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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number | 811-00816 |
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AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI | 64111 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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JOHN PAK 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 816-531-5575 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 10-31 |
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Date of reporting period: | 10-31-2024 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Balanced Fund
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Investor Class (TWBIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Balanced Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $99 | 0.89% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Balanced Fund Investor Class returned 23.41% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth and current income by investing approximately 60% of its assets in equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other fixed-income securities. |
• | Financials was the leading contributor to returns, with capital markets stocks driving results. Investment bank Morgan Stanley benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates and a steeper yield curve (a graphic representation of bond yields at different maturities) also helped. |
• | Insurance and consumer finance also drove results in the sector. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. Strong consumer spending helped American Express. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. The overall energy sector also lagged as U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
• | The bond allocation rose amid a decline in inflation and bond yields.The Federal Reserve also cut short-term interest rates for the first time in four years during the period. In addition, it was beneficial to underweight Treasury bonds in favor of higher-yielding corporate debt. Corporate bonds benefited from solid earnings growth and investor demand for yield. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
Investor Class | 23.41% | 7.42% | 6.79% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 10.55% | -0.23% | 1.49% | | | |
Performance Index | | | | | | |
60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 26.44% | 9.13% | 8.52% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $925,571,309 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $7,915,947 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 72 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 615 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 60.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 12.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Corporate Bonds | 9.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury Securities | 8.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-Backed Securities | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Securities | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083742
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Balanced Fund
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I Class (ABINX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Balanced Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $77 | 0.69% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Balanced Fund I Class returned 23.70% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth and current income by investing approximately 60% of its assets in equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other fixed-income securities. |
• | Financials was the leading contributor to returns, with capital markets stocks driving results. Investment bank Morgan Stanley benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates and a steeper yield curve (a graphic representation of bond yields at different maturities) also helped. |
• | Insurance and consumer finance also drove results in the sector. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. Strong consumer spending helped American Express. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. The overall energy sector also lagged as U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
• | The bond allocation rose amid a decline in inflation and bond yields.The Federal Reserve also cut short-term interest rates for the first time in four years during the period. In addition, it was beneficial to underweight Treasury bonds in favor of higher-yielding corporate debt. Corporate bonds benefited from solid earnings growth and investor demand for yield. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
I Class | 23.70% | 7.64% | 7.00% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 10.55% | -0.23% | 1.49% | | | |
Performance Index | | | | | | |
60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 26.44% | 9.13% | 8.52% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $925,571,309 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $7,915,947 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 72 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 615 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 60.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 12.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Corporate Bonds | 9.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury Securities | 8.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-Backed Securities | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Securities | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083734
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Balanced Fund
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R5 Class (ABGNX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Balanced Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $77 | 0.69% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Balanced Fund R5 Class returned 23.64% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth and current income by investing approximately 60% of its assets in equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other fixed-income securities. |
• | Financials was the leading contributor to returns, with capital markets stocks driving results. Investment bank Morgan Stanley benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates and a steeper yield curve (a graphic representation of bond yields at different maturities) also helped. |
• | Insurance and consumer finance also drove results in the sector. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. Strong consumer spending helped American Express. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. The overall energy sector also lagged as U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
• | The bond allocation rose amid a decline in inflation and bond yields.The Federal Reserve also cut short-term interest rates for the first time in four years during the period. In addition, it was beneficial to underweight Treasury bonds in favor of higher-yielding corporate debt. Corporate bonds benefited from solid earnings growth and investor demand for yield. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
R5 Class | 23.64% | 7.63% | | 7.83% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | | 14.35% | — | |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 10.55% | -0.23% | | 1.30% | — | |
Performance Index | | | | | | |
60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond | 26.44% | 9.13% | | 9.21% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $925,571,309 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $7,915,947 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 72 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 615 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 60.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 12.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Corporate Bonds | 9.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury Securities | 8.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-Backed Securities | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Securities | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H394
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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Investor Class (TWCGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $108 | 0.91% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund Investor Class returned 37.43% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Investor Class | 37.43% | 16.67% | 14.56% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083106
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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I Class (TWGIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $84 | 0.71% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund I Class returned 37.71% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 37.71% | 16.90% | 14.79% | | | |
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Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083205
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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Y Class (AGYWX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $67 | 0.56% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund Y Class returned 37.91% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
Y Class | 37.91% | 17.08% | | 16.93% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H378
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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A Class (TCRAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $138 | 1.16% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund A Class returned 37.10% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 37.10% | 16.38% | 14.28% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 29.21% | 15.01% | 13.60% | | | |
Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083403
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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C Class (TWRCX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $225 | 1.91% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund C Class returned 36.06% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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C Class | 36.06% | 15.51% | 13.42% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H626
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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R Class (AGWRX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $167 | 1.41% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund R Class returned 36.76% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 36.76% | 16.09% | 13.99% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A-25083189
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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R5 Class (AGWUX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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R5 Class | $84 | 0.71% |
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Growth Fund R5 Class returned 37.72% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R5 Class | 37.72% | 16.90% | | 16.76% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H386
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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R6 Class (AGRDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $67 | 0.56% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund R6 Class returned 37.91% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
R6 Class | 37.91% | 17.08% | 14.97% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H519
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Growth Fund
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G Class (ACIHX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Growth Fund G Class returned 38.69% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Stock choices made the information technology (IT) sector the leading detractor by far from relative performance. Positioning in the IT services and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries helped most. The sector was home to four of the top 10 individual detractors for the period. |
• | In the consumer discretionary sector, positioning in the automobile components and hotels, restaurants and leisure industries detracted. Electronic payment processor Visa was a meaningful detractor in the financials sector. |
• | In terms of contributors to performance, positioning in the industrials sector helped most. Electrical equipment stocks were the main sources of strength. These stocks have benefited from the ongoing rollout of artificial intelligence technology, which requires digital infrastructure products and services with an emphasis on energy efficiency. |
• | Elsewhere, positioning in the life sciences tools and services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies made the health care sector another source of strength. Investors tended to avoid companies with long-standing drugs subject to newly proposed government price controls and favor stocks of more innovative firms addressing large medical needs, such as diabetes and obesity. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
March 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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G Class | 38.69% | | | 13.21% | 3/1/22 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | | | 12.29% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | | | 15.09% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $15,311,460,619 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $110,525,512 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 81 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Software | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.4% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H212
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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Investor Class (TWHIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $120 | 1.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund Investor Class returned 40.52% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Investor Class | 40.52% | 11.37% | 10.53% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083791
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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I Class (ATHIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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I Class | $96 | 0.80% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund I Class returned 40.75% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 40.75% | 11.59% | 10.75% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083783
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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Y Class (ATHYX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $78 | 0.65% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund Y Class returned 41.01% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
Y Class | 41.01% | 11.76% | | 12.47% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | | 13.69% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | | 12.70% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H352
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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A Class (ATHAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $150 | 1.25% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund A Class returned 40.09% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 40.09% | 11.09% | 10.25% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 32.03% | 9.78% | 9.60% | | | |
Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083767
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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C Class (AHGCX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $239 | 2.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund C Class returned 39.18% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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C Class | 39.18% | 10.26% | 9.43% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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R Class (ATHWX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $180 | 1.50% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund R Class returned 39.75% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 39.75% | 10.81% | 9.98% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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R5 Class (ATHGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $96 | 0.80% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund R5 Class returned 40.73% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R5 Class | 40.73% | 11.59% | | 12.30% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | | 13.69% | — | |
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Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | | 12.70% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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A-2508H360
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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R6 Class (ATHDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $78 | 0.65% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund R6 Class returned 41.01% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
R6 Class | 41.01% | 11.76% | 10.92% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | 11.46% | 11.19% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H493
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Heritage Fund
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G Class (ACILX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Heritage Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Heritage Fund G Class returned 41.87% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector contributed the most to performance. Three of the top 10 contributors to relative results were in the biotechnology industry. Positioning in the health care providers and services and life sciences tools and services industries was another source of strength. |
• | Stock choices among industrials and communication services stocks contributed to performance. In the industrials sector, electrical equipment and ground transportation were key contributors. Entertainment and media stocks drove outperformance in the communication services sector. |
• | The main source of weakness was positioning in the financials sector, led by an underweight to financial services stocks. Holdings in the capital markets and banking industries were other notable detractors. |
• | It also hurt relative performance to be underrepresented in the real estate sector, which performed well as interest rates declined and the economy avoided recession. Stock choices in the household products and personal care products industries meant the consumer staples sector detracted. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
March 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
G Class | 41.87% | | | 8.85% | 3/1/22 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | | | 11.87% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell Midcap Growth | 38.67% | | | 8.69% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,878,887,575 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $44,791,253 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 87 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.7% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Capital Markets | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Biotechnology | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Equipment and Supplies | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H196
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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Investor Class (TWCIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $109 | 0.92% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund Investor Class returned 36.74% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Investor Class | 36.74% | 16.48% | 14.53% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083502
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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I Class (TWSIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $85 | 0.72% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund I Class returned 37.03% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 37.03% | 16.72% | 14.76% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A-25083601
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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Y Class (ASLWX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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Y Class | $68 | 0.57% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund Y Class returned 37.23% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Y Class | 37.23% | 16.89% | | 16.54% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H337
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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A Class (TWCAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $138 | 1.17% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund A Class returned 36.42% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 36.42% | 16.19% | 14.25% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 28.57% | 14.82% | 13.57% | | | |
Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083809
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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C Class (ACSLX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $226 | 1.92% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund C Class returned 35.41% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
C Class | 35.41% | 15.33% | 13.39% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083239
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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R Class (ASERX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $168 | 1.42% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund R Class returned 36.06% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 36.06% | 15.90% | 13.96% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H501
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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R5 Class (ASLGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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R5 Class | $85 | 0.72% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund R5 Class returned 37.03% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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R5 Class | 37.03% | 16.72% | | 16.36% | 4/10/17 | |
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Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H345
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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R6 Class (ASDEX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $68 | 0.57% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund R6 Class returned 37.24% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
R6 Class | 37.24% | 16.89% | 14.93% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H451
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Select Fund
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G Class (ASLDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Select Fund for the period of November 2, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment* | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
*The costs of an investment would have been greater had the class been available for a full year. |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Select Fund G Class returned 33.80% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Holdings in the health care sector detracted most from performance. Biotechnology company Biogen and health care provider and services giant UnitedHealth Group were the top detractors in health care. |
• | In information technology, software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment companies hurt relative performance. Several of the leading detractors are explained by their exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). The top relative detractor was AI chipmaker Broadcom, to which we had no exposure. Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices underperformed because of disappointing AI chip sales. |
• | Stock selection in the communication services sector contributed most to performance compared with the benchmark. An overweight to interactive media and services giant Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, was a leading contributor to relative results. Here, too, the company's results benefited from AI-enhanced advertising placement and content creation. |
• | The number one overall contributor to relative performance was an underweight position in software giant Microsoft, which lagged the market because of worries about how effectively it was monetizing its AI investments. Another top 10 contributor was a position in AI chip giant NVIDIA. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
November 2, 2023 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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G Class | | | | 33.80% | 11/2/23 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | | | | 34.12% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | | | | 39.10% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $5,659,757,793 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $45,516,702 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 58 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.4% | | | | | Software | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 16% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H188
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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Investor Class (ANOIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $134 | 1.14% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class returned 34.79% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
Investor Class | 34.79% | 11.29% | 10.97% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083338
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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I Class (ANONX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $110 | 0.94% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund I Class returned 35.07% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 35.07% | 11.52% | 11.18% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A-25083320
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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Y Class (ANOYX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $93 | 0.79% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund Y Class returned 35.25% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
Y Class | 35.25% | 11.69% | | 12.82% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | | 13.69% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | | 8.50% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H311
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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A Class (ANOAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $163 | 1.39% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund A Class returned 34.46% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 34.46% | 11.03% | 10.70% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 26.73% | 9.72% | 10.04% | | | |
Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083221
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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C Class (ANOCX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $250 | 2.14% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund C Class returned 33.45% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
C Class | 33.45% | 10.19% | 9.86% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083197
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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R Class (ANORX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $192 | 1.64% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund R Class returned 34.09% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 34.09% | 10.74% | 10.41% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H725
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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R5 Class (ANOGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $111 | 0.94% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund R5 Class returned 35.11% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R5 Class | 35.11% | 11.52% | | 12.65% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | | 13.69% | — | |
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Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | | 8.50% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H329
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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R6 Class (ANODX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $93 | 0.79% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund R6 Class returned 35.27% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
R6 Class | 35.27% | 11.68% | 11.35% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | 12.44% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | 8.15% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H485
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Cap Growth Fund
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G Class (ANOHX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Cap Growth Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Small Cap Growth Fund G Class returned 36.37% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund’s performance compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
• | Small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains but underperformed large caps amid rising economic uncertainty. Recession worries were a headwind for small-cap stocks, and many investors opted for the more durable earnings growth potential of the largest, growth-oriented businesses, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence. |
• | The fund’s health care sector holdings contributed the most to relative results. Key holdings included biotechnology companies Natera and ADMA Biologics. Edgewise Therapeutics, a maker of muscle-focused medicines, also contributed. Notable names from other sectors included Guidewire Software and Carpenter Technology. |
• | During a period in which investors worried about whether U.S. consumers could continue to prop up the economy, the fund’s positioning in companies dependent on consumer spending hurt relative results. Detractors included European Wax Center and wireless audio technology company Sonos. Not owning Sprouts Farmers Market also weighed on relative returns. |
• | Super Micro Computer did not meet the fund management team’s investment criteria, but not owning the stock hurt relative returns during the period. The stock was in decline and at risk of delisting when the fiscal year closed and Super Micro’s management team came under fire for purported financial irregularities. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
G Class | 36.37% | 12.60% | | 12.22% | 4/1/19 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 3000 | 37.86% | 14.60% | | 14.22% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Growth | 36.49% | 7.92% | | 7.15% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,050,805,886 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $29,646,153 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 83 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 138 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 97.3% | | | | | Biotechnology | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | | | | | Software | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% | | | | | Building Products | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Health Care Providers and Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H253
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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Investor Class (AFDIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $92 | 0.79% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund Investor Class returned 32.47% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Investor Class | 32.47% | 13.84% | 12.09% | | | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H600
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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I Class (AFEIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $69 | 0.59% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund I Class returned 32.76% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 32.76% | 14.07% | 12.32% | | | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A-2508H709
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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Y Class (AFYDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $51 | 0.44% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund Y Class returned 32.95% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Y Class | 32.95% | 14.24% | | 14.44% | 4/10/17 | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | | 14.35% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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A-2508H287
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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A Class (AFDAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $121 | 1.04% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund A Class returned 32.18% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 32.18% | 13.56% | 11.81% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 24.58% | 12.23% | 11.15% | | | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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A-25083130
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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C Class (AFDCX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $207 | 1.79% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund C Class returned 31.19% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
C Class | 31.19% | 12.71% | 10.98% | | | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083114
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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R Class (AFDRX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $150 | 1.29% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund R Class returned 31.81% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 31.81% | 13.27% | 11.54% | | | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | 13.00% | | | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H808
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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R5 Class (AFDGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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R5 Class | $69 | 0.59% |
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Sustainable Equity Fund R5 Class returned 32.77% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R5 Class | 32.77% | 14.07% | | 14.27% | 4/10/17 | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | | 14.35% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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A-2508H295
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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R6 Class (AFEDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $51 | 0.44% |
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Sustainable Equity Fund R6 Class returned 32.97% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
R6 Class | 32.97% | 14.24% | | 14.39% | 4/1/19 | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | | 14.97% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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A-2508H238
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Sustainable Equity Fund
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G Class (AFEGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Sustainable Equity Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Sustainable Equity Fund G Class returned 33.54% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective. The commentary below refers to fund's performance compared to the S&P 500 Index. |
• | Financials were the leading driver of returns, assisted by returns in capital markets. Morgan Stanley was the leading contributor in this sector. The investment bank benefited from an improving environment for mergers and acquisitions. Lower rates helped, too. |
• | Other areas of strength were insurance and consumer finance. Progressive was a leading contributor in insurance as consumers moved to providers that offer lower rates. In consumer finance, American Express benefited from strong consumer spending. |
• | Information technology detracted from performance. Software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven, hurt relative results. It gained but trailed the broader market. Other detractors included electronic equipment, instruments and components; communications equipment; and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. |
• | Other notable detractors were energy and consumer discretionary stocks. The overall energy sector lagged as oil and U.S. natural gas prices declined. Automobile components were a source of weakness in consumer discretionary, as the larger automobiles industry was hit with a slowdown in sales. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
G Class | 33.54% | 14.75% | | 14.90% | 4/1/19 | |
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S&P 500 | 38.02% | 15.27% | | 14.97% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $4,417,615,332 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $11,109,062 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21% |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.5% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.2% | | | | | Software | 11% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Capital Markets | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fund Changes |
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund. |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-2508H246
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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Investor Class (TWCUX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021. This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $110 | 0.91% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund Investor Class returned 42.20% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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Investor Class | 42.20% | 18.63% | 15.81% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning October 2024, the total eligible investments required to qualify for a waiver of the annual account maintenance fee changed from $10,000 to $25,000. Such fee will also be waived for any accounts for which the shareholder has elected to receive electronic delivery of all fund/account documents. |
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A-25083882
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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I Class (TWUIX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $86 | 0.71% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund I Class returned 42.49% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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I Class | 42.49% | 18.86% | 16.04% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083874
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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Y Class (AULYX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $68 | 0.56% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund Y Class returned 42.70% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | | Since Inception | Inception Date | |
Y Class | 42.70% | 19.04% | | 18.60% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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A-2508H261
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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A Class (TWUAX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $140 | 1.16% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund A Class returned 41.84% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
The initial investment is adjusted to reflect the maximum initial sales charge. |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | | | |
A Class | 41.84% | 18.33% | 15.52% | | | |
A Class - with sales charge | 33.68% | 16.94% | 14.83% | | | |
Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083858
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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C Class (TWCCX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $230 | 1.91% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund C Class returned 40.78% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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C Class | 40.78% | 17.45% | 14.65% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083288
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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R Class (AULRX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $170 | 1.41% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund R Class returned 41.49% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R Class | 41.49% | 18.03% | 15.23% | | | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |
A-25083171
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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R5 Class (AULGX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $86 | 0.71% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund R5 Class returned 42.50% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
April 10, 2017 through October 31, 2024 |
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
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R5 Class | 42.50% | 18.87% | | 18.43% | 4/10/17 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.09% | — | |
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Performance Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.32% | — | |
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The regulatory index is provided as a broad measure of market performance. The performance index is provided because the advisor believes it is more reflective of the fund’s investment strategy. |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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R6 Class (AULDX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R6 Class | $68 | 0.56% |
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Ultra Fund R6 Class returned 42.70% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
October 31, 2014 through October 31, 2024 |
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R6 Class | 42.70% | 19.04% | 16.21% | | | |
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Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | 12.75% | | | |
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Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | 16.18% | | | |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Ultra Fund
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G Class (AULNX) | October 31, 2024 |
This annual shareholder report contains important information about Ultra Fund for the period of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
G Class | $0 | 0.00% |
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What were the key factors that affected the fund’s performance? |
Ultra Fund G Class returned 43.50% for the reporting period ended October 31, 2024. |
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The commentary below refers to the fund's performance compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. |
• | Positioning in the financials sector detracted most from performance. In general, financial services stocks such as Mastercard have faced headwinds from diminished cross-border travel and slower business in China. |
• | Energy and consumer discretionary stocks were other sources of weakness. Energy prices fell during the period, with U.S. wholesale natural gas prices touching a record low. The discretionary sector was home to Lululemon Athletica, the largest individual detractor. |
• | Stock selection in the information technology sector contributed most to relative results by far. Among semiconductor-related stocks, leading chipmaker NVIDIA was the overall number one contributor. It rode enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related stocks to become the largest stock by market capitalization in the world. |
• | Positioning in the software industry was another source of strength. It was beneficial to underweight software giant Microsoft, one of the poorer-performing members of the so-called Magnificent Seven. The stock of data analytics company FICO—known for its credit score product—outperformed. |
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Cumulative Performance (based on an initial $10,000 investment) |
August 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024 |
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G Class | 43.50% | 19.74% | | 19.20% | 8/1/19 | |
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Regulatory Index | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 | 38.07% | 15.00% | | 14.85% | — | |
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Russell 1000 Growth | 43.77% | 19.00% | | 18.58% | — | |
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The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments fund. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Data reflects past performance, assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than data shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Visit americancentury.com for more recent performance information.
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $25,040,257,630 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $199,413,618 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 65 |
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| Common Stocks | 99.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 18% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Rights | 0.0% | | | | | Software | 15% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) The registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions.
(b) No response required.
(c) None.
(d) None.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers was filed as Exhibit 12 (a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Annual Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a)(1) The registrant’s board has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
(a)(2) Chris H. Cheesman, Lynn M. Jenkins, Barry Fink and Gary Meltzer are the registrant’s designated audit committee financial experts. They are “independent” as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) No response required.
(c) No response required.
(d) No response required.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were as follows:
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FY 2023: | $142,920 |
FY 2024: | $126,100 |
(b) Audit-Related Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
(c) Tax Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
(d) All Other Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
(e)(1) In accordance with paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, before the accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement is approved by the registrant’s audit committee. Pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, the registrant’s audit committee also pre-approves its accountant’s engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(e)(2) All services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were pre-approved before the engagement by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. Consequently, none of such services were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C).
(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal
accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was less than 50%.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant were as follows:
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FY 2023: | $343,325 |
FY 2024: | $98,325 |
(h) The registrant’s investment adviser and accountant have notified the registrant’s audit committee of all non-audit services that were rendered by the registrant’s accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides services to the registrant, which services were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The notification provided to the registrant’s audit committee included sufficient details regarding such services to allow the registrant’s audit committee to consider the continuing independence of its principal accountant.
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(i) | Not applicable. |
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ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a)
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| Investor Class (TWBIX) |
| I Class (ABINX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 60.4% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2% | | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 3,597 | | $ | 1,964,142 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.5% | | |
FedEx Corp. | 8,517 | | 2,332,380 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 20,131 | | 2,698,762 | |
| | 5,031,142 | |
Automobile Components — 0.2% | | |
Aptiv PLC(1) | 37,641 | | 2,139,138 | |
Automobiles — 0.6% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 21,157 | | 5,286,076 | |
Banks — 2.1% | | |
Bank of America Corp. | 127,470 | | 5,330,796 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 39,623 | | 8,793,136 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | 201,954 | | 4,820,642 | |
| | 18,944,574 | |
Beverages — 0.7% | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 38,325 | | 6,365,016 | |
Biotechnology — 1.3% | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | 34,905 | | 7,116,082 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 7,710 | | 2,468,434 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 5,123 | | 2,438,446 | |
| | 12,022,962 | |
Broadline Retail — 2.1% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 101,978 | | 19,008,699 | |
Building Products — 0.6% | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | 76,853 | | 5,806,244 | |
Capital Markets — 2.9% | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 7,464 | | 3,808,879 | |
Blackrock, Inc. | 4,705 | | 4,615,746 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 16,528 | | 2,576,219 | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | 8,603 | | 1,189,279 | |
Morgan Stanley | 68,922 | | 8,012,183 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | 12,947 | | 6,219,221 | |
| | 26,421,527 | |
Chemicals — 1.1% | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 15,803 | | 3,883,271 | |
Linde PLC | 13,203 | | 6,022,549 | |
| | 9,905,820 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(1) | 3,341 | | 1,291,096 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 9,281 | | 4,170,417 | |
| | 5,461,513 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.4% | | |
American Express Co. | 14,447 | | 3,901,846 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.4% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 5,121 | | 4,476,676 | |
Sysco Corp. | 57,355 | | 4,298,757 | |
Target Corp. | 29,311 | | 4,397,822 | |
| | 13,173,255 | |
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Containers and Packaging — 0.3% | | |
Ball Corp. | 43,212 | | $ | 2,560,311 | |
Distributors — 0.2% | | |
LKQ Corp. | 59,659 | | 2,194,855 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 116,573 | | 4,911,221 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.0% | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 117,727 | | 9,329,865 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | 16,490 | | 5,467,754 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.3% | | |
CDW Corp. | 14,242 | | 2,680,772 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.6% | | |
Schlumberger NV | 144,556 | | 5,792,359 | |
Entertainment — 0.3% | | |
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1) | 11,003 | | 878,479 | |
Walt Disney Co. | 21,484 | | 2,066,761 | |
| | 2,945,240 | |
Financial Services — 1.6% | | |
Block, Inc.(1) | 25,843 | | 1,868,966 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 18,702 | | 9,343,332 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 10,748 | | 3,115,308 | |
| | 14,327,606 | |
Food Products — 0.4% | | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | 56,432 | | 3,864,463 | |
Ground Transportation — 0.9% | | |
Saia, Inc.(1) | 2,085 | | 1,018,752 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 44,975 | | 3,240,448 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 19,212 | | 4,458,529 | |
| | 8,717,729 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 20,065 | | 1,414,181 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 3,317 | | 1,349,754 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1) | 7,723 | | 3,891,156 | |
| | 6,655,091 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.7% | | |
Cigna Group | 14,651 | | 4,612,281 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 19,110 | | 10,787,595 | |
| | 15,399,876 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.4% | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1) | 8,646 | | 1,165,394 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 46,185 | | 2,575,738 | |
| | 3,741,132 | |
Household Products — 0.7% | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 17,055 | | 1,598,224 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 27,774 | | 4,587,709 | |
| | 6,185,933 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.4% | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 17,962 | | 3,694,424 | |
Industrial REITs — 0.8% | | |
Prologis, Inc. | 65,342 | | 7,379,725 | |
Insurance — 1.4% | | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | 15,354 | | 3,350,857 | |
MetLife, Inc. | 36,814 | | 2,886,954 | |
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Progressive Corp. | 17,245 | | $ | 4,187,603 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 22,727 | | 2,783,603 | |
| | 13,209,017 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 4.0% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 135,780 | | 23,233,316 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 25,007 | | 14,193,473 | |
| | 37,426,789 | |
IT Services — 0.9% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 12,653 | | 4,363,008 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 20,789 | | 4,297,502 | |
| | 8,660,510 | |
Leisure Products — 0.2% | | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(1) | 39,729 | | 1,398,858 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.7% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 37,520 | | 4,889,231 | |
Danaher Corp. | 26,378 | | 6,480,019 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 8,077 | | 4,412,627 | |
| | 15,781,877 | |
Machinery — 1.6% | | |
Cummins, Inc. | 13,979 | | 4,598,812 | |
Deere & Co. | 5,870 | | 2,375,530 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 6,946 | | 4,404,250 | |
Xylem, Inc. | 25,268 | | 3,077,137 | |
| | 14,455,729 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.3% | | |
ConocoPhillips | 58,345 | | 6,391,111 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 47,025 | | 5,735,169 | |
| | 12,126,280 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.1% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 24,777 | | 1,381,813 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 7,519 | | 6,238,815 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 41,777 | | 4,274,623 | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | 29,433 | | 3,301,352 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | 24,884 | | 4,448,762 | |
| | 19,645,365 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 7.2% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1) | 44,535 | | 6,416,157 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 25,319 | | 5,648,922 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 23,326 | | 4,235,535 | |
ASML Holding NV | 3,820 | | 2,571,361 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 35,722 | | 6,064,524 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 310,995 | | 41,287,696 | |
| | 66,224,195 | |
Software — 6.5% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 2,863 | | 1,368,743 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1) | 17,135 | | 4,731,316 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 6,697 | | 1,988,138 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(1) | 22,595 | | 1,215,611 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 106,179 | | 43,145,837 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 10,215 | | 2,976,345 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(1) | 1,972 | | 1,839,856 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(1) | 12,773 | | 2,986,966 | |
| | 60,252,812 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.5% | | |
Equinix, Inc. | 4,558 | | 4,139,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Specialty Retail — 2.1% | | |
CarMax, Inc.(1) | 22,538 | | $ | 1,631,300 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 23,289 | | 9,170,044 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 49,498 | | 5,594,759 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | 11,923 | | 3,165,676 | |
| | 19,561,779 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 4.2% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 172,503 | | 38,970,153 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.2% | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) | 10,044 | | 1,615,979 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.4% | | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 11,386 | | 2,240,082 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | 2,225 | | 1,808,480 | |
| | 4,048,562 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $334,781,554) | | 558,797,244 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 12.5% | | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.0% | | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.17%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | $ | 82,585 | | 79,800 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.10%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.61%), 4/1/47 | 46,149 | | 44,563 | |
| | 124,363 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 12.5% | | |
FHLMC, 2.00%, 6/1/36 | 1,565,975 | | 1,405,787 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 2/1/49 | 1,707,931 | | 1,549,406 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 1/1/50 | 1,569,897 | | 1,355,497 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | 274,861 | | 249,011 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 5/1/51 | 1,798,426 | | 1,505,728 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | 880,858 | | 799,062 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | 685,853 | | 596,821 | |
FHLMC, 2.00%, 8/1/51 | 1,511,295 | | 1,209,912 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 8/1/51 | 1,650,843 | | 1,378,887 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/51 | 844,115 | | 709,648 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51 | 1,086,938 | | 940,905 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | 924,099 | | 803,120 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 1,117,754 | | 1,011,651 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 1,415,023 | | 1,310,478 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 964,235 | | 899,811 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 6/1/52 | 3,072,129 | | 2,865,041 | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 7/1/52 | 588,357 | | 578,007 | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52 | 2,195,297 | | 2,090,364 | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52 | 1,610,254 | | 1,531,642 | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52 | 768,561 | | 730,748 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 11/1/52 | 2,736,896 | | 2,771,587 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/52 | 449,911 | | 449,032 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 1/1/53 | 1,504,532 | | 1,514,920 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 11/1/53 | 1,562,168 | | 1,599,877 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/54 | 1,459,718 | | 1,453,486 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 5/1/36 | 698,489 | | 628,340 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 123,013 | | 120,235 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | 534,646 | | 492,115 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 191,082 | | 175,843 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/50 | 232,313 | | 203,961 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/50 | 888,277 | | 744,326 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | 1,870,290 | | 1,558,281 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/50 | 1,272,864 | | 1,054,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 2.50%, 2/1/51 | $ | 2,324,903 | | $ | 1,947,947 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | 115,309 | | 101,697 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | 998,952 | | 840,381 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 2/1/52 | 548,159 | | 458,454 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | 1,790,294 | | 1,553,042 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | 1,009,084 | | 875,271 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 3/1/52 | 2,672,351 | | 2,150,166 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | 1,237,930 | | 1,039,085 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/52 | 1,807,096 | | 1,578,200 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 4/1/52 | 423,017 | | 366,921 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/52 | 693,458 | | 620,874 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 1,264,158 | | 1,175,492 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 562,270 | | 524,703 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 406,837 | | 377,558 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/52 | 1,066,310 | | 934,858 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 1,881,400 | | 1,691,667 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 1,684,170 | | 1,509,074 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 1,577,521 | | 1,434,489 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 1,834,800 | | 1,699,147 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/52 | 471,417 | | 413,359 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/52 | 1,525,167 | | 1,388,395 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 7/1/52 | 1,364,765 | | 1,298,158 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/52 | 3,136,597 | | 3,055,082 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/52 | 699,528 | | 675,089 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 9/1/52 | 891,425 | | 876,035 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 10/1/52 | 2,724,792 | | 2,654,399 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 10/1/52 | 1,441,332 | | 1,430,847 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/53 | 2,242,494 | | 2,184,553 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/53 | 2,924,742 | | 2,904,517 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/53 | 2,527,218 | | 2,512,517 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/53 | 2,460,946 | | 2,523,100 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 3/1/53 | 417,257 | | 415,168 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/53 | 469,181 | | 437,106 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/53 | 2,163,455 | | 2,184,649 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/53 | 1,425,696 | | 1,441,794 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 3/1/54 | 3,557,123 | | 3,528,218 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 5/1/54 | 1,807,250 | | 1,823,430 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, TBA | 2,731,000 | | 2,313,875 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, TBA | 1,503,000 | | 1,468,232 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 2,262 | | 2,309 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 1,968 | | 1,978 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 10,537 | | 10,906 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/41 | 122,866 | | 119,857 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 221,278 | | 204,807 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 5/20/50 | 485,398 | | 427,709 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/50 | 1,284,863 | | 1,127,663 | |
GNMA, 2.00%, 10/20/50 | 4,033,729 | | 3,297,080 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 11/20/50 | 1,742,252 | | 1,451,430 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 2/20/51 | 1,236,023 | | 1,050,358 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51 | 841,775 | | 765,531 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/51 | 1,209,095 | | 1,061,842 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 9/20/52 | 3,293,252 | | 3,069,970 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 9/20/52 | 3,131,212 | | 2,995,154 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 10/20/52 | 2,564,850 | | 2,453,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
GNMA, 5.50%, 4/20/53 | $ | 1,773,128 | | $ | 1,768,307 | |
UMBS, 4.00%, TBA | 3,741,000 | | 3,456,638 | |
| | 115,959,971 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $119,880,894) | | 116,084,334 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 9.0% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.1% | | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc., 5.50%, 8/15/54 | 226,000 | | 225,866 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp., 4.90%, 6/1/34 | 218,000 | | 215,414 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp., 5.15%, 5/1/40 | 195,000 | | 190,759 | |
RTX Corp., 6.40%, 3/15/54 | 245,000 | | 275,974 | |
| | 908,013 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 6.25%, 5/6/29 | 450,000 | | 464,981 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 6.50%, 5/6/34 | 210,000 | | 218,156 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., 5.50%, 5/22/54 | 190,000 | | 194,019 | |
| | 877,156 | |
Automobiles — 0.4% | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., 4.95%, 1/9/26 | 495,000 | | 497,120 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.85%, 5/17/27 | 390,000 | | 393,798 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.80%, 11/7/28 | 200,000 | | 207,904 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7.20%, 6/10/30 | 260,000 | | 274,579 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.05%, 11/5/31(2) | 262,000 | | 262,000 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.125%, 3/8/34 | 380,000 | | 376,376 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.60%, 6/18/31 | 298,000 | | 300,391 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.95%, 4/4/34 | 202,000 | | 206,090 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 6.50%, 1/16/29(3) | 117,000 | | 123,027 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 6.20%, 9/21/30(3) | 233,000 | | 244,697 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 5.55%, 11/20/30 | 410,000 | | 425,859 | |
| | 3,311,841 | |
Banks — 1.5% | | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.29%, 4/25/34 | 1,030,000 | | 1,035,034 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.47%, 1/23/35 | 760,000 | | 771,575 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.52%, 10/25/35 | 510,000 | | 506,379 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.22%, 6/9/26(3) | 350,000 | | 343,734 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 5.34%, 6/12/29(3) | 295,000 | | 298,826 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 5.50%, 5/20/30(3) | 530,000 | | 537,709 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 7.00%, 10/19/34(3) | 260,000 | | 283,891 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 4.41%, 3/31/31 | 120,000 | | 116,209 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 6.27%, 11/17/33 | 370,000 | | 394,166 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 5.83%, 2/13/35 | 435,000 | | 438,953 | |
Danske Bank AS, VRN, 5.71%, 3/1/30(3) | 215,000 | | 219,504 | |
Discover Bank, 3.45%, 7/27/26 | 345,000 | | 336,379 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 4.85%, 11/5/30(2)(3) | 1,100,000 | | 1,097,324 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, VRN, 8.25%, 11/21/33(3) | 485,000 | | 551,329 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.30%, 7/24/29 | 288,000 | | 292,341 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 6.09%, 10/23/29 | 789,000 | | 823,218 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.34%, 1/23/35 | 215,000 | | 216,932 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.77%, 4/22/35 | 709,000 | | 738,147 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.29%, 7/22/35 | 310,000 | | 311,850 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.95%, 10/22/35 | 365,000 | | 357,901 | |
Morgan Stanley Bank NA, VRN, 4.97%, 7/14/28 | 400,000 | | 402,303 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 1.20%, 9/9/26(3) | 350,000 | | 329,676 | |
Standard Chartered PLC, VRN, 5.01%, 10/15/30(3) | 247,000 | | 244,163 | |
U.S. Bancorp, VRN, 5.73%, 10/21/26 | 270,000 | | 272,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.55%, 9/29/25 | $ | 740,000 | | $ | 733,005 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 6.30%, 10/23/29 | 505,000 | | 529,333 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.39%, 4/24/34 | 461,000 | | 464,292 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.56%, 7/25/34 | 212,000 | | 215,660 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.01%, 4/4/51 | 345,000 | | 322,591 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., VRN, 2.89%, 2/4/30 | 735,000 | | 729,477 | |
| | 13,914,135 | |
Beverages — 0.1% | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.70%, 2/1/36 | 745,000 | | 718,310 | |
Biotechnology — 0.1% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.95%, 11/21/26 | 325,000 | | 315,284 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 5.35%, 3/15/44 | 275,000 | | 276,036 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 5.40%, 3/15/54 | 159,000 | | 160,320 | |
Amgen, Inc., 5.65%, 3/2/53 | 465,000 | | 468,131 | |
| | 1,219,771 | |
Capital Markets — 0.7% | | |
Blackstone Private Credit Fund, 7.30%, 11/27/28(3) | 105,000 | | 110,306 | |
Blackstone Private Credit Fund, 5.95%, 7/16/29(3) | 90,000 | | 90,482 | |
Blue Owl Capital Corp., 2.875%, 6/11/28 | 275,000 | | 248,500 | |
Blue Owl Credit Income Corp., 6.60%, 9/15/29(3) | 530,000 | | 536,757 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., VRN, 6.20%, 11/17/29 | 196,000 | | 205,983 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., VRN, 6.14%, 8/24/34 | 180,000 | | 191,083 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 6.48%, 10/24/29 | 1,280,000 | | 1,350,803 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 4.69%, 10/23/30 | 193,000 | | 190,533 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 5.85%, 4/25/35 | 275,000 | | 285,042 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 7.05%, 12/5/28 | 293,000 | | 304,793 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.16%, 4/20/29 | 311,000 | | 313,721 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 6.41%, 11/1/29 | 170,000 | | 179,059 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 6.63%, 11/1/34 | 760,000 | | 833,510 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.83%, 4/19/35 | 152,000 | | 158,039 | |
Northern Trust Corp., VRN, 3.375%, 5/8/32 | 754,000 | | 724,543 | |
State Street Corp., VRN, 5.75%, 11/4/26 | 270,000 | | 272,675 | |
State Street Corp., VRN, 4.68%, 10/22/32 | 473,000 | | 465,635 | |
UBS Group AG, 4.125%, 9/24/25(3) | 212,000 | | 211,079 | |
| | 6,672,543 | |
Chemicals — 0.0% | | |
Dow Chemical Co., 4.375%, 11/15/42 | 130,000 | | 109,935 | |
LYB International Finance III LLC, 5.50%, 3/1/34 | 290,000 | | 291,138 | |
| | 401,073 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | 335,000 | | 297,669 | |
Waste Management, Inc., 4.95%, 3/15/35(2) | 152,000 | | 151,059 | |
| | 448,728 | |
Construction Materials — 0.1% | | |
CRH America Finance, Inc., 5.40%, 5/21/34 | 278,000 | | 281,746 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 5.15%, 12/1/34(2) | 302,000 | | 300,134 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 5.50%, 12/1/54(2) | 325,000 | | 318,697 | |
| | 900,577 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.2% | | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 6.375%, 5/4/28(3) | 255,000 | | 263,595 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 5.75%, 3/1/29(3) | 270,000 | | 274,057 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc., 8.50%, 5/15/30(3) | 530,000 | | 559,137 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/26 | 217,000 | | 222,455 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 9.00%, 1/15/29 | 170,000 | | 180,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.50%, 5/15/31 | $ | 179,000 | | $ | 183,196 | |
| | 1,682,681 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.1% | | |
Cencosud SA, 5.95%, 5/28/31(3) | 200,000 | | 202,645 | |
Kroger Co., 4.90%, 9/15/31 | 610,000 | | 608,834 | |
| | 811,479 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.0% | | |
Sonoco Products Co., 4.60%, 9/1/29 | 152,000 | | 148,317 | |
Sonoco Products Co., 5.00%, 9/1/34 | 298,000 | | 285,665 | |
| | 433,982 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.0% | | |
Novant Health, Inc., 3.17%, 11/1/51 | 245,000 | | 169,106 | |
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59 | 355,000 | | 234,927 | |
| | 404,033 | |
Diversified REITs — 0.1% | | |
Agree LP, 4.80%, 10/1/32 | 465,000 | | 450,311 | |
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | 200,000 | | 200,281 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.65%, 11/15/33 | 475,000 | | 366,582 | |
Simon Property Group LP, 4.75%, 9/26/34 | 300,000 | | 288,016 | |
| | 1,305,190 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/41 | 65,000 | | 70,197 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.65%, 6/1/44 | 125,000 | | 110,138 | |
AT&T, Inc., 5.45%, 3/1/47 | 330,000 | | 318,344 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.50%, 9/15/53 | 335,000 | | 233,653 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 291,000 | | 312,350 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 580,000 | | 702,141 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 12/1/30 | 510,000 | | 588,529 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.99%, 10/30/56 | 565,000 | | 349,840 | |
| | 2,685,192 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.6% | | |
Arizona Public Service Co., 5.70%, 8/15/34 | 292,000 | | 298,938 | |
Black Hills Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/35 | 204,000 | | 211,903 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 2.55%, 6/15/26 | 335,000 | | 324,656 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 5.30%, 2/1/53 | 144,000 | | 140,791 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52 | 230,000 | | 207,814 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.80%, 6/15/54 | 405,000 | | 406,399 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | 370,000 | | 316,035 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 540,000 | | 452,684 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 5.35%, 3/15/53 | 120,000 | | 118,069 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 654,000 | | 563,369 | |
Indianapolis Power & Light Co., 5.70%, 4/1/54(3) | 150,000 | | 153,065 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.85%, 9/15/54 | 790,000 | | 837,676 | |
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52 | 240,000 | | 168,607 | |
Northern States Power Co., 5.10%, 5/15/53 | 260,000 | | 251,019 | |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 3.70%, 5/15/50 | 650,000 | | 496,596 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41 | 155,000 | | 126,224 | |
PECO Energy Co., 4.375%, 8/15/52 | 340,000 | | 293,155 | |
Union Electric Co., 5.45%, 3/15/53 | 240,000 | | 240,923 | |
Union Electric Co., 5.25%, 1/15/54 | 160,000 | | 156,039 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/34(3) | 146,000 | | 150,773 | |
| | 5,914,735 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.0% | | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc., 4.95%, 10/15/34 | 258,000 | | 250,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Entertainment — 0.0% | | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27 | $ | 213,000 | | $ | 205,172 | |
Financial Services — 0.3% | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 6.35%, 10/23/29(3) | 665,000 | | 656,590 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/34 | 170,000 | | 174,105 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., VRN, 6.375%, 9/15/54 | 445,000 | | 444,183 | |
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.55%, 5/15/32 | 360,000 | | 351,147 | |
Nationwide Building Society, 5.13%, 7/29/29(3) | 720,000 | | 725,119 | |
| | 2,351,144 | |
Food Products — 0.1% | | |
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(3) | 475,000 | | 388,708 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | 295,000 | | 274,737 | |
Mars, Inc., 3.875%, 4/1/39(3) | 109,000 | | 93,808 | |
| | 757,253 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.0% | | |
Eastern Energy Gas Holdings LLC, 5.65%, 10/15/54 | 158,000 | | 154,548 | |
Ground Transportation — 0.2% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.95%, 10/15/33(3) | 400,000 | | 409,277 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.20%, 4/15/54 | 162,000 | | 159,284 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.50%, 3/15/55 | 485,000 | | 496,338 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39 | 480,000 | | 399,322 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/29(3) | 170,000 | | 172,885 | |
| | 1,637,106 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.0% | | |
Medline Borrower LP/Medline Co-Issuer, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/29(3) | 428,000 | | 436,001 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.6% | | |
Centene Corp., 2.45%, 7/15/28 | 560,000 | | 504,482 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 214,000 | | 204,658 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.70%, 6/1/34 | 381,000 | | 382,909 | |
CVS Health Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/44 | 410,000 | | 403,048 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.625%, 2/21/53 | 120,000 | | 111,548 | |
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 160,000 | | 130,277 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.45%, 4/1/31 | 210,000 | | 212,399 | |
Humana, Inc., 5.75%, 4/15/54 | 221,000 | | 212,671 | |
Icon Investments Six DAC, 6.00%, 5/8/34 | 301,000 | | 308,475 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 6.25%, 2/1/29 | 442,000 | | 460,688 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | 220,000 | | 150,133 | |
Select Medical Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/26(3) | 390,000 | | 391,113 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/27 | 325,000 | | 325,513 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 11/1/27 | 269,000 | | 266,926 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/44 | 436,000 | | 441,286 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.05%, 4/15/53 | 535,000 | | 504,363 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 5.05%, 10/15/34 | 465,000 | | 441,359 | |
| | 5,451,848 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1% | | |
Carnival Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/28(3) | 585,000 | | 558,109 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 6.00%, 2/1/33(3) | 268,000 | | 269,813 | |
| | 827,922 | |
Household Durables — 0.1% | | |
DR Horton, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/34 | 600,000 | | 587,778 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | |
Honeywell International, Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/54 | 295,000 | | 294,818 | |
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV, 1.20%, 3/11/26(3) | 350,000 | | 335,069 | |
| | 629,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Industrial REITs — 0.0% | | |
LXP Industrial Trust, 6.75%, 11/15/28 | $ | 172,000 | | $ | 180,595 | |
Insurance — 0.3% | | |
Athene Global Funding, 5.53%, 7/11/31(3) | 297,000 | | 301,014 | |
Athene Holding Ltd., 6.25%, 4/1/54 | 252,000 | | 259,073 | |
Beacon Funding Trust, 6.27%, 8/15/54(2)(3) | 320,000 | | 320,920 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/34 | 283,000 | | 291,629 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 4.85%, 11/15/31(2) | 705,000 | | 703,106 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/35(2) | 166,000 | | 165,382 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 5.40%, 3/15/55(2) | 163,000 | | 162,327 | |
MetLife, Inc., 6.40%, 12/15/66 | 200,000 | | 209,197 | |
Pricoa Global Funding I, 4.65%, 8/27/31(3) | 450,000 | | 443,097 | |
| | 2,855,745 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 0.0% | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., 5.40%, 8/15/54 | 285,000 | | 286,513 | |
IT Services — 0.1% | | |
Accenture Capital, Inc., 4.50%, 10/4/34 | 278,000 | | 268,827 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 10/15/31 | 620,000 | | 530,723 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., 4.10%, 10/15/41 | 201,000 | | 158,420 | |
| | 957,970 | |
Leisure Products — 0.0% | | |
Mattel, Inc., 3.75%, 4/1/29(3) | 195,000 | | 183,654 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | |
AGCO Corp., 5.80%, 3/21/34 | 293,000 | | 298,137 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc., 5.70%, 8/14/33 | 197,000 | | 204,796 | |
Nordson Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/29 | 495,000 | | 485,184 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 5.61%, 3/11/34 | 201,000 | | 206,695 | |
| | 1,194,812 | |
Media — 0.2% | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.10%, 6/1/29 | 170,000 | | 173,680 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.375%, 4/1/38 | 500,000 | | 445,649 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.15%, 3/1/26 | 335,000 | | 329,046 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.94%, 11/1/56 | 725,000 | | 448,348 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 6.55%, 5/1/37 | 565,000 | | 543,699 | |
| | 1,940,422 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.1% | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 5.63%, 4/4/34(3) | 145,000 | | 147,359 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 5.89%, 4/4/54(3) | 95,000 | | 96,132 | |
Newmont Corp./Newcrest Finance Pty. Ltd., 5.35%, 3/15/34 | 395,000 | | 401,532 | |
| | 645,023 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(3) | 755,000 | | 720,021 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.2% | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 270,000 | | 247,265 | |
DTE Energy Co., 5.85%, 6/1/34 | 294,000 | | 305,770 | |
Engie SA, 5.875%, 4/10/54(3) | 510,000 | | 518,804 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/15/33 | 480,000 | | 508,542 | |
Sempra, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 180,000 | | 173,010 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 5.60%, 9/12/26 | 360,000 | | 365,889 | |
| | 2,119,280 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.7% | | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41 | 250,000 | | 185,184 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/28 | 420,000 | | 411,913 | |
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC, 6.04%, 11/15/33(3) | 370,000 | | 383,359 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/33 | $ | 320,000 | | $ | 337,451 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.55%, 12/1/33 | 601,000 | | 645,020 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.125%, 12/15/45 | 340,000 | | 340,478 | |
Eni SpA, 5.95%, 5/15/54(3) | 307,000 | | 305,206 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 5.65%, 9/1/34 | 88,000 | | 88,434 | |
EQT Corp., 3.625%, 5/15/31(3) | 240,000 | | 214,951 | |
Expand Energy Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/29(3) | 905,000 | | 915,566 | |
Greensaif Pipelines Bidco SARL, 5.85%, 2/23/36(3) | 786,000 | | 788,079 | |
Marathon Oil Corp., 5.70%, 4/1/34 | 340,000 | | 352,958 | |
Northern Natural Gas Co., 5.625%, 2/1/54(3) | 155,000 | | 154,390 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.375%, 1/1/32 | 446,000 | | 440,672 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 150,000 | | 155,239 | |
Shell Finance U.S., Inc., 4.375%, 5/11/45 | 180,000 | | 155,732 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/26 | 265,000 | | 265,739 | |
South Bow USA Infrastructure Holdings LLC, 5.58%, 10/1/34(3) | 275,000 | | 271,849 | |
| | 6,412,220 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.0% | | |
Suzano Austria GmbH, 3.125%, 1/15/32 | 69,000 | | 57,910 | |
Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | | |
Mileage Plus Holdings LLC/Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd., 6.50%, 6/20/27(3) | 654,500 | | 661,529 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 5.50%, 2/22/44 | 155,000 | | 157,828 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 5.55%, 2/22/54 | 410,000 | | 415,024 | |
Eli Lilly & Co., 5.00%, 2/9/54 | 217,000 | | 209,304 | |
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd., 4.45%, 5/19/26 | 490,000 | | 489,436 | |
Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc., 3.95%, 6/15/26 | 341,000 | | 335,582 | |
| | 1,607,174 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.0% | | |
Essential Properties LP, 2.95%, 7/15/31 | 330,000 | | 281,378 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Foundry JV Holdco LLC, 5.90%, 1/25/30(3) | 430,000 | | 436,118 | |
Software — 0.2% | | |
Microsoft Corp., 2.50%, 9/15/50 | 300,000 | | 190,478 | |
Open Text Corp., 6.90%, 12/1/27(3) | 827,000 | | 860,475 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | 457,000 | | 364,189 | |
Oracle Corp., 5.375%, 9/27/54 | 295,000 | | 280,865 | |
Oracle Corp., 5.50%, 9/27/64 | 245,000 | | 230,005 | |
| | 1,926,012 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.2% | | |
Crown Castle, Inc., 5.20%, 9/1/34 | 466,000 | | 457,704 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | 530,000 | | 521,295 | |
EPR Properties, 3.75%, 8/15/29 | 110,000 | | 101,396 | |
VICI Properties LP, 5.75%, 4/1/34 | 305,000 | | 310,063 | |
VICI Properties LP, 6.125%, 4/1/54 | 120,000 | | 120,856 | |
| | 1,511,314 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.1% | | |
AutoZone, Inc., 5.10%, 7/15/29 | 180,000 | | 181,859 | |
AutoZone, Inc., 6.55%, 11/1/33 | 203,000 | | 220,916 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 5.30%, 6/25/54 | 252,000 | | 250,580 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/53 | 330,000 | | 327,328 | |
| | 980,683 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.1% | | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.55%, 10/15/29 | 442,000 | | 433,756 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.85%, 10/15/31 | 295,000 | | 289,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 5.60%, 10/15/54 | $ | 335,000 | | $ | 322,653 | |
| | 1,045,658 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | |
Tapestry, Inc., 7.35%, 11/27/28 | 280,000 | | 286,040 | |
Tapestry, Inc., 7.85%, 11/27/33 | 336,000 | | 343,446 | |
| | 629,486 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.0% | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.95%, 2/15/29(3) | 195,000 | | 199,458 | |
Aircastle Ltd./Aircastle Ireland DAC, 5.75%, 10/1/31(3) | 158,000 | | 160,497 | |
| | 359,955 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | | |
U.S. Cellular Corp., 6.70%, 12/15/33 | 476,000 | | 514,194 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $83,850,118) | | 83,406,372 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 8.7% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | 200,000 | | 181,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 11/15/39 | 600,000 | | 596,695 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.625%, 2/15/40 | 300,000 | | 306,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 11/15/40 | 200,000 | | 128,434 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 2/15/41 | 700,000 | | 486,213 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 5/15/41 | 1,400,000 | | 1,385,836 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 8/15/41 | 700,000 | | 639,352 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | 1,100,000 | | 810,799 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 8/15/42 | 300,000 | | 256,512 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | 750,000 | | 581,426 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.00%, 11/15/42 | 500,000 | | 466,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 8/15/43 | 800,000 | | 780,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.75%, 11/15/43 | 5,300,000 | | 5,426,289 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.50%, 2/15/44 | 2,200,000 | | 2,176,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.625%, 5/15/44 | 3,000,000 | | 3,015,937 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | 600,000 | | 472,875 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 1,700,000 | | 1,224,598 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | 1,000,000 | | 785,234 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625%, 2/15/53 | 200,000 | | 171,688 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.125%, 8/15/53 | 400,000 | | 375,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.75%, 11/15/53 | 1,700,000 | | 1,773,246 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.25%, 8/15/54 | 500,000 | | 481,211 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25(4) | 1,000,000 | | 991,233 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25(4) | 500,000 | | 495,509 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 9/15/26(4) | 300,000 | | 302,420 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.125%, 2/15/27 | 5,000,000 | | 4,998,145 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, 5/15/27 | 500,000 | | 504,346 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.75%, 8/15/27 | 1,500,000 | | 1,485,234 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 10/15/27 | 6,500,000 | | 6,455,566 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/29/28 | 1,000,000 | | 906,758 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.375%, 11/30/28 | 1,300,000 | | 1,310,258 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, 5/31/29 | 1,000,000 | | 1,014,551 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 8/31/29 | 19,400,000 | | 18,962,742 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.00%, 10/31/29 | 1,200,000 | | 1,190,906 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 11/30/29 | 700,000 | | 690,648 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 12/31/29 | 1,000,000 | | 986,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.00%, 2/28/30 | 2,200,000 | | 2,181,953 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.875%, 10/31/30 | 7,300,000 | | 7,558,922 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.375%, 11/30/30 | 1,200,000 | | 1,210,781 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.75%, 12/31/30 | 2,500,000 | | 2,438,232 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.125%, 3/31/31 | $ | 500,000 | | $ | 497,383 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 4/30/31 | 2,000,000 | | 2,045,703 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.75%, 8/31/31 | 1,200,000 | | 1,166,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.125%, 10/31/31 | 600,000 | | 596,578 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $81,679,317) | | 80,514,072 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 2.8% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.7% | | |
ABN AMRO Mortgage Corp., Series 2003-4, Class A4, 5.50%, 3/25/33 | 1,827 | | 1,780 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2024-NQM2, Class A1, VRN, 6.29%, 2/25/64(3) | 1,089,880 | | 1,098,389 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2024-RPL1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 3.25%, 10/25/63(3) | 1,041,901 | | 946,940 | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-2, Class A4A, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 2/25/55(3) | 447,482 | | 447,905 | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-6, Class A4, VRN, 6.00%, 5/25/55(3) | 838,426 | | 838,517 | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-8, Class A6A, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 8/25/55(3) | 1,023,896 | | 1,013,290 | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-9, Class A4, VRN, 5.50%, 9/25/55(3) | 1,500,000 | | 1,500,484 | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-9, Class A6, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 9/25/55(3) | 700,000 | | 699,400 | |
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 759 | | 729 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2024-CMI1, Class A11, VRN, 5.50%, 6/25/54(3) | 2,100,000 | | 2,088,352 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class A2, SEQ, VRN, 1.38%, 2/25/66(3) | 221,558 | | 196,629 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM6, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 1.17%, 7/25/66(3) | 199,421 | | 168,089 | |
Eagle RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 7.56%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.70%), 10/25/33(3) | 37,161 | | 37,203 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-CM2, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 8/25/66(3) | 781,660 | | 728,393 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3, SEQ, VRN, 1.15%, 1/25/66(3) | 174,236 | | 150,935 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2024-INV2, Class A6, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 6/25/54(3) | 632,069 | | 634,211 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2024-INV3, Class A6, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 9/25/54(3) | 710,646 | | 706,627 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 7.71%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(3) | 45,632 | | 45,725 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A15, VRN, 3.50%, 8/25/50(3) | 153,427 | | 136,076 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-10, Class A4, VRN, 5.50%, 3/25/55(3) | 1,200,000 | | 1,196,898 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-10, Class A6, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 3/25/55(3) | 975,000 | | 971,892 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-5, Class A6, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 11/25/54(3) | 1,139,465 | | 1,139,860 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-INV1, Class A4, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 4/25/55(3) | 975,000 | | 974,131 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2021-INV2, Class A3, SEQ, VRN, 2.26%, 11/25/56(3) | 595,092 | | 520,058 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2024-NQM1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 6.58%, 3/25/69(3) | 796,400 | | 804,478 | |
OBX Trust, Series 2024-HYB1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 3.62%, 3/25/53(3) | 241,816 | | 237,162 | |
OBX Trust, Series 2024-HYB2, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 3.62%, 4/25/53(3) | 392,604 | | 384,421 | |
OBX Trust, Series 2024-NQM7, Class A1, VRN, 6.24%, 3/25/64(3) | 384,993 | | 388,125 | |
Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-J1, Class A7, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 7/25/54(3) | 709,242 | | 709,611 | |
Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-J3, Class A8, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 10/25/54(3) | 436,261 | | 431,341 | |
Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 6.31%, 3/25/54(3) | 948,355 | | 953,996 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-10, Class A11, VRN, 5.50%, 11/25/54(3) | 575,000 | | 572,207 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-10, Class A5, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 11/25/54(3) | 700,000 | | 694,642 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-6, Class A11, SEQ, VRN, 6.00%, 7/27/54(3) | 1,165,224 | | 1,165,766 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-8, Class A5, SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 9/25/54(3) | 629,488 | | 625,097 | |
SoFi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4, SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(3) | 34,864 | | 30,827 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 4.59%, 3/25/64(3) | 1,190,631 | | 1,181,453 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A2, VRN, 1.12%, 2/25/64(3) | 159,840 | | 145,540 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A3, VRN, 1.23%, 2/25/64(3) | 182,782 | | 166,547 | |
| | 24,733,726 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1% | | |
FHLMC, Series 2023-HQA2, Class M1A, VRN, 6.86%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.00%), 6/25/43(3) | 162,214 | | 163,043 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2C, VRN, 7.97%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.11%), 10/25/29 | 110,000 | | 113,049 | |
FNMA, Series 2023-39, Class AI, IO, 2.00%, 7/25/52 | 7,949,038 | | 1,005,091 | |
| | 1,281,183 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $26,131,721) | | 26,014,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.8% | | |
Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.48%, 8/15/46(3) | $ | 642,000 | | $ | 600,556 | |
Blackbird Capital II Aircraft Lease Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(3) | 637,455 | | 580,724 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2024-CES1, Class A1A, VRN, 6.38%, 4/25/54(3) | 571,639 | | 575,960 | |
Capital Automotive REIT, Series 2024-2A, Class A1, SEQ, 4.90%, 5/15/54(3) | 762,083 | | 755,741 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A, SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(3) | 221,801 | | 208,648 | |
CyrusOne Data Centers Issuer I LLC, Series 2024-2A, Class A2, SEQ, 4.50%, 5/20/49(3) | 700,000 | | 669,528 | |
DI Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.72%, 9/15/51(3) | 1,748,776 | | 1,631,077 | |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2024-1, Class A2, SEQ, 5.23%, 3/20/30(3) | 695,933 | | 700,095 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(3) | 1,000,000 | | 942,313 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(3) | 264,512 | | 239,944 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(3) | 500,276 | | 411,140 | |
Hotwire Funding LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 5.89%, 6/20/54(3) | 600,000 | | 608,312 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(3) | 429,027 | | 392,122 | |
New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B1, 2.41%, 10/20/61(3) | 1,350,000 | | 1,197,760 | |
PK Alift Loan Funding 3 LP, Series 2024-1, Class A1, SEQ, 5.84%, 9/15/39(3) | 685,546 | | 692,549 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES1, Class A1A, VRN, 6.03%, 2/25/44(3) | 762,221 | | 764,689 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES2, Class A1A, VRN, 6.14%, 4/25/44(3) | 468,599 | | 471,412 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES3, Class A1A, VRN, 6.59%, 5/25/44(3) | 1,014,393 | | 1,025,144 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES4, Class A1A, VRN, 6.15%, 6/25/44(3) | 931,848 | | 935,953 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES6, Class A1A, VRN, 5.34%, 9/25/44(3) | 317,946 | | 315,287 | |
SCF Equipment Leasing LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class B, 5.56%, 4/20/32(3) | 300,000 | | 305,873 | |
SCF Equipment Leasing LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class C, 5.82%, 9/20/32(3) | 150,000 | | 153,033 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 1.79%, 11/20/37(3) | 95,171 | | 91,680 | |
Subway Funding LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class A2I, SEQ, 6.03%, 7/30/54(3) | 1,189,020 | | 1,200,242 | |
Switch ABS Issuer LLC, Series 2024-2A, Class A2, SEQ, 5.44%, 6/25/54(3) | 525,000 | | 523,894 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-CES3, Class A1, VRN, 6.29%, 5/25/64(3) | 718,294 | | 723,411 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $17,134,550) | | 16,717,087 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 1.2% | | |
ACREC LLC, Series 2023-FL2, Class A, VRN, 7.03%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.23%), 2/19/38(3) | 473,704 | | 474,889 | |
Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., Series 2021-FL1, Class A, VRN, 5.89%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.08%), 12/15/35(3) | 157,525 | | 157,309 | |
Buttermilk Park CLO Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class A1R, VRN, 5.74%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.08%), 10/15/31(3) | 731,247 | | 732,495 | |
Canyon Capital CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 6.52%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 7/15/30(3) | 350,000 | | 350,198 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 7.58%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.46%), 8/14/30(3) | 450,000 | | 451,909 | |
Dryden 40 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2015-40A, Class AR2, VRN, 6.27%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.15%), 8/15/31(3) | 815,076 | | 816,461 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class AR, VRN, 6.09%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.46%), 4/18/37(3) | 1,100,000 | | 1,106,363 | |
KKR CLO 18 Ltd., Series 2018, Class BR, VRN, 6.49%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 7/18/30(3) | 575,000 | | 575,581 | |
KKR CLO 22 Ltd., Series 2022A, Class A, VRN, 6.03%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.41%), 7/20/31(3) | 303,177 | | 303,476 | |
Madison Park Funding XXIV Ltd., Series 2016-24A, Class AR2, VRN, 5.74%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.12%), 10/20/29(3) | 549,667 | | 550,807 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class AS, VRN, 6.32%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.56%), 10/16/36(3) | 1,075,000 | | 1,065,165 | |
Mountain View CLO LLC, Series 2017-2A, Class B, VRN, 6.61%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.96%), 1/16/31(3) | 375,000 | | 375,707 | |
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 6.38%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.76%), 7/19/30(3) | 700,000 | | 702,362 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2024-3A, Class A1, VRN, 6.24%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.08%), 8/8/32(3) | 1,100,000 | | 1,100,990 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2023-FL12, Class A, VRN, 7.07%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.34%), 5/25/38(3) | 226,317 | | 226,663 | |
Shackleton CLO Ltd., Series 2017-11A, Class BR1, VRN, 7.03%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.91%), 8/15/30(3) | 900,000 | | 901,955 | |
Shelter Growth CRE Issuer Ltd., Series 2023-FL5, Class A, VRN, 7.51%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.75%), 5/19/38(3) | 333,731 | | 334,795 | |
THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class BR2, VRN, 6.46%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.83%), 10/18/30(3) | 525,000 | | 525,964 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $10,729,527) | | 10,753,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.8% | | |
Banks — 0.7% | | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, 6.50% | 600,000 | | $ | 601,630 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia, 4.90% | 555,000 | | 551,249 | |
Barclays PLC, 6.125% | 545,000 | | 542,699 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 8.125%(3) | 600,000 | | 615,983 | |
Danske Bank AS, 7.00% | 760,000 | | 764,760 | |
ING Groep NV, 6.50% | 550,000 | | 551,237 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 7.70%(3) | 355,000 | | 355,389 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 7.50% | 410,000 | | 414,514 | |
NatWest Group PLC, 6.00% | 410,000 | | 410,206 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, 6.625%(3) | 550,000 | | 554,131 | |
Societe Generale SA, 5.375%(3) | 425,000 | | 361,252 | |
Societe Generale SA, 8.00%(3) | 355,000 | | 359,946 | |
Standard Chartered PLC, 6.00%(3) | 209,000 | | 209,114 | |
| | 6,292,110 | |
Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 4.79% | 200,000 | | 195,246 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 7.50% | 200,000 | | 200,234 | |
UBS Group AG, 6.875% | 355,000 | | 356,115 | |
| | 751,595 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.0% | | |
Sempra, 4.875% | 420,000 | | 417,519 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $7,411,115) | | 7,461,224 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8% | | |
ARZ Trust, Series 2024-BILT, Class A, SEQ, 5.77%, 6/11/29(3) | $ | 505,000 | | 514,353 | |
Bank5, Series 2024-5YR7, Class A3, SEQ, 5.77%, 6/15/57 | 1,267,000 | | 1,302,061 | |
Bank5 Trust, Series 2024-5YR6, Class A3, SEQ, 6.23%, 5/15/57 | 692,000 | | 722,757 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-5C27, Class A3, SEQ, 6.01%, 7/15/57 | 338,000 | | 351,149 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.54%, 3/9/44(3) | 537,839 | | 477,265 | |
BX Trust, Series 2018-GW, Class A, VRN, 5.90%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.10%), 5/15/35(3) | 492,000 | | 491,597 | |
BX Trust, Series 2023-LIFE, Class A, SEQ, 5.05%, 2/15/28(3) | 1,064,000 | | 1,042,204 | |
DBSG Mortgage Trust, Series 2024-ALTA, Class A, SEQ, VRN, 5.95%, 6/10/37(3) | 557,000 | | 563,267 | |
FS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-4SZN, Class A, SEQ, 7.07%, 11/10/39(3) | 760,000 | | 791,140 | |
MIRA Trust, Series 2023-MILE, Class A, SEQ, 6.75%, 6/10/38(3) | 765,000 | | 795,381 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $7,046,474) | | 7,051,174 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.5% | | |
FHLMC, 6.25%, 7/15/32 | 700,000 | | 788,750 | |
FNMA, 0.75%, 10/8/27 | 2,000,000 | | 1,815,477 | |
FNMA, 0.875%, 8/5/30 | 1,900,000 | | 1,574,362 | |
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 400,000 | | 449,075 | |
Tennessee Valley Authority, 1.50%, 9/15/31 | 300,000 | | 250,003 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $5,158,998) | | 4,877,667 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 0.3% | | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | 500,000 | | 353,126 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | 275,000 | | 230,344 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34 | 660,000 | | 564,248 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | 120,000 | | 103,331 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47 | 570,000 | | 439,701 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 130,000 | | 131,979 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 95,000 | | 109,427 | |
New York City GO, 6.27%, 12/1/37 | 95,000 | | 102,249 | |
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| Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | $ | 330,000 | | $ | 246,685 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 50,000 | | 48,266 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | 245,000 | | 166,972 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | 180,000 | | 172,818 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 80,000 | | 97,862 | |
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Rev., SEQ, 5.17%, 4/1/41 | 185,000 | | 187,851 | |
University of California Rev., 3.07%, 5/15/51 | 180,000 | | 124,194 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $3,678,588) | | 3,079,053 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.3% | | |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Cost $2,712,138) | 4,651 | | 2,656,837 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.0% | | |
Chile — 0.0% | | |
Chile Government International Bonds, 5.33%, 1/5/54 (Cost $164,313) | $ | 170,000 | | 163,786 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.8% | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.8% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost $16,346,733) | 16,346,733 | | 16,346,733 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.9% (Cost $716,706,040) | | 933,923,581 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.9)% | | (8,352,272) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 925,571,309 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
DKK | 3,324,942 | | USD | 499,074 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | $ | (13,044) | |
DKK | 487,852 | | USD | 70,669 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 643 | |
DKK | 760,549 | | USD | 110,452 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 723 | |
USD | 3,492,659 | | DKK | 23,251,818 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 93,779 | |
USD | 88,052 | | DKK | 600,433 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 283 | |
EUR | 111,047 | | USD | 120,501 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 528 | |
EUR | 402,303 | | USD | 438,377 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 86 | |
EUR | 58,446 | | USD | 64,768 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | (1,068) | |
EUR | 99,033 | | USD | 107,719 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 216 | |
USD | 469,900 | | EUR | 420,801 | | Citibank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 11,276 | |
USD | 469,564 | | EUR | 420,802 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 10,939 | |
USD | 495,093 | | EUR | 442,136 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 13,216 | |
USD | 90,133 | | EUR | 80,526 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 2,369 | |
USD | 469,865 | | EUR | 420,802 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 11,240 | |
USD | 292,691 | | EUR | 261,203 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 8,010 | |
USD | 91,419 | | EUR | 83,448 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 470 | |
USD | 469,476 | | EUR | 420,801 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 10,851 | |
USD | 86,900 | | EUR | 79,552 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 198 | |
USD | 107,780 | | EUR | 99,358 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | (509) | |
| | | | | | $ | 150,206 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 68 | December 2024 | $ | 14,004,281 | | $ | (41,006) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 317 | December 2024 | 33,993,297 | | (683,092) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 45 | December 2024 | 4,971,094 | | (60,025) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 18 | December 2024 | 2,047,500 | | (1,098) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 22 | December 2024 | 2,595,312 | | (126,582) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 20 | December 2024 | 2,512,500 | | (115,320) | |
| | | $ | 60,123,984 | | $ | (1,027,123) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
DKK | – | Danish Krone |
EUR | – | Euro |
FHLMC | – | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
FNMA | – | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | – | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | – | General Obligation |
IO | – | Interest Only |
RFUCC | – | FTSE USD IBOR Consumer Cash Fallbacks |
SEQ | – | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | – | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
TBA | – | To-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement. |
UMBS | – | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
VRN | – | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(3)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $78,840,204, which represented 8.5% of total net assets.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and/or futures contracts. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $1,098,759.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $716,706,040) | $ | 933,923,581 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,967,178 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 86,623 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 164,827 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 3,016,406 | |
| 939,158,615 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 2,980 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 12,573,712 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 244,753 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 65,013 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 14,621 | |
Accrued management fees | 686,227 | |
| 13,587,306 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 925,571,309 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 771,157,364 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 154,413,945 | |
| $ | 925,571,309 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $836,650,034 | 42,821,562 | $19.54 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $87,170,874 | 4,457,324 | $19.56 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,750,401 | 89,526 | $19.55 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 17,212,566 | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $10,646) | 7,817,043 | |
| 25,029,609 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 7,915,947 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 27,432 | |
Other expenses | 16,582 | |
| 7,959,961 | |
| |
| |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 17,069,648 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 16,930,160 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (27,220) | |
Futures contract transactions | 1,802,886 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 26,154 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (282) | |
| 18,731,698 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 150,257,367 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 119,249 | |
Futures contracts | (719,992) | |
Swap agreements | (10,747) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 364 | |
| 149,646,241 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 168,377,939 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 185,447,587 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 17,069,648 | | $ | 14,906,143 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 18,731,698 | | (34,045,385) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 149,646,241 | | 63,328,808 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 185,447,587 | | 44,189,566 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (15,400,125) | | (13,812,825) | |
I Class | (1,788,374) | | (1,594,809) | |
R5 Class | (38,766) | | (31,717) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (17,227,265) | | (15,439,351) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (45,737,060) | | (59,916,954) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 122,483,262 | | (31,166,739) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 803,088,047 | | 834,254,786 | |
End of period | $ | 925,571,309 | | $ | 803,088,047 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Balanced Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth and current income by investing approximately 60% of its assets in equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other fixed-income securities. The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class and R5 Class.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund’s assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets).
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.800% to 0.900% | 0.89% |
I Class | 0.600% to 0.700% | 0.69% |
R5 Class | 0.600% to 0.700% | 0.69% |
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 totaled $648,279,220, of which $300,781,917 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 totaled $686,656,156, of which $291,556,360 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 530,000,000 | | | 530,000,000 | | |
Sold | 2,540,941 | | $ | 47,149,553 | | 2,145,009 | | $ | 35,573,892 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 790,709 | | 14,932,752 | | 815,337 | | 13,421,174 | |
Redeemed | (5,599,022) | | (104,611,361) | | (6,475,000) | | (106,569,604) | |
| (2,267,372) | | (42,529,056) | | (3,514,654) | | (57,574,538) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | | | 100,000,000 | | |
Sold | 633,858 | | 11,811,127 | | 870,449 | | 14,326,672 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 94,586 | | 1,787,814 | | 96,717 | | 1,594,096 | |
Redeemed | (884,041) | | (16,661,920) | | (1,105,908) | | (18,192,814) | |
| (155,597) | | (3,062,979) | | (138,742) | | (2,272,046) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 32,123 | | 591,158 | | 8,706 | | 144,578 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,053 | | 38,766 | | 1,925 | | 31,717 | |
Redeemed | (40,677) | | (774,949) | | (14,966) | | (246,665) | |
| (6,501) | | (145,025) | | (4,335) | | (70,370) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,429,470) | | $ | (45,737,060) | | (3,657,731) | | $ | (59,916,954) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 552,924,531 | | $ | 5,872,713 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 116,084,334 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 83,406,372 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 80,514,072 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 26,014,909 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 16,717,087 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 10,753,089 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 7,461,224 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 7,051,174 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 4,877,667 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 3,079,053 | | — | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 2,656,837 | | — | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 163,786 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 16,346,733 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 571,928,101 | | $ | 361,995,480 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 164,827 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,027,123 | | — | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 14,621 | | — | |
| $ | 1,027,123 | | $ | 14,621 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $6,713,333.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $4,627,645.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $50,669,461 futures contracts purchased and $4,823,055 futures contracts sold.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2024
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 164,827 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 14,621 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 65,013 | |
| | $ | 164,827 | | | $ | 79,634 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2024
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 26,154 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (10,747) | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (27,220) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 119,249 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 1,802,886 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (719,992) | |
| | $ | 1,801,820 | | | $ | (611,490) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
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| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | $ | 17,227,265 | | $ | 15,439,351 | |
Long-term capital gains | — | | — | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 719,178,880 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 238,124,831 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (23,380,130) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 214,744,701 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 146 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 214,744,847 | |
Other book-to-tax adjustments | $ | (103,734) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 1,942,638 | |
Accumulated short-term capital losses | $ | (47,962,227) | |
Accumulated long-term capital losses | $ | (14,207,579) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts. Other book-to-tax adjustments are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of
losses on straddle positions.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class |
2024 | $16.13 | 0.35 | 3.41 | 3.76 | (0.35) | — | (0.35) | $19.54 | 23.41% | 0.89% | 1.86% | 72% | $836,650 | |
2023 | $15.61 | 0.29 | 0.53 | 0.82 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $16.13 | 5.20% | 0.91% | 1.72% | 72% | $727,083 | |
2022 | $22.97 | 0.18 | (3.38) | (3.20) | (0.15) | (4.01) | (4.16) | $15.61 | (16.94)% | 0.91% | 1.00% | 94% | $758,468 | |
2021 | $19.73 | 0.14 | 4.30 | 4.44 | (0.17) | (1.03) | (1.20) | $22.97 | 23.34% | 0.90% | 0.67% | 225% | $1,002,740 | |
2020 | $19.25 | 0.20 | 1.22 | 1.42 | (0.25) | (0.69) | (0.94) | $19.73 | 7.54% | 0.90% | 1.03% | 165% | $841,328 | |
I Class |
2024 | $16.14 | 0.38 | 3.43 | 3.81 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $19.56 | 23.70% | 0.69% | 2.06% | 72% | $87,171 | |
2023 | $15.62 | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.85 | (0.33) | — | (0.33) | $16.14 | 5.41% | 0.71% | 1.92% | 72% | $74,455 | |
2022 | $22.98 | 0.21 | (3.37) | (3.16) | (0.19) | (4.01) | (4.20) | $15.62 | (16.76)% | 0.71% | 1.20% | 94% | $74,220 | |
2021 | $19.74 | 0.19 | 4.29 | 4.48 | (0.21) | (1.03) | (1.24) | $22.98 | 23.58% | 0.70% | 0.87% | 225% | $107,875 | |
2020 | $19.26 | 0.23 | 1.23 | 1.46 | (0.29) | (0.69) | (0.98) | $19.74 | 7.75% | 0.70% | 1.23% | 165% | $99,524 | |
R5 Class |
2024 | $16.14 | 0.38 | 3.42 | 3.80 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $19.55 | 23.64% | 0.69% | 2.06% | 72% | $1,750 | |
2023 | $15.62 | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.85 | (0.33) | — | (0.33) | $16.14 | 5.41% | 0.71% | 1.92% | 72% | $1,550 | |
2022 | $22.98 | 0.19 | (3.35) | (3.16) | (0.19) | (4.01) | (4.20) | $15.62 | (16.76)% | 0.71% | 1.20% | 94% | $1,567 | |
2021 | $19.74 | 0.18 | 4.30 | 4.48 | (0.21) | (1.03) | (1.24) | $22.98 | 23.58% | 0.70% | 0.87% | 225% | $7,050 | |
2020 | $19.26 | 0.24 | 1.22 | 1.46 | (0.29) | (0.69) | (0.98) | $19.74 | 7.75% | 0.70% | 1.23% | 165% | $3,545 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Balanced Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Balanced Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor, including steps being taken to address underperformance, and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes
the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $6,906,869 or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.
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| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| October 31, 2024 |
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| Growth Fund |
| Investor Class (TWCGX) |
| I Class (TWGIX) |
| Y Class (AGYWX) |
| A Class (TCRAX) |
| C Class (TWRCX) |
| R Class (AGWRX) |
| R5 Class (AGWUX) |
| R6 Class (AGRDX) |
| G Class (ACIHX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Other Tax Information | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.5% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.1% | | |
General Electric Co. | 133,860 | | $ | 22,994,471 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.3% | | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 296,789 | | 39,787,533 | |
Automobile Components — 0.2% | | |
Aptiv PLC(1) | 574,794 | | 32,665,543 | |
Automobiles — 2.0% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 1,201,003 | | 300,070,600 | |
Beverages — 1.0% | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 893,857 | | 148,451,771 | |
Biotechnology — 1.9% | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | 955,734 | | 194,845,491 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 213,502 | | 101,622,682 | |
| | 296,468,173 | |
Broadline Retail — 5.9% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 4,872,464 | | 908,227,290 | |
Building Products — 0.6% | | |
Trane Technologies PLC | 44,015 | | 16,292,592 | |
Trex Co., Inc.(1) | 1,021,713 | | 72,388,366 | |
| | 88,680,958 | |
Capital Markets — 0.9% | | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | 118,080 | | 16,323,379 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | 253,445 | | 121,744,840 | |
| | 138,068,219 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.7% | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(1) | 143,087 | | 55,294,540 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 117,908 | | 52,981,960 | |
| | 108,276,500 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.0% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 121,022 | | 105,795,012 | |
Target Corp. | 286,202 | | 42,941,748 | |
| | 148,736,760 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.7% | | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | 221,574 | | 73,469,507 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | 376,399 | | 41,136,647 | |
| | 114,606,154 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.4% | | |
CDW Corp. | 351,071 | | 66,082,094 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | |
Schlumberger NV | 712,854 | | 28,564,060 | |
Entertainment — 0.5% | | |
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1) | 627,404 | | 50,091,935 | |
Spotify Technology SA(1) | 61,975 | | 23,866,573 | |
| | 73,958,508 | |
Financial Services — 4.4% | | |
Adyen NV(1) | 34,657 | | 52,944,077 | |
Block, Inc.(1) | 1,247,619 | | 90,227,806 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 698,322 | | 348,874,688 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 607,186 | | 175,992,862 | |
| | 668,039,433 | |
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Food Products — 0.7% | | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | 1,512,274 | | $ | 103,560,524 | |
Ground Transportation — 2.2% | | |
Saia, Inc.(1) | 97,754 | | 47,763,582 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 2,196,908 | | 158,287,221 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 550,170 | | 127,677,952 | |
| | 333,728,755 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.4% | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 530,673 | | 37,401,833 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 151,671 | | 61,717,963 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1) | 229,801 | | 115,782,936 | |
| | 214,902,732 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.2% | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 64,219 | | 36,251,625 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 2.3% | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1) | 519,884 | | 70,075,164 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 2,252,349 | | 125,613,504 | |
Dutch Bros, Inc., Class A(1) | 1,482,195 | | 49,090,298 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(1) | 340,995 | | 53,300,929 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 506,558 | | 49,490,717 | |
| | 347,570,612 | |
Household Products — 0.7% | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 624,418 | | 103,141,365 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2% | | |
Vistra Corp. | 197,190 | | 24,640,862 | |
Insurance — 0.9% | | |
Progressive Corp. | 589,572 | | 143,165,769 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 13.0% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 7,046,382 | | 1,205,706,424 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 1,277,055 | | 724,830,877 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(1) | 1,807,421 | | 57,457,914 | |
| | 1,987,995,215 | |
IT Services — 1.9% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 127,370 | | 43,919,723 | |
MongoDB, Inc.(1) | 330,933 | | 89,484,283 | |
Okta, Inc.(1) | 1,041,594 | | 74,880,193 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(1) | 714,881 | | 82,082,637 | |
| | 290,366,836 | |
Leisure Products — 0.3% | | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(1) | 1,368,007 | | 48,167,526 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 146,617 | | 19,105,661 | |
Machinery — 1.1% | | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 161,723 | | 102,543,703 | |
Xylem, Inc. | 588,977 | | 71,725,619 | |
| | 174,269,322 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 4.3% | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 574,398 | | 476,600,996 | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | 1,021,692 | | 114,598,073 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | 392,865 | | 70,236,405 | |
| | 661,435,474 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 17.1% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1) | 1,407,524 | | 202,781,983 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 735,699 | | 164,141,804 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 768,869 | | 139,611,233 | |
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ASML Holding NV | 112,279 | | $ | 75,578,479 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 1,329,246 | | 225,666,094 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 13,621,690 | | 1,808,415,564 | |
| | 2,616,195,157 | |
Software — 18.1% | | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1) | 662,017 | | 182,796,134 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 446,462 | | 132,541,174 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1) | 830,637 | | 104,195,105 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(1) | 1,655,685 | | 89,075,853 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 4,886,752 | | 1,985,731,675 | |
PagerDuty, Inc.(1) | 1,287,549 | | 23,253,135 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 399,418 | | 116,378,423 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(1) | 585,356 | | 136,885,501 | |
| | 2,770,857,000 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.6% | | |
Equinix, Inc. | 109,638 | | 99,560,075 | |
Specialty Retail — 3.0% | | |
CarMax, Inc.(1) | 781,340 | | 56,553,389 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 435,091 | | 171,317,081 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 584,022 | | 81,599,554 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 816,906 | | 92,334,885 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | 188,127 | | 49,949,600 | |
| | 451,754,509 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 10.2% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 6,930,490 | | 1,565,666,996 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.4% | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) | 389,005 | | 62,587,014 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $5,833,182,100) | | 15,238,601,096 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.4% | | |
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (Cost $54,303,155) | 154,317 | | 57,708,385 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 85,740 | | 85,740 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.2% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $27,731,866), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $27,191,655) | | 27,188,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $27,273,740) | | 27,273,740 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% (Cost $5,914,758,995) | | 15,323,583,221 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | (12,122,602) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 15,311,460,619 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
DKK | 41,029,809 | | USD | 6,158,579 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | $ | (160,967) | |
DKK | 15,749,631 | | USD | 2,281,461 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 20,772 | |
DKK | 24,553,271 | | USD | 3,565,783 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 23,339 | |
USD | 102,795,061 | | DKK | 684,341,672 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 2,760,091 | |
USD | 2,842,655 | | DKK | 19,384,162 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 9,138 | |
USD | 6,946,344 | | DKK | 47,606,949 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | (12,694) | |
EUR | 3,352,326 | | USD | 3,637,706 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 15,940 | |
EUR | 6,052,257 | | USD | 6,594,957 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 1,301 | |
EUR | 2,457,173 | | USD | 2,672,677 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 5,357 | |
USD | 25,438,984 | | EUR | 22,780,918 | | Citibank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 610,425 | |
USD | 25,420,770 | | EUR | 22,780,917 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 592,212 | |
USD | 6,869,471 | | EUR | 6,134,683 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 183,378 | |
USD | 6,023,032 | | EUR | 5,381,042 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 158,321 | |
USD | 25,437,059 | | EUR | 22,780,918 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 608,500 | |
USD | 5,095,522 | | EUR | 4,547,348 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 139,440 | |
USD | 25,415,986 | | EUR | 22,780,917 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 587,428 | |
USD | 3,248,030 | | EUR | 2,973,368 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 7,404 | |
USD | 4,893,497 | | EUR | 4,511,133 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | (23,115) | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,526,270 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
DKK | – | Danish Krone |
EUR | – | Euro |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
(1)Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $5,914,758,995) | $ | 15,323,583,221 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 42,133,468 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,752,720 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,723,046 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 3,641,725 | |
| 15,377,834,180 | |
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Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 14,849 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 46,825,472 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 9,570,401 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 196,776 | |
Accrued management fees | 9,675,607 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 90,456 | |
| 66,373,561 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 15,311,460,619 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 5,026,976,648 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 10,284,483,971 | |
| $ | 15,311,460,619 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $10,120,956,398 | 175,513,831 | $57.66 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,810,889,045 | 30,339,049 | $59.69 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $33,264,358 | 553,675 | $60.08 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $175,100,315 | 3,223,534 | $54.32 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $13,324,531 | 279,153 | $47.73 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $94,149,214 | 1,829,848 | $51.45 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $5,072,084 | 84,876 | $59.76 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,431,350,476 | 23,868,752 | $59.97 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,627,354,198 | 26,874,464 | $60.55 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $57.63 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $345,356) | $ | 99,293,070 | |
Interest | 3,875,754 | |
Securities lending, net | 44,355 | |
| 103,213,179 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 127,909,268 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 404,662 | |
C Class | 121,000 | |
R Class | 468,299 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 441,361 | |
Other expenses | 11,914 | |
| 129,356,504 | |
Fees waived(1) | (17,383,756) | |
| 111,972,748 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | (8,759,569) | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 904,177,120 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (2,603,303) | |
Futures contract transactions | 18,329,828 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 17,485 | |
| 919,921,130 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 3,535,010,808 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,406,570 | |
Futures contracts | 1,905,055 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 31,246 | |
| 3,542,353,679 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 4,462,274,809 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 4,453,515,240 | |
(1)Amount consists of $5,255,646, $952,256, $14,788, $87,637, $6,569, $50,533, $2,312, $712,125 and $10,301,890 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (8,759,569) | | $ | 14,374,570 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 919,921,130 | | 657,326,281 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,542,353,679 | | 1,479,605,368 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 4,453,515,240 | | 2,151,306,219 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (415,135,898) | | (130,923,030) | |
I Class | (75,680,436) | | (28,431,909) | |
Y Class | (560,247) | | (77,719) | |
A Class | (7,013,015) | | (2,025,018) | |
C Class | (589,820) | | (200,352) | |
R Class | (4,329,248) | | (1,501,407) | |
R5 Class | (129,839) | | (39,996) | |
R6 Class | (54,193,541) | | (19,062,256) | |
G Class | (73,500,362) | | (34,721,085) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (631,132,406) | | (216,982,772) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (486,660,108) | | (598,653,692) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,335,722,726 | | 1,335,669,755 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 11,975,737,893 | | 10,640,068,138 | |
End of period | $ | 15,311,460,619 | | $ | 11,975,737,893 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 7% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). From November 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.915% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.715% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.565% for Y Class and R6 Class. Effective August 1, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.881% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.681% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.531% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until July 31, 2025 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.96% | 0.91% |
I Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.76% | 0.71% |
Y Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.61% | 0.56% |
A Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.96% | 0.91% |
C Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.96% | 0.91% |
R Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.96% | 0.91% |
R5 Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.76% | 0.71% |
R6 Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.61% | 0.56% |
G Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.61% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments and in kind transactions, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $3,021,786,034 and $4,009,507,721, respectively.
For the period ended October 31, 2024, the fund incurred net realized gains of $39,932,985 from redemptions in kind. A redemption in kind occurs when a fund delivers securities from its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment to a redeeming shareholder.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 2,100,000,000 | | | 2,100,000,000 | | |
Sold | 6,225,644 | | $ | 328,171,484 | | 5,003,563 | | $ | 209,159,760 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 8,211,748 | | 398,762,415 | | 3,478,510 | | 125,885,867 | |
Redeemed | (17,352,660) | | (933,252,654) | | (14,333,740) | | (589,337,794) | |
| (2,915,268) | | (206,318,755) | | (5,851,667) | | (254,292,167) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 460,000,000 | | | 460,000,000 | | |
Sold | 3,517,202 | | 194,537,083 | | 3,889,383 | | 159,997,823 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,490,498 | | 74,793,165 | | 755,840 | | 28,162,602 | |
Redeemed | (7,805,045) | | (431,391,189) | | (8,490,684) | | (367,145,727) | |
| (2,797,345) | | (162,060,941) | | (3,845,461) | | (178,985,302) | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 469,797 | | 25,168,000 | | 176,638 | | 8,054,735 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,155 | | 512,210 | | 1,679 | | 62,797 | |
Redeemed | (160,124) | | (9,004,751) | | (1,123,917) | | (44,653,042) | |
| 319,828 | | 16,675,459 | | (945,600) | | (36,535,510) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 983,744 | | 49,395,745 | | 733,176 | | 29,013,946 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 142,446 | | 6,529,739 | | 54,233 | | 1,862,349 | |
Redeemed | (838,608) | | (42,390,907) | | (687,738) | | (26,909,622) | |
| 287,582 | | 13,534,577 | | 99,671 | | 3,966,673 | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 74,200 | | 3,274,610 | | 52,077 | | 1,837,383 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,352 | | 581,969 | | 6,237 | | 192,040 | |
Redeemed | (56,130) | | (2,456,481) | | (97,406) | | (3,410,654) | |
| 32,422 | | 1,400,098 | | (39,092) | | (1,381,231) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 492,557 | | 23,633,515 | | 394,197 | | 15,015,805 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 99,477 | | 4,329,248 | | 45,822 | | 1,501,361 | |
Redeemed | (650,332) | | (31,778,249) | | (695,231) | | (26,332,522) | |
| (58,298) | | (3,815,486) | | (255,212) | | (9,815,356) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 37,286 | | 2,022,909 | | 9,502 | | 443,429 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,430 | | 122,081 | | 990 | | 36,932 | |
Redeemed | (9,669) | | (561,775) | | (20,023) | | (852,243) | |
| 30,047 | | 1,583,215 | | (9,531) | | (371,882) | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 300,000,000 | | | 300,000,000 | | |
Sold | 6,029,002 | | 341,567,965 | | 4,928,009 | | 214,001,505 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,074,011 | | 54,076,435 | | 509,251 | | 19,010,326 | |
Redeemed | (7,378,266) | | (407,704,469) | | (4,169,726) | | (180,290,513) | |
| (275,253) | | (12,060,069) | | 1,267,534 | | 52,721,318 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 780,000,000 | | | 780,000,000 | | |
Sold | 6,975,271 | | 368,720,957 | | 2,923,661 | | 116,695,506 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,452,576 | | 73,500,362 | | 931,110 | | 34,721,085 | |
Redeemed | (10,199,521) | | (577,819,525) | | (7,627,884) | | (325,376,826) | |
| (1,771,674) | | (135,598,206) | | (3,773,113) | | (173,960,235) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,147,959) | | $ | (486,660,108) | | (13,352,471) | | $ | (598,653,692) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 14,995,480,467 | | $ | 243,120,629 | | — | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 57,708,385 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 85,740 | | 27,188,000 | | — | |
| $ | 15,053,274,592 | | $ | 270,308,629 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 5,723,046 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 196,776 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was $56,128,261 futures contracts purchased.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $179,759,775.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 5,723,046 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 196,776 | |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Equity Price Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | $ | 18,329,828 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | $ | 1,905,055 |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (2,603,303) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,406,570 |
| | $ | 15,726,525 | | | $ | 7,311,625 |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | $ | 8,162,783 | | $ | 15,441,373 | |
Long-term capital gains | $ | 622,969,623 | | $ | 201,541,399 | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 5,919,104,240 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 9,549,784,791 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (145,305,810) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 9,404,478,981 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (613) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 9,404,478,368 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 5,582,976 | |
Accumulated long-term gains | $ | 874,422,627 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain foreign currency exchange contracts.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $43.97 | (0.11) | 16.14 | 16.03 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $57.66 | 37.43% | 0.91% | 0.96% | (0.21)% | (0.26)% | 21% | $10,120,956 | |
2023 | $37.23 | (0.01) | 7.47 | 7.46 | — | (0.72) | (0.72) | $43.97 | 20.47% | 0.93% | 0.97% | (0.03)% | (0.07)% | 20% | $7,846,335 | |
2022 | $58.23 | (0.09) | (14.59) | (14.68) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $37.23 | (28.26)% | 0.95% | 0.97% | (0.19)% | (0.21)% | 25% | $6,859,912 | |
2021 | $41.94 | (0.18) | 18.03 | 17.85 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $58.23 | 43.66% | 0.96% | 0.96% | (0.36)% | (0.36)% | 21% | $10,186,486 | |
2020 | $35.80 | (0.02) | 9.12 | 9.10 | (0.15) | (2.81) | (2.96) | $41.94 | 26.70% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.04)% | (0.04)% | 33% | $7,656,430 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $45.36 | —(3) | 16.67 | 16.67 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $59.69 | 37.71% | 0.71% | 0.76% | (0.01)% | (0.06)% | 21% | $1,810,889 | |
2023 | $38.35 | 0.07 | 7.71 | 7.78 | (0.05) | (0.72) | (0.77) | $45.36 | 20.72% | 0.73% | 0.77% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 20% | $1,503,056 | |
2022 | $59.70 | —(3) | (15.03) | (15.03) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $38.35 | (28.14)% | 0.75% | 0.77% | 0.01% | (0.01)% | 25% | $1,418,404 | |
2021 | $42.87 | (0.08) | 18.47 | 18.39 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $59.70 | 43.95% | 0.76% | 0.76% | (0.16)% | (0.16)% | 21% | $2,061,819 | |
2020 | $36.56 | 0.06 | 9.29 | 9.35 | (0.23) | (2.81) | (3.04) | $42.87 | 26.93% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 33% | $1,719,814 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $45.58 | 0.06 | 16.78 | 16.84 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $60.08 | 37.91% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 21% | $33,264 | |
2023 | $38.53 | 0.15 | 7.73 | 7.88 | (0.11) | (0.72) | (0.83) | $45.58 | 20.91% | 0.58% | 0.62% | 0.32% | 0.28% | 20% | $10,658 | |
2022 | $59.86 | 0.07 | (15.08) | (15.01) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $38.53 | (28.02)% | 0.60% | 0.62% | 0.16% | 0.14% | 25% | $45,448 | |
2021 | $42.93 | (0.01) | 18.50 | 18.49 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $59.86 | 44.13% | 0.61% | 0.61% | (0.01)% | (0.01)% | 21% | $66,916 | |
2020 | $36.61 | 0.13 | 9.30 | 9.43 | (0.30) | (2.81) | (3.11) | $42.93 | 27.15% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 33% | $52,046 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $41.64 | (0.24) | 15.26 | 15.02 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $54.32 | 37.10% | 1.16% | 1.21% | (0.46)% | (0.51)% | 21% | $175,100 | |
2023 | $35.37 | (0.11) | 7.10 | 6.99 | — | (0.72) | (0.72) | $41.64 | 20.18% | 1.18% | 1.22% | (0.28)% | (0.32)% | 20% | $122,253 | |
2022 | $55.78 | (0.19) | (13.90) | (14.09) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $35.37 | (28.46)% | 1.20% | 1.22% | (0.44)% | (0.46)% | 25% | $100,332 | |
2021 | $40.32 | (0.30) | 17.32 | 17.02 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $55.78 | 43.31% | 1.21% | 1.21% | (0.61)% | (0.61)% | 21% | $144,743 | |
2020 | $34.52 | (0.10) | 8.75 | 8.65 | (0.04) | (2.81) | (2.85) | $40.32 | 26.38% | 1.22% | 1.22% | (0.29)% | (0.29)% | 33% | $102,472 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $37.10 | (0.55) | 13.52 | 12.97 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $47.73 | 36.06% | 1.91% | 1.96% | (1.21)% | (1.26)% | 21% | $13,325 | |
2023 | $31.83 | (0.36) | 6.35 | 5.99 | — | (0.72) | (0.72) | $37.10 | 19.27% | 1.93% | 1.97% | (1.03)% | (1.07)% | 20% | $9,153 | |
2022 | $51.16 | (0.46) | (12.55) | (13.01) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $31.83 | (28.97)% | 1.95% | 1.97% | (1.19)% | (1.21)% | 25% | $9,097 | |
2021 | $37.37 | (0.59) | 15.94 | 15.35 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $51.16 | 42.23% | 1.96% | 1.96% | (1.36)% | (1.36)% | 21% | $12,674 | |
2020 | $32.37 | (0.37) | 8.18 | 7.81 | — | (2.81) | (2.81) | $37.37 | 25.43% | 1.97% | 1.97% | (1.04)% | (1.04)% | 33% | $13,527 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $39.64 | (0.34) | 14.49 | 14.15 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $51.45 | 36.76% | 1.41% | 1.46% | (0.71)% | (0.76)% | 21% | $94,149 | |
2023 | $33.80 | (0.20) | 6.76 | 6.56 | — | (0.72) | (0.72) | $39.64 | 19.84% | 1.43% | 1.47% | (0.53)% | (0.57)% | 20% | $74,851 | |
2022 | $53.69 | (0.29) | (13.28) | (13.57) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $33.80 | (28.62)% | 1.45% | 1.47% | (0.69)% | (0.71)% | 25% | $72,437 | |
2021 | $38.96 | (0.40) | 16.69 | 16.29 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $53.69 | 42.94% | 1.46% | 1.46% | (0.86)% | (0.86)% | 21% | $114,022 | |
2020 | $33.50 | (0.19) | 8.49 | 8.30 | (0.03) | (2.81) | (2.84) | $38.96 | 26.07% | 1.47% | 1.47% | (0.54)% | (0.54)% | 33% | $96,170 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $45.41 | (0.02) | 16.71 | 16.69 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $59.76 | 37.72% | 0.71% | 0.76% | (0.01)% | (0.06)% | 21% | $5,072 | |
2023 | $38.40 | 0.07 | 7.71 | 7.78 | (0.05) | (0.72) | (0.77) | $45.41 | 20.70% | 0.73% | 0.77% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 20% | $2,490 | |
2022 | $59.76 | (0.01) | (15.03) | (15.04) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $38.40 | (28.12)% | 0.75% | 0.77% | 0.01% | (0.01)% | 25% | $2,471 | |
2021 | $42.91 | (0.09) | 18.50 | 18.41 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $59.76 | 43.96% | 0.76% | 0.76% | (0.16)% | (0.16)% | 21% | $4,950 | |
2020 | $36.59 | 0.08 | 9.28 | 9.36 | (0.23) | (2.81) | (3.04) | $42.91 | 26.94% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 33% | $433 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $45.50 | 0.08 | 16.73 | 16.81 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $59.97 | 37.91% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 21% | $1,431,350 | |
2023 | $38.47 | 0.13 | 7.73 | 7.86 | (0.11) | (0.72) | (0.83) | $45.50 | 20.89% | 0.58% | 0.62% | 0.32% | 0.28% | 20% | $1,098,477 | |
2022 | $59.77 | 0.07 | (15.05) | (14.98) | — | (6.32) | (6.32) | $38.47 | (28.01)% | 0.60% | 0.62% | 0.16% | 0.14% | 25% | $879,964 | |
2021 | $42.86 | (0.01) | 18.48 | 18.47 | — | (1.56) | (1.56) | $59.77 | 44.15% | 0.61% | 0.61% | (0.01)% | (0.01)% | 21% | $876,460 | |
2020 | $36.56 | 0.12 | 9.29 | 9.41 | (0.30) | (2.81) | (3.11) | $42.86 | 27.13% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 33% | $611,600 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $45.68 | 0.39 | 16.82 | 17.21 | — | (2.34) | (2.34) | $60.55 | 38.69% | 0.00% | 0.61% | 0.70% | 0.09% | 21% | $1,627,354 | |
2023 | $38.62 | 0.39 | 7.72 | 8.11 | (0.33) | (0.72) | (1.05) | $45.68 | 21.60% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 0.90% | 0.28% | 20% | $1,308,464 | |
2022(4) | $47.73 | 0.23 | (8.33) | (8.10) | — | (1.01) | (1.01) | $38.62 | (17.41)% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 0.82% | 0.20% | 25%(5) | $1,252,003 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022.
(5)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Growth Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Growth Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-year period and below its benchmark for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods and below the median for the one-year period. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor, including steps being taken to address underperformance, and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow. Assets of various classes of the same Fund or similarly-managed products are combined with the assets of the Fund to help achieve those breakpoints.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution
fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was above the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund’s annual unified management fee such that the Investor Class management fee not exceed 0.881% for at least one year beginning August 1, 2024. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients and these other client assets are included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $8,162,783, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.
The fund hereby designates $8,162,783 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
The fund hereby designates $622,969,623, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
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| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| October 31, 2024 |
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| Heritage Fund |
| Investor Class (TWHIX) |
| I Class (ATHIX) |
| Y Class (ATHYX) |
| A Class (ATHAX) |
| C Class (AHGCX) |
| R Class (ATHWX) |
| R5 Class (ATHGX) |
| R6 Class (ATHDX) |
| G Class (ACILX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Other Tax Information | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 2.6% | | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 268,298 | | $ | 92,552,078 | |
HEICO Corp. | 249,985 | | 61,233,826 | |
| | 153,785,904 | |
Banks — 1.7% | | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A(1) | 6,602,581 | | 99,632,947 | |
Beverages — 0.2% | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(1) | 392,408 | | 11,803,633 | |
Biotechnology — 4.5% | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 261,006 | | 69,581,590 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 3,492,476 | | 39,884,076 | |
Argenx SE, ADR(1) | 69,671 | | 40,848,107 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(1) | 526,931 | | 34,719,484 | |
Natera, Inc.(1) | 639,888 | | 77,400,852 | |
| | 262,434,109 | |
Building Products — 1.8% | | |
AZEK Co., Inc.(1) | 685,166 | | 30,147,304 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | 130,100 | | 78,394,357 | |
| | 108,541,661 | |
Capital Markets — 8.9% | | |
ARES Management Corp., Class A | 833,543 | | 139,768,490 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A(1) | 319,544 | | 57,278,262 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 395,088 | | 111,485,932 | |
MSCI, Inc. | 242,236 | | 138,365,203 | |
TPG, Inc. | 1,097,366 | | 74,269,731 | |
| | 521,167,618 | |
Chemicals — 2.3% | | |
Avient Corp. | 946,512 | | 44,116,924 | |
Element Solutions, Inc. | 3,286,966 | | 89,076,779 | |
| | 133,193,703 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.7% | | |
Republic Services, Inc. | 512,195 | | 101,414,610 | |
Communications Equipment — 1.1% | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(1) | 161,451 | | 62,391,124 | |
Construction Materials — 0.8% | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | 164,246 | | 44,991,907 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.5% | | |
Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 72,262 | | 28,472,673 | |
Distributors — 1.7% | | |
Pool Corp. | 277,937 | | 100,513,137 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 2.5% | | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(1) | 472,181 | | 63,021,998 | |
Duolingo, Inc.(1) | 283,268 | | 82,989,026 | |
| | 146,011,024 | |
Electrical Equipment — 3.8% | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | 211,039 | | 38,691,890 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | 89,316 | | 38,140,611 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | 369,564 | | 61,547,189 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | 770,255 | | 84,181,169 | |
| | 222,560,859 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.2% | | |
CDW Corp. | 379,833 | | $ | 71,495,966 | |
Entertainment — 1.1% | | |
Spotify Technology SA(1) | 161,941 | | 62,363,479 | |
Financial Services — 2.1% | | |
Corpay, Inc.(1) | 375,016 | | 123,650,276 | |
Ground Transportation — 2.4% | | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | 165,947 | | 41,558,107 | |
XPO, Inc.(1) | 765,468 | | 99,916,538 | |
| | 141,474,645 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.1% | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 1,009,569 | | 71,154,423 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | 470,687 | | 41,114,509 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 149,306 | | 60,755,598 | |
Insulet Corp.(1) | 291,701 | | 67,537,533 | |
| | 240,562,063 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.4% | | |
Cencora, Inc. | 373,514 | | 85,191,073 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.9% | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1) | 258,072 | | 53,893,176 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 6.4% | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1) | 313,575 | | 42,266,774 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 1,555,766 | | 86,765,070 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(1) | 493,126 | | 77,272,844 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 733,048 | | 172,156,323 | |
| | 378,461,011 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | |
TopBuild Corp.(1) | 73,691 | | 26,040,926 | |
Household Products — 2.1% | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | 1,213,660 | | 121,256,771 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 2.1% | | |
Vistra Corp. | 1,000,485 | | 125,020,606 | |
Insurance — 1.1% | | |
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Class A | 1,004,484 | | 66,165,361 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 1.2% | | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(1) | 2,187,197 | | 69,530,993 | |
IT Services — 2.8% | | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A(1) | 999,391 | | 87,656,584 | |
MongoDB, Inc.(1) | 280,872 | | 75,947,789 | |
| | 163,604,373 | |
Leisure Products — 0.5% | | |
BRP, Inc.(2) | 552,728 | | 27,252,327 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 2.7% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 225,379 | | 29,369,137 | |
Avantor, Inc.(1) | 1,405,093 | | 31,431,930 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | 399,884 | | 29,491,445 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(1) | 178,474 | | 36,733,519 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1) | 25,729 | | 33,235,436 | |
| | 160,261,467 | |
Machinery — 1.2% | | |
Crane Co. | 270,174 | | 42,492,966 | |
Xylem, Inc. | 218,451 | | 26,602,963 | |
| | 69,095,929 | |
Media — 2.6% | | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A(1) | 1,298,561 | | 156,100,018 | |
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Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.5% | | |
Permian Resources Corp. | 4,685,788 | | $ | 63,867,291 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | 505,221 | | 84,351,698 | |
| | 148,218,989 | |
Personal Care Products — 0.4% | | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(1) | 232,739 | | 24,495,780 | |
Professional Services — 3.2% | | |
Equifax, Inc. | 304,394 | | 80,670,498 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | 197,568 | | 27,774,109 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | 292,811 | | 80,441,038 | |
| | 188,885,645 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 3.5% | | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(1) | 278,252 | | 23,106,046 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | 547,309 | | 43,844,924 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 125,138 | | 95,017,283 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | 429,627 | | 45,630,684 | |
| | 207,598,937 | |
Software — 15.0% | | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(1) | 565,080 | | 95,718,901 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1) | 170,815 | | 47,165,438 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1) | 958,052 | | 120,178,043 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(1) | 49,086 | | 97,833,797 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.(1) | 393,413 | | 73,277,105 | |
HubSpot, Inc.(1) | 157,347 | | 87,294,542 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(1) | 349,658 | | 92,085,931 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(1) | 4,366,041 | | 181,452,664 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(1) | 469,088 | | 84,806,420 | |
| | 879,812,841 | |
Specialized REITs — 1.0% | | |
SBA Communications Corp. | 254,233 | | 58,338,846 | |
Specialty Retail — 1.8% | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(1) | 429,837 | | 106,500,713 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3% | | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(1) | 541,530 | | 15,763,938 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.8% | | |
On Holding AG, Class A(1) | 1,007,781 | | 47,788,975 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.8% | | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(1) | 1,041,191 | | 46,103,937 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,303,597,484) | | 5,861,843,970 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 54,590 | | 54,590 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 51,850 | | 51,850 | |
| | 106,440 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.4% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $21,222,152), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $20,808,797) | | 20,806,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $20,912,440) | | 20,912,440 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% (Cost $4,324,509,924) | | 5,882,756,410 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | (3,868,835) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 5,878,887,575 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
CAD | 1,119,274 | | USD | 831,698 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | $ | (26,491) | |
CAD | 1,278,460 | | USD | 948,947 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (29,222) | |
CAD | 1,576,933 | | USD | 1,149,016 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (14,569) | |
CAD | 3,173,764 | | USD | 2,297,565 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (14,356) | |
USD | 30,908,160 | | CAD | 41,637,000 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 954,459 | |
USD | 737,620 | | CAD | 1,004,860 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 14,723 | |
| | | | | | $ | 884,544 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ADR | – | American Depositary Receipt |
CAD | – | Canadian Dollar |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $23,025,497. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $25,229,081, which includes securities collateral of $25,177,231.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $4,324,458,074) — including $23,025,497 of securities on loan | $ | 5,882,704,560 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $51,850) | 51,850 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $4,324,509,924) | 5,882,756,410 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 23,723,199 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,207,029 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 969,182 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 453,478 | |
Securities lending receivable | 6,929 | |
| 5,909,116,227 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 51,850 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 22,784,094 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 3,188,017 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 84,638 | |
Accrued management fees | 4,054,847 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 65,206 | |
| 30,228,652 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 5,878,887,575 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 3,550,380,590 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 2,328,506,985 | |
| $ | 5,878,887,575 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $4,062,044,043 | 158,035,177 | $25.70 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $245,373,297 | 8,443,599 | $29.06 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $99,672,325 | 3,338,438 | $29.86 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $230,325,293 | 10,588,357 | $21.75 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $5,324,938 | 423,120 | $12.58 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $24,924,975 | 1,165,112 | $21.39 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,181,854 | 40,659 | $29.07 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $189,372,991 | 6,343,417 | $29.85 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,020,667,859 | 33,611,207 | $30.37 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $23.08 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $14,532) | $ | 26,667,324 | |
Interest | 3,900,105 | |
Securities lending, net | 23,040 | |
| 30,590,469 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 51,529,444 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 567,297 | |
C Class | 57,164 | |
R Class | 118,333 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 170,166 | |
Other expenses | 44 | |
| 52,442,448 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (6,738,191) | |
| 45,704,257 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | (15,113,788) | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 871,938,155 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (105,963) | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 5,120 | |
| 871,837,312 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 1,008,048,791 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (329,711) | |
| 1,007,719,080 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1,879,556,392 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 1,864,442,604 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (15,113,788) | | $ | (11,034,975) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 871,837,312 | | 27,956,969 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,007,719,080 | | 12,630,489 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,864,442,604 | | 29,552,483 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (28,790,151) | | — | |
I Class | (1,637,994) | | — | |
Y Class | (555,119) | | — | |
A Class | (2,077,422) | | — | |
C Class | (101,125) | | — | |
R Class | (215,707) | | — | |
R5 Class | (8,163) | | — | |
R6 Class | (1,223,186) | | — | |
G Class | (6,708,583) | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (41,317,450) | | — | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (721,928,259) | | (258,313,812) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,101,196,895 | | (228,761,329) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 4,777,690,680 | | 5,006,452,009 | |
End of period | $ | 5,878,887,575 | | $ | 4,777,690,680 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Heritage Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. The fund may elect to treat a portion of its payment to a redeeming shareholder, which represents the pro rata share of undistributed net investment income and net realized gains, as a distribution for federal income tax purposes (tax equalization).
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 51,850 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 51,850 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 51,850 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 11% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
1.00% | 0.80% | 0.65% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.80% | 0.65% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Annual management fee before waiver was 0.65%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $1,086,166 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $3,664,232,386 and $4,353,748,640, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 2,100,000,000 | | | 2,100,000,000 | | |
Sold | 4,194,058 | | $ | 98,023,549 | | 5,915,280 | | $ | 115,691,946 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,280,521 | | 27,748,861 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (19,424,264) | | (450,386,174) | | (16,814,748) | | (330,515,624) | |
| (13,949,685) | | (324,613,764) | | (10,899,468) | | (214,823,678) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 175,000,000 | | | 175,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,148,441 | | 30,297,479 | | 1,299,595 | | 28,734,407 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 63,723 | | 1,558,657 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (2,572,905) | | (67,726,069) | | (2,673,209) | | (59,195,148) | |
| (1,360,741) | | (35,869,933) | | (1,373,614) | | (30,460,741) | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 75,000,000 | | | 75,000,000 | | |
Sold | 733,163 | | 19,726,384 | | 661,984 | | 15,134,926 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 22,105 | | 554,613 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (626,685) | | (17,104,971) | | (392,256) | | (8,926,683) | |
| 128,583 | | 3,176,026 | | 269,728 | | 6,208,243 | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 170,000,000 | | | 170,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,083,218 | | 21,319,630 | | 1,329,664 | | 22,192,452 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 109,874 | | 2,019,489 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (3,006,307) | | (59,580,981) | | (2,856,500) | | (47,723,276) | |
| (1,813,215) | | (36,241,862) | | (1,526,836) | | (25,530,824) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 48,268 | | 564,581 | | 30,539 | | 302,741 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,403 | | 100,613 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (309,523) | | (3,418,299) | | (464,630) | | (4,589,739) | |
| (251,852) | | (2,753,105) | | (434,091) | | (4,286,998) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 151,927 | | 2,967,579 | | 187,462 | | 3,088,278 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 11,896 | | 215,444 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (274,814) | | (5,352,057) | | (384,696) | | (6,271,888) | |
| (110,991) | | (2,169,034) | | (197,234) | | (3,183,610) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 2,288 | | 60,521 | | 30,280 | | 678,145 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 334 | | 8,163 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (9,472) | | (255,833) | | (652) | | (14,694) | |
| (6,850) | | (187,149) | | 29,628 | | 663,451 | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 120,000,000 | | | 120,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,111,872 | | 30,238,445 | | 1,249,662 | | 28,659,310 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 48,528 | | 1,217,558 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (2,055,548) | | (56,027,858) | | (1,304,785) | | (29,709,979) | |
| (895,148) | | (24,571,855) | | (55,123) | | (1,050,669) | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 600,000,000 | | | 600,000,000 | | |
Sold | 3,576,173 | | 98,937,738 | | 5,964,401 | | 133,588,209 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 264,326 | | 6,708,583 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (14,940,124) | | (404,343,904) | | (5,169,941) | | (119,437,195) | |
| (11,099,625) | | (298,697,583) | | 794,460 | | 14,151,014 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (29,359,524) | | $ | (721,928,259) | | (13,392,550) | | $ | (258,313,812) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 5,834,591,643 | | $ | 27,252,327 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 106,440 | | 20,806,000 | | — | |
| $ | 5,834,698,083 | | $ | 48,058,327 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 969,182 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 84,638 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $40,278,539.
The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of October 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $969,182 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $84,638 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended October 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $(105,963) in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $(329,711) in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in common stocks of small companies. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund investing solely in larger, more established companies.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | — | | — | |
Long-term capital gains | $ | 41,317,450 | | — | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 4,355,528,505 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 1,705,384,242 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (178,156,337) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 1,527,227,905 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | — | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 1,527,227,905 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 139,499,349 | |
Accumulated long-term gains | $ | 661,779,731 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Realized Gains | Tax Return of Capital | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $18.42 | (0.11) | 7.56 | 7.45 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $25.70 | 40.52% | 1.00% | 1.00% | (0.46)% | (0.46)% | 66% | $4,062,044 | |
2023 | $18.42 | (0.08) | 0.08 | — | — | — | — | $18.42 | 0.11% | 1.00% | 1.00% | (0.41)% | (0.41)% | 51% | $3,168,263 | |
2022 | $30.00 | (0.13) | (8.19) | (8.32) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $18.42 | (30.66)% | 1.01% | 1.01% | (0.62)% | (0.62)% | 47% | $3,369,474 | |
2021 | $24.38 | (0.18) | 9.35 | 9.17 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $30.00 | 40.54% | 1.00% | 1.00% | (0.66)% | (0.66)% | 44% | $5,307,249 | |
2020 | $21.74 | (0.10) | 5.09 | 4.99 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $24.38 | 25.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | (0.47)% | (0.47)% | 85% | $4,083,843 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $20.77 | (0.07) | 8.53 | 8.46 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $29.06 | 40.75% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.26)% | (0.26)% | 66% | $245,373 | |
2023 | $20.73 | (0.05) | 0.09 | 0.04 | — | — | — | $20.77 | 0.29% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.21)% | (0.21)% | 51% | $203,612 | |
2022 | $33.26 | (0.10) | (9.17) | (9.27) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $20.73 | (30.49)% | 0.81% | 0.81% | (0.42)% | (0.42)% | 47% | $231,708 | |
2021 | $26.66 | (0.14) | 10.29 | 10.15 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $33.26 | 40.78% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.46)% | (0.46)% | 44% | $413,523 | |
2020 | $23.52 | (0.06) | 5.55 | 5.49 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $26.66 | 25.25% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 85% | $328,636 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $21.30 | (0.03) | 8.76 | 8.73 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $29.86 | 41.01% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.11)% | (0.11)% | 66% | $99,672 | |
2023 | $21.23 | (0.01) | 0.08 | 0.07 | — | — | — | $21.30 | 0.42% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.06)% | (0.06)% | 51% | $68,371 | |
2022 | $33.93 | (0.07) | (9.37) | (9.44) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $21.23 | (30.38)% | 0.66% | 0.66% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 47% | $62,416 | |
2021 | $27.10 | (0.10) | 10.48 | 10.38 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $33.93 | 40.98% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.31)% | (0.31)% | 44% | $85,720 | |
2020 | $23.84 | (0.03) | 5.64 | 5.61 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $27.10 | 25.43% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.12)% | (0.12)% | 85% | $52,978 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $15.65 | (0.14) | 6.41 | 6.27 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $21.75 | 40.09% | 1.25% | 1.25% | (0.71)% | (0.71)% | 66% | $230,325 | |
2023 | $15.69 | (0.11) | 0.07 | (0.04) | — | — | — | $15.65 | (0.13)% | 1.25% | 1.25% | (0.66)% | (0.66)% | 51% | $194,096 | |
2022 | $26.11 | (0.16) | (7.00) | (7.16) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $15.69 | (30.80)% | 1.26% | 1.26% | (0.87)% | (0.87)% | 47% | $218,573 | |
2021 | $21.67 | (0.22) | 8.21 | 7.99 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $26.11 | 40.12% | 1.25% | 1.25% | (0.91)% | (0.91)% | 44% | $364,852 | |
2020 | $19.61 | (0.14) | 4.55 | 4.41 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $21.67 | 24.73% | 1.25% | 1.25% | (0.72)% | (0.72)% | 85% | $281,637 | |
C Class |
2024 | $9.18 | (0.17) | 3.74 | 3.57 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $12.58 | 39.18% | 2.00% | 2.00% | (1.46)% | (1.46)% | 66% | $5,325 | |
2023 | $9.28 | (0.14) | 0.04 | (0.10) | — | — | — | $9.18 | (0.97)% | 2.00% | 2.00% | (1.41)% | (1.41)% | 51% | $6,198 | |
2022 | $16.95 | (0.18) | (4.23) | (4.41) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $9.28 | (31.31)% | 2.01% | 2.01% | (1.62)% | (1.62)% | 47% | $10,289 | |
2021 | $15.22 | (0.25) | 5.53 | 5.28 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $16.95 | 39.13% | 2.00% | 2.00% | (1.66)% | (1.66)% | 44% | $21,836 | |
2020 | $14.54 | (0.20) | 3.23 | 3.03 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $15.22 | 23.73% | 2.00% | 2.00% | (1.47)% | (1.47)% | 85% | $31,677 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Realized Gains | Tax Return of Capital | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class |
2024 | $15.43 | (0.19) | 6.32 | 6.13 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $21.39 | 39.75% | 1.50% | 1.50% | (0.96)% | (0.96)% | 66% | $24,925 | |
2023 | $15.51 | (0.15) | 0.07 | (0.08) | — | — | — | $15.43 | (0.39)% | 1.50% | 1.50% | (0.91)% | (0.91)% | 51% | $19,694 | |
2022 | $25.91 | (0.20) | (6.94) | (7.14) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $15.51 | (30.98)% | 1.51% | 1.51% | (1.12)% | (1.12)% | 47% | $22,855 | |
2021 | $21.57 | (0.27) | 8.16 | 7.89 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $25.91 | 39.80% | 1.50% | 1.50% | (1.16)% | (1.16)% | 44% | $37,753 | |
2020 | $19.58 | (0.18) | 4.52 | 4.34 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $21.57 | 24.37% | 1.50% | 1.50% | (0.97)% | (0.97)% | 85% | $31,862 | |
R5 Class |
2024 | $20.77 | (0.07) | 8.54 | 8.47 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $29.07 | 40.73% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.26)% | (0.26)% | 66% | $1,182 | |
2023 | $20.73 | (0.05) | 0.09 | 0.04 | — | — | — | $20.77 | 0.34% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.21)% | (0.21)% | 51% | $987 | |
2022 | $33.26 | (0.11) | (9.16) | (9.27) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $20.73 | (30.50)% | 0.81% | 0.81% | (0.42)% | (0.42)% | 47% | $371 | |
2021 | $26.66 | (0.14) | 10.29 | 10.15 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $33.26 | 40.78% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.46)% | (0.46)% | 44% | $973 | |
2020 | $23.52 | (0.04) | 5.53 | 5.49 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $26.66 | 25.25% | 0.80% | 0.80% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 85% | $1,339 | |
R6 Class |
2024 | $21.30 | (0.03) | 8.75 | 8.72 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $29.85 | 41.01% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.11)% | (0.11)% | 66% | $189,373 | |
2023 | $21.23 | (0.01) | 0.08 | 0.07 | — | — | — | $21.30 | 0.42% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.06)% | (0.06)% | 51% | $154,171 | |
2022 | $33.93 | (0.07) | (9.37) | (9.44) | (3.12) | (0.14) | (3.26) | $21.23 | (30.38)% | 0.66% | 0.66% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 47% | $154,825 | |
2021 | $27.10 | (0.09) | 10.47 | 10.38 | (3.55) | — | (3.55) | $33.93 | 40.98% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.31)% | (0.31)% | 44% | $194,829 | |
2020 | $23.84 | (0.03) | 5.64 | 5.61 | (2.35) | — | (2.35) | $27.10 | 25.43% | 0.65% | 0.65% | (0.12)% | (0.12)% | 85% | $148,536 | |
G Class |
2024 | $21.52 | 0.15 | 8.87 | 9.02 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $30.37 | 41.87% | 0.00% | 0.65% | 0.54% | (0.11)% | 66% | $1,020,668 | |
2023 | $21.31 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.21 | — | — | — | $21.52 | 1.13% | 0.00% | 0.65% | 0.59% | (0.06)% | 51% | $962,297 | |
2022(3) | $24.55 | 0.06 | (3.12) | (3.06) | (0.04) | (0.14) | (0.18) | $21.31 | (12.57)% | 0.01% | 0.66% | 0.43% | (0.22)% | 47%(4) | $935,941 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022.
(4)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Heritage Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Heritage Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the five-year period and below its benchmark for the one-, three- and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was below the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the
Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates $8,003,510 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
The fund hereby designates $79,406,996, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
The fund utilized earnings and profits of $46,093,056 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.8% | | |
Automobiles — 2.7% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 619,300 | | $ | 154,732,105 | |
Beverages — 0.9% | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | 222,900 | | 51,788,586 | |
Biotechnology — 1.9% | | |
Biogen, Inc.(1) | 101,100 | | 17,591,400 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 66,700 | | 55,907,940 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 70,100 | | 33,366,198 | |
| | 106,865,538 | |
Broadline Retail — 6.8% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 2,070,600 | | 385,959,840 | |
Capital Markets — 1.2% | | |
MSCI, Inc. | 115,600 | | 66,030,720 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.4% | | |
Veralto Corp. | 216,200 | | 22,093,478 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.1% | | |
American Express Co. | 21,800 | | 5,887,744 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.6% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 103,900 | | 90,827,302 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.8% | | |
ChampionX Corp. | 1,556,800 | | 43,932,896 | |
Entertainment — 0.6% | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 91,300 | | 13,772,605 | |
Universal Music Group NV(2) | 649,000 | | 16,332,846 | |
Walt Disney Co. | 46,700 | | 4,492,540 | |
| | 34,597,991 | |
Financial Services — 5.6% | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 470,100 | | 234,857,259 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1) | 289,200 | | 22,933,560 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 213,300 | | 61,825,005 | |
| | 319,615,824 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.3% | | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | 189,900 | | 16,587,765 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.3% | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 133,000 | | 75,078,500 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.9% | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1) | 370,800 | | 49,980,132 | |
Insurance — 0.8% | | |
Progressive Corp. | 188,700 | | 45,822,021 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 16.3% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 1,656,400 | | 283,426,604 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 1,451,400 | | 250,642,266 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 685,400 | | 389,019,332 | |
| | 923,088,202 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.3% | | |
Danaher Corp. | 85,700 | | 21,053,062 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1) | 39,600 | | 51,153,300 | |
| | 72,206,362 | |
Machinery — 1.8% | | |
Graco, Inc. | 329,800 | | 26,862,210 | |
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 101,700 | | $ | 19,583,352 | |
Middleby Corp.(1) | 153,400 | | 19,895,980 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | 341,700 | | 33,554,940 | |
| | 99,896,482 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.4% | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 166,400 | | 138,068,736 | |
Professional Services — 1.1% | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 175,100 | | 36,921,586 | |
UL Solutions, Inc., Class A | 288,071 | | 14,968,169 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | 43,200 | | 11,867,904 | |
| | 63,757,659 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 17.8% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1) | 527,400 | | 75,982,518 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 463,300 | | 103,366,863 | |
KLA Corp. | 104,700 | | 69,754,281 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 5,151,000 | | 683,846,760 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 296,700 | | 56,533,218 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 76,000 | | 15,440,160 | |
| | 1,004,923,800 | |
Software — 16.6% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 226,100 | | 108,093,888 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(1) | 123,800 | | 23,341,252 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 164,400 | | 48,805,428 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(1) | 220,400 | | 58,044,544 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 1,070,000 | | 434,794,500 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 161,400 | | 86,789,622 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 451,300 | | 131,495,281 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(1) | 259,900 | | 46,987,321 | |
| | 938,351,836 | |
Specialized REITs — 1.1% | | |
American Tower Corp. | 125,300 | | 26,756,562 | |
Equinix, Inc. | 36,400 | | 33,054,112 | |
| | 59,810,674 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.7% | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(1) | 34,700 | | 8,597,619 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 323,900 | | 84,806,737 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 543,800 | | 61,465,714 | |
| | 154,870,070 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 12.6% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 3,162,200 | | 714,372,602 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.2% | | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 137,700 | | 10,620,801 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,934,088,436) | | 5,649,767,666 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 20,720 | | 20,720 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 13,047,150 | | 13,047,150 | |
| | 13,067,870 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.2% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $7,860,302), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $7,707,036) | | 7,706,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $20,773,870) | | 20,773,870 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.2% (Cost $1,954,862,306) | | 5,670,541,536 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.2)% | | (10,783,743) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 5,659,757,793 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ADR | – | American Depositary Receipt |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $12,661,191. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $13,257,987, which includes securities collateral of $210,837.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,941,815,156) — including $12,661,191 of securities on loan | $ | 5,657,494,386 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $13,047,150) | 13,047,150 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $1,954,862,306) | 5,670,541,536 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,373,102 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 517,944 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 906,904 | |
Securities lending receivable | 4,113 | |
| 5,679,343,599 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 13,047,150 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,402,676 | |
Accrued management fees | 4,113,092 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 22,888 | |
| 19,585,806 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 5,659,757,793 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 1,745,179,779 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 3,914,578,014 | |
| $ | 5,659,757,793 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $4,868,303,442 | 40,692,994 | $119.63 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $196,669,512 | 1,582,957 | $124.24 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $139,668,385 | 1,112,171 | $125.58 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $83,619,684 | 735,810 | $113.64 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,967,496 | 32,853 | $90.33 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $5,012,959 | 45,500 | $110.17 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $15,780 | 127 | $124.25 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $111,567,669 | 889,859 | $125.38 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $251,932,866 | 1,998,059 | $126.09 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $120.57 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $95,413) | $ | 30,666,728 | |
Interest | 802,707 | |
Securities lending, net | 7,703 | |
| 31,477,138 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 50,207,568 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 194,014 | |
C Class | 27,298 | |
R Class | 25,017 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 157,518 | |
Other expenses | 1,388 | |
| 50,612,803 | |
Fees waived(1) | (4,690,866) | |
| 45,921,937 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | (14,444,799) | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 216,237,393 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 186,604 | |
Futures contract transactions | (1,198,132) | |
Written options contract transactions | 289,926 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (22,196) | |
| 215,493,595 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 1,356,403,330 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (290,961) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 1,416 | |
| 1,356,113,785 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1,571,607,380 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 1,557,162,581 | |
(1)Amount consists of $2,882,454, $113,324, $78,851, $48,853, $1,723, $3,168, $8, $60,073 and $1,502,412 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (14,444,799) | | $ | (3,635,496) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 215,493,595 | | 250,935,221 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,356,113,785 | | 325,777,247 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,557,162,581 | | 573,076,972 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (212,148,210) | | (300,981,895) | |
I Class | (7,818,279) | | (10,057,502) | |
Y Class | (5,366,472) | | (5,975,720) | |
A Class | (3,697,350) | | (4,699,301) | |
C Class | (167,333) | | (284,405) | |
R Class | (227,342) | | (349,201) | |
R5 Class | (629) | | (856) | |
R6 Class | (3,874,134) | | (4,781,866) | |
G Class | (12,092,773) | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (245,392,522) | | (327,130,746) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 225,828,474 | | 152,592,387 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,537,598,533 | | 398,538,613 | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 4,122,159,260 | | 3,723,620,647 | |
End of period | $ | 5,659,757,793 | | $ | 4,122,159,260 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Select Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on November 2, 2023.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Exchange-traded options contracts are valued at a mean as provided by independent pricing services. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 13,047,150 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 13,047,150 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 13,047,150 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). From November 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.928% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.728% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.578% for Y Class and R6 Class. Effective August 1, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.903% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.703% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.553% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until July 31, 2025 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.98% | 0.92% |
I Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.78% | 0.72% |
Y Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
A Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.98% | 0.92% |
C Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.98% | 0.92% |
R Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.98% | 0.92% |
R5 Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.78% | 0.72% |
R6 Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
G Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.63% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $35,757,792 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $929,214,229 and $962,055,519, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year ended October 31, 2024(1) | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 475,000,000 | | | 475,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,337,090 | | $ | 143,037,448 | | 976,277 | | $ | 88,329,108 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,007,373 | | 201,500,151 | | 3,720,926 | | 285,842,677 | |
Redeemed | (3,304,623) | | (362,147,840) | | (3,098,095) | | (272,712,253) | |
| 39,840 | | (17,610,241) | | 1,599,108 | | 101,459,532 | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 333,622 | | 37,675,119 | | 425,730 | | 37,948,863 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 71,707 | | 7,461,823 | | 120,626 | | 9,570,439 | |
Redeemed | (359,309) | | (40,087,782) | | (341,985) | | (31,586,054) | |
| 46,020 | | 5,049,160 | | 204,371 | | 15,933,248 | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 25,000,000 | | | 25,000,000 | | |
Sold | 268,943 | | 30,995,035 | | 381,128 | | 34,369,699 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 51,002 | | 5,357,737 | | 74,022 | | 5,917,295 | |
Redeemed | (220,276) | | (25,092,536) | | (202,482) | | (17,866,164) | |
| 99,669 | | 11,260,236 | | 252,668 | | 22,420,830 | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 114,488 | | 11,831,746 | | 133,927 | | 11,603,275 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 37,954 | | 3,626,905 | | 62,534 | | 4,595,613 | |
Redeemed | (121,900) | | (12,757,444) | | (101,631) | | (8,695,169) | |
| 30,542 | | 2,701,207 | | 94,830 | | 7,503,719 | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 6,708 | | 554,640 | | 6,103 | | 429,552 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,040 | | 155,925 | | 4,615 | | 276,897 | |
Redeemed | (8,210) | | (669,693) | | (15,408) | | (1,107,555) | |
| 538 | | 40,872 | | (4,690) | | (401,106) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 20,125 | | 2,018,275 | | 17,295 | | 1,481,435 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,447 | | 227,213 | | 4,852 | | 347,831 | |
Redeemed | (18,139) | | (1,912,562) | | (25,315) | | (2,098,827) | |
| 4,433 | | 332,926 | | (3,168) | | (269,561) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6 | | 629 | | 11 | | 856 | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 232,681 | | 27,909,439 | | 175,160 | | 16,742,040 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 36,895 | | 3,869,542 | | 59,852 | | 4,776,814 | |
Redeemed | (105,945) | | (12,468,192) | | (167,811) | | (15,573,985) | |
| 163,631 | | 19,310,789 | | 67,201 | | 5,944,869 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 200,000,000 | | | N/A | |
Sold | 2,348,998 | | 248,571,694 | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 115,224 | | 12,092,773 | | | |
Redeemed | (466,163) | | (55,921,571) | | | |
| 1,998,059 | | 204,742,896 | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,382,738 | | $ | 225,828,474 | | 2,210,331 | | $ | 152,592,387 | |
(1)November 2, 2023 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2024 for the G Class.
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 5,633,434,820 | | $ | 16,332,846 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 13,067,870 | | 7,706,000 | | — | |
| $ | 5,646,502,690 | | $ | 24,038,846 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or options contracts based on an equity index or specific security in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The risks of entering into equity price risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. During the period, the fund participated in futures contracts for temporary investment purposes.
A fund may purchase or write an option contract to protect against declines in market value on the underlying index or security. A purchased option contract provides the fund a right, but not an obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an equity-related asset at a specified exercise price within a certain period or on a specific date. A written option contract holds the corresponding obligation to sell (call writing) or buy (put writing) the underlying equity-related asset if the purchaser exercises the option contract. The buyer pays the seller an initial purchase price (premium) for this right. Option contracts purchased by a fund are accounted for in the same manner as marketable portfolio securities. The premium received by a fund for option contracts written is recorded as a liability and valued daily. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of option contracts are decreased by the premium paid to purchase the option contracts. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. A fund may recognize a realized gain or loss when the option contract is closed, exercised or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of purchased options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of written options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts, respectively. The fund’s average exposure to these equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was 375 written options contracts.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $12,293,589.
At period end, the fund did not have any derivative instruments disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2024
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Equity Price Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | $ | (1,198,132) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | — | |
Equity Price Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions | 289,926 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 186,604 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | (290,961) | |
| | $ | (721,602) | | | $ | (290,961) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
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| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | — | | — | |
Long-term capital gains | $ | 245,392,522 | | $ | 327,130,746 | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 1,956,909,175 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 3,732,652,628 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (19,020,267) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 3,713,632,361 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (2,119) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 3,713,630,242 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | — | |
Accumulated long-term gains | $ | 216,127,297 | |
Late-year ordinary loss deferral | $ | (15,179,525) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
Loss deferrals represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Realized Gains | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $92.03 | (0.36) | 33.18 | 32.82 | (5.22) | $119.63 | 36.74% | 0.92% | 0.98% | (0.33)% | (0.39)% | 18% | $4,868,303 | |
2023 | $87.50 | (0.09) | 12.42 | 12.33 | (7.80) | $92.03 | 15.85% | 0.94% | 0.99% | (0.11)% | (0.16)% | 14% | $3,741,138 | |
2022 | $124.12 | (0.28) | (26.71) | (26.99) | (9.63) | $87.50 | (23.66)% | 0.96% | 1.00% | (0.28)% | (0.32)% | 15% | $3,417,398 | |
2021 | $93.93 | (0.40) | 36.91 | 36.51 | (6.32) | $124.12 | 40.63% | 0.97% | 0.99% | (0.37)% | (0.39)% | 11% | $4,770,672 | |
2020 | $78.58 | (0.13) | 19.83 | 19.70 | (4.35) | $93.93 | 26.10% | 0.97% | 0.99% | (0.15)% | (0.17)% | 16% | $3,596,722 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $95.21 | (0.15) | 34.40 | 34.25 | (5.22) | $124.24 | 37.03% | 0.72% | 0.78% | (0.13)% | (0.19)% | 18% | $196,670 | |
2023 | $90.09 | 0.08 | 12.84 | 12.92 | (7.80) | $95.21 | 16.07% | 0.74% | 0.79% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 14% | $146,335 | |
2022 | $127.27 | (0.08) | (27.47) | (27.55) | (9.63) | $90.09 | (23.51)% | 0.76% | 0.80% | (0.08)% | (0.12)% | 15% | $120,051 | |
2021 | $95.99 | (0.19) | 37.79 | 37.60 | (6.32) | $127.27 | 40.90% | 0.77% | 0.79% | (0.17)% | (0.19)% | 11% | $156,502 | |
2020 | $80.06 | 0.05 | 20.23 | 20.28 | (4.35) | $95.99 | 26.35% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 16% | $119,954 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $96.05 | 0.02 | 34.73 | 34.75 | (5.22) | $125.58 | 37.23% | 0.57% | 0.63% | 0.02% | (0.04)% | 18% | $139,668 | |
2023 | $90.69 | 0.22 | 12.94 | 13.16 | (7.80) | $96.05 | 16.24% | 0.59% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.19% | 14% | $97,252 | |
2022 | $127.87 | 0.07 | (27.62) | (27.55) | (9.63) | $90.69 | (23.39)% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 15% | $68,908 | |
2021 | $96.28 | (0.03) | 37.94 | 37.91 | (6.32) | $127.87 | 41.11% | 0.62% | 0.64% | (0.02)% | (0.04)% | 11% | $103,669 | |
2020 | $80.17 | 0.16 | 20.30 | 20.46 | (4.35) | $96.28 | 26.55% | 0.62% | 0.64% | 0.20% | 0.18% | 16% | $72,595 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $87.85 | (0.61) | 31.62 | 31.01 | (5.22) | $113.64 | 36.42% | 1.17% | 1.23% | (0.58)% | (0.64)% | 18% | $83,620 | |
2023 | $84.10 | (0.31) | 11.86 | 11.55 | (7.80) | $87.85 | 15.54% | 1.19% | 1.24% | (0.36)% | (0.41)% | 14% | $61,961 | |
2022 | $119.94 | (0.51) | (25.70) | (26.21) | (9.63) | $84.10 | (23.85)% | 1.21% | 1.25% | (0.53)% | (0.57)% | 15% | $51,336 | |
2021 | $91.18 | (0.65) | 35.73 | 35.08 | (6.32) | $119.94 | 40.26% | 1.22% | 1.24% | (0.62)% | (0.64)% | 11% | $72,806 | |
2020 | $76.58 | (0.33) | 19.28 | 18.95 | (4.35) | $91.18 | 25.79% | 1.22% | 1.24% | (0.40)% | (0.42)% | 16% | $54,558 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $71.26 | (1.11) | 25.40 | 24.29 | (5.22) | $90.33 | 35.41% | 1.92% | 1.98% | (1.33)% | (1.39)% | 18% | $2,967 | |
2023 | $70.21 | (0.76) | 9.61 | 8.85 | (7.80) | $71.26 | 14.69% | 1.94% | 1.99% | (1.11)% | (1.16)% | 14% | $2,303 | |
2022 | $102.40 | (1.05) | (21.51) | (22.56) | (9.63) | $70.21 | (24.42)% | 1.96% | 2.00% | (1.28)% | (1.32)% | 15% | $2,598 | |
2021 | $79.23 | (1.21) | 30.70 | 29.49 | (6.32) | $102.40 | 39.23% | 1.97% | 1.99% | (1.37)% | (1.39)% | 11% | $4,151 | |
2020 | $67.55 | (0.82) | 16.85 | 16.03 | (4.35) | $79.23 | 24.85% | 1.97% | 1.99% | (1.15)% | (1.17)% | 16% | $5,390 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Realized Gains | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $85.52 | (0.85) | 30.72 | 29.87 | (5.22) | $110.17 | 36.06% | 1.42% | 1.48% | (0.83)% | (0.89)% | 18% | $5,013 | |
2023 | $82.26 | (0.51) | 11.57 | 11.06 | (7.80) | $85.52 | 15.27% | 1.44% | 1.49% | (0.61)% | (0.66)% | 14% | $3,512 | |
2022 | $117.80 | (0.74) | (25.17) | (25.91) | (9.63) | $82.26 | (24.04)% | 1.46% | 1.50% | (0.78)% | (0.82)% | 15% | $3,639 | |
2021 | $89.86 | (0.90) | 35.16 | 34.26 | (6.32) | $117.80 | 39.92% | 1.47% | 1.49% | (0.87)% | (0.89)% | 11% | $4,452 | |
2020 | $75.71 | (0.53) | 19.03 | 18.50 | (4.35) | $89.86 | 25.48% | 1.47% | 1.49% | (0.65)% | (0.67)% | 16% | $3,384 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $95.22 | (0.15) | 34.40 | 34.25 | (5.22) | $124.25 | 37.03% | 0.72% | 0.78% | (0.13)% | (0.19)% | 18% | $16 | |
2023 | $90.09 | 0.09 | 12.84 | 12.93 | (7.80) | $95.22 | 16.08% | 0.74% | 0.79% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 14% | $12 | |
2022 | $127.28 | (0.08) | (27.48) | (27.56) | (9.63) | $90.09 | (23.51)% | 0.76% | 0.80% | (0.08)% | (0.12)% | 15% | $10 | |
2021 | $95.99 | (0.18) | 37.79 | 37.61 | (6.32) | $127.28 | 40.91% | 0.77% | 0.79% | (0.17)% | (0.19)% | 11% | $13 | |
2020 | $80.07 | 0.03 | 20.24 | 20.27 | (4.35) | $95.99 | 26.34% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 16% | $9 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $95.90 | 0.02 | 34.68 | 34.70 | (5.22) | $125.38 | 37.24% | 0.57% | 0.63% | 0.02% | (0.04)% | 18% | $111,568 | |
2023 | $90.56 | 0.22 | 12.92 | 13.14 | (7.80) | $95.90 | 16.24% | 0.59% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.19% | 14% | $69,647 | |
2022 | $127.70 | 0.06 | (27.57) | (27.51) | (9.63) | $90.56 | (23.39)% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 15% | $59,681 | |
2021 | $96.16 | (0.02) | 37.88 | 37.86 | (6.32) | $127.70 | 41.11% | 0.62% | 0.64% | (0.02)% | (0.04)% | 11% | $6,527 | |
2020 | $80.08 | 0.16 | 20.27 | 20.43 | (4.35) | $96.16 | 26.54% | 0.62% | 0.64% | 0.20% | 0.18% | 16% | $4,256 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $98.92 | 0.64 | 31.75 | 32.39 | (5.22) | $126.09 | 33.80% | 0.00% | 0.63% | 0.55% | (0.08)% | 18%(4) | $251,933 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)November 2, 2023 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2024.
(4)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2024.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Select Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Select Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods and below the median for the one-year period. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow. Assets of various classes of the same Fund or similarly-managed products are combined with the assets of the Fund to help achieve those breakpoints.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and,
since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was above the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund’s annual unified management fee such that the Investor Class management fee not exceed 0.903% for at least one year beginning August 1, 2024. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients and these other client assets are included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates $245,392,522, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
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| Small Cap Growth Fund |
| Investor Class (ANOIX) |
| I Class (ANONX) |
| Y Class (ANOYX) |
| A Class (ANOAX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.3% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 2.5% | | |
AAR Corp.(1) | 510,740 | | $ | 29,980,438 | |
CAE, Inc.(1)(2) | 1,825,965 | | 32,129,955 | |
Hexcel Corp. | 658,552 | | 38,650,417 | |
| | 100,760,810 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.0% | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(1) | 704,986 | | 42,165,213 | |
Automobiles — 0.5% | | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | 357,217 | | 20,018,441 | |
Banks — 1.6% | | |
Bancorp, Inc.(1) | 577,952 | | 29,047,868 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.(1) | 378,773 | | 33,472,170 | |
| | 62,520,038 | |
Biotechnology — 12.4% | | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(1) | 2,134,520 | | 34,814,021 | |
Alkermes PLC(1) | 805,767 | | 20,708,212 | |
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.(1) | 1,283,621 | | 10,666,890 | |
Biohaven Ltd.(1) | 447,967 | | 22,290,838 | |
Blueprint Medicines Corp.(1) | 309,205 | | 27,058,530 | |
Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.(1) | 802,019 | | 18,775,265 | |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 363,813 | | 9,480,967 | |
Centessa Pharmaceuticals PLC, ADR(1)(2) | 1,000,612 | | 15,049,204 | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 339,372 | | 18,991,257 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(1) | 281,121 | | 14,337,171 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 628,293 | | 31,772,777 | |
Insmed, Inc.(1) | 617,107 | | 41,518,959 | |
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 260,759 | | 15,134,452 | |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)(2) | 97,158 | | 25,196,956 | |
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 793,805 | | 10,621,111 | |
Natera, Inc.(1) | 462,014 | | 55,885,213 | |
REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc.(1) | 488,330 | | 26,125,655 | |
Twist Bioscience Corp.(1) | 603,747 | | 24,367,229 | |
Vaxcyte, Inc.(1) | 443,082 | | 47,121,771 | |
Vera Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 338,858 | | 13,683,086 | |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 234,663 | | 17,022,454 | |
| | 500,622,018 | |
Broadline Retail — 0.6% | | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(1) | 258,411 | | 23,729,882 | |
Building Products — 5.0% | | |
AZEK Co., Inc.(1) | 1,154,826 | | 50,812,344 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | 610,058 | | 50,836,133 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(1) | 3,992,862 | | 64,923,936 | |
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(1) | 2,412,275 | | 34,157,814 | |
| | 200,730,227 | |
Capital Markets — 2.5% | | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(1) | 744,055 | | 43,408,169 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 317,139 | | 56,970,850 | |
| | 100,379,019 | |
Chemicals — 0.8% | | |
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.(1) | 791,746 | | 14,124,749 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Element Solutions, Inc. | 704,243 | | $ | 19,084,985 | |
| | 33,209,734 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 3.0% | | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A(1) | 498,228 | | 48,766,557 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(1) | 192,022 | | 44,407,008 | |
UniFirst Corp. | 148,925 | | 26,778,204 | |
| | 119,951,769 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.5% | | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(1) | 1,359,407 | | 20,295,946 | |
Construction and Engineering — 2.0% | | |
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A(1) | 508,573 | | 40,039,952 | |
MYR Group, Inc.(1) | 325,509 | | 42,641,679 | |
| | 82,681,631 | |
Construction Materials — 1.3% | | |
Knife River Corp.(1) | 150,021 | | 14,600,044 | |
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(1) | 765,241 | | 36,280,076 | |
| | 50,880,120 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.1% | | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(1) | 558,291 | | 7,983,561 | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | 426,458 | | 35,430,131 | |
| | 43,413,692 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.9% | | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. | 1,307,857 | | 36,960,039 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 1.9% | | |
Duolingo, Inc.(1) | 101,787 | | 29,820,537 | |
Stride, Inc.(1) | 501,970 | | 46,823,762 | |
| | 76,644,299 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 2.2% | | |
Cognex Corp. | 403,133 | | 16,218,040 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | 162,574 | | 39,770,478 | |
Mirion Technologies, Inc., Class A(1) | 2,164,269 | | 32,031,181 | |
| | 88,019,699 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.6% | | |
Expro Group Holdings NV(1) | 1,774,178 | | 22,620,770 | |
Transocean Ltd.(1)(2) | 9,883,218 | | 42,893,166 | |
| | 65,513,936 | |
Financial Services — 1.4% | | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.(1) | 2,599,011 | | 22,403,475 | |
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A(1)(2) | 382,750 | | 34,615,910 | |
| | 57,019,385 | |
Ground Transportation — 1.8% | | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 797,427 | | 41,529,998 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B | 1,113,539 | | 31,490,883 | |
| | 73,020,881 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.7% | | |
Alphatec Holdings, Inc.(1) | 3,202,923 | | 25,142,946 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(1) | 847,196 | | 41,004,286 | |
Integer Holdings Corp.(1) | 304,700 | | 37,858,975 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(1) | 349,263 | | 38,363,048 | |
Neogen Corp.(1) | 1,521,989 | | 21,734,003 | |
SI-BONE, Inc.(1) | 1,877,066 | | 25,903,511 | |
| | 190,006,769 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 4.9% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(1) | 401,215 | | 17,127,868 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | 339,320 | | 33,748,767 | |
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HealthEquity, Inc.(1) | 456,801 | | $ | 38,942,285 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.(1) | 2,300,686 | | 31,266,323 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(1) | 970,949 | | 22,370,665 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(1) | 1,096,037 | | 13,503,176 | |
Surgery Partners, Inc.(1) | 782,115 | | 22,524,912 | |
Talkspace, Inc.(1) | 6,268,982 | | 19,621,914 | |
| | 199,105,910 | |
Health Care Technology — 1.5% | | |
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(1) | 989,104 | | 23,095,578 | |
GoodRx Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)(2) | 2,487,364 | | 15,222,668 | |
Waystar Holding Corp.(1) | 836,251 | | 23,858,241 | |
| | 62,176,487 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.3% | | |
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.(1) | 1,111,908 | | 24,773,310 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(1) | 345,423 | | 27,122,614 | |
| | 51,895,924 | |
Household Durables — 1.2% | | |
Champion Homes, Inc.(1) | 396,353 | | 34,970,225 | |
TopBuild Corp.(1) | 43,279 | | 15,293,933 | |
| | 50,264,158 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.4% | | |
Talen Energy Corp.(1) | 302,687 | | 54,895,314 | |
Insurance — 3.7% | | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(1) | 348,300 | | 37,929,870 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | 106,622 | | 45,645,944 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.(1) | 319,368 | | 28,669,665 | |
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.(1) | 887,912 | | 39,254,590 | |
| | 151,500,069 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 0.9% | | |
QuinStreet, Inc.(1) | 1,778,414 | | 37,346,694 | |
IT Services — 0.6% | | |
Globant SA(1) | 110,767 | | 23,248,886 | |
Leisure Products — 0.3% | | |
Brunswick Corp. | 171,566 | | 13,680,673 | |
Machinery — 1.2% | | |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(1) | 176,855 | | 49,581,299 | |
Metals and Mining — 1.6% | | |
ATI, Inc.(1) | 529,648 | | 27,917,746 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | 248,423 | | 37,139,239 | |
| | 65,056,985 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.0% | | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd.(1) | 11,004,444 | | 41,376,709 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.4% | | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 30,553 | | 3,021,692 | |
Stella-Jones, Inc. | 241,873 | | 14,623,384 | |
| | 17,645,076 | |
Personal Care Products — 1.7% | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(1) | 398,732 | | 26,248,528 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(1) | 116,092 | | 12,218,683 | |
Interparfums, Inc. | 259,493 | | 31,416,817 | |
| | 69,884,028 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.5% | | |
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 805,792 | | 27,050,437 | |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(1) | 210,817 | | 17,866,741 | |
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 491,799 | | 29,370,236 | |
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Verona Pharma PLC, ADR(1)(2) | 767,536 | | $ | 26,042,497 | |
| | 100,329,911 | |
Professional Services — 1.2% | | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(1) | 95,372 | | 18,605,170 | |
Verra Mobility Corp.(1) | 1,075,363 | | 27,927,177 | |
| | 46,532,347 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 2.1% | | |
Colliers International Group, Inc. | 140,693 | | 21,475,379 | |
FirstService Corp. (Toronto) | 272,977 | | 50,542,946 | |
Redfin Corp.(1) | 1,361,832 | | 14,122,198 | |
| | 86,140,523 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 4.8% | | |
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.(1) | 761,371 | | 28,703,687 | |
Impinj, Inc.(1) | 125,472 | | 23,838,425 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(1) | 374,069 | | 42,045,356 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(1) | 176,856 | | 35,075,850 | |
Rambus, Inc.(1) | 738,895 | | 35,333,959 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 275,534 | | 28,616,961 | |
| | 193,614,238 | |
Software — 8.9% | | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(1) | 577,111 | | 28,393,861 | |
Agilysys, Inc.(1) | 278,143 | | 27,825,426 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(1) | 435,724 | | 24,126,038 | |
CyberArk Software Ltd.(1) | 108,639 | | 30,040,856 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.(1) | 353,137 | | 65,775,298 | |
Klaviyo, Inc., Class A(1)(2) | 523,205 | | 19,897,486 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(1) | 76,192 | | 20,065,925 | |
nCino, Inc.(1) | 801,268 | | 29,887,296 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc.(1) | 761,842 | | 64,497,544 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(1) | 82,656 | | 13,638,240 | |
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(1) | 944,885 | | 37,426,895 | |
| | 361,574,865 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.9% | | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | 420,573 | | 17,727,152 | |
Safehold, Inc. | 857,247 | | 18,242,216 | |
| | 35,969,368 | |
Specialty Retail — 1.5% | | |
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.(1) | 290,832 | | 36,223,125 | |
Foot Locker, Inc.(1) | 468,979 | | 10,875,623 | |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A(1) | 732,305 | | 12,397,924 | |
| | 59,496,672 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.7% | | |
Crocs, Inc.(1) | 170,328 | | 18,364,765 | |
Levi Strauss & Co., Class A | 665,226 | | 11,368,712 | |
| | 29,733,477 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 3.7% | | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 86,537 | | 20,041,104 | |
FTAI Aviation Ltd. | 113,549 | | 15,265,528 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | 884,062 | | 46,192,239 | |
Herc Holdings, Inc. | 86,987 | | 18,192,461 | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(1) | 369,260 | | 51,600,392 | |
| | 151,291,724 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,291,482,977) | | 3,940,884,885 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.5% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 245,781 | | $ | 245,781 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 6,805,889 | | 6,805,889 | |
| | 7,051,670 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 2.3% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $95,000,885), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $93,150,522) | | 93,138,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $100,189,670) | | 100,189,670 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.8% (Cost $3,391,672,647) | | 4,041,074,555 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.2% | | 9,731,331 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 4,050,805,886 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
CAD | 2,826,562 | | USD | 2,088,876 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | $ | (55,444) | |
CAD | 4,042,818 | | USD | 2,996,544 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (88,137) | |
CAD | 3,061,828 | | USD | 2,283,464 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (80,782) | |
CAD | 3,379,650 | | USD | 2,513,461 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (82,137) | |
CAD | 3,094,990 | | USD | 2,295,263 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (68,724) | |
CAD | 6,686,935 | | USD | 4,953,285 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | (142,697) | |
USD | 89,275,028 | | CAD | 121,102,469 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 2,153,787 | |
USD | 2,521,784 | | CAD | 3,428,668 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 55,197 | |
USD | 3,293,041 | | CAD | 4,486,110 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 65,729 | |
USD | 4,765,036 | | CAD | 6,522,810 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 72,520 | |
USD | 3,520,708 | | CAD | 4,829,531 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 46,338 | |
USD | 1,989,459 | | CAD | 2,732,880 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 23,422 | |
USD | 3,357,927 | | CAD | 4,623,462 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 31,803 | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,930,875 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ADR | – | American Depositary Receipt |
CAD | – | Canadian Dollar |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $69,038,783. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $68,098,765, which includes securities collateral of $61,292,876.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $3,384,866,758) — including $69,038,783 of securities on loan | $ | 4,034,268,666 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $6,805,889) | 6,805,889 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $3,391,672,647) | 4,041,074,555 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 30,438,241 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,788,825 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,448,796 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 144,322 | |
Securities lending receivable | 23,881 | |
| 4,077,918,620 | |
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Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 4,563 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 6,805,889 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 13,973,226 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,829,489 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 517,921 | |
Accrued management fees | 2,924,837 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 56,809 | |
| 27,112,734 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 4,050,805,886 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 3,459,208,331 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 591,597,555 | |
| $ | 4,050,805,886 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,202,282,663 | 57,453,575 | $20.93 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $927,508,367 | 42,091,705 | $22.04 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $142,339,131 | 6,308,746 | $22.56 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $108,033,526 | 5,560,144 | $19.43 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $30,645,538 | 1,968,773 | $15.57 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $17,423,793 | 950,304 | $18.33 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,482,224 | 67,222 | $22.05 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,135,667,234 | 50,352,355 | $22.55 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $485,423,410 | 20,546,999 | $23.63 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $20.62 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $116,381) | $ | 11,891,956 | |
Interest | 4,058,671 | |
Securities lending, net | 146,452 | |
| 16,097,079 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 33,388,762 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 266,027 | |
C Class | 224,332 | |
R Class | 70,647 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 106,644 | |
| 34,056,412 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (3,742,609) | |
| 30,313,803 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | (14,216,724) | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 196,931,653 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 1,902,208 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 1,977 | |
| 198,835,838 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 768,267,503 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (511,757) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 1,553 | |
| 767,757,299 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 966,593,137 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 952,376,413 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (14,216,724) | | $ | (6,854,598) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 198,835,838 | | (47,452,521) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 767,757,299 | | (119,315,805) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 952,376,413 | | (173,622,924) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Y Class | — | | (36,299) | |
R6 Class | — | | (127,260) | |
G Class | — | | (2,238,802) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | — | | (2,402,361) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 658,414,597 | | 568,276,121 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,610,791,010 | | 392,250,836 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,440,014,876 | | 2,047,764,040 | |
End of period | $ | 4,050,805,886 | | $ | 2,440,014,876 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Small Cap Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 6,805,889 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 6,805,889 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 6,805,889 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 7% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 1.100% to 1.500% | 1.14% |
I Class | 0.900% to 1.300% | 0.94% |
Y Class | 0.750% to 1.150% | 0.79% |
A Class | 1.100% to 1.500% | 1.14% |
C Class | 1.100% to 1.500% | 1.14% |
R Class | 1.100% to 1.500% | 1.14% |
R5 Class | 0.900% to 1.300% | 0.94% |
R6 Class | 0.750% to 1.150% | 0.79% |
G Class | 0.750% to 1.150% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.79%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments and in kind transactions, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $3,572,905,868 and $2,905,258,110, respectively.
For the period ended October 31, 2024, the fund incurred net realized gains of $8,617,856 from redemptions in kind. A redemption in kind occurs when a fund delivers securities from its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment to a redeeming shareholder.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 450,000,000 | | | 450,000,000 | | |
Sold | 26,123,582 | | $ | 505,640,708 | | 9,664,523 | | $ | 165,974,487 | |
Redeemed | (8,388,594) | | (163,891,351) | | (8,549,529) | | (144,382,136) | |
| 17,734,988 | | 341,749,357 | | 1,114,994 | | 21,592,351 | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 375,000,000 | | | 375,000,000 | | |
Sold | 16,717,640 | | 336,482,857 | | 19,391,336 | | 348,607,214 | |
Redeemed | (11,684,370) | | (236,952,584) | | (7,827,992) | | (138,737,911) | |
| 5,033,270 | | 99,530,273 | | 11,563,344 | | 209,869,303 | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 145,000,000 | | | 145,000,000 | | |
Sold | 4,328,375 | | 89,848,064 | | 2,232,981 | | 40,951,504 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 534 | | 9,204 | |
Redeemed | (5,395,201) | | (114,212,869) | | (3,072,149) | | (54,630,450) | |
| (1,066,826) | | (24,364,805) | | (838,634) | | (13,669,742) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 70,000,000 | | | 70,000,000 | | |
Sold | 831,319 | | 14,962,388 | | 1,178,250 | | 18,590,724 | |
Redeemed | (1,447,613) | | (26,105,374) | | (978,154) | | (15,588,766) | |
| (616,294) | | (11,142,986) | | 200,096 | | 3,001,958 | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,046,698 | | 15,182,435 | | 560,448 | | 7,219,869 | |
Redeemed | (191,074) | | (2,697,203) | | (158,156) | | (2,038,860) | |
| 855,624 | | 12,485,232 | | 402,292 | | 5,181,009 | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 539,475 | | 9,255,366 | | 310,848 | | 4,721,645 | |
Redeemed | (232,856) | | (4,009,586) | | (284,935) | | (4,163,577) | |
| 306,619 | | 5,245,780 | | 25,913 | | 558,068 | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 35,524 | | 735,778 | | 71,248 | | 1,350,261 | |
Redeemed | (13,327) | | (270,338) | | (154,076) | | (2,749,175) | |
| 22,197 | | 465,440 | | (82,828) | | (1,398,914) | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 530,000,000 | | | 530,000,000 | | |
Sold | 21,646,985 | | 438,208,457 | | 24,904,736 | | 459,985,311 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 7,230 | | 124,420 | |
Redeemed | (13,039,782) | | (268,512,004) | | (6,814,736) | | (124,681,880) | |
| 8,607,203 | | 169,696,453 | | 18,097,230 | | 335,427,851 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 200,000,000 | | | 200,000,000 | | |
Sold | 9,136,658 | | 183,357,619 | | 1,781,973 | | 33,353,493 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 126,059 | | 2,238,802 | |
Redeemed | (5,232,041) | | (118,607,766) | | (1,468,791) | | (27,878,058) | |
| 3,904,617 | | 64,749,853 | | 439,241 | | 7,714,237 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 34,781,398 | | $ | 658,414,597 | | 30,921,648 | | $ | 568,276,121 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 3,843,588,600 | | $ | 97,296,285 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 7,051,670 | | 93,138,000 | | — | |
| $ | 3,850,640,270 | | $ | 190,434,285 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 2,448,796 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 517,921 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $122,432,191.
The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of October 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $2,448,796 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $517,921 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended October 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $1,902,208 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $(511,757) in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund invests in common stocks of small companies. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund investing in larger, more established companies.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | — | | $ | 2,402,361 | |
Long-term capital gains | — | | — | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 3,427,587,388 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 836,589,686 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (223,102,519) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 613,487,167 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | — | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 613,487,167 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 15,285,378 | |
Accumulated short-term capital losses | $ | (37,174,990) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the realization to ordinary income for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $15.52 | (0.14) | 5.55 | 5.41 | — | — | — | $20.93 | 34.79% | 1.14% | 1.14% | (0.69)% | (0.69)% | 83% | $1,202,283 | |
2023 | $16.48 | (0.10) | (0.86) | (0.96) | — | — | — | $15.52 | (5.83)% | 1.17% | 1.17% | (0.59)% | (0.59)% | 69% | $616,512 | |
2022 | $27.32 | (0.11) | (6.12) | (6.23) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $16.48 | (26.71)% | 1.17% | 1.17% | (0.61)% | (0.61)% | 61% | $636,149 | |
2021 | $22.00 | (0.21) | 8.25 | 8.04 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $27.32 | 38.56% | 1.17% | 1.17% | (0.82)% | (0.82)% | 96% | $716,869 | |
2020 | $17.54 | (0.15) | 5.61 | 5.46 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $22.00 | 32.43% | 1.22% | 1.22% | (0.81)% | (0.81)% | 141% | $531,353 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $16.31 | (0.10) | 5.83 | 5.73 | — | — | — | $22.04 | 35.07% | 0.94% | 0.94% | (0.49)% | (0.49)% | 83% | $927,508 | |
2023 | $17.28 | (0.07) | (0.90) | (0.97) | — | — | — | $16.31 | (5.61)% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.39)% | (0.39)% | 69% | $604,489 | |
2022 | $28.37 | (0.08) | (6.40) | (6.48) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $17.28 | (26.59)% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.41)% | (0.41)% | 61% | $440,618 | |
2021 | $22.71 | (0.17) | 8.55 | 8.38 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $28.37 | 38.81% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.62)% | (0.62)% | 96% | $464,632 | |
2020 | $18.04 | (0.11) | 5.78 | 5.67 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $22.71 | 32.76% | 1.02% | 1.02% | (0.61)% | (0.61)% | 141% | $317,466 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $16.68 | (0.07) | 5.95 | 5.88 | — | — | — | $22.56 | 35.25% | 0.79% | 0.79% | (0.34)% | (0.34)% | 83% | $142,339 | |
2023 | $17.65 | (0.04) | (0.92) | (0.96) | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $16.68 | (5.47)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.24)% | (0.24)% | 69% | $123,007 | |
2022 | $28.83 | (0.05) | (6.52) | (6.57) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $17.65 | (26.45)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.26)% | (0.26)% | 61% | $144,975 | |
2021 | $23.02 | (0.13) | 8.66 | 8.53 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $28.83 | 39.02% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.47)% | (0.47)% | 96% | $202,169 | |
2020 | $18.24 | (0.10) | 5.88 | 5.78 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $23.02 | 32.96% | 0.87% | 0.87% | (0.46)% | (0.46)% | 141% | $130,958 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $14.45 | (0.17) | 5.15 | 4.98 | — | — | — | $19.43 | 34.46% | 1.39% | 1.39% | (0.94)% | (0.94)% | 83% | $108,034 | |
2023 | $15.38 | (0.13) | (0.80) | (0.93) | — | — | — | $14.45 | (6.05)% | 1.42% | 1.42% | (0.84)% | (0.84)% | 69% | $89,237 | |
2022 | $25.87 | (0.15) | (5.73) | (5.88) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $15.38 | (26.89)% | 1.42% | 1.42% | (0.86)% | (0.86)% | 61% | $91,898 | |
2021 | $21.00 | (0.26) | 7.85 | 7.59 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $25.87 | 38.22% | 1.42% | 1.42% | (1.07)% | (1.07)% | 96% | $134,367 | |
2020 | $16.82 | (0.19) | 5.37 | 5.18 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $21.00 | 32.14% | 1.47% | 1.47% | (1.06)% | (1.06)% | 141% | $98,200 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $11.66 | (0.25) | 4.16 | 3.91 | — | — | — | $15.57 | 33.45% | 2.14% | 2.14% | (1.69)% | (1.69)% | 83% | $30,646 | |
2023 | $12.50 | (0.20) | (0.64) | (0.84) | — | — | — | $11.66 | (6.79)% | 2.17% | 2.17% | (1.59)% | (1.59)% | 69% | $12,981 | |
2022 | $22.08 | (0.23) | (4.74) | (4.97) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $12.50 | (27.44)% | 2.17% | 2.17% | (1.61)% | (1.61)% | 61% | $8,889 | |
2021 | $18.38 | (0.38) | 6.80 | 6.42 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $22.08 | 37.19% | 2.17% | 2.17% | (1.82)% | (1.82)% | 96% | $10,587 | |
2020 | $14.94 | (0.28) | 4.72 | 4.44 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $18.38 | 31.18% | 2.22% | 2.22% | (1.81)% | (1.81)% | 141% | $5,298 | |
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Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $13.67 | (0.20) | 4.86 | 4.66 | — | — | — | $18.33 | 34.09% | 1.64% | 1.64% | (1.19)% | (1.19)% | 83% | $17,424 | |
2023 | $14.58 | (0.16) | (0.75) | (0.91) | — | — | — | $13.67 | (6.24)% | 1.67% | 1.67% | (1.09)% | (1.09)% | 69% | $8,798 | |
2022 | $24.84 | (0.18) | (5.47) | (5.65) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $14.58 | (27.12)% | 1.67% | 1.67% | (1.11)% | (1.11)% | 61% | $9,010 | |
2021 | $20.30 | (0.31) | 7.57 | 7.26 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $24.84 | 37.88% | 1.67% | 1.67% | (1.32)% | (1.32)% | 96% | $12,690 | |
2020 | $16.33 | (0.23) | 5.20 | 4.97 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $20.30 | 31.80% | 1.72% | 1.72% | (1.31)% | (1.31)% | 141% | $8,492 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $16.32 | (0.10) | 5.83 | 5.73 | — | — | — | $22.05 | 35.11% | 0.94% | 0.94% | (0.49)% | (0.49)% | 83% | $1,482 | |
2023 | $17.29 | (0.06) | (0.91) | (0.97) | — | — | — | $16.32 | (5.66)% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.39)% | (0.39)% | 69% | $735 | |
2022 | $28.39 | (0.07) | (6.42) | (6.49) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $17.29 | (26.56)% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.41)% | (0.41)% | 61% | $2,211 | |
2021 | $22.73 | (0.18) | 8.56 | 8.38 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $28.39 | 38.84% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.62)% | (0.62)% | 96% | $6,396 | |
2020 | $18.05 | (0.12) | 5.80 | 5.68 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $22.73 | 32.74% | 1.02% | 1.02% | (0.61)% | (0.61)% | 141% | $9 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $16.67 | (0.07) | 5.95 | 5.88 | — | — | — | $22.55 | 35.27% | 0.79% | 0.79% | (0.34)% | (0.34)% | 83% | $1,135,667 | |
2023 | $17.64 | (0.04) | (0.92) | (0.96) | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $16.67 | (5.47)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.24)% | (0.24)% | 69% | $695,931 | |
2022 | $28.82 | (0.05) | (6.52) | (6.57) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $17.64 | (26.46)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.26)% | (0.26)% | 61% | $417,197 | |
2021 | $23.01 | (0.13) | 8.66 | 8.53 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $28.82 | 39.04% | 0.82% | 0.82% | (0.47)% | (0.47)% | 96% | $337,132 | |
2020 | $18.24 | (0.09) | 5.86 | 5.77 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $23.01 | 32.91% | 0.87% | 0.87% | (0.46)% | (0.46)% | 141% | $108,820 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $17.32 | 0.10 | 6.21 | 6.31 | — | — | — | $23.63 | 36.37% | 0.00% | 0.79% | 0.45% | (0.34)% | 83% | $485,423 | |
2023 | $18.32 | 0.11 | (0.98) | (0.87) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $17.32 | (4.74)% | 0.01% | 0.82% | 0.57% | (0.24)% | 69% | $288,325 | |
2022 | $29.53 | 0.11 | (6.71) | (6.60) | — | (4.61) | (4.61) | $18.32 | (25.84)% | 0.00% | 0.82% | 0.56% | (0.26)% | 61% | $296,816 | |
2021 | $23.35 | 0.10 | 8.80 | 8.90 | — | (2.72) | (2.72) | $29.53 | 40.15% | 0.00% | 0.82% | 0.35% | (0.47)% | 96% | $382,140 | |
2020 | $18.34 | 0.08 | 5.93 | 6.01 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) | $23.35 | 34.09% | 0.01% | 0.87% | 0.40% | (0.46)% | 141% | $299,803 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Small Cap Growth Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the one-year period reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the five- and ten-year periods and below the median for the one- and three-year periods. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow. Assets of various classes of the same Fund or similarly-managed products are combined with the assets of the Fund to help achieve those breakpoints.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution
fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients and these other client assets are included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
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| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| October 31, 2024 |
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| Sustainable Equity Fund |
| Investor Class (AFDIX) |
| I Class (AFEIX) |
| Y Class (AFYDX) |
| A Class (AFDAX) |
| C Class (AFDCX) |
| R Class (AFDRX) |
| R5 Class (AFDGX) |
| R6 Class (AFEDX) |
| G Class (AFEGX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Other Tax Information | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.5% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 28,700 | | $ | 15,671,635 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.9% | | |
FedEx Corp. | 64,837 | | 17,755,613 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 153,253 | | 20,545,097 | |
| | 38,300,710 | |
Automobile Components — 0.4% | | |
Aptiv PLC(1) | 286,907 | | 16,304,925 | |
Automobiles — 0.9% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 165,764 | | 41,416,135 | |
Banks — 3.4% | | |
Bank of America Corp. | 1,015,153 | | 42,453,698 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 315,316 | | 69,974,927 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | 1,600,663 | | 38,207,826 | |
| | 150,636,451 | |
Beverages — 1.1% | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 297,373 | | 49,387,708 | |
Biotechnology — 2.1% | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | 273,820 | | 55,823,684 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 61,492 | | 19,687,279 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 39,018 | | 18,571,788 | |
| | 94,082,751 | |
Broadline Retail — 3.4% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 802,327 | | 149,553,753 | |
Building Products — 1.0% | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | 604,082 | | 45,638,395 | |
Capital Markets — 4.7% | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 59,355 | | 30,288,856 | |
Blackrock, Inc. | 37,020 | | 36,317,730 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 133,349 | | 20,785,109 | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | 67,730 | | 9,362,995 | |
Morgan Stanley | 546,359 | | 63,514,234 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | 101,005 | | 48,518,762 | |
| | 208,787,686 | |
Chemicals — 1.8% | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 123,888 | | 30,442,998 | |
Linde PLC | 104,373 | | 47,609,744 | |
| | 78,052,742 | |
Communications Equipment — 1.0% | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(1) | 26,306 | | 10,165,691 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 74,058 | | 33,277,962 | |
| | 43,443,653 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.7% | | |
American Express Co. | 113,751 | | 30,721,870 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.4% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 40,567 | | 35,462,860 | |
Sysco Corp. | 456,763 | | 34,234,387 | |
Target Corp. | 232,744 | | 34,920,910 | |
| | 104,618,157 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Containers and Packaging — 0.4% | | |
Ball Corp. | 329,945 | | $ | 19,549,241 | |
Distributors — 0.4% | | |
LKQ Corp. | 473,418 | | 17,417,048 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.9% | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 934,036 | | 39,350,937 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.7% | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 926,645 | | 73,436,616 | |
Electrical Equipment — 1.0% | | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | 128,209 | | 42,511,540 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.5% | | |
CDW Corp. | 108,710 | | 20,462,483 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.0% | | |
Schlumberger NV | 1,126,989 | | 45,158,449 | |
Entertainment — 0.5% | | |
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1) | 79,717 | | 6,364,605 | |
Walt Disney Co. | 172,218 | | 16,567,372 | |
| | 22,931,977 | |
Financial Services — 2.5% | | |
Block, Inc.(1) | 199,779 | | 14,448,017 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 147,230 | | 73,554,636 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 84,615 | | 24,525,658 | |
| | 112,528,311 | |
Food Products — 0.7% | | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | 450,770 | | 30,868,730 | |
Ground Transportation — 1.5% | | |
Saia, Inc.(1) | 15,506 | | 7,576,387 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 359,371 | | 25,892,681 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 151,677 | | 35,199,681 | |
| | 68,668,749 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.2% | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 151,357 | | 10,667,642 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 24,660 | | 10,034,647 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1) | 61,436 | | 30,953,914 | |
| | 51,656,203 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.8% | | |
Cigna Group | 116,869 | | 36,791,530 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 151,656 | | 85,609,812 | |
| | 122,401,342 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1) | 65,291 | | 8,800,574 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 360,071 | | 20,081,160 | |
| | 28,881,734 | |
Household Products — 1.1% | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 126,969 | | 11,898,265 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 215,352 | | 35,571,843 | |
| | 47,470,108 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.7% | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 143,284 | | 29,470,653 | |
Industrial REITs — 1.3% | | |
Prologis, Inc. | 513,177 | | 57,958,210 | |
Insurance — 2.4% | | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | 122,839 | | 26,808,383 | |
MetLife, Inc. | 293,704 | | 23,032,268 | |
Progressive Corp. | 132,928 | | 32,278,906 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 181,523 | | $ | 22,232,937 | |
| | 104,352,494 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 6.7% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 1,072,020 | | 183,433,342 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 196,868 | | 111,738,340 | |
| | 295,171,682 | |
IT Services — 1.5% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 97,824 | | 33,731,672 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 161,674 | | 33,421,249 | |
| | 67,152,921 | |
Leisure Products — 0.2% | | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(1) | 303,791 | | 10,696,481 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 2.8% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 296,138 | | 38,589,743 | |
Danaher Corp. | 204,673 | | 50,279,969 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 62,612 | | 34,206,188 | |
| | 123,075,900 | |
Machinery — 2.6% | | |
Cummins, Inc. | 110,608 | | 36,387,820 | |
Deere & Co. | 45,729 | | 18,506,069 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 54,427 | | 34,510,528 | |
Xylem, Inc. | 194,780 | | 23,720,308 | |
| | 113,124,725 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.2% | | |
ConocoPhillips | 462,761 | | 50,690,840 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 372,378 | | 45,415,221 | |
| | 96,106,061 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 3.5% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 186,897 | | 10,423,245 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 60,074 | | 49,845,801 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 324,784 | | 33,231,899 | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | 225,761 | | 25,322,480 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | 198,201 | | 35,434,375 | |
| | 154,257,800 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 11.8% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1) | 351,670 | | 50,665,097 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 198,209 | | 44,222,410 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 180,455 | | 32,767,019 | |
ASML Holding NV | 29,556 | | 19,895,061 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 281,330 | | 47,761,394 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 2,449,077 | | 325,139,462 | |
| | 520,450,443 | |
Software — 10.7% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 21,530 | | 10,293,062 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1) | 135,445 | | 37,399,073 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 54,390 | | 16,146,759 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(1) | 176,151 | | 9,476,924 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 836,846 | | 340,052,372 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 81,023 | | 23,607,672 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(1) | 14,742 | | 13,754,139 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(1) | 100,180 | | 23,427,093 | |
| | 474,157,094 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.7% | | |
Equinix, Inc. | 36,303 | | 32,966,028 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Specialty Retail — 3.5% | | |
CarMax, Inc.(1) | 167,707 | | $ | 12,138,633 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 185,381 | | 72,993,769 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 389,811 | | 44,060,337 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | 90,986 | | 24,157,693 | |
| | 153,350,432 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 6.9% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 1,359,261 | | 307,070,652 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.3% | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) | 81,468 | | 13,107,387 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.7% | | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 92,478 | | 18,194,122 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | 17,043 | | 13,852,550 | |
| | 32,046,672 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $2,473,076,821) | | 4,394,425,674 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.2% | | |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Cost $10,799,046) | 19,042 | | 10,877,552 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 24,437 | | 24,437 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.2% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $8,829,218), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $8,657,164) | | 8,656,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $8,680,437) | | 8,680,437 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9% (Cost $2,492,556,304) | | 4,413,983,663 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | 3,631,669 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 4,417,615,332 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
DKK | 24,596,541 | | USD | 3,691,944 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | $ | (96,497) | |
DKK | 4,162,376 | | USD | 619,638 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | (11,194) | |
DKK | 4,289,320 | | USD | 626,905 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 94 | |
DKK | 6,102,320 | | USD | 886,218 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 5,800 | |
USD | 27,870,846 | | DKK | 185,545,694 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 748,344 | |
USD | 217,124 | | DKK | 1,480,576 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/24 | 698 | |
EUR | 946,079 | | USD | 1,026,618 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/20/24 | 4,499 | |
EUR | 3,128,803 | | USD | 3,409,360 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 673 | |
EUR | 470,556 | | USD | 521,559 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | (8,707) | |
EUR | 766,239 | | USD | 833,441 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 1,670 | |
USD | 3,789,135 | | EUR | 3,393,216 | | Citibank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 90,923 | |
USD | 3,786,422 | | EUR | 3,393,216 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 88,210 | |
USD | 4,021,180 | | EUR | 3,591,058 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 107,344 | |
USD | 727,834 | | EUR | 650,255 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 19,132 | |
USD | 11,868 | | EUR | 10,855 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/24 | 37 | |
USD | 3,788,848 | | EUR | 3,393,216 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 90,636 | |
USD | 2,361,825 | | EUR | 2,107,741 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/24 | 64,632 | |
USD | 3,785,710 | | EUR | 3,393,216 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 87,497 | |
USD | 587,568 | | EUR | 537,881 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 1,339 | |
USD | 833,911 | | EUR | 768,752 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | (3,939) | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,191,191 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
DKK | – | Danish Krone |
EUR | – | Euro |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
(1)Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,492,556,304) | $ | 4,413,983,663 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,504,476 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,160,380 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,311,528 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 2,867,086 | |
| 4,425,827,133 | |
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Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 2,044 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 4,517,667 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,529,660 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 120,337 | |
Accrued management fees | 1,000,876 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 41,217 | |
| 8,211,801 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 4,417,615,332 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 2,239,859,055 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 2,177,756,277 | |
| $ | 4,417,615,332 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $926,056,778 | 16,881,905 | $54.85 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $429,868,066 | 7,807,780 | $55.06 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $25,041,060 | 453,931 | $55.16 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $112,645,553 | 2,066,565 | $54.51 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $9,613,390 | 185,620 | $51.79 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $18,578,485 | 344,467 | $53.93 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $7,037,513 | 127,743 | $55.09 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $93,873,251 | 1,699,942 | $55.22 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,794,901,236 | 50,415,585 | $55.44 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $57.84 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $85,301) | $ | 62,765,366 | |
Interest | 1,724,380 | |
| 64,489,746 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 23,961,351 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 266,552 | |
C Class | 102,325 | |
R Class | 90,396 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 136,216 | |
Other expenses | 4,082 | |
| 24,560,922 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (12,852,289) | |
| 11,708,633 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 52,781,113 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 249,805,701 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (368,989) | |
Futures contract transactions | 11,674,771 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 4,630 | |
| 261,116,113 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 955,414,147 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,129,444 | |
Futures contracts | 593,602 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 4,315 | |
| 957,141,508 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1,218,257,621 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 1,271,038,734 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 52,781,113 | | $ | 57,730,990 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 261,116,113 | | 34,426,149 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 957,141,508 | | 262,057,947 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,271,038,734 | | 354,215,086 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (14,739,983) | | (4,703,433) | |
I Class | (8,350,752) | | (3,225,447) | |
Y Class | (511,050) | | (183,618) | |
A Class | (1,492,217) | | (309,322) | |
C Class | (100,180) | | (8,235) | |
R Class | (212,845) | | (19,136) | |
R5 Class | (113,046) | | (49,068) | |
R6 Class | (1,574,884) | | (648,296) | |
G Class | (71,111,077) | | (37,755,401) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (98,206,034) | | (46,901,956) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (901,540,798) | | 817,919,463 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 271,291,902 | | 1,125,232,593 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 4,146,323,430 | | 3,021,090,837 | |
End of period | $ | 4,417,615,332 | | $ | 4,146,323,430 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Sustainable Equity Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. The fund may elect to treat a portion of its payment to a redeeming shareholder, which represents the pro rata share of undistributed net investment income and net realized gains, as a distribution for federal income tax purposes (tax equalization).
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 43% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.740% to 0.790% | 0.79% |
I Class | 0.540% to 0.590% | 0.59% |
Y Class | 0.390% to 0.440% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.740% to 0.790% | 0.79% |
C Class | 0.740% to 0.790% | 0.79% |
R Class | 0.740% to 0.790% | 0.79% |
R5 Class | 0.540% to 0.590% | 0.59% |
R6 Class | 0.390% to 0.440% | 0.44% |
G Class | 0.390% to 0.440% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.44%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund sales were $338,200 and there were no interfund purchases. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $36,314 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $942,493,105 and $1,847,589,161, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 230,000,000 | | | 230,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,481,360 | | $ | 74,483,792 | | 4,994,761 | | $ | 204,635,419 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 308,635 | | 14,508,917 | | 119,111 | | 4,647,708 | |
Redeemed | (3,554,729) | | (174,001,715) | | (2,552,300) | | (106,610,347) | |
| (1,764,734) | | (85,009,006) | | 2,561,572 | | 102,672,780 | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 160,000,000 | | | 160,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,249,476 | | 64,783,284 | | 1,915,160 | | 80,617,505 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 169,204 | | 7,969,493 | | 78,829 | | 3,081,437 | |
Redeemed | (3,091,351) | | (156,792,656) | | (2,819,227) | | (118,487,348) | |
| (1,672,671) | | (84,039,879) | | (825,238) | | (34,788,406) | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 25,000,000 | | | 25,000,000 | | |
Sold | 35,741 | | 1,790,114 | | 143,495 | | 6,093,453 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,790 | | 508,526 | | 4,670 | | 182,677 | |
Redeemed | (114,165) | | (5,788,460) | | (112,188) | | (4,749,240) | |
| (67,634) | | (3,489,820) | | 35,977 | | 1,526,890 | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 50,000,000 | | | 50,000,000 | | |
Sold | 263,227 | | 13,357,907 | | 329,592 | | 13,739,258 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 28,445 | | 1,331,519 | | 7,068 | | 274,665 | |
Redeemed | (329,962) | | (16,782,679) | | (404,699) | | (16,809,729) | |
| (38,290) | | (2,093,253) | | (68,039) | | (2,795,806) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 24,315 | | 1,160,042 | | 33,508 | | 1,370,821 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,807 | | 80,893 | | 180 | | 6,716 | |
Redeemed | (83,026) | | (3,973,438) | | (79,580) | | (3,156,200) | |
| (56,904) | | (2,732,503) | | (45,892) | | (1,778,663) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 25,000,000 | | | 25,000,000 | | |
Sold | 90,804 | | 4,545,779 | | 104,694 | | 4,361,281 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,585 | | 212,845 | | 497 | | 19,136 | |
Redeemed | (102,656) | | (5,242,408) | | (149,707) | | (6,098,849) | |
| (7,267) | | (483,784) | | (44,516) | | (1,718,432) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 25,829 | | 1,333,348 | | 37,365 | | 1,583,243 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,174 | | 102,471 | | 963 | | 37,647 | |
Redeemed | (22,132) | | (1,165,083) | | (72,144) | | (3,140,013) | |
| 5,871 | | 270,736 | | (33,816) | | (1,519,123) | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 746,470 | | 38,560,945 | | 1,387,412 | | 57,645,643 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 33,380 | | 1,574,884 | | 16,555 | | 648,296 | |
Redeemed | (774,313) | | (39,107,150) | | (1,214,910) | | (52,084,582) | |
| 5,537 | | 1,028,679 | | 189,057 | | 6,209,357 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 775,000,000 | | 775,000,000 | |
Sold | 3,574,242 | | 181,462,003 | | 27,021,462 | | 1,107,199,103 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,506,910 | | 71,111,077 | | 964,132 | | 37,755,401 | |
Redeemed | (19,212,947) | | (977,565,048) | | (9,398,094) | | (394,843,638) | |
| (14,131,795) | | (724,991,968) | | 18,587,500 | | 750,110,866 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (17,727,887) | | $ | (901,540,798) | | 20,356,605 | | $ | 817,919,463 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 4,349,208,133 | | $ | 45,217,541 | | — | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 10,877,552 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 24,437 | | 8,656,000 | | — | |
| $ | 4,360,110,122 | | $ | 53,873,541 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 1,311,528 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 120,337 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was $64,386,483 futures contracts purchased.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $28,586,788.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2024
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 1,311,528 | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 120,337 | |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Equity Price Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | $ | 11,674,771 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | $ | 593,602 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (368,989) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,129,444 | |
| | $ | 11,305,782 | | | $ | 1,723,046 | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | $ | 60,115,268 | | $ | 43,778,205 | |
Long-term capital gains | $ | 38,090,766 | | $ | 3,123,751 | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 2,519,318,007 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 1,930,806,754 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (36,141,098) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 1,894,665,656 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (3,133) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 1,894,662,523 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 38,270,626 | |
Accumulated long-term gains | $ | 244,823,128 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
10. Subsequent Event
Effective December 10, 2024, Sustainable Equity Fund will be renamed Large Cap Equity Fund.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.14 | 0.33 | 13.21 | 13.54 | (0.41) | (0.42) | (0.83) | $54.85 | 32.47% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 21% | $926,057 | |
2023 | $38.81 | 0.36 | 3.21 | 3.57 | (0.21) | (0.03) | (0.24) | $42.14 | 9.26% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 21% | $785,687 | |
2022 | $48.06 | 0.26 | (8.36) | (8.10) | (0.19) | (0.96) | (1.15) | $38.81 | (17.29)% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 15% | $624,266 | |
2021 | $33.63 | 0.19 | 14.40 | 14.59 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $48.06 | 43.50% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 18% | $835,453 | |
2020 | $30.40 | 0.28 | 3.15 | 3.43 | — | (0.20) | (0.20) | $33.63 | 11.33% | 0.79% | 0.83% | 0.88% | 0.84% | 36% | $595,557 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.29 | 0.43 | 13.27 | 13.70 | (0.51) | (0.42) | (0.93) | $55.06 | 32.76% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 21% | $429,868 | |
2023 | $38.95 | 0.45 | 3.21 | 3.66 | (0.29) | (0.03) | (0.32) | $42.29 | 9.46% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 21% | $400,916 | |
2022 | $48.23 | 0.35 | (8.38) | (8.03) | (0.29) | (0.96) | (1.25) | $38.95 | (17.13)% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 15% | $401,398 | |
2021 | $33.75 | 0.27 | 14.44 | 14.71 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $48.23 | 43.78% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 18% | $469,840 | |
2020 | $30.50 | 0.35 | 3.16 | 3.51 | (0.06) | (0.20) | (0.26) | $33.75 | 11.55% | 0.59% | 0.63% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 36% | $245,759 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.37 | 0.51 | 13.28 | 13.79 | (0.58) | (0.42) | (1.00) | $55.16 | 32.95% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 21% | $25,041 | |
2023 | $39.02 | 0.51 | 3.22 | 3.73 | (0.35) | (0.03) | (0.38) | $42.37 | 9.63% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 21% | $22,099 | |
2022 | $48.32 | 0.42 | (8.40) | (7.98) | (0.36) | (0.96) | (1.32) | $39.02 | (17.01)% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 15% | $18,949 | |
2021 | $33.81 | 0.34 | 14.46 | 14.80 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $48.32 | 44.01% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 18% | $18,939 | |
2020 | $30.56 | 0.43 | 3.12 | 3.55 | (0.10) | (0.20) | (0.30) | $33.81 | 11.70% | 0.44% | 0.48% | 1.23% | 1.19% | 36% | $8,115 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $41.87 | 0.19 | 13.16 | 13.35 | (0.29) | (0.42) | (0.71) | $54.51 | 32.18% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 21% | $112,646 | |
2023 | $38.57 | 0.26 | 3.19 | 3.45 | (0.12) | (0.03) | (0.15) | $41.87 | 8.96% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 21% | $88,136 | |
2022 | $47.77 | 0.16 | (8.33) | (8.17) | (0.07) | (0.96) | (1.03) | $38.57 | (17.50)% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 15% | $83,808 | |
2021 | $33.43 | 0.08 | 14.32 | 14.40 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $47.77 | 43.13% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 18% | $97,032 | |
2020 | $30.29 | 0.21 | 3.13 | 3.34 | — | (0.20) | (0.20) | $33.43 | 11.07% | 1.04% | 1.08% | 0.63% | 0.59% | 36% | $54,638 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $39.85 | (0.17) | 12.53 | 12.36 | — | (0.42) | (0.42) | $51.79 | 31.19% | 1.79% | 1.79% | (0.36)% | (0.36)% | 21% | $9,613 | |
2023 | $36.88 | (0.05) | 3.05 | 3.00 | — | (0.03) | (0.03) | $39.85 | 8.14% | 1.79% | 1.79% | (0.13)% | (0.13)% | 21% | $9,665 | |
2022 | $45.99 | (0.16) | (7.99) | (8.15) | — | (0.96) | (0.96) | $36.88 | (18.12)% | 1.79% | 1.79% | (0.38)% | (0.38)% | 15% | $10,636 | |
2021 | $32.37 | (0.22) | 13.84 | 13.62 | — | — | — | $45.99 | 42.08% | 1.79% | 1.79% | (0.54)% | (0.54)% | 18% | $14,427 | |
2020 | $29.56 | (0.02) | 3.03 | 3.01 | — | (0.20) | (0.20) | $32.37 | 10.22% | 1.79% | 1.83% | (0.12)% | (0.16)% | 36% | $10,178 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $41.44 | 0.07 | 13.01 | 13.08 | (0.17) | (0.42) | (0.59) | $53.93 | 31.81% | 1.29% | 1.29% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 21% | $18,578 | |
2023 | $38.17 | 0.15 | 3.17 | 3.32 | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.05) | $41.44 | 8.71% | 1.29% | 1.29% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 21% | $14,574 | |
2022 | $47.33 | 0.05 | (8.25) | (8.20) | — | (0.96) | (0.96) | $38.17 | (17.71)% | 1.29% | 1.29% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 15% | $15,124 | |
2021 | $33.15 | (0.02) | 14.20 | 14.18 | — | — | — | $47.33 | 42.78% | 1.29% | 1.29% | (0.04)% | (0.04)% | 18% | $18,044 | |
2020 | $30.12 | 0.12 | 3.11 | 3.23 | — | (0.20) | (0.20) | $33.15 | 10.77% | 1.29% | 1.33% | 0.38% | 0.34% | 36% | $9,014 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.31 | 0.42 | 13.29 | 13.71 | (0.51) | (0.42) | (0.93) | $55.09 | 32.77% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 21% | $7,038 | |
2023 | $38.97 | 0.46 | 3.20 | 3.66 | (0.29) | (0.03) | (0.32) | $42.31 | 9.46% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 21% | $5,157 | |
2022 | $48.26 | 0.35 | (8.39) | (8.04) | (0.29) | (0.96) | (1.25) | $38.97 | (17.14)% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 15% | $6,068 | |
2021 | $33.77 | 0.27 | 14.45 | 14.72 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $48.26 | 43.78% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 18% | $5,819 | |
2020 | $30.52 | 0.34 | 3.17 | 3.51 | (0.06) | (0.20) | (0.26) | $33.77 | 11.55% | 0.59% | 0.63% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 36% | $3,195 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.41 | 0.50 | 13.31 | 13.81 | (0.58) | (0.42) | (1.00) | $55.22 | 32.97% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 21% | $93,873 | |
2023 | $39.06 | 0.51 | 3.22 | 3.73 | (0.35) | (0.03) | (0.38) | $42.41 | 9.62% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 21% | $71,865 | |
2022 | $48.37 | 0.42 | (8.41) | (7.99) | (0.36) | (0.96) | (1.32) | $39.06 | (17.02)% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 15% | $58,804 | |
2021 | $33.84 | 0.32 | 14.50 | 14.82 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $48.37 | 44.03% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 18% | $46,681 | |
2020 | $30.56 | 0.39 | 3.17 | 3.56 | (0.08) | (0.20) | (0.28) | $33.84 | 11.70% | 0.44% | 0.48% | 1.23% | 1.19% | 36% | $5,150 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $42.58 | 0.74 | 13.33 | 14.07 | (0.79) | (0.42) | (1.21) | $55.44 | 33.54% | 0.00% | 0.44% | 1.43% | 0.99% | 21% | $2,794,901 | |
2023 | $39.21 | 0.70 | 3.22 | 3.92 | (0.52) | (0.03) | (0.55) | $42.58 | 10.12% | 0.00% | 0.44% | 1.66% | 1.22% | 21% | $2,748,223 | |
2022 | $48.54 | 0.60 | (8.40) | (7.80) | (0.57) | (0.96) | (1.53) | $39.21 | (16.63)% | 0.00% | 0.44% | 1.41% | 0.97% | 15% | $1,802,038 | |
2021 | $33.97 | 0.53 | 14.49 | 15.02 | (0.45) | — | (0.45) | $48.54 | 44.61% | 0.00% | 0.44% | 1.25% | 0.81% | 18% | $2,360,362 | |
2020 | $30.64 | 0.54 | 3.18 | 3.72 | (0.19) | (0.20) | (0.39) | $33.97 | 12.21% | 0.00% | 0.48% | 1.67% | 1.19% | 36% | $1,800,919 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Sustainable Equity Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Sustainable Equity Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the five- and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods and below the median for the one-year period. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow. Assets of various classes of the same Fund or similarly-managed products are combined with the assets of the Fund to help achieve those breakpoints.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution
fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients and these other client assets are included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $60,115,268, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.
The fund hereby designates $59,225,089, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
The fund utilized earnings and profits of $25,375,451 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).
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| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| October 31, 2024 |
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| Ultra® Fund |
| Investor Class (TWCUX) |
| I Class (TWUIX) |
| Y Class (AULYX) |
| A Class (TWUAX) |
| C Class (TWCCX) |
| R Class (AULRX) |
| R5 Class (AULGX) |
| R6 Class (AULDX) |
| G Class (AULNX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Other Tax Information | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.8% | | |
Automobiles — 2.8% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 2,792,000 | | $ | 697,581,200 | |
Beverages — 0.6% | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | 635,000 | | 147,535,900 | |
Biotechnology — 2.0% | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 615,000 | | 163,952,850 | |
Genmab AS(1) | 229,000 | | 51,286,205 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 346,000 | | 290,017,200 | |
| | 505,256,255 | |
Broadline Retail — 6.3% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 8,534,000 | | 1,590,737,600 | |
Building Products — 0.7% | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | 901,000 | | 135,041,880 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | 682,000 | | 51,525,100 | |
| | 186,566,980 | |
Capital Markets — 1.7% | | |
MSCI, Inc. | 451,000 | | 257,611,200 | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | 1,239,000 | | 157,353,000 | |
| | 414,964,200 | |
Chemicals — 0.8% | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 858,000 | | 210,836,340 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.6% | | |
Cintas Corp. | 300,000 | | 61,743,000 | |
Copart, Inc.(1) | 1,779,000 | | 91,565,130 | |
| | 153,308,130 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.2% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 636,000 | | 555,978,480 | |
Distributors — 0.2% | | |
Pool Corp. | 111,000 | | 40,142,040 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 530,000 | | 159,365,700 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.7% | | |
Cognex Corp. | 647,000 | | 26,028,810 | |
Keyence Corp. | 330,000 | | 148,966,394 | |
| | 174,995,204 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.5% | | |
Schlumberger NV | 2,843,000 | | 113,919,010 | |
Entertainment — 2.3% | | |
Netflix, Inc.(1) | 776,000 | | 586,679,280 | |
Financial Services — 6.0% | | |
Block, Inc.(1) | 2,185,000 | | 158,019,200 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1,926,827 | | 962,623,501 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 1,334,000 | | 386,659,900 | |
| | 1,507,302,601 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.9% | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 1,130,000 | | 79,642,400 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1) | 799,000 | | 53,540,990 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1) | 167,000 | | 67,955,640 | |
Insulet Corp.(1) | 323,000 | | 74,784,190 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1) | 871,690 | | 439,192,290 | |
| | 715,115,510 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.3% | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 564,000 | | $ | 318,378,000 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 2.9% | | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 9,450,000 | | 527,026,500 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | 709,000 | | 203,972,210 | |
| | 730,998,710 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 11.9% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 5,765,580 | | 986,548,394 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 6,325,160 | | 1,092,291,880 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 1,603,000 | | 909,830,740 | |
| | 2,988,671,014 | |
IT Services — 1.0% | | |
Gartner, Inc.(1) | 229,000 | | 115,072,500 | |
Okta, Inc.(1) | 1,770,000 | | 127,245,300 | |
| | 242,317,800 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.3% | | |
Waters Corp.(1) | 228,000 | | 73,669,080 | |
Machinery — 1.7% | | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | 889,000 | | 65,039,240 | |
Fortive Corp. | 1,791,000 | | 127,931,130 | |
Nordson Corp. | 330,000 | | 81,803,700 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | 705,000 | | 132,525,900 | |
Yaskawa Electric Corp.(2) | 573,000 | | 16,421,884 | |
| | 423,721,854 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.6% | | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 1,331,000 | | 162,328,760 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.7% | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 807,000 | | 669,600,180 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 18.2% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1) | 1,206,000 | | 173,748,420 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 1,246,000 | | 277,995,060 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 2,454,000 | | 445,597,320 | |
ASML Holding NV | 306,000 | | 205,978,096 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(1) | 1,831,000 | | 92,758,460 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 25,239,000 | | 3,350,729,640 | |
| | 4,546,806,996 | |
Software — 14.8% | | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1) | 1,599,000 | | 200,578,560 | |
DocuSign, Inc.(1) | 2,811,000 | | 195,027,180 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(1) | 3,528,000 | | 189,806,400 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(1) | 223,000 | | 444,463,530 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 4,090,401 | | 1,662,134,446 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 1,609,000 | | 468,814,330 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(1) | 281,000 | | 144,324,410 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(1) | 517,000 | | 120,900,450 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(1) | 1,507,000 | | 272,450,530 | |
| | 3,698,499,836 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 12.6% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 13,948,084 | | 3,151,011,656 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.9% | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(1) | 749,000 | | 223,127,100 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $7,011,872,021) | | 24,989,415,416 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.0% | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.(1) (Cost $286,967) | 281,340 | | $ | 286,967 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 166,967 | | 166,967 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 7,302,680 | | 7,302,680 | |
| | 7,469,647 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.3% | | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.25%, 3/15/27, valued at $78,957,380), at 4.84%, dated 10/31/24, due 11/1/24 (Delivery value $77,419,407) | | 77,409,000 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $84,878,647) | | 84,878,647 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% (Cost $7,097,037,635) | | 25,074,581,030 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | (34,323,400) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 25,040,257,630 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
JPY | 620,648,700 | | USD | 4,179,605 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | $ | (70,144) | |
USD | 61,016,405 | | JPY | 8,663,536,350 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 3,653,103 | |
USD | 3,812,728 | | JPY | 541,091,250 | | UBS AG | 12/20/24 | 230,036 | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,812,995 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
JPY | – | Japanese Yen |
USD | – | United States Dollar |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $6,795,164. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $7,302,680.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $7,089,734,955) — including $6,795,164 of securities on loan | $ | 25,067,278,350 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $7,302,680) | 7,302,680 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $7,097,037,635) | 25,074,581,030 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,808,336 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,883,139 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 2,304,038 | |
Securities lending receivable | 1,062 | |
| 25,084,577,605 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 7,302,680 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 18,635,021 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 70,144 | |
Accrued management fees | 18,174,849 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 137,281 | |
| 44,319,975 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 25,040,257,630 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 6,248,515,734 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 18,791,741,896 | |
| $ | 25,040,257,630 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $20,654,749,779 | 228,140,085 | $90.54 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,382,591,403 | 14,361,384 | $96.27 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $72,281,892 | 741,339 | $97.50 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $340,403,071 | 4,076,488 | $83.50 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $36,762,160 | 595,026 | $61.78 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $71,738,099 | 908,946 | $78.92 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $57,497,959 | 596,726 | $96.36 |
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,412,081,594 | 24,773,109 | $97.37 |
G Class, $0.01 Par Value | $12,151,673 | 120,522 | $100.83 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $88.59 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $469,669) | $ | 107,527,389 | |
Interest | 3,032,339 | |
Securities lending, net | 5,635 | |
| 110,565,363 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 201,541,287 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 755,571 | |
C Class | 355,228 | |
R Class | 344,757 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 693,387 | |
Other expenses | 5,521 | |
| 203,695,751 | |
Fees waived(1) | (2,127,669) | |
| 201,568,082 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | (91,002,719) | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 911,973,907 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 1,148,667 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (95,204) | |
| 913,027,370 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 6,827,884,266 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,521,360 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (53,873) | |
| 6,830,351,753 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 7,743,379,123 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 7,652,376,404 | |
(1)Amount consists of $1,709,536, $114,327, $4,931, $26,466, $3,165, $6,040, $4,372, $193,358 and $65,474 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (91,002,719) | | $ | (57,621,784) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 913,027,370 | | 1,260,343,728 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 6,830,351,753 | | 1,268,783,054 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 7,652,376,404 | | 2,471,504,998 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,020,080,198) | | (896,713,481) | |
I Class | (64,765,978) | | (46,333,790) | |
Y Class | (2,358,451) | | (215,908) | |
A Class | (16,424,095) | | (11,837,304) | |
C Class | (2,666,459) | | (2,245,082) | |
R Class | (3,905,887) | | (2,878,068) | |
R5 Class | (2,316,200) | | (2,023,455) | |
R6 Class | (105,888,371) | | (55,607,014) | |
G Class | (562,703) | | (14,068) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (1,218,968,342) | | (1,017,868,170) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 392,788,312 | | 1,099,543,835 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 6,826,196,374 | | 2,553,180,663 | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 18,214,061,256 | | 15,660,880,593 | |
End of period | $ | 25,040,257,630 | | $ | 18,214,061,256 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2024
1. Organization
American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Ultra Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2024.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 7,302,680 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 7,302,680 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 7,302,680 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). From November 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.911% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.711% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.561% for Y Class and R6 Class. Effective August 1, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.887% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.687% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.537% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until July 31, 2025 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended October 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Management Fee Schedule Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
I Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.72% | 0.71% |
Y Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.57% | 0.56% |
A Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
C Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
R Class | 0.800% to 0.990% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
R5 Class | 0.600% to 0.790% | 0.72% | 0.71% |
R6 Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.57% | 0.56% |
G Class | 0.450% to 0.640% | 0.57% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended October 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $654,810 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2024 were $1,518,636,504 and $2,444,414,618, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year ended October 31, 2024 | Year ended October 31, 2023 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 3,000,000,000 | | | 3,000,000,000 | | |
Sold | 8,315,174 | | $ | 686,214,747 | | 8,060,745 | | $ | 530,238,612 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 13,014,982 | | 971,439,122 | | 15,165,813 | | 855,808,956 | |
Redeemed | (19,580,486) | | (1,611,797,105) | | (17,350,464) | | (1,123,638,507) | |
| 1,749,670 | | 45,856,764 | | 5,876,094 | | 262,409,061 | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 220,000,000 | | | 220,000,000 | | |
Sold | 4,460,385 | | 386,241,278 | | 6,602,248 | | 471,376,367 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 699,836 | | 55,447,998 | | 715,408 | | 42,623,986 | |
Redeemed | (4,635,893) | | (411,095,297) | | (4,549,800) | | (318,387,098) | |
| 524,328 | | 30,593,979 | | 2,767,856 | | 195,613,255 | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 328,142 | | 29,091,855 | | 485,922 | | 32,573,254 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 28,376 | | 2,274,066 | | 2,012 | | 120,975 | |
Redeemed | (117,136) | | (10,395,331) | | (36,999) | | (2,690,871) | |
| 239,382 | | 20,970,590 | | 450,935 | | 30,003,358 | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 60,000,000 | | | 60,000,000 | | |
Sold | 993,980 | | 76,052,478 | | 1,060,340 | | 64,847,082 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 224,648 | | 15,498,490 | | 212,777 | | 11,177,165 | |
Redeemed | (708,557) | | (54,275,432) | | (626,796) | | (38,541,529) | |
| 510,071 | | 37,275,536 | | 646,321 | | 37,482,718 | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 115,522 | | 6,445,207 | | 126,936 | | 5,906,258 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 44,447 | | 2,283,660 | | 46,222 | | 1,860,437 | |
Redeemed | (164,009) | | (9,363,151) | | (119,933) | | (5,563,701) | |
| (4,040) | | (634,284) | | 53,225 | | 2,202,994 | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 25,000,000 | | | 25,000,000 | | |
Sold | 295,321 | | 21,109,228 | | 345,043 | | 20,799,015 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 59,769 | | 3,905,887 | | 57,503 | | 2,878,025 | |
Redeemed | (301,459) | | (22,386,601) | | (233,772) | | (13,665,587) | |
| 53,631 | | 2,628,514 | | 168,774 | | 10,011,453 | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 159,666 | | 13,893,679 | | 233,600 | | 16,071,078 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 29,000 | | 2,299,734 | | 33,751 | | 2,012,590 | |
Redeemed | (106,269) | | (9,361,716) | | (254,594) | | (17,990,190) | |
| 82,397 | | 6,831,697 | | 12,757 | | 93,478 | |
R6 Class/Shares Authorized | 250,000,000 | | | 250,000,000 | | |
Sold | 7,931,021 | | 679,106,904 | | 11,203,592 | | 771,609,769 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,313,014 | | 105,080,514 | | 906,288 | | 54,431,628 | |
Redeemed | (5,968,958) | | (533,836,904) | | (3,917,306) | | (273,261,287) | |
| 3,275,077 | | 250,350,514 | | 8,192,574 | | 552,780,110 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 80,000,000 | | | 80,000,000 | | |
Sold | 31,253 | | 2,899,547 | | 157,166 | | 11,154,947 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6,823 | | 562,703 | | 229 | | 14,068 | |
Redeemed | (49,077) | | (4,547,248) | | (29,305) | | (2,221,607) | |
| (11,001) | | (1,084,998) | | 128,090 | | 8,947,408 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,419,515 | | $ | 392,788,312 | | 18,296,626 | | $ | 1,099,543,835 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 24,566,762,837 | | $ | 422,652,579 | | — | |
Rights | 286,967 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 7,469,647 | | 77,409,000 | | — | |
| $ | 24,574,519,451 | | $ | 500,061,579 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 3,883,139 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 70,144 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $83,275,158.
The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of October 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $3,883,139 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $70,144 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended October 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $1,148,667 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $2,521,360 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 were as follows:
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| 2024 | 2023 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | — | | — | |
Long-term capital gains | $ | 1,218,968,342 | | $ | 1,017,868,170 | |
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 7,102,415,042 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 18,106,396,368 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (134,230,380) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | 17,972,165,988 | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (27,513) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 17,972,138,475 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | — | |
Accumulated long-term gains | $ | 912,459,911 | |
Late-year ordinary loss deferral | $ | (92,856,490) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
Loss deferrals represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Realized Gains | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $67.54 | (0.36) | 27.90 | 27.54 | (4.54) | $90.54 | 42.20% | 0.91% | 0.92% | (0.44)% | (0.45)% | 7% | $20,654,750 | |
2023 | $62.50 | (0.24) | 9.37 | 9.13 | (4.09) | $67.54 | 15.91% | 0.93% | 0.95% | (0.37)% | (0.39)% | 20% | $15,289,489 | |
2022 | $93.37 | (0.30) | (24.63) | (24.93) | (5.94) | $62.50 | (28.50)% | 0.94% | 0.95% | (0.42)% | (0.43)% | 13% | $13,781,358 | |
2021 | $66.38 | (0.38) | 29.49 | 29.11 | (2.12) | $93.37 | 44.70% | 0.95% | 0.95% | (0.47)% | (0.47)% | 8% | $20,198,765 | |
2020 | $50.27 | (0.21) | 18.55 | 18.34 | (2.23) | $66.38 | 37.77% | 0.97% | 0.97% | (0.36)% | (0.36)% | 6% | $14,648,925 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $71.43 | (0.20) | 29.58 | 29.38 | (4.54) | $96.27 | 42.49% | 0.71% | 0.72% | (0.24)% | (0.25)% | 7% | $1,382,591 | |
2023 | $65.74 | (0.12) | 9.90 | 9.78 | (4.09) | $71.43 | 16.12% | 0.73% | 0.75% | (0.17)% | (0.19)% | 20% | $988,431 | |
2022 | $97.72 | (0.16) | (25.88) | (26.04) | (5.94) | $65.74 | (28.36)% | 0.74% | 0.75% | (0.22)% | (0.23)% | 13% | $727,643 | |
2021 | $69.25 | (0.23) | 30.82 | 30.59 | (2.12) | $97.72 | 45.00% | 0.75% | 0.75% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 8% | $841,255 | |
2020 | $52.25 | (0.10) | 19.33 | 19.23 | (2.23) | $69.25 | 38.05% | 0.77% | 0.77% | (0.16)% | (0.16)% | 6% | $588,451 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $72.19 | (0.09) | 29.94 | 29.85 | (4.54) | $97.50 | 42.70% | 0.56% | 0.57% | (0.09)% | (0.10)% | 7% | $72,282 | |
2023 | $66.30 | (0.05) | 10.03 | 9.98 | (4.09) | $72.19 | 16.30% | 0.58% | 0.60% | (0.02)% | (0.04)% | 20% | $36,238 | |
2022 | $98.36 | (0.04) | (26.08) | (26.12) | (5.94) | $66.30 | (28.25)% | 0.59% | 0.60% | (0.07)% | (0.08)% | 13% | $3,383 | |
2021 | $69.59 | (0.11) | 31.00 | 30.89 | (2.12) | $98.36 | 45.21% | 0.60% | 0.60% | (0.12)% | (0.12)% | 8% | $3,099 | |
2020 | $52.42 | (0.01) | 19.41 | 19.40 | (2.23) | $69.59 | 38.26% | 0.62% | 0.62% | (0.01)% | (0.01)% | 6% | $1,708 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $62.74 | (0.53) | 25.83 | 25.30 | (4.54) | $83.50 | 41.84% | 1.16% | 1.17% | (0.69)% | (0.70)% | 7% | $340,403 | |
2023 | $58.50 | (0.38) | 8.71 | 8.33 | (4.09) | $62.74 | 15.61% | 1.18% | 1.20% | (0.62)% | (0.64)% | 20% | $223,761 | |
2022 | $87.98 | (0.46) | (23.08) | (23.54) | (5.94) | $58.50 | (28.69)% | 1.19% | 1.20% | (0.67)% | (0.68)% | 13% | $170,819 | |
2021 | $62.81 | (0.56) | 27.85 | 27.29 | (2.12) | $87.98 | 44.35% | 1.20% | 1.20% | (0.72)% | (0.72)% | 8% | $256,161 | |
2020 | $47.79 | (0.34) | 17.59 | 17.25 | (2.23) | $62.81 | 37.43% | 1.22% | 1.22% | (0.61)% | (0.61)% | 6% | $167,682 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $47.76 | (0.82) | 19.38 | 18.56 | (4.54) | $61.78 | 40.78% | 1.91% | 1.92% | (1.44)% | (1.45)% | 7% | $36,762 | |
2023 | $45.85 | (0.64) | 6.64 | 6.00 | (4.09) | $47.76 | 14.76% | 1.93% | 1.95% | (1.37)% | (1.39)% | 20% | $28,610 | |
2022 | $70.74 | (0.76) | (18.19) | (18.95) | (5.94) | $45.85 | (29.22)% | 1.94% | 1.95% | (1.42)% | (1.43)% | 13% | $25,028 | |
2021 | $51.23 | (0.91) | 22.54 | 21.63 | (2.12) | $70.74 | 43.28% | 1.95% | 1.95% | (1.47)% | (1.47)% | 8% | $34,751 | |
2020 | $39.65 | (0.62) | 14.43 | 13.81 | (2.23) | $51.23 | 36.39% | 1.97% | 1.97% | (1.36)% | (1.36)% | 6% | $24,320 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Realized Gains | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $59.65 | (0.68) | 24.49 | 23.81 | (4.54) | $78.92 | 41.49% | 1.41% | 1.42% | (0.94)% | (0.95)% | 7% | $71,738 | |
2023 | $55.96 | (0.51) | 8.29 | 7.78 | (4.09) | $59.65 | 15.31% | 1.43% | 1.45% | (0.87)% | (0.89)% | 20% | $51,020 | |
2022 | $84.62 | (0.59) | (22.13) | (22.72) | (5.94) | $55.96 | (28.86)% | 1.44% | 1.45% | (0.92)% | (0.93)% | 13% | $38,416 | |
2021 | $60.62 | (0.72) | 26.84 | 26.12 | (2.12) | $84.62 | 44.00% | 1.45% | 1.45% | (0.97)% | (0.97)% | 8% | $41,561 | |
2020 | $46.31 | (0.46) | 17.00 | 16.54 | (2.23) | $60.62 | 37.08% | 1.47% | 1.47% | (0.86)% | (0.86)% | 6% | $26,729 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $71.49 | (0.21) | 29.62 | 29.41 | (4.54) | $96.36 | 42.50% | 0.71% | 0.72% | (0.24)% | (0.25)% | 7% | $57,498 | |
2023 | $65.79 | (0.11) | 9.90 | 9.79 | (4.09) | $71.49 | 16.13% | 0.73% | 0.75% | (0.17)% | (0.19)% | 20% | $36,771 | |
2022 | $97.78 | (0.12) | (25.93) | (26.05) | (5.94) | $65.79 | (28.35)% | 0.74% | 0.75% | (0.22)% | (0.23)% | 13% | $32,996 | |
2021 | $69.29 | (0.23) | 30.84 | 30.61 | (2.12) | $97.78 | 45.00% | 0.75% | 0.75% | (0.27)% | (0.27)% | 8% | $371 | |
2020 | $52.28 | (0.12) | 19.36 | 19.24 | (2.23) | $69.29 | 38.05% | 0.77% | 0.77% | (0.16)% | (0.16)% | 6% | $258 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $72.10 | (0.08) | 29.89 | 29.81 | (4.54) | $97.37 | 42.70% | 0.56% | 0.57% | (0.09)% | (0.10)% | 7% | $2,412,082 | |
2023 | $66.21 | (0.02) | 10.00 | 9.98 | (4.09) | $72.10 | 16.32% | 0.58% | 0.60% | (0.02)% | (0.04)% | 20% | $1,549,990 | |
2022 | $98.25 | (0.05) | (26.05) | (26.10) | (5.94) | $66.21 | (28.26)% | 0.59% | 0.60% | (0.07)% | (0.08)% | 13% | $881,007 | |
2021 | $69.51 | (0.11) | 30.97 | 30.86 | (2.12) | $98.25 | 45.22% | 0.60% | 0.60% | (0.12)% | (0.12)% | 8% | $800,782 | |
2020 | $52.36 | —(3) | 19.38 | 19.38 | (2.23) | $69.51 | 38.26% | 0.62% | 0.62% | (0.01)% | (0.01)% | 6% | $509,484 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | $74.13 | 0.44 | 30.80 | 31.24 | (4.54) | $100.83 | 43.50% | 0.00% | 0.57% | 0.47% | (0.10)% | 7% | $12,152 | |
2023 | $67.60 | 0.36 | 10.26 | 10.62 | (4.09) | $74.13 | 16.98% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 0.56% | (0.04)% | 20% | $9,750 | |
2022 | $99.61 | 0.23 | (26.30) | (26.07) | (5.94) | $67.60 | (27.84)% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 0.52% | (0.08)% | 13% | $232 | |
2021 | $70.04 | 0.42 | 31.27 | 31.69 | (2.12) | $99.61 | 46.08% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 0.48% | (0.12)% | 8% | $10 | |
2020 | $52.44 | 0.37 | 19.46 | 19.83 | (2.23) | $70.04 | 39.09% | 0.01% | 0.62% | 0.60% | (0.01)% | 6% | $7 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the shareholders of the Ultra Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Ultra Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., as of October 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 17, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 27, 2024, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Directors requested and reviewed data and information compiled by the Advisor and certain independent consultants and data providers concerning the Fund. This review was in addition to the oversight and evaluation undertaken by the Board and its committees on a continual basis and the information received was supplemental to the information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to the Advisor’s response to investment management industry challenges;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
The Board held two meetings to consider the renewal. The independent Directors also met in private session multiple times to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The independent Directors held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement, requesting supplemental information, and reviewing information provided by the Advisor in response thereto. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent consultant and data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services which include, without limitation, the following:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to monitor trading activities, and in particular to seek the best execution of fund trades, and to evaluate the use of and payment for research. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Fund Performance Review Committee, provides oversight of the investment performance process. It regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information from both the Advisor and an independent third party during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance and may conduct special reviews until performance improves. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, five-, and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the three-year period reviewed by the Board. In relation to industry peers, the Fund was above the median of its peer performance universe as identified by a third-party service provider for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods and below the median for the one-year period. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor, including steps being taken to address underperformance, and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund (pre- and post-distribution), and its financial results of operation. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information and arranged for an independent consultant to confirm the reasonableness of the allocation methodology used. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded content and services. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints that serve to reduce the effective management fee as the assets of the Fund grow. Assets of various classes of the same Fund or similarly-managed products are combined with the assets of the Fund to help achieve those breakpoints.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an
administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratios of its peers. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was above the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. In addition, the Board reviewed the Fund’s position relative to the narrower set of its expense group peers. The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund’s annual unified management fee such that the Investor Class management fee not exceed 0.887% for at least one year beginning August 1, 2024. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided in response thereto. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They concluded that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. To the extent there are potential collateral benefits, the Board has been advised and has taken this into consideration in its review of the management contract with the Fund. The Board noted that additional assets from other clients may offer the Advisor some benefit from increased leverage with prospective clients, service providers, and counterparties. Additionally, the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions, which the Board concluded is likely to benefit other clients of the Advisor, as well as Fund shareholders. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board concluded that appropriate allocation methodologies had been employed to assign resources and the cost of those resources to these other clients and these other client assets are included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, determined that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Other Tax Information
The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund hereby designates $1,218,968,342, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.
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(b) The information required by Item 13 of Form N-1A is included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7(a) of this Form.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
None.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
None.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
The remuneration paid to directors, officers and others is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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A statement regarding the basis for the board of directors’ approval of the investment advisory contract is included as part of the reports to stockholders filed under Item 7 of this Form. |
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ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 17. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, which is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 of Form N-CSR, was filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005.
(a)(2) Not applicable.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
(a)(5) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
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Date: | December 23, 2024 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Date: | December 23, 2024 |
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By: | /s/ R. Wes Campbell |
| Name: | R. Wes Campbell |
| Title: | Treasurer and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial officer) |
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Date: | December 23, 2024 |