29.3% | 87.96% |
| 5 Yr | 6.7%* | -2.7% | 48.1% | 91.28% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.7% | 30.7% | 9.11% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ASVGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -3.1% | -6.4% | 67.1% | 96.34% |
| 2024 | 7.4% | -7.4% | 26.1% | 66.23% |
| 2023 | 16.3% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 46.72% |
| 2022 | -14.5% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 84.41% |
| 2021 | 37.1% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 16.80% |
NAV & Total Return History
ASVGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| ASVGX | Category Low | Category High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.04 B | 5.65 M | 67.8 B | 15.71% |
| Number of Holdings | 116 | 10 | 1543 | 45.29% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 740 M | 524 K | 3.72 B | 11.26% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.32% | 6.1% | 101.9% | 38.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
- SOUTHSTATE BANK CORP 2.86%
- Old National Bancorp/IN 2.58%
- Columbia Banking System Inc 2.53%
- EVERTEC Inc 2.51%
- Fixed Income Clearing Corp 3.66 04/01/2026 2.41%
- UMB Financial Corp 2.20%
- Home BancShares Inc/AR 2.18%
- Magnolia Oil Gas Corp 2.09%
- Axis Capital Holdings Ltd 2.01%
- Euronet Worldwide Inc 1.95%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.46% | 3.76% | 104.39% | 70.16% |
| Other | 2.42% | -0.55% | 21.38% | 7.33% |
| Cash | 1.03% | 0.00% | 45.08% | 67.02% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 38.74% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 37.23% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 141.40% | 38.22% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.02% | 0.00% | 35.05% | 34.41% |
| Industrials | 19.77% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 28.49% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.65% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 15.59% |
| Technology | 15.00% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 6.45% |
| Real Estate | 6.12% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 64.25% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.28% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 40.86% |
| Healthcare | 3.54% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 81.72% |
| Communication Services | 3.29% | 0.00% | 13.33% | 30.38% |
| Basic Materials | 2.75% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 92.74% |
| Energy | 1.47% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 96.24% |
| Utilities | 1.14% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 72.31% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.48% | 3.76% | 104.39% | 74.35% |
| Non US | 0.97% | 0.00% | 61.95% | 26.44% |
ASVGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| ASVGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% | 0.03% | 36.05% | 78.53% |
| Management Fee | 0.88% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 80.31% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| ASVGX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| ASVGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 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.
| ASVGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 43.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 34.24% |
ASVGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| ASVGX | Category Low | Category High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 71.47% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| ASVGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| ASVGX | Category Low | Category High | ASVGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.55% | -1.35% | 4.13% | 40.53% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| ASVGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2026 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.046 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.093 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.123 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.490 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.052 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.199 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2022 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2022 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.789 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2021 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2021 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2020 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2020 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.030 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.124 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 17, 2019 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2019 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.403 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.760 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2018 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2018 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.470 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.760 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 19, 2017 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2017 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
ASVGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jeff John
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
Ryan Cope
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.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 37.45 | 8.44 | 3.58 |
