UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-0816
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AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
CHARLES A. ETHERINGTON, 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111
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(Name and address of agent for service)
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: 04-30-2007
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
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Ultra® Fund
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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Ultra Fund Ultra Fund for the
six months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this
information to help you monitor your investment. Another
resource is our website, americancentury.com, where we post
company news, portfolio commentaries, investment views, and
other communications about portfolio strategy, personal
finance, government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
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/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ULTRA
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Shareholder Fee Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and the
Portfolio Commentary reflect those of the portfolio management
team as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily
represent the opinions of American Century or any other person
in the American Century organization. Any such opinions are
subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions and American Century disclaims any responsibility to
update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as
investment advice and, because investment decisions made by
American Century funds are based on numerous factors, may not
be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of
any American Century fund. Security examples are used for
representational purposes only and are not intended as
recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance
information for comparative indices and securities is provided
to American Century by third party vendors. To the best of
American Century's knowledge, such information is accurate at
the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006--including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms--the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed--value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Ultra
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years 10 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 6.03% 1.24% 2.91% 5.45% 12.56% 11/2/81
RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH
INDEX(2) 8.42% 12.25% 6.22% 5.32% 11.54%(3) --
S&P 500 INDEX(2) 8.60% 15.24% 8.54% 8.05% 13.38%(3) --
Institutional Class 6.14% 1.47% 3.12% 5.66% 5.42% 11/14/96
Advisor Class 5.87% 0.98% 2.65% 5.19% 5.30% 10/2/96
C Class
No sales
charge* 5.52% 0.22% 1.88% -- 2.19%
With sales
charge* 4.54% 0.22% 1.88% -- 2.19% 10/29/01
R Class 5.75% 0.74% -- -- 5.02% 8/29/03
*Sales charges include initial contingent deferred sales
charges (CDSCs). C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of
purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. Please see the
Share Class Information page for more about the applicable
sales charges for each share class. The SEC requires that
mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum
sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(3) Since 10/31/81, the date nearest the Investor Class's
inception for which data are available.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class 39.75% 25.52% 27.06% -26.70% -9.83% -14.79% 21.64% -0.07% 10.09% 1.24%
Russell 1000
Growth Index 42.09% 26.53% 27.58% -32.25% -20.10% -14.35% 21.65% 0.40% 15.18% 12.25%
S&P 500 Index 41.07% 21.82% 10.13% -12.97% -12.63% -13.31% 22.88% 6.34% 15.42% 15.24%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Ultra
Portfolio Managers: Tom Telford and Wade Slome
Jerry Sullivan, a co-portfolio manager with Wade Slome when Tom
Telford joined the investment team in June 2006, shifted his
responsibilities to full-time management of American Century's
Fundamental Equity portfolio in November 2006.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Ultra returned 6.03%* for the six months ended April 30, 2007,
trailing the 8.42% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000
Growth Index, and the 8.60% return of the S&P 500 Index.
On an absolute basis, Ultra generated a solid gain for the
reporting period. Every sector of the portfolio produced
positive results, led by strong contributions from health care
and information technology stocks.
However, the portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 Growth
Index partly because we did not stray into mid-cap or "core"
stocks, which outperformed during the reporting period. Stock
selection was also a key factor behind our underperformance.
CONSUMER STOCKS HURT RESULTS
Ultra's consumer discretionary stocks underperformed their
counterparts in the Russell 1000 Growth Index during the
reporting period. Three of the six biggest detractors from
relative performance came from this sector of the portfolio.
Slot machine maker International Game Technology (IGT), which
has produced strong results for the portfolio over the past
several years, declined during the reporting period. IGT is
facing a lull in its domestic product cycle--its next
generation of slot machines is still a year or two away--and
this has hurt the stock so far in 2007. However, the company is
expanding overseas in places like Macau, a major Asian gaming
destination, and we feel comfortable owning the stock in
advance of its next product cycle.
Another detractor was coffee retailer Starbucks, which fell
amid concerns about slowing same-store sales trends and store
saturation worries domestically.
FINANCIALS AND INDUSTRIALS DETRACTED
Stock selection in the financial and industrial sectors was
also a drag on relative performance. The biggest individual
detractor from performance compared with the benchmark was
student lending company SLM, also known as Sallie Mae. Reduced
subsidies to student lenders and heightened regulatory scrutiny
put downward pressure on the stock, and we eliminated it from
the portfolio in early 2007.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Cisco Systems Inc. 4.2% 3.2%
Apple Inc. 2.6% 2.0%
Baxter International Inc. 2.5% 1.5%
Emerson Electric Co. 2.4% --
Adobe Systems Inc. 2.4% 1.6%
Stryker Corp. 2.4% 1.7%
PepsiCo, Inc. 2.3% 1.8%
Danaher Corp. 2.3% 2.0%
Boeing Co. 2.1% 1.3%
Express Scripts, Inc. 2.0% 1.2%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Ultra
In the industrial sector, airline company US Airways Group
weighed the most on relative results. When we originally
invested in this stock, the airline industry was consolidating
and energy prices were steady to declining. During the
reporting period, however, energy prices rose, cutting into
airlines' profit margins, and US Airways struggled with delays
in the integration of its merger with America West.
HEALTH CARE AND TELECOM ADDED VALUE
On the positive side, stock selection in the health care and
telecommunication services sectors contributed favorably to
performance compared with the benchmark index. Pharmacy
benefits manager Express Scripts was the portfolio's top
relative performance contributor for the reporting period.
Express Scripts is benefiting from a shift toward generic drugs
and mail order prescriptions, both of which are more efficient
and cost-effective.
Another strong performer was orthopedic products maker Stryker,
which was a beneficiary of strong growth in hip and knee
replacements. Stryker is well positioned to profit from
demographic trends, most notably the aging of the Baby Boomer
generation.
In the telecom sector, we emphasized wireless companies outside
of the U.S., such as Latin American wireless provider America
Movil and Canadian company Rogers Communications. America Movil
enjoyed strong subscriber growth and expanding profit margins,
while Rogers saw healthy growth in its bundled package of
cable, internet, telephone, and wireless services.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Large-cap growth has been out of favor for the last seven
years, but recent performance trends in the market suggest that
the tide may be turning toward larger growth-oriented
companies. The stocks of larger companies outperformed
smaller-company issues during the reporting period, and the
performance gap between value and growth narrowed.
Resisting the temptation to enhance performance by shifting
into mid-cap, international, and "core" stocks, we have stayed
true to our mandate of investing in U.S. large-cap growth
stocks. As a result, we expect Ultra to participate fully when
investors again favor larger growth companies.
Our focus, as always, is to invest in fundamentally sound
companies showing improving growth rates that we think will be
rewarded.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Software 6.5% 5.6%
Capital Markets 6.4% 7.5%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 6.0% 4.6%
Communications Equipment 5.2% 5.8%
Aerospace & Defense 5.2% 2.9%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 90.0% 89.8%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 9.5% 8.6%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.5% 98.4%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.7% 2.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) (0.2)% (0.6)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Value Account Value During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,060.30 $5.06 0.99%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,061.40 $4.04 0.79%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,058.70 $6.33 1.24%
C Class $1,000 $1,055.20 $10.14 1.99%
R Class $1,000 $1,057.50 $7.60 1.49%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.89 $4.96 0.99%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.88 $3.96 0.79%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.65 $6.21 1.24%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.93 $9.94 1.99%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.41 $7.45 1.49%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Ultra
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 99.5%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 5.2%
2,626,000 Boeing Co. $ 244,218
1,206,000 Precision Castparts Corp. 125,557
3,484,000 United Technologies Corp. 233,881
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603,656
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AIRLINES -- 0.4%
1,412,000 US Airways Group Inc.(1)(2) 52,159
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AUTOMOBILES -- 0.7%
1,455,000 Harley-Davidson, Inc. 92,131
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BEVERAGES -- 2.3%
4,064,000 PepsiCo, Inc. 268,590
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.6%
1,937,000 Amgen Inc.(1) 124,239
721,000 Genentech, Inc.(1) 57,673
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181,912
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 6.4%
1,328,000 Franklin Resources, Inc. 174,380
712,000 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 155,650
2,260,000 Morgan Stanley 189,862
3,389,000 T. Rowe Price Group Inc. 168,366
3,309,000 TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(1)(2) 56,418
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744,676
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CHEMICALS -- 2.2%
2,640,000 Ecolab Inc. 113,494
2,400,000 Monsanto Co. 141,576
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255,070
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.1%
1,563,000 Manpower Inc. 125,431
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 5.2%
18,098,000 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 483,940
2,890,000 QUALCOMM Inc. 126,582
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610,522
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 4.4%
3,059,000 Apple Inc.(1) 305,288
4,869,000 Hewlett-Packard Co. 205,180
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510,468
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DIVERSIFIED -- 0.7%
728,000 iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Fund(2) 76,615
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 3.0%
235,000 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. $ 121,436
491,000 IntercontinentalExchange Inc.(1) 62,357
2,556,000 Moody's Corp.(2) 169,003
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352,796
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 2.4%
5,986,000 Emerson Electric Co. 281,282
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.0%
1,545,000 Schlumberger Ltd. 114,067
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 2.5%
20,262,000 Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV Series V ORD 79,678
4,889,000 Walgreen Co. 214,627
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294,305
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 6.0%
5,100,000 Baxter International Inc. 288,813
1,726,000 Medtronic, Inc. 91,357
4,268,000 Stryker Corp. 277,164
888,000 Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(1) 37,482
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694,816
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 2.8%
2,476,000 Express Scripts, Inc.(1) 236,582
1,647,000 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 87,390
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323,972
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 4.5%
1,193,000 Carnival Corporation 58,326
678,000 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Cl A(1)(2) 44,226
3,026,000 International Game Technology 115,412
2,689,000 McDonald's Corporation 129,824
1,888,000 Starbucks Corporation(1) 58,566
1,866,000 Yum! Brands, Inc. 115,431
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521,785
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 1.2%
2,441,000 Garmin Ltd.(2) 142,042
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 2.4%
2,694,000 Colgate-Palmolive Co. 182,491
1,435,000 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 92,285
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274,776
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INSURANCE -- 1.7%
1,842,000 Aflac Inc. 94,568
1,117,000 Ambac Financial Group, Inc. 102,541
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197,109
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.5%
1,102,000 Digital River Inc.(1)(2) $ 64,500
4,103,000 eBay Inc.(1) 139,256
431,000 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 203,165
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406,921
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IT SERVICES -- 2.2%
824,000 DST Systems, Inc.(1)(2) 64,313
1,426,000 Fiserv, Inc.(1) 75,820
3,218,000 Paychex, Inc. 119,388
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259,521
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 2.8%
4,541,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 236,405
1,573,000 Waters Corp.(1) 93,483
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329,888
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MACHINERY -- 3.0%
3,694,000 Danaher Corp.(2) 262,976
1,874,000 Dover Corp. 90,177
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353,153
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METALS & MINING -- 2.9%
1,165,000 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 127,661
3,463,000 Rio Tinto plc ORD 212,761
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340,422
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 3.4%
2,958,000 Kohl's Corp.(1) 219,010
3,069,000 Target Corp. 182,207
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401,217
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 3.6%
2,689,000 Exxon Mobil Corp. 213,453
1,319,000 Suncor Energy Inc. 106,180
1,380,000 Valero Energy Corp. 96,917
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416,550
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.2%
3,532,000 Avon Products, Inc. 140,574
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.2%
3,873,000 Abbott Laboratories 219,289
4,782,000 Schering-Plough Corp. 151,733
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371,022
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 2.2%
970,000 ASML Holding N.V. New York Shares(1)(2) 26,433
1,926,000 ASML Holding N.V. ORD(1) 52,559
4,462,000 Microchip Technology Inc.(2) 179,997
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258,989
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
SOFTWARE -- 6.5%
6,740,000 Adobe Systems Inc.(1) $ 280,113
3,960,000 Electronic Arts Inc.(1) 199,624
5,593,000 Microsoft Corporation 167,454
342,000 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 106,347
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753,538
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.8%
2,126,000 Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.(1) 86,613
2,767,000 CarMax, Inc.(1)(2) 68,954
1,674,000 PetSmart, Inc.(2) 55,560
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211,127
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 3.2%
3,962,000 Coach Inc.(1) 193,464
3,353,000 NIKE, Inc. Cl B 180,593
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374,057
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.3%
3,445,000 America Movil, SAB de CV ADR 180,966
2,314,000 Rogers Communications Inc. Cl B ORD 88,759
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269,725
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $8,833,742) 11,604,884
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.7%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 5.25%-8.00%, 11/15/21-2/15/29, valued
at $77,768), in a joint trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $76,211)
(Cost $76,200) 76,200
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Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 4.9%
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.29%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $120,018) 120,000
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.30%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $100,015) 100,000
Repurchase Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the
lending agent), 5.28%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $158,318) 158,295
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Ultra
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Repurchase Agreement, UBS AG, (collateralized by various U.S. Government
Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent), 5.31%, dated
4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $195,029) $ 195,000
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL
(Cost $573,295) 573,295
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 105.1%
(Cost $9,483,237) $12,254,379
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (5.1)% (597,785)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $11,656,594
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
($ IN THOUSANDS)
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
49,936,120 CAD for USD 5/31/07 $ 45,056 $(451)
35,308,552 Euro for USD 5/31/07 48,262 (204)
53,866,965 GBP for USD 5/31/07 107,681 (360)
6,284,250,000 JPY for USD 5/31/07 52,786 381
452,855,700 MXN for USD 5/31/07 41,363 22
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$295,148 $(612)
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(Value on Settlement Date $294,536)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CAD = Canadian Dollar
FTSE = Financial Times Stock Exchange
GBP = British Pound
JPY = Japanese Yen
MXN = Mexican Nuevo Peso
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
The aggregate value of fair valued securities as of April 30,
2007, was $106,347 (in thousands), which represented 0.9% of
total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $8,909,942) -- including $558,354
of securities on loan $11,681,084
Investments made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at
value (cost of $573,295) 573,295
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $9,483,237) 12,254,379
Receivable for investments sold 99,986
Receivable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts 403
Dividends and interest receivable 4,832
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12,359,600
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LIABILITIES
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 37,847
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan 573,295
Payable for investments purchased 81,222
Payable for capital shares redeemed 31
Payable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts 1,015
Accrued management fees 9,475
Distribution fees payable 60
Service fees (and distribution fees -- R Class) payable 61
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703,006
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NET ASSETS $11,656,594
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AS NOTED)
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $ 7,543,495
Accumulated net investment loss (694)
Undistributed net realized gain on investment and foreign currency
transactions 1,343,279
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation of assets
and liabilities in foreign currencies 2,770,514
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$11,656,594
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INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $10,900,143,683
Shares outstanding 386,586,765
Net asset value per share $28.20
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $472,446,386
Shares outstanding 16,521,914
Net asset value per share $28.60
ADVISOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $276,661,585
Shares outstanding 9,991,196
Net asset value per share $27.69
C CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $2,276,911
Shares outstanding 85,286
Net asset value per share $26.70
R CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $5,065,409
Shares outstanding 182,883
Net asset value per share $27.70
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $234) $ 59,152
Interest 3,842
Securities lending 1,737
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64,731
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 64,439
Distribution fees:
Advisor Class 423
C Class 10
Service fees:
Advisor Class 423
C Class 3
Distribution and service fees -- R Class 16
Directors' fees and expenses 129
Other expenses 29
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65,472
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (741)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions
(including $98,556 from affiliates) 1,355,877
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and
translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies (583,874)
--------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 772,003
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $771,262
========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $(741) $ (26,022)
Net realized gain (loss) 1,355,877 1,792,838
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (583,874) (1,994,803)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations 771,262 (227,987)
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment income:
Investor Class -- (22,728)
Institutional Class -- (4,891)
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (903,915) --
Institutional Class (69,893) --
Advisor Class (26,545) --
C Class (211) --
R Class (579) --
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Decrease in net assets from distributions (1,001,143) (27,619)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share
transactions (3,086,419) (5,789,519)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (3,316,300) (6,045,125)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 14,972,894 21,018,019
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End of period $11,656,594 $14,972,894
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) $(694) $47
=========== ===========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Ultra Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued
by the corporation. The fund is diversified under the 1940 Act.
The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital
growth. The fund pursues this objective by investing primarily
in equity securities. The fund generally invests in equity
securities of large companies, but may invest in companies of
any size. The following is a summary of the fund's significant
accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- The fund is authorized to issue the Investor
Class, the Institutional Class, the Advisor Class, the C Class
and the R Class. The C Class may be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge. The share classes differ principally in
their respective sales charges and distribution and shareholder
servicing expenses and arrangements. 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.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
SECURITIES ON LOAN -- The fund may lend portfolio securities
through its lending agent to certain approved borrowers in
order to earn additional income. The fund continues to
recognize any gain or loss in the market price of the
securities loaned and records any interest earned or dividends
declared.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The fund
records the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The fund may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the fund's exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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
other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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). The
Agreement provides that all expenses of the fund, except
brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of
those directors who are not considered "interested persons" as
defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees) and
extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
fund and paid monthly in arrears. For funds with a stepped fee
schedule, the rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee
rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account all
of the investment advisor's assets under management in the
fund's investment strategy (strategy assets) to calculate the
appropriate fee rate for the fund. The strategy assets include
the fund's assets and the assets of other clients of the
investment advisor that are not in the American Century family
of funds, but that have the same investment team and investment
strategy. The annual management fee schedule for the fund
ranges from 0.80% to 1.00% for the Investor Class, C Class and
R Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20% less and the Advisor
Class is 0.25% less at each point within the range. The
effective annual management fee for each class of the fund for
the six months ended April 30, 2007 was 0.99%, 0.79%, 0.74%,
0.99% and 0.99% for the Investor Class, Institutional Class,
Advisor Class, C Class and R Class, respectively.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES -- The Board of Directors has
adopted a Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan for
the Advisor Class (the Advisor Class plan) and a separate
Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan
for each of the C Class and R Class (collectively with the
Advisor Class plan, the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act. The plans provide that the Advisor Class will pay
American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) an annual
distribution fee of 0.25% and service fee of 0.25%. The plans
provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution
fee of 0.75% and service fee of 0.25%. 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
distribution fee provides compensation for expenses incurred in
connection with distributing shares of the classes including,
but not limited to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial
institutions that have entered into sales agreements with
respect to shares of the fund. The service fee provides
compensation for shareholder and administrative services
rendered by ACIS, its affiliates or independent third party
providers for Advisor Class shares and for individual
shareholder services rendered by broker/dealers or other
independent financial intermediaries for C Class and R Class
shares. Fees incurred under the plans during the six months
ended April 30, 2007, are detailed in the Statement of
Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC. The fund has a bank line of credit
agreement and securities lending agreement with JPMorgan Chase
Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a custodian of the fund and a wholly
owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, were $4,139,551 and $8,044,174, respectively.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 3,500,000 3,500,000
========= =========
Sold 8,751 $ 243,334 29,695 $ 873,712
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 31,578 862,411 700 21,649
Redeemed (125,954) (3,494,225) (209,516) (6,089,943)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
(85,625) (2,388,480) (179,121) (5,194,582)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 200,000 200,000
========= =========
Sold 1,708 48,160 9,336 278,796
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 2,452 67,877 152 4,743
Redeemed (24,793) (688,371) (22,047) (649,002)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
(20,633) (572,334) (12,559) (365,463)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
ADVISOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
========= =========
Sold 759 20,772 3,456 100,324
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 963 25,823 -- --
Redeemed (6,146) (167,561) (11,402) (328,494)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
(4,424) (120,966) (7,946) (228,170)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
========= =========
Sold 6 148 23 663
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 7 195 -- --
Redeemed (51) (1,342) (100) (2,821)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
(38) (999) (77) (2,158)
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R CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000 50,000
========= =========
Sold 28 755 164 4,791
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 21 552 -- --
Redeemed (183) (4,947) (138) (3,937)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
(134) (3,640) 26 854
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Net increase (decrease) (110,854) $(3,086,419) (199,677) $(5,789,519)
========= ============ ========= ============
5. AFFILIATED COMPANY TRANSACTIONS (SHARES IN FULL)
If a fund's holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the
voting securities of a company, the company is affiliated as
defined in the 1940 Act. A summary of transactions for each
company which is or was an affiliate at or during the six
months ended April 30, 2007 follows:
April 30, 2007
Share
Balance Purchase Sales Realized Dividend Share Market
10/31/06 Cost Cost Gain (Loss) Income Balance Value
CarMax,
Inc.(1)(2)(3) 5,052,195 -- $ 95,155 $84,059 -- 2,767,000 $ 68,954
Digital River
Inc.(1)(2)(3) 2,256,000 -- 50,247 14,497 -- 1,102,000 64,500
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-- $145,402 $98,556 -- $133,454
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
(1) Company was not an affiliate at April 30, 2007.
(2) Non-income producing.
(3) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
6. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in the fund valued at $558,354
were on loan through the lending agent, JPMCB, to certain
approved borrowers. JPMCB receives and maintains collateral in
the form of cash and/or acceptable securities as approved by
ACIM. Cash collateral is invested in authorized investments by
the lending agent in a pooled account. The value of cash
collateral received at period end is disclosed in the Statement
of Assets and Liabilities and investments made with the cash by
the lending agent are listed in the Schedule of Investments.
Any deficiencies or excess of collateral must be delivered or
transferred by the member firms no later than the close of
business on the next business day. The total value of all
collateral received, at this date, was $573,295. The fund's
risks in securities lending are that the borrower may not
provide additional collateral when required or return the
securities when due. If the borrower defaults, receipt of the
collateral by the fund may be delayed or limited.
7. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500 million unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
8. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $9,497,153
==========
Gross tax appreciation of investments $2,785,988
Gross tax depreciation of investments (28,762)
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Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $2,757,226
==========
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and
return of capital dividends.
9. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Ultra
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $28.55 $29.02 $27.17 $26.01 $21.83 $25.09
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) --(3) (0.06) 0.02 (0.05) (0.02) 0.06
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.66 (0.37) 1.83 1.21 4.26 (3.32)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.66 (0.43) 1.85 1.16 4.24 (3.26)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income -- (0.04) -- -- (0.06) --
From Net
Realized Gains (2.01) -- -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total
Distributions (2.01) (0.04) -- -- (0.06) --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $28.20 $28.55 $29.02 $27.17 $26.01 $21.83
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.03% (1.51)% 6.81% 4.46% 19.50% (12.99)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.99%(5) 0.99% 0.99% 0.99% 1.00% 0.99%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.02)%(5) (0.15)% 0.09% (0.20)% (0.09)% 0.24%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 31% 62% 33% 34% 82% 92%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in millions) $10,900 $13,482 $18,904 $20,708 $21,341 $18,616
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
value to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $28.90 $29.38 $27.44 $26.22 $22.02 $25.24
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) 0.03 --(3) 0.07 --(3) 0.02 0.11
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.68 (0.38) 1.87 1.22 4.29 (3.33)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.71 (0.38) 1.94 1.22 4.31 (3.22)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income -- (0.10) -- -- (0.11) --
From Net
Realized
Gains (2.01) -- -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total
Distributions (2.01) (0.10) -- -- (0.11) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $28.60 $28.90 $29.38 $27.44 $26.22 $22.02
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.14% (1.33)% 7.07% 4.65% 19.66% (12.76)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.79%(5) 0.79% 0.79% 0.79% 0.80% 0.79%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets 0.18%(5) 0.05% 0.29% 0.00% 0.11% 0.44%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 31% 62% 33% 34% 82% 92%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $472,446 $1,073,767 $1,460,343 $1,055,145 $822,333 $556,316
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
value to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $28.11 $28.61 $26.85 $25.77 $21.62 $24.92
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.04) (0.13) (0.05) (0.12) (0.08) --(3)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.63 (0.37) 1.81 1.20 4.24 (3.30)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.59 (0.50) 1.76 1.08 4.16 (3.30)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income -- -- -- -- (0.01) --
From Net
Realized
Gains (2.01) -- -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total
Distributions (2.01) -- -- -- (0.01) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $27.69 $28.11 $28.61 $26.85 $25.77 $21.62
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.87% (1.75)% 6.55% 4.19% 19.24% (13.24)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.24%(5) 1.24% 1.24% 1.24% 1.25% 1.24%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.27)%(5) (0.40)% (0.16)% (0.45)% (0.34)% (0.01)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 31% 62% 33% 34% 82% 92%
Net Assets, End
of
Period (in
thousands) $276,662 $405,173 $639,792 $738,032 $643,144 $391,968
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
value to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $27.26 $27.96 $26.44 $25.57 $21.59 $25.09
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.13) (0.34) (0.26) (0.32) (0.26) (0.19)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.58 (0.36) 1.78 1.19 4.24 (3.31)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.45 (0.70) 1.52 0.87 3.98 (3.50)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (2.01) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $26.70 $27.26 $27.96 $26.44 $25.57 $21.59
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 5.52% (2.50)% 5.75% 3.40% 18.43% (13.95)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.99%(4) 1.99% 1.99% 1.99% 2.00% 1.99%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (1.02)%(4) (1.15)% (0.91)% (1.20)% (1.09)% (0.76)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 31% 62% 33% 34% 82% 92%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $2,277 $3,342 $5,601 $4,836 $2,232 $502
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset value to two decimal
places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal
places, the total return differences would more closely reflect
the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset
values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC
guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $28.15 $28.72 $27.01 $25.99 $24.87
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.07) (0.21) (0.12) (0.22) (0.04)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 1.63 (0.36) 1.83 1.24 1.16
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.56 (0.57) 1.71 1.02 1.12
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized
Gains (2.01) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of
Period $27.70 $28.15 $28.72 $27.01 $25.99
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.75% (1.98)% 6.33% 3.92% 4.50%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average Net
Assets 1.49%(5) 1.49% 1.44%(6) 1.49% 1.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.52)%(5) (0.65)% (0.36)%(6) (0.70)% (0.81)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 31% 62% 33% 34% 82%(7)
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $5,065 $8,922 $8,367 $4,545 $3
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) August 29, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
value to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) During the year ended October 31, 2005, the class received
a partial reimbursement of its distribution and service fee.
Had fees not been reimbursed the annualized ratio of operating
expenses to average net assets and annualized ratio of net
investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been
1.49% and (0.41)%, respectively.
(7) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Five classes of shares are authorized for sale by the fund:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, Advisor Class, C Class and
R Class. The total expense ratio of Institutional Class shares
is lower than that of Investor Class shares. The total expense
ratios of Advisor Class, C Class and R Class shares are higher
than that of Investor Class shares.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
ADVISOR CLASS shares are sold primarily through institutions
such as investment advisors, banks, broker-dealers, insurance
companies, and financial advisors. Advisor Class shares are
subject to a 0.50% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. The total expense ratio of Advisor Class shares is 0.25%
higher than the total expense ratio of Investor Class shares.
C CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. C
Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject
to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00%. There is
no CDSC on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or
capital gains. The unified management fee for C Class shares is
the same as for Investor Class shares. C Class shares also are
subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee of 1.00%.
R CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. The
unified management fee for R Class shares is the same as for
Investor Class shares. R Class shares are subject to a 0.50%
annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the fund
and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the fund's
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the fund. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and
third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form
N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and may be
reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for
the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its
website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling
1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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CONTACT US
AMERICANCENTURY.COM
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1-800-345-8765
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EMPLOYER-SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLANS:
1-800-345-3533
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FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, INSURANCE COMPANIES:
1-800-345-6488
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF:
1-800-634-4113 or 816-444-3485
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INVESTMENT ADVISOR:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
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AUTHORIZED FOR DISTriBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS UNLESS
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COMPANIES
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
Growth Fund
Focused Growth Fund
Heritage Fund
Vista(SM) Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Growth, Focused Growth,
Heritage and Vista funds for the six months ended April 30,
2007. We've gathered this information to help you monitor your
investment. Another resource is our website,
americancentury.com, where we post company news, portfolio
commentaries, investment views, and other communications about
portfolio strategy, personal finance, government policy, and
the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management operation.
Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique worked at
Munder Capital Management, serving the last four years as
president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of senior
investment management positions at Vantage Global Advisors, J.
& W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers III and James E. Stowers, Jr.]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GROWTH
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio . . . . . 6
Schedule of Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FOCUSED GROWTH
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Portfolio Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top Ten Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio . . . . .13
Schedule of Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HERITAGE
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Portfolio Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Top Ten Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio . . . . .19
Schedule of Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
VISTA
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Portfolio Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Top Ten Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio . . . . .26
Schedule of Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Shareholder Fee Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Statement of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Statement of Changes in Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Notes to Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Financial Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Index Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and each of
the Portfolio Commentaries reflect those of the portfolio
management team as of the date of the report, and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of American Century or any
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MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
5 Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year years 10 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 6.62% 11.49% 5.45% 6.64% 14.70% 6/30/71(2)
RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH
INDEX(3) 8.42% 12.25% 6.22% 5.32% N/A(4) --
Institutional Class 6.73% 11.71% 5.66% -- 5.70% 6/16/97
Advisor Class 6.50% 11.22% 5.18% -- 5.77% 6/4/97
C Class 11/28/01
No sales
charge* 6.13% 10.38% 4.43% -- 2.65%
With sales
charge* 5.13% 10.38% 4.43% -- 2.65%
R Class 6.35% 10.94% -- -- 9.52% 8/29/03
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. C Class shares
redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum
CDSC of 1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information page for
more about the applicable sales charges for each share class.
The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance
information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where
charges could be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Although the fund's actual inception date was 10/31/58,
this inception date corresponds with the investment advisor's
implementation of its current investment philosophy and
practices.
(3) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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The data contained herein has been obtained from company
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resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(4) Benchmark began 12/29/78.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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Growth
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class 44.50% 24.48% 32.16% -27.72% -15.05% -16.33% 17.74% 4.99% 13.10% 11.49%
Russell
1000 Growth
Index 42.09% 26.53% 27.58% -32.25% -20.10% -14.35% 21.65% 0.40% 15.18% 12.25%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Growth
Portfolio Managers: Greg Woodhams and Prescott LeGard
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
During the six months ended April 30, 2007, the Growth fund
returned 6.62%*. By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the
Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned 8.42%.
Looking at absolute returns, virtually every sector contributed
positively to the portfolio's performance, with utilities and
consumer discretionary shares only fractionally negative.
Relative to the benchmark, stock selection was least effective
among consumer discretionary shares; consumer staples and
information technology were other notable detractors. In terms
of positive contributors, holdings in the health care,
industrials, and materials sectors helped relative results
most.
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY, STAPLES LAGGED
Stock selection among consumer discretionary shares was key to
the portfolio's underperformance, particularly in the specialty
retail and hotels, restaurants, and leisure industries. Top-10
detractors in this sector included Office Depot, Starbucks, and
Gap. In consumer staples, food products companies detracted
most from relative performance, led by ConAgra Foods and
Campbell Soup. We believe these holdings have produced good
financial results, but the market has yet to reward those
positive fundamentals.
Stock selection also detracted in information technology,
driven by underperformance in the software industry.
Semiconductor shares also detracted, as these stocks were hurt
in late 2006 by an inventory correction and disappointing sales
of cell phones and other consumer electronics that use their
chips. Nevertheless, the sector was home to MEMC Electronic
Materials, a leading contributor to performance. MEMC, which
supplies silicon used in the production of computer chips and
solar panels, benefited from surging demand for its products
and signing several long-term sales contracts.
HEALTH CARE HELPED
In health care, stock selection was most effective among
pharmaceutical names. This industry accounts for several of the
portfolio's leading contributors to absolute and relative
results, behind overweight positions in Schering-Plough, Teva
Pharmaceutical, and Novo Nordisk. Schering-Plough, a top-10
holding and one of the largest
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Schering-Plough Corp. 4.0% 2.5%
Cisco Systems Inc. 3.2% 3.0%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 3.2% 2.2%
Emerson Electric Co. 2.7% 2.5%
Apple Inc. 2.7% 1.1%
Boeing Co. 2.6% 1.7%
Wells Fargo & Co. 2.3% 1.0%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 2.2% 1.6%
PepsiCo, Inc. 2.0% 2.7%
American Tower Corp. Cl A 2.0% 0.5%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Growth
overweight positions in the portfolio, was far and away the
leading contributor to absolute and relative returns,
benefiting from market share gains by its leading cholesterol
franchise, among other reasons. At the same time, an
underweight position in poor-performing Johnson & Johnson made
for the number-three contributor to relative results. The
company saw its drug-eluding stent business and EPO drug
franchise come under pressure, while one of its leading drug
lines faces looming generic competition.
Stock selection was also effective in industrials, where global
farm equipment supplier AGCO was the leading contributor. The
stock benefited from its exposure to growing emerging market
economies, as well as better demand from US farmers enjoying
higher prices for commodities such as corn and soybeans.
Finally, one of the top contributors to absolute and relative
performance was materials holding Allegheny Technologies. We
liked this specialty metals firm because it's well positioned
to meet increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight
metals used in manufacturing.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on remaining fully invested in
large companies that are exhibiting sustainable improvement in
their businesses. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell 1000 Growth Index and the other funds in our
large-growth peer group.
Our sector and industry selection are primarily a result of
identifying what we believe are superior individual securities.
As of April 30, 2007, the top sector overweight positions
relative to the Russell 1000 Growth (excluding sectors
representing a tiny fraction of the index) were in financials,
industrials, and health care, while the largest underweight
positions were in the consumer staples and information
technology sectors.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Pharmaceuticals 8.7% 7.4%
Computers & Peripherals 6.8% 3.8%
Electrical Equipment 5.7% 4.9%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.6% 4.1%
Communications Equipment 5.6% 5.0%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 93.8% 90.4%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 6.1% 9.3%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.9% 99.7%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.8% 0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) (0.7)% (0.1)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 99.9%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 4.5%
1,345,200 Boeing Co. $ 125,103
1,334,900 United Technologies Corp. 89,612
----------
214,715
----------
AIRLINES -- 0.9%
1,140,600 Continental Airlines Inc. Cl B(1)(2) 41,700
----------
AUTO COMPONENTS -- 0.2%
99,300 BorgWarner Inc. 7,736
----------
BEVERAGES -- 3.0%
913,500 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 44,935
1,484,400 PepsiCo, Inc. 98,104
----------
143,039
----------
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.8%
491,200 Cephalon, Inc.(1)(2) 39,104
----------
CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.0%
493,600 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 107,906
1,997,700 Schwab (Charles) Corp. 38,196
----------
146,102
----------
CHEMICALS -- 0.3%
275,500 Monsanto Co. 16,252
----------
COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 2.3%
3,061,500 Wells Fargo & Co. 109,877
----------
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 0.6%
775,400 Waste Management, Inc. 29,008
----------
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 5.6%
5,796,500 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 154,999
1,121,600 Corning Inc.(1) 26,604
1,790,300 Juniper Networks, Inc.(1)(2) 40,031
1,098,500 QUALCOMM Inc. 48,114
----------
269,748
----------
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 6.8%
1,315,300 Apple Inc.(1) 131,268
1,992,200 Dell Inc.(1) 50,223
2,080,600 Hewlett-Packard Co. 87,676
1,540,500 Network Appliance, Inc.(1) 57,322
----------
326,489
----------
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.8%
1,647,500 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 85,835
----------
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 5.7%
1,801,800 Cooper Industries, Ltd. Cl A $ 89,658
2,794,200 Emerson Electric Co. 131,299
912,400 Roper Industries Inc.(2) 51,149
----------
272,106
----------
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.3%
545,100 Cameron International Corp.(1)(2) 35,198
400,900 Schlumberger Ltd. 29,598
----------
64,796
----------
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 3.2%
3,171,300 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 151,969
----------
FOOD PRODUCTS -- 2.4%
1,690,700 Campbell Soup Co.(2) 66,106
2,023,800 ConAgra Foods, Inc. 49,745
----------
115,851
----------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 5.6%
468,200 Baxter International Inc. 26,514
880,400 Becton Dickinson & Co. 69,279
458,100 Cytyc Corp.(1)(2) 16,139
989,800 DENTSPLY International Inc.(2) 33,069
303,200 DJO Inc.(1)(2) 11,843
115,400 Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(1)(2) 10,406
249,600 Intuitive Surgical Inc.(1)(2) 32,363
917,400 Medtronic, Inc. 48,558
599,900 Mentor Corp.(2) 23,342
----------
271,513
----------
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 2.3%
568,200 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1) 44,854
1,040,000 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 55,181
311,400 VCA Antech Inc.(1)(2) 12,279
----------
112,314
----------
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 0.9%
112,800 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Cl B(1) 6,759
1,093,900 Hilton Hotels Corporation 37,193
----------
43,952
----------
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 2.7%
660,600 Mohawk Industries Inc.(1)(2) 59,560
2,218,900 Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 68,053
----------
127,613
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Growth
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 1.8%
1,320,400 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) $ 84,915
----------
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 1.8%
2,410,200 General Electric Co. 88,840
----------
INSURANCE -- 2.7%
530,900 Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(2) 48,737
1,460,600 Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 79,018
----------
127,755
----------
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.4%
2,159,200 eBay Inc.(1)(2) 73,283
188,300 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 88,761
----------
162,044
----------
IT SERVICES -- 0.8%
976,400 Accenture Ltd. Cl A 38,177
----------
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.7%
1,613,400 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1)(2) 83,994
----------
MACHINERY -- 2.6%
1,901,000 AGCO Corp.(1)(2) 79,329
243,900 Eaton Corp. 21,758
372,500 Valmont Industries, Inc.(2) 23,423
----------
124,510
----------
MEDIA -- 1.6%
416,500 Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A(2) 25,132
1,255,900 Viacom Inc. Cl B(1) 51,805
----------
76,937
----------
METALS & MINING -- 1.1%
469,600 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 51,459
----------
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.2%
951,300 Target Corp. 56,479
----------
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 3.2%
789,800 Apache Corp. 57,261
406,900 Devon Energy Corporation 29,651
1,235,400 XTO Energy Inc. 67,044
----------
153,956
----------
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.3%
401,100 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1)(2) 16,216
----------
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 8.7%
804,200 Abbott Laboratories $ 45,535
405,100 Allergan, Inc. 49,098
449,500 Roche Holding AG ORD 84,942
6,057,900 Schering-Plough Corp. 192,218
1,247,100 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR(2) 47,776
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419,569
----------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 5.2%
2,115,200 Broadcom Corp. Cl A(1)(2) 68,850
221,700 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 12,167
4,328,400 ON Semiconductor Corp.(1)(2) 46,357
2,494,700 STMicroelectronics N.V. New York Shares(2) 48,547
4,259,100 Teradyne, Inc.(1) 74,321
----------
250,242
----------
SOFTWARE -- 3.0%
1,171,600 Business Objects SA ADR(1) 43,947
1,099,400 Microsoft Corporation 32,916
1,314,100 Oracle Corp.(1) 24,705
1,333,500 THQ Inc.(1)(2) 44,499
----------
146,067
----------
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.7%
488,600 DSW Inc. Cl A(1)(2) 18,938
979,200 Gap, Inc. (The) 17,577
1,580,300 Home Depot, Inc. (The) 59,846
2,891,000 Lowe's Companies, Inc. 88,349
1,571,900 TJX Companies, Inc. (The) 43,840
----------
228,550
----------
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.2%
2,478,200 American Tower Corp. Cl A(1) 94,172
445,570 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 12,498
----------
106,670
----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $4,067,364) 4,806,099
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Growth
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.8%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations,
4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16, valued at $38,414), in a
joint trading account at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value
$37,505)
(Cost $37,500) $ 37,500
----------
Temporary Cash Investments - Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 6.0%
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.29%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $25,004) 25,000
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.30%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $150,022) 150,000
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Government Agency obligations
in a pooled account at the lending agent), 5.23%,
dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $115,847) $ 115,830
----------
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS - SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL
(Cost $290,830) 290,830
----------
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 106.7%
(Cost $4,395,694) 5,134,429
----------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (6.7)% (322,824)
----------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $4,811,605
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
($ IN THOUSANDS)
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
64,278,360 CHF for USD 5/31/07 $53,370 $(76)
======== ======================
(Value on Settlement Date $53,294)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CHF = Swiss Franc
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Focused Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 6.19% 8.08% 9.62% 2/28/05
BLENDED INDEX 8.51% 13.75% 11.40% --
RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX(2) 8.42% 12.25% 10.65% --
S&P 500 INDEX(2) 8.60% 15.24% 12.14% --
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund is
considered nondiversified and has the potential for wide
performance swings, both up and down. The fund's investment
approach may also result in high portfolio turnover, which
could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance
and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the indices are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the indices do not.
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Focused Growth
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made February 28, 2005
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2005* 2006 2007
Investor Class -3.50% 17.00% 8.08%
Blended index -3.66% 15.31% 13.75%
Russell 1000 Growth Index -3.69% 15.18% 12.25%
S&P 500 Index -3.63% 15.42% 15.24%
*From 2/28/05, the Investor Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund is
considered nondiversified and has the potential for wide
performance swings, both up and down. The fund's investment
approach may also result in high portfolio turnover, which
could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance
and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the indices are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Focused Growth
Portfolio Managers: Greg Woodhams and Joe Reiland
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Focused Growth returned 6.19%* during the six months ended
April 30, 2007. By comparison, its blended benchmark returned
8.51%. The blended index's return reflects the performance of
its equally weighted components, the Russell 1000 Growth Index
and the S&P 500 Index, which rose 8.42% and 8.60%, respectively.
In absolute terms, every sector made a positive contribution to
Focused Growth's return for the six months except utilities;
the portfolio had no exposure to this winning sector. Relative
to the index, holdings in consumer staples detracted most,
while some of the greatest positive impacts came from materials
and industrials shares.
LEADING DETRACTORS
Disappointing stock selection limited Focused Growth's
performance in the consumer staples sector. Food products
companies detracted most from relative performance, led by
ConAgra Foods and Campbell Soup. We believe these holdings have
produced good financial results, but the market has yet to
reward those positive fundamentals. As a result, we added to
these positions on weakness.
In addition, the healthcare sector was home to some of the
portfolio's largest detractors. The top relative and absolute
detractor from portfolio results was biotechnology firm Amgen,
which received disappointing news on a drug in clinical trials
and saw prescriptions for another drug line slow.
Focused Growth's performance was also limited by positioning in
the information technology sector. The IT industries that
detracted most from relative results were semiconductors and
software. A leading detractor in this space was Oracle, where
we were disappointed by the margin outlook and pace of the
upgrade cycle for existing customers in one of its lines of
business.
It's also worth mentioning that the portfolio had little
exposure to energy and utilities shares, two of the
best-performing segments of the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Growth
Indexes. So even though Focused Growth's energy holdings
outperformed this segment of its blended benchmark, our
relative lack of exposure limited relative results.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Schering-Plough Corp. 5.3% 4.3%
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings 4.6% 3.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 4.6% 1.6%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 4.5% --
Boeing Co. 4.4% --
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 4.4% 4.1%
Campbell Soup Co. 4.3% --
Becton Dickinson & Co. 4.3% --
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 4.3% --
Accenture Ltd. Cl A 4.3% --
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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Focused Growth
TOP CONTRIBUTORS
The number-one contributor to performance was pharmaceutical
firm Schering-Plough, one of the largest positions in the
portfolio. Prior to the reporting period, the stock faced
headwinds as some investors worried about potential competition
for some of its leading drug lines. But Schering benefited in
recent months as those issues failed to materialize and the
company enjoyed market share gains by its cholesterol
franchise.
Another leading contributor was materials holding Allegheny
Technologies. We liked this specialty metals firm because it
appeared to be well positioned to meet increasing demand for
high-performance, lightweight metals used in manufacturing.
In addition, stock selection benefited performance in
industrials, home to some of our largest contributors to
relative and absolute returns. In this space, electrical
equipment firm Roper Industries was the leading contributor.
The stock reached an all-time high in the period after
reporting record earnings for the fourth quarter and all of
2006, as well as a record backlog of orders heading into 2007.
Focused Growth's return was also aided by global farm equipment
supplier AGCO. The stock benefited from its exposure to growing
emerging-market economies, as well as better demand from US
farmers enjoying higher prices for commodities such as corn and
soybeans.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on remaining fully invested in
larger-sized companies whose revenues and earnings are growing
at an accelerating pace. We believe that active investing in
such companies will generate outperformance over time compared
with the blended benchmark.
That said, shareholders should understand that Focused Growth
is a nondiversified fund, meaning its holdings are typically
limited to a core group of approximately 25-45 stocks. Stocks
advancing in this concentrated portfolio, where a single
holding may account for more than 5% of assets, will have a
positive impact on performance. However, investors need to be
prepared for the other side of the coin: if a large position
stumbles, the effect is magnified.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Health Care Providers & Services 8.5% 3.1%
Food Products 8.5% --
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 8.4% 7.5%
Pharmaceuticals 5.3% 8.2%
Capital Markets 5.1% --
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 91.7% 91.9%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 6.2% 7.1%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 97.9% 99.0%
Temporary Cash Investments 1.5% 0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) 0.6% 0.4%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Focused Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 97.9%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 4.4%
6,431 Boeing Co. $ 598
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 5.1%
2,763 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 604
4,092 Schwab (Charles) Corp. 78
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682
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 3.4%
12,653 Wells Fargo & Co. 454
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.3%
1,838 Juniper Networks, Inc.(1) 41
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 4.7%
4,477 Apple Inc.(1) 446
4,986 Network Appliance, Inc.(1) 186
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632
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 4.6%
11,799 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 615
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 0.6%
1,520 Cooper Industries, Ltd. Cl A 76
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.7%
3,579 Cameron International Corp.(1) 231
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 4.3%
12,153 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 582
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 8.5%
14,926 Campbell Soup Co. 585
22,908 ConAgra Foods, Inc. 563
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1,148
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 8.4%
7,423 Becton Dickinson & Co. 584
10,260 Medtronic, Inc. 543
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1,127
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 8.5%
7,854 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1) 621
9,975 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 529
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1,150
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 2.9%
11,498 Hilton Hotels Corporation $ 391
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 1.0%
1,483 Mohawk Industries Inc.(1)(2) 134
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 3.7%
7,854 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 505
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INSURANCE -- 4.4%
11,037 Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 597
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.4%
5,019 eBay Inc.(1) 170
628 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 296
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466
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IT SERVICES -- 4.3%
14,794 Accenture Ltd. Cl A 578
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MACHINERY -- 2.4%
7,798 AGCO Corp.(1)(2) 325
-------
MEDIA -- 3.0%
9,896 Viacom Inc. Cl B(1) 408
-------
METALS & MINING -- 1.9%
2,384 Allegheny Technologies Inc.(2) 261
-------
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 0.7%
1,486 Target Corp. 88
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 4.1%
7,570 Apache Corp. 549
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 5.3%
22,366 Schering-Plough Corp. 710
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SOFTWARE -- 4.5%
6,987 Business Objects SA ADR(1)(2) 262
10,171 THQ Inc.(1) 339
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601
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.8%
3,945 DSW Inc. Cl A(1)(2) 153
5,357 Gap, Inc. (The) 96
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249
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $12,326) 13,198
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Focused Growth
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 1.5%
Repurchase Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.375%-8.75%, 11/15/08-5/15/20, valued at
$204), in a joint trading account at 5.05%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $200)
(Cost $200) $ 200
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments - Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 7.2%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by various
U.S. Government Agency obligations), 5.23%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $972)
(Cost $972) $ 972
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 106.6%
(Cost $13,498) 14,370
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (6.6)% (884)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $13,486
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Heritage
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years 10 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 23.73% 16.06% 11.48% 10.96% 13.03% 11/10/87
RUSSELL MIDCAP
GROWTH INDEX(2) 11.77% 11.13% 11.60% 9.65% 12.56%(3) --
RUSSELL MIDCAP
INDEX(2) 12.24% 15.24% 14.20% 12.85% 14.41%(3) --
Institutional Class 23.79% 16.28% 11.70% -- 9.97% 6/16/97
Advisor Class 23.54% 15.69% 11.21% -- 9.02% 7/11/97
C Class 6/26/01
No sales
charge*
23.11% 14.87% 10.38% -- 6.83%
With sales
charge* 22.11% 14.87% 10.38% -- 6.83%
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. C Class shares
redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum
CDSC of 1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information page for
more about the applicable sales charges for each share class.
The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance
information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where
charges could be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. © 2007
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The data contained herein has been obtained from company
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resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(3) Since 10/31/87, the date nearest the Investor Class's
inception for which data are available.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political and
currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Heritage
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class 35.37% -6.05% 54.89% -7.92% -9.34% -19.98% 20.31% 4.61% 47.33% 16.06%
Russell
Midcap
Growth Index 40.84% 12.33% 53.02% -29.47% -15.01% -16.67% 36.14% 7.05% 28.27% 11.13%
Russell
Midcap Index 40.98% 5.93% 16.01% 0.29% -0.70% -14.13% 35.45% 14.62% 26.42% 15.24%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political and
currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Heritage
Portfolio Managers: Glenn Fogle, David Hollond, and Kurt
Stalzer
In February 2007, portfolio manager David Rose left American
Century to pursue another career opportunity. Veteran American
Century mid-cap growth portfolio managers Glenn Fogle (16 years
with the firm) and David Hollond (nine years) joined Kurt
Stalzer (seven years) as co-managers for Heritage.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Heritage advanced 23.73%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007, surpassing both the 12.24% return of the Russell Midcap
Index and the 11.77% return of the portfolio's benchmark, the
Russell Midcap Growth Index. Heritage's gain ranked among the
highest in American Century's family of funds for the period.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders. Effective stock selection
and overweight positions in the industrial, telecommunications
services, and health care sectors, as well as an underweight
position in the financials sector, contributed to the
portfolio's strong performance relative to its benchmark.
During the reporting period, the portfolio derived a meaningful
portion of its returns from investments in international
holdings.
SECTOR WEIGHTINGS THAT BOOSTED RELATIVE PERFORMANCE
The portfolio reaped rewards from its largest sector
overweight, telecommunications services. Our focus within the
sector was wireless telecommunications. NII Holdings, our
biggest holding, and Millicom International Cellular combined
accounted for nearly 13% of the portfolio's average weight for
the six-month period. Both provide cellular service in
burgeoning foreign markets, and each contributed significantly
to relative fund performance. These companies have continued to
experience strong demand, and reflect Heritage's focus on
companies with accelerating financial growth and share price
momentum.
An underweight position in the financials sector benefited
portfolio performance during the period, as a softening housing
market and concerns surrounding subprime mortgage lenders
hindered sector performance.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B 8.0% 10.4%
Precision Castparts Corp. 5.3% 5.7%
Medco Health Solutions Inc. 3.8% --
BE Aerospace, Inc. 3.7% 2.8%
Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 3.6% 2.2%
Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 3.0% 4.4%
Hologic, Inc. 2.8% 3.1%
Millicom International Cellular SA 2.7% 2.0%
McDermott International, Inc. 2.1% 2.2%
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2.1% 3.8%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Heritage
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE LED TOP PERFORMERS
The portfolio also benefited from an overweight position in the
aerospace and defense industry. The investment team's focus in
the industry is on companies benefiting from a replacement
cycle in the airline industry, a trend that we believe will
continue into 2011. The largest contributor to fund performance
for the six-month period was Precision Castparts, a
manufacturer of components for aerospace applications.
Precision's share price soared more than 53% for the six-month
period. Another fund overweight, BE Aerospace, also benefited
from the trend, with its share price climbing more than 44%.
SOUND STOCK SELECTION ADDED TO GAINS
A stake in video game-maker Nintendo boosted portfolio returns,
as consumer demand for the innovative Wii interactive game
system helped to drive up the company's share price more than
57% during the six-month period.
The portfolio also benefited from a position in Norway-based
Aker Kvaerner, a provider of engineering and construction
services with a focus on the energy sector. Aker's share price
hit an all-time high in December 2006. Although it gave back
some of its gains in the final months of the reporting period,
it ended the period with a 21% total return.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Heritage's investment process focuses on medium-sized and
smaller companies with accelerating earnings growth rates and
share price momentum. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell Midcap and Midcap Growth Indices. We believe that
our process works well in the current market environment and
are encouraged by the market's behavior since the Fed stopped
raising interest rates. Our process has successfully guided us
to companies in the aerospace and wireless telecommunications
areas in particular, which benefit from what we believe to be
long-term trends.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Wireless Telecommunication Services 14.3% 17.3%
Aerospace & Defense 9.0% 9.0%
Energy Equipment & Services 5.0% 9.5%
Health Care Providers & Services 4.9% 4.9%
Software 4.1% 2.9%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 80.0% 79.5%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 19.1% 20.4%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.1% 99.9%
Temporary Cash Investments 1.5% 0.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.6)% (0.2)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Heritage
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 99.1%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 9.0%
1,573,485 BE Aerospace, Inc.(1) $ 57,668
797,800 Precision Castparts Corp. 83,059
----------
140,727
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BEVERAGES -- 0.3%
195,800 Jones Soda Co.(1) 4,815
----------
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 3.0%
130,900 Celgene Corp.(1) 8,006
254,800 CSL Ltd. ORD 18,473
246,960 Gilead Sciences, Inc.(1) 20,181
----------
46,660
----------
CAPITAL MARKETS -- 2.1%
315,100 Ameriprise Financial Inc. 18,739
134,582 Lazard Ltd. Cl A 7,288
145,500 T. Rowe Price Group Inc. 7,228
----------
33,255
----------
CHEMICALS -- 2.3%
165,139 CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 6,554
503,530 Monsanto Co. 29,704
----------
36,258
----------
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 3.7%
322,526 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 18,319
99,500 FTI Consulting, Inc.(1) 3,659
107,500 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 6,509
793,506 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 29,939
----------
58,426
----------
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 1.8%
1,167,100 Corning Inc.(1) 27,684
----------
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 1.8%
275,427 Apple Inc.(1) 27,488
----------
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 1.7%
397,690 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) 27,373
----------
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.5%
260,100 Owens-Illinois Inc.(1) 7,826
----------
DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.0%
166,600 ITT Educational Services Inc.(1) 16,195
----------
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.6%
367,300 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 9,351
----------
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.6%
453,000 Reliant Energy Inc.(1) $ 10,088
----------
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.5%
122,100 First Solar Inc.(1) 7,325
249,800 Vestas Wind Systems AS ORD(1) 16,430
----------
23,755
----------
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.3%
125,723 Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A(1) 4,453
----------
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 5.0%
1,978,600 Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 47,165
117,679 Cameron International Corp.(1) 7,599
237,600 Dresser-Rand Group Inc.(1) 7,582
192,500 National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(1) 16,334
----------
78,680
----------
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 0.9%
180,175 Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.(1) 5,800
185,600 SUPERVALU INC. 8,519
----------
14,319
----------
FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.5%
213,700 Bunge Ltd. 16,189
107,200 Pilgrim's Pride Corp. 3,914
100,900 Sanderson Farms Inc. 3,989
----------
24,092
----------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 3.7%
345,000 Align Technology Inc.(1) 7,818
378,440 ev3 Inc.(1) 6,755
759,363 Hologic, Inc.(1) 43,701
----------
58,274
----------
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.9%
143,500 Health Net Inc.(1) 7,758
302,900 HealthExtras, Inc.(1) 9,375
759,900 Medco Health Solutions Inc.(1) 59,287
----------
76,420
----------
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 2.5%
98,000 Jack in the Box Inc.(1) 6,529
383,050 Las Vegas Sands Corp.(1) 32,632
----------
39,161
----------
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.5%
4,689,338 Consorcio ARA, SAB de CV ORD 7,680
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Heritage
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS -- 0.6%
119,000 NRG Energy Inc.(1) $ 9,396
----------
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 2.1%
623,745 McDermott International, Inc.(1) 33,470
----------
INSURANCE -- 1.9%
627,630 Loews Corp. 29,699
----------
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 0.8%
221,341 Priceline.com Inc.(1) 12,315
----------
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 1.8%
336,075 Digital River Inc.(1) 19,671
156,547 SAVVIS Inc.(1) 8,073
----------
27,744
----------
IT SERVICES -- 2.4%
139,000 Mastercard Inc. Cl A 15,524
625,600 VeriFone Holdings Inc.(1) 22,077
----------
37,601
----------
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.6%
141,400 Advanced Magnetics Inc.(1) 9,304
310,800 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 16,180
----------
25,484
----------
MACHINERY -- 2.3%
471,000 AGCO Corp.(1) 19,655
131,800 Alfa Laval AB ORD 8,131
350,600 Force Protection Inc.(1) 7,608
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35,394
----------
MEDIA -- 2.0%
188,564 Focus Media Holding Ltd. ADR(1) 6,977
392,736 Liberty Global, Inc. Series A(1) 14,095
320,500 Liberty Global, Inc. Series C(1) 10,708
----------
31,780
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METALS & MINING -- 3.4%
131,998 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 14,464
141,000 Brush Engineered Materials Inc.(1) 6,771
220,800 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. Cl B 14,829
175,100 RTI International Metals, Inc.(1) 16,507
----------
52,571
----------
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 1.3%
192,680 Massey Energy Co. $ 5,189
158,900 Peabody Energy Corp. 7,624
178,500 Southwestern Energy Company(1) 7,497
----------
20,310
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.7%
459,999 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1) 18,598
142,600 Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The) Cl A 7,332
----------
25,930
----------
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.2%
281,600 Shire plc ADR 19,681
614,697 Shire plc ORD 14,379
----------
34,060
----------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 2.3%
353,400 Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(1) 8,065
132,500 Intersil Corp. Cl A 3,947
285,733 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 15,681
239,900 NVIDIA Corp.(1) 7,890
----------
35,583
----------
SOFTWARE -- 4.1%
182,500 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 56,749
278,924 Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR(1) 6,985
----------
63,734
----------
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 2.5%
379,656 GameStop Corp. Cl A(1) 12,593
512,800 Guess?, Inc. 20,205
269,100 Urban Outfitters Inc.(1) 6,932
----------
39,730
----------
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 2.6%
705,800 Burberry Group plc ORD 9,807
185,700 Crocs, Inc.(1) 10,377
224,600 Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 12,556
80,300 Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. 7,396
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40,136
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 14.3%
401,941 America Movil, SAB de CV ADR $ 21,114
413,600 Bharti Airtel Ltd. ORD(1) 8,183
193,300 Leap Wireless International, Inc.(1) 14,755
146,300 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 4,104
522,643 Millicom International Cellular SA(1) 42,464
563,800 MTN Group Ltd. ORD 8,308
1,636,828 NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B(1) 125,626
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224,554
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,146,613) 1,552,471
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 1.5%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16, valued
at $23,970), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $23,403)
(Cost $23,400) $ 23,400
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 100.6%
(Cost $1,170,013) 1,575,871
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (0.6)% (8,817)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $1,567,054
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
($ IN THOUSANDS)
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
18,284,448 AUD for USD 5/31/07 $ 15,176 $ (76)
73,541,120 DKK for USD 5/31/07 13,489 (38)
9,803,121 GBP for USD 5/31/07 19,597 (54)
3,353,437,500 JPY for USD 5/31/07 28,168 203
67,511,983 MXN for USD 5/31/07 6,166 3
237,412,868 NOK for USD 5/31/07 39,964 (261)
43,704,880 SEK for USD 5/31/07 6,539 (25)
29,049,795 ZAR for USD 5/31/07 4,112 52
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$133,211 $(196)
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(Value on Settlement Date $133,015)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
AUD = Australian Dollar
DKK = Danish Krone
GBP = British Pound
JPY = Japanese Yen
MXN = Mexican Nuevo Peso
NOK = Norwegian Krona
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
SEK = Swedish Krona
USD = United States Dollar
ZAR = South African Rand
(1) Non-income producing.
The aggregate value of fair valued securities as of April 30,
2007, was $56,749, which represented 3.6% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Vista
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years 10 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 17.90% 8.17% 11.48% 10.45% 11.02% 11/25/83
RUSSELL MIDCAP
GROWTH INDEX(2) 11.77% 11.13% 11.60% 9.65% N/A(3) --
Institutional Class 18.01% 8.37% 11.70% 10.67% 7.72% 11/14/96
Advisor Class 17.70% 7.93% 11.21% 10.18% 6.46% 10/2/96
C Class 7/18/01
No sales
charge* 17.31% 7.10% 10.40% -- 7.36%
With sales
charge* 16.31% 7.10% 10.40% -- 7.36%
R Class 17.64% 7.70% -- -- 13.46% 7/29/05
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. C Class shares
redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum
CDSC of 1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information page for
more about the applicable sales charges for each share class.
The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance
information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where
charges could be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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(3) Benchmark began 12/31/85.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political and
currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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Vista
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class 26.13% -15.78% 125.22% -22.00% -15.93% -17.07% 43.43% 2.10% 31.13% 8.17%
Russell
Midcap
Growth Index 40.84% 12.33% 53.02% -29.47% -15.01% -16.67% 36.14% 7.05% 28.27% 11.13%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political and
currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Vista
Portfolio Managers: Glenn Fogle, David Hollond, and Brad Eixmann
In February 2007, senior investment analyst Brad Eixmann was
promoted to co-portfolio manager for Vista. He joined American
Century in 2002 and has served exclusively on the Vista team
since that time.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Vista gained 17.90%* for the six months ended April 30, 2007,
surpassing the 11.77% return of its benchmark, the Russell
Midcap Growth Index. Vista's gain ranked among the highest in
American Century's family of funds for the period.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders. In this environment, mid-cap
stocks outpaced their small- and large-cap counterparts.
Effective stock selection and overweight positions in the
industrials and telecommunications services (telecom) sectors,
and an underweight in financials contributed to Vista's strong
performance relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. During
the reporting period, the portfolio derived a meaningful
portion of its returns from investments in international
holdings.
GOOD CALL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
The portfolio reaped rewards from its largest sector
overweight, telecom. Within telecom, we focused on the wireless
telecommunications industry, with overweights in NII Holdings
Inc. (NII), the portfolio's biggest holding; Leap Wireless
International, (Leap); and SBA Communications (SBA). Combined,
the three companies accounted for 12% of the portfolio's
average weight for the six-month period, and they each
contributed significantly to absolute and relative fund
performance.
NII provides cellular service in burgeoning Latin American
markets, Leap provides service in the U.S., and SBA operates in
the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. All three
companies have continued to experience strong demand for their
services. They reflect Vista's focus on companies with
accelerating financial growth and share price momentum.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B 5.8% 6.2%
Precision Castparts Corp. 5.2% 2.8%
BE Aerospace, Inc. 4.1% 2.7%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 4.0% 4.0%
Leap Wireless International, Inc. 3.7% 3.0%
Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 3.0% 2.2%
Foster Wheeler Ltd. 3.0% 1.5%
SBA Communications Corp. Cl A 2.9% 2.9%
Express Scripts, Inc. 2.5% --
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2.4% 2.6%
(1) Thermo Electron Corp. acquired Fisher Scientific
International on 11/9/06 and changed its name to Thermo Fisher
Scientific Inc.
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Vista
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE LED TOP PERFORMERS
The portfolio's biggest sector contribution came from the
industrials sector, where we benefited from an overweight
position in the aerospace and defense industry and stock
selection within the industry group. The share prices of
Precision Castparts and BE Aerospace soared more than 53% and
44%, respectively, for the six-month period. Both companies
benefited from a replacement cycle in the airline industry, a
trend that we believe will continue into 2010-2011. Together,
Precision Castparts and BE Aerospace represented 9% of the
portfolio's average weight, and they represented the two
biggest individual contributors to portfolio performance.
Within the industrial sector, we also benefited from an
overweight stake in construction and engineering company Foster
Wheeler. The builder of power plants and refineries continued
to be a significant contributor to fund performance as its
share price surged 52%.
UNDERWEIGHT IN FINANCIALS HELPED AVOID PAIN
An underweight position in the financials sector contributed to
performance relative to the benchmark, helping the portfolio to
avoid the pain associated with the subprime mortgage industry's
woes. Within the sector, the portfolio had no holdings in
either the consumer finance or thrifts and mortgage finance
industries, which both slumped during the period.
A stake in video game-maker Nintendo boosted portfolio returns,
as consumer demand for the innovative Wii interactive game
system helped to drive up the company's share price more than
57% during the six-month period.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on medium-sized and smaller
companies with accelerating earnings growth rates and share
price momentum. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
We are encouraged by the market's behavior since the Fed
stopped raising interest rates. An environment of steady rates
and strong corporate earnings growth complements our process of
identifying companies with accelerating growth and price
momentum. Our process has successfully guided us to companies
in the aerospace and wireless telecommunications areas in
particular, which benefit from what we believe to be long-term
trends.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Wireless Telecommunication Services 16.7% 19.9%
Aerospace & Defense 9.3% 5.4%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.8% 6.9%
Machinery 4.8% 1.3%
Construction & Engineering 4.7% 2.2%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 85.4% 84.8%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 13.2% 13.6%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 98.6% 98.4%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.8% 1.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities 0.6% (0.3)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Vista
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 98.6%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 9.3%
2,872,000 BE Aerospace, Inc.(1) $ 105,259
1,277,000 Precision Castparts Corp. 132,948
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238,207
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 1.3%
975,000 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(1) 32,429
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.5%
220,000 Celgene Corp.(1) 13,455
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 2.8%
642,000 Ameriprise Financial Inc. 38,180
531,000 SEI Investments Co. 32,407
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70,587
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CHEMICALS -- 3.0%
155,000 Agrium Inc. 6,003
885,000 Monsanto Co. 52,206
984,000 Terra Industries Inc.(1) 17,358
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75,567
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.5%
346,000 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 19,652
498,000 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 18,790
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38,442
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.2%
196,000 Riverbed Technology, Inc.(1) 6,254
----------
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 2.0%
519,000 Apple Inc.(1) 51,796
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 4.7%
1,107,000 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) 76,194
1,632,000 Quanta Services, Inc.(1) 44,864
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121,058
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.5%
456,000 Owens-Illinois Inc.(1) 13,721
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.5%
548,000 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 13,952
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.6%
271,000 Allegheny Energy, Inc.(1) 14,488
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.1%
234,000 General Cable Corp.(1) $ 13,441
209,000 Vestas Wind Systems AS ORD(1) 13,747
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27,188
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.5%
226,000 Sunpower Corp. Cl A(1) 13,714
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 4.0%
623,000 Acergy SA ORD(1) 13,620
1,407,000 Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 33,540
215,000 Cameron International Corp.(1) 13,883
232,000 Core Laboratories N.V.(1) 21,093
249,430 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 8,054
498,000 TETRA Technologies, Inc.(1) 13,192
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103,382
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.1%
356,000 Safeway Inc. 12,923
315,000 SUPERVALU INC. 14,458
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27,381
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 2.8%
212,000 Hologic, Inc.(1) 12,201
645,000 Zimmer Holdings Inc.(1) 58,359
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70,560
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.7%
678,000 Express Scripts, Inc.(1) 64,783
707,000 Medco Health Solutions Inc.(1) 55,160
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119,943
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 3.4%
734,000 Las Vegas Sands Corp.(1) 62,529
623,000 WMS Industries Inc.(1) 24,833
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87,362
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.5%
466,000 Tempur-Pedic International Inc. 12,102
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INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS -- 0.5%
143,000 Constellation Energy Group Inc. 12,744
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 1.3%
597,000 McDermott International, Inc.(1) 32,035
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Vista
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.3%
481,000 Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1) $ 21,202
444,000 Digital River Inc.(1) 25,988
290,000 Equinix Inc.(1) 24,206
269,000 SAVVIS Inc.(1) 13,872
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85,268
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IT SERVICES -- 1.5%
263,000 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Cl A(1) 23,513
563,000 Gartner, Inc.(1) 14,204
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37,717
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 4.8%
1,975,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 102,818
313,000 Waters Corp.(1) 18,602
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121,420
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MACHINERY -- 4.8%
1,262,000 AGCO Corp.(1) 52,664
438,000 Alfa Laval AB ORD 27,020
542,000 Force Protection Inc.(1) 11,761
214,000 Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) 14,601
197,000 Terex Corp.(1) 15,336
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121,382
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MEDIA -- 2.6%
2,080,000 Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.(1) 26,374
1,099,000 Liberty Global, Inc. Series A(1) 39,444
----------
65,818
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METALS & MINING -- 1.0%
231,000 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 25,313
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 0.8%
596,000 Big Lots, Inc.(1) 19,191
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.2%
2,397,000 Shire plc ORD 56,070
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.7%
477,000 Digital Realty Trust Inc. 19,295
----------
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT -- 0.7%
175,000 Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. 18,811
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 2.0%
213,000 Intersil Corp. Cl A $ 6,345
170,000 Linear Technology Corp. 6,361
598,000 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 32,819
202,000 NVIDIA Corp.(1) 6,644
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52,169
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SOFTWARE -- 4.5%
976,000 Activision, Inc.(1) 19,520
247,000 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 76,806
524,000 THQ Inc.(1) 17,486
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113,812
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.4%
1,879,000 Blockbuster Inc. Cl A(1) 11,650
1,537,000 GameStop Corp. Cl A(1) 50,983
599,000 Guess?, Inc. 23,601
273,000 Tiffany & Co. 13,019
498,000 Urban Outfitters Inc.(1) 12,828
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112,081
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.8%
371,000 Coach Inc.(1) 18,116
255,000 Crocs, Inc.(1) 14,249
223,000 Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 12,466
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44,831
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 16.7%
758,000 America Movil, SAB de CV ADR 39,818
334,000 American Tower Corp. Cl A(1) 12,692
215,000 Clearwire Corp. Cl A(1) 3,855
1,236,000 Leap Wireless International, Inc.(1) 94,344
240,283 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 6,740
585,000 Millicom International Cellular SA(1) 47,531
1,947,000 NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B(1) 149,432
2,498,000 SBA Communications Corp. Cl A(1) 73,491
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427,903
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,874,908) 2,517,448
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Vista
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.8%
Repurchase Agreement, Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., (collateralized by various
U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.125%, 8/15/08, valued at $7,550), in a joint
trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $7,401) $ 7,400
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 5.25%-8.00%, 11/15/21-2/15/29, valued at
$13,574), in a joint trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $13,302) 13,300
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
(Cost $20,700) 20,700
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 99.4%
(Cost $1,895,608) 2,538,148
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- 0.6% 16,577
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $2,554,725
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
($ IN THOUSANDS)
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
60,777,200 DKK for USD 5/31/07 $ 11,148 $ (45)
22,263,336 GBP for USD 5/31/07 44,505 (149)
4,538,625,000 JPY for USD 5/31/07 38,123 275
227,634,400 NOK for USD 5/31/07 38,317 (258)
145,416,000 SEK for USD 5/31/07 21,757 (125)
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$153,850 $(302)
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(Value on Settlement Date $153,548)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
DKK = Danish Krone
GBP = British Pound
JPY = Japanese Yen
NOK = Norwegian Krona
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
SEK = Swedish Krona
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
The aggregate value of fair valued securities as of April 30,
2007, was $76,806, which represented 3.0% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Expenses Paid
Account Value Ending Account During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 Value 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
Growth
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,066.20 $5.12 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,067.30 $4.10 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,065.00 $6.40 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,061.30 $10.22 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,063.50 $7.67 1.50%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
Focused Growth
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,061.90 $5.11 1.00%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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Beginning Expenses Paid
Account Value Ending Account During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 Value 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
Heritage
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,237.30 $5.55 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,237.90 $4.44 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,235.40 $6.93 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,231.10 $11.06 2.00%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
Vista
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,179.00 $5.40 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,180.10 $4.32 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,177.00 $6.75 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,173.10 $10.78 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,176.40 $8.09 1.50%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Focused
Growth Growth Heritage Vista
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value
(cost of $4,104,864, $12,526,
$1,170,013 and $1,895,608,
respectively) -- including
$293,329, $939, $-- and $-- of
securities on loan, respectively $4,843,599 $13,398 $1,575,871 $2,538,148
Investments made with cash
collateral received for securities
on loan, at value (cost of
$290,830, $972, $-- and $--,
respectively) 290,830 972 -- --
---------- ------- ---------- ----------
Total investment securities, at
value (cost of $4,395,694, $13,498,
$1,170,013 and $1,895,608,
respectively) 5,134,429 14,370 1,575,871 2,538,148
Cash -- 28 15,591 10,502
Receivable for investments sold 66,055 696 16,855 76,525
Receivable for forward foreign
currency exchange contracts -- -- 258 275
Receivable for capital shares sold -- -- 57 --
Dividends and interest receivable 2,252 11 892 1,232
---------- ------- ---------- ----------
5,202,736 15,105 1,609,524 2,626,682
---------- ------- ---------- ----------
LIABILITIES
Payable for collateral received for
securities on loan 290,830 972 -- --
Disbursements in excess of demand
deposit cash 44,311 -- -- --
Payable for investments purchased 52,104 636 40,777 69,250
Payable for forward foreign
currency exchange contracts 76 -- 454 577
Accrued management fees 3,772 11 1,194 2,033
Distribution fees payable 19 -- 23 49
Service fees (and distribution fees
- - R Class) payable 19 -- 22 48
---------- ------- ---------- ----------
391,131 1,619 42,470 71,957
---------- ------- ---------- ----------
NET ASSETS $4,811,605 $13,486 $1,567,054 $2,554,725
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Focused
Growth Growth Heritage Vista
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value
and paid-in
surplus) $4,577,337 $11,502 $1,074,872 $1,775,813
Accumulated
undistributed net
investment income
(loss) 5,767 (3) (2,006) (5,390)
Accumulated
undistributed net
realized gain
(loss) on
investment and
foreign currency
transactions (510,187) 1,114 88,565 142,073
Net unrealized
appreciation on
investments and
translation of
assets and
liabilities in
foreign currencies 738,688 873 405,623 642,229
-------------- ----------- -------------- --------------
$4,811,605 $13,486 $1,567,054 $2,554,725
============== =========== ============== ==============
INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $3,951,380,936 $13,485,629 $1,370,473,248 $2,165,024,344
Shares outstanding 168,679,644 1,138,104 75,901,179 113,192,859
Net asset value
per share $23.43 $11.85 $18.06 $19.13
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $766,143,451 N/A $84,072,382 $152,252,196
Shares outstanding 32,436,250 N/A 4,584,668 7,812,343
Net asset value
per share $23.62 N/A $18.34 $19.49
ADVISOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $90,818,877 N/A $107,530,008 $231,689,251
Shares outstanding 3,933,494 N/A 6,070,667 12,376,962
Net asset value
per share $23.09 N/A $17.71 $18.72
C CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $1,318,107 N/A $4,978,599 $3,958,762
Shares outstanding 59,035 N/A 293,384 219,238
Net asset value
per share $22.33 N/A $16.97 $18.06
R CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $1,943,375 N/A N/A $1,800,043
Shares outstanding 84,058 N/A N/A 94,912
Net asset value
per share $23.12 N/A N/A $18.97
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Focused
Growth Growth Heritage Vista
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes
withheld of $193, $--, $476 and $500,
respectively) $ 28,058 $106 $ 4,227 $ 5,592
Interest 872 7 314 941
Securities lending 12 -- -- --
-------- --------- -------- --------
28,942 113 4,541 6,533
-------- --------- -------- --------
EXPENSES:
Management fees 22,777 74 6,308 11,589
Distribution fees:
Advisor Class 108 -- 98 267
C Class 4 -- 11 13
Service fees:
Advisor Class 108 -- 98 267
C Class 1 -- 4 4
Distribution and service fees - R Class 3 -- -- 3
Directors' fees and expenses 43 -- 12 24
Other expenses 21 -- 23 8
-------- --------- -------- --------
23,065 74 6,554 12,175
-------- --------- -------- --------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 5,877 39 (2,013) (5,642)
-------- --------- -------- --------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
Investment transactions 270,469 1,117 96,181 149,061
Foreign currency transactions (1,803) (5) (1,984) (2,344)
-------- --------- -------- --------
268,666 1,112 94,197 146,717
-------- --------- -------- --------
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION) ON:
Investments 31,545 (308) 183,256 256,939
Translation of assets and liabilities
in foreign currencies 419 2 (86) (58)
-------- --------- -------- --------
31,964 (306) 183,170 256,881
-------- --------- -------- --------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 300,630 806 277,367 403,598
-------- --------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $306,507 $845 $275,354 $397,956
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Growth Focused Growth
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 5,877 $ 5,384 $ 39 $ 11
Net realized gain (loss) 268,666 481,327 1,112 308
Change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) 31,964 34,838 (306) 872
---------- ---------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations 306,507 521,549 845 1,191
---------- ---------- ------- -------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment income:
Investor Class (2,635) (17,117) (54) (4)
Institutional Class (2,057) (4,228) -- --
Advisor Class -- (173) -- --
From net realized gains:
Investor Class -- -- (299) (90)
---------- ---------- ------- -------
Decrease in net assets from
distributions (4,692) (21,518) (353) (94)
---------- ---------- ------- -------
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from capital share transactions (283,252) (491,814) (2,843) 2,565
---------- ---------- ------- -------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 18,563 8,217 (2,351) 3,662
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 4,793,042 4,784,825 15,837 12,175
---------- ---------- ------- -------
End of period $4,811,605 $4,793,042 $13,486 $15,837
========== ========== ======= =======
Accumulated undistributed net
investment income (loss) $5,767 $4,582 $(3) $12
========== ========== ======= =======
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Heritage Vista
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ (2,013) $ (2,594) $ (5,642) $ (5,829)
Net realized gain (loss) 94,197 77,033 146,717 89,964
Change in net unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) 183,170 61,077 256,881 110,029
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations 275,354 135,516 397,956 194,164
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (69,993) (5,148) (15,549) --
Institutional Class (3,849) (271) (1,009) --
Advisor Class (4,359) (151) (1,650) --
C Class (167) (6) (27) --
R Class -- -- (3) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Decrease in net assets from
distributions (78,368) (5,576) (18,238) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from capital share
transactions 215,403 160,050 (136,298) (76,189)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET
ASSETS 412,389 289,990 243,420 117,975
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 1,154,665 864,675 2,311,305 2,193,330
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
End of period $1,567,054 $1,154,665 $2,554,725 $2,311,305
========== ========== ========== ==========
Accumulated undistributed net
investment income (loss) $(2,006) $87 $(5,390) $252
========== ========== ========== ==========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Growth Fund (Growth), Focused Growth Fund (Focused
Growth), Heritage Fund (Heritage) and Vista Fund (Vista)
(collectively, the funds) are four funds in a series issued by
the corporation. Growth, Heritage and Vista are diversified
under the 1940 Act. Focused Growth is nondiversified and
normally limits its investments to a core group of
approximately 25-45 common stocks. The funds' investment
objective is to seek long-term capital growth. The funds pursue
this objective by investing primarily in equity securities.
Growth and Focused Growth generally invest in larger companies
but may purchase companies of any size. Heritage and Vista
generally invest in companies that are medium-sized and smaller
at the time of purchase. The following is a summary of the
funds' significant accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- Growth and Vista are authorized to issue the
Investor Class, the Institutional Class, the Advisor Class, the
C Class and the R Class. Focused Growth is authorized to issue
the Investor Class. Heritage is authorized to issue the
Investor Class, the Institutional Class, the Advisor Class and
the C Class. The C Class may be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge. The share classes differ principally in
their respective sales charges and distribution and shareholder
servicing expenses and arrangements. All shares of each fund
represent an equal pro rata interest in the 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 funds are allocated
to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
SECURITIES ON LOAN -- Growth and Focused Growth may lend
portfolio securities through their lending agent to certain
approved borrowers in order to earn additional income. Growth
and Focused Growth continue to recognize any gain or loss in
the market price of the securities loaned and record any
interest earned or dividends declared.
FUTURES CONTRACTS -- The funds may enter into futures contracts
in order to manage the funds' exposure to changes in market
conditions. 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. Upon entering into a futures contract, the funds
are required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount
equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial
margin).
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Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received
daily, in cash, by the funds. The variation margin is equal to
the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as
unrealized gains and losses. The funds recognize 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 realized
gain (loss) on investment transactions and unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The funds
record the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The funds may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the funds' exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The funds bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The funds may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. Each
fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities,
received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the
custodian in a manner sufficient to enable each 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 each fund under each repurchase
agreement.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT -- Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each fund, along
with other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 each 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 funds. In addition, in the normal course of
business, the funds enter into contracts that provide general
indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the funds. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
MANAGEMENT FEES -- The corporation has entered into a
Management Agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the
funds with investment advisory and management services in
exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per
class. The Agreement provides that all expenses of the funds,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of
each specific class of shares of each fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in each fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for
each fund. The strategy assets include each fund's assets and
the assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are
not in the American Century family of funds, but that have the
same investment team and investment strategy. The annual
management fee schedule for Growth ranges from 0.80% to 1.00%
for the Investor Class, C Class and R Class. The Institutional
Class is 0.20% less and the Advisor Class is 0.25% less at each
point within the range. The annual management fee schedule for
each class of Focused Growth, Heritage and Vista is 1.00%,
0.80%, 0.75%, 1.00% and 1.00%, for the Investor Class,
Institutional Class, Advisor Class, C Class and R Class,
respectively, as applicable. The effective annual management
fee for each class of the funds for the six months ended April
30, 2007 was 1.00%, 0.80%, 0.75%, 1.00% and 1.00% for the
Investor Class, Institutional Class, Advisor Class, C Class and
R Class, respectively, as applicable.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES -- The Board of Directors has
adopted a Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan for
the Advisor Class (the Advisor Class plan) and a separate
Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan
for each of the C Class and R Class (collectively with the
Advisor Class plan, the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act. The plans provide that the Advisor Class will pay
American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) an annual
distribution fee of 0.25% and service fee of 0.25%. The plans
provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution
fee of 0.75% and service fee of 0.25%. 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
distribution fee provides compensation for expenses incurred in
connection with distributing shares of the classes including,
but not limited to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial
institutions that have entered into sales agreements with
respect to shares of the funds. The service fee provides
compensation for shareholder and administrative services
rendered by ACIS, its affiliates or independent third party
providers for Advisor Class shares and for individual
shareholder services rendered by broker/dealers or other
independent financial intermediaries for C Class and R Class
shares. Fees incurred under the plans during the six months
ended April 30, 2007, are detailed in the Statement of
Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the funds were eligible to invest
in a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was
managed by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM).
JPMIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(JPM). JPM is an equity investor in ACC. The funds have a bank
line of credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMCB).
Growth and Focused Growth have a securities lending agreement
with JPMCB. JPMCB is a custodian of the funds and a wholly
owned subsidiary of JPM.
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3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions, excluding short-term investments, for
the six months ended April 30, 2007, were as follows:
Growth Focused Growth Heritage Vista
Purchases $2,459,429 $19,740 $1,074,171 $1,498,791
Proceeds from sales $2,732,520 $23,027 $953,987 $1,660,037
4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the funds were as follows:
Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Growth
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 800,000 800,000
======== ========
Sold 11,950 $ 274,346 14,450 $ 302,102
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 109 2,426 775 16,259
Redeemed (22,863) (520,845) (38,164) (795,254)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(10,804) (244,073) (22,939) (476,893)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 150,000 150,000
======== ========
Sold 2,747 62,529 5,106 107,366
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 91 2,057 200 4,228
Redeemed (4,644) (104,973) (5,605) (117,555)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(1,806) (40,387) (299) (5,961)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
ADVISOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 210,000 210,000
======== ========
Sold 540 12,017 1,219 25,034
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions -- -- 8 162
Redeemed (571) (12,678) (1,681) (34,467)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(31) (661) (454) (9,271)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
======== ========
Sold 17 361 16 327
Redeemed (3) (59) (12) (247)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
14 302 4 80
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
R CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000 50,000
======== ========
Sold 79 1,761 13 264
Redeemed (9) (194) (2) (33)
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
70 1,567 11 231
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) (12,557) $(283,252) (23,677) $(491,814)
======== ========== ======== ==========
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Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Focused Growth
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
======== ========
Sold 160 $1,833 976 $10,784
Issued in reinvestment of distributions 30 340 8 89
Redeemed (438) (5,016) (755) (8,308)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) (248) $(2,843) 229 $2,565
======== ========== ======== =========
Heritage
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 400,000 400,000
======== ========
Sold 12,800 $219,000 25,740 $398,913
Issued in reinvestment of distributions 4,259 67,285 340 4,950
Redeemed (7,727) (127,173) (18,926) (286,672)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
9,332 159,112 7,154 117,191
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 40,000 40,000
======== ========
Sold 1,197 20,655 1,462 22,561
Issued in reinvestment of distributions 210 3,366 18 271
Redeemed (433) (7,194) (1,038) (15,839)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
974 16,827 442 6,993
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
ADVISOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
======== ========
Sold 2,779 45,510 3,672 55,416
Issued in reinvestment of distributions 281 4,352 11 151
Redeemed (774) (12,630) (1,400) (20,981)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
2,286 37,232 2,283 34,586
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
======== ========
Sold 148 2,436 161 2,333
Issued in reinvestment of distributions 10 153 -- 6
Redeemed (23) (357) (73) (1,059)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
135 2,232 88 1,280
-------- ---------- -------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) 12,727 $215,403 9,967 $160,050
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Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Vista
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 800,000 800,000
========= ========
Sold 10,237 $ 186,093 19,234 $320,240
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 817 14,041 -- --
Redeemed (18,034) (323,411) (25,947) (425,992)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
(6,980) (123,277) (6,713) (105,752)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 80,000 80,000
========= ========
Sold 2,108 37,527 5,478 94,126
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 58 1,008 -- --
Redeemed (2,305) (40,758) (3,993) (68,624)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
(139) (2,223) 1,485 25,502
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
ADVISOR CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 210,000 210,000
========= ========
Sold 1,764 30,790 4,866 78,643
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 97 1,632 -- --
Redeemed (2,623) (44,929) (4,673) (75,163)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
(762) (12,507) 193 3,480
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000 100,000
========= ========
Sold 53 890 75 1,172
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 2 25 -- --
Redeemed (29) (485) (57) (904)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
26 430 18 268
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R CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 10,000 10,000
========= ========
Sold 100 1,738 23 371
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions -- 3 -- --
Redeemed (26) (462) (4) (58)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
74 1,279 19 313
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) (7,781) $(136,298) (4,998) $(76,189)
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5. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in Growth and Focused Growth
valued at $293,329 and $939, respectively, were on loan through
the lending agent, JPMCB, to certain approved borrowers. JPMCB
receives and maintains collateral in the form of cash and/or
acceptable securities as approved by ACIM. Cash collateral is
invested in authorized investments by the lending agent in a
pooled account. The value of cash collateral received at period
end is disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and
investments made with the cash by the lending agent are listed
in the Schedule of Investments. Any deficiencies or excess of
collateral must be delivered or transferred by the member firms
no later than the close of business on the next business day.
The total value of all collateral received, at this date for
Growth and Focused Growth, were $303,425 and $972,
respectively. Growth and Focused Growth's risks in securities
lending are that the borrower may not provide additional
collateral when required or return the securities when due. If
the borrower defaults, receipt of the collateral by Growth and
Focused Growth may be delayed or limited.
6. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The funds, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, have a $500 million unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The funds may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The funds did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
7. RISK FACTORS
Focused Growth is considered nondiversified which may subject
the fund to the following risks: a price change in one security
may have a greater impact than would be the case if the fund
were diversified; the fund's nondiversification could result in
high portfolio turnover which could mean increased transaction
costs, affecting both the fund's performance and capital gains
tax liabilities to investors.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign
securities. These risks include those resulting from future
adverse political, social, and economic developments,
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible
imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or
restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate
these risks.
8. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Focused
Growth Growth Heritage Vista
Federal tax cost of investments $4,396,169 $13,506 $1,173,250 $1,899,311
========== ========= ========== ==========
Gross tax appreciation of
investments $760,488 $954 $410,438 $645,558
Gross tax depreciation of
investments (22,228) (90) (7,817) (6,721)
---------- --------- ---------- ----------
Net tax appreciation
(depreciation) of investments $738,260 $864 $402,621 $638,837
========== ========= ========== ==========
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2006, Growth had accumulated capital losses
of $(777,572), which represent net capital loss carryovers that
may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal
income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers expire in 2011.
9. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Growth
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $21.99 $19.80 $18.43 $17.26 $14.80 $17.85
------- ------ ------ ------- ------ -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.02 0.02 0.08 (0.01) 0.01 (0.01)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 1.43 2.26 1.30 1.18 2.45 (3.04)
------- ------ ------ ------- ------ -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.45 2.28 1.38 1.17 2.46 (3.05)
------- ------ ------ ------- ------ -------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.01) (0.09) (0.01) -- -- --
------- ------ ------ ------- ------ -------
Net Asset Value, End of
Period $23.43 $21.99 $19.80 $18.43 $17.26 $14.80
======= ====== ====== ======= ====== =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.62% 11.51% 7.47% 6.78% 16.62% (17.09)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average Net
Assets 1.00%(4) 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to Average
Net Assets 0.22%(4) 0.09% 0.38% (0.07)% 0.05% (0.04)%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% 127% 77% 131% 159% 135%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in millions) $3,951 $3,946 $4,008 $4,176 $4,350 $3,951
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Growth
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $22.19 $19.98 $18.59 $17.38 $14.87 $17.90
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) 0.05 0.06 0.11 0.02 0.04 0.02
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.44 2.27 1.33 1.19 2.47 (3.05)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.49 2.33 1.44 1.21 2.51 (3.03)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income (0.06) (0.12) (0.05) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $23.62 $22.19 $19.98 $18.59 $17.38 $14.87
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.73% 11.70% 7.72% 6.96% 16.88% (16.93)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 0.80%(4) 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets 0.42%(4) 0.29% 0.58% 0.13% 0.25% 0.16%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 52% 127% 77% 131% 159% 135%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $766,143 $759,816 $689,983 $685,090 $618,569 $455,807
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Growth
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $21.68 $19.53 $18.22 $17.11 $14.70 $17.78
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) --(3) (0.03) 0.02 (0.06) (0.03) (0.05)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.41 2.22 1.29 1.17 2.44 (3.03)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.41 2.19 1.31 1.11 2.41 (3.08)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income -- (0.04) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $23.09 $21.68 $19.53 $18.22 $17.11 $14.70
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.50% 11.23% 7.19% 6.49% 16.39% (17.32)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.25%(5) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.03)%(5) (0.16)% 0.13% (0.32)% (0.20)% (0.29)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 52% 127% 77% 131% 159% 135%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $90,819 $85,953 $86,303 $76,962 $55,010 $32,530
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Growth
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $21.04 $19.06 $17.91 $16.95 $14.66 $19.38
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.08) (0.18) (0.12) (0.19) (0.15) (0.16)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.37 2.16 1.27 1.15 2.44 (4.56)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.29 1.98 1.15 0.96 2.29 (4.72)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $22.33 $21.04 $19.06 $17.91 $16.95 $14.66
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.13% 10.39% 6.42% 5.66% 15.62% (24.36)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%(5)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.78)%(5) (0.91)% (0.62)% (1.07)% (0.95)% (0.99)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 52% 127% 77% 131% 159% 135%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $1,318 $947 $779 $632 $623 $482
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) November 28, 2001 (commencement of sale) through October
31, 2002.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2002.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Growth
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning
of Period $21.74 $19.59 $18.32 $17.25 $16.56
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.04) (0.11) (0.07) (0.13) (0.02)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.42 2.26 1.34 1.20 0.71
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment
Operations 1.38 2.15 1.27 1.07 0.69
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of
Period $23.12 $21.74 $19.59 $18.32 $17.25
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.35% 10.97% 6.93% 6.20% 4.17%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average Net Assets 1.50%(5) 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to Average Net
Assets (0.28)%(5) (0.41)% (0.12)% (0.57)% (0.58)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% 127% 77% 131% 159%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $1,943 $298 $49 $12 $3
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) August 29, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences becuause of the impact of calculating the net asset
value to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Focused Growth
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.42 $10.53 $10.00
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.03 0.01 --(4)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.67 0.95 0.53
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 0.70 0.96 0.53
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.04) --(4) --
From Net Realized Gains (0.23) (0.07) --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.27) (0.07) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.85 $11.42 $10.53
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(5) 6.19% 9.13% 5.30%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.00%(6) 1.00% 1.00%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net
Assets 0.53%(6) 0.07% 0.00%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 136% 313% 95%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $13,486 $15,837 $12,175
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) February 28, 2005 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.
(6) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Heritage
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $15.58 $13.48 $10.76 $10.78 $9.11 $10.13
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.03) (0.03) (0.06) (0.05) (0.04) (0.04)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.58 2.22 2.78 0.03 1.71 (0.98)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.55 2.19 2.72 (0.02) 1.67 (1.02)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (1.07) (0.09) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset
Value, End of
Period $18.06 $15.58 $13.48 $10.76 $10.78 $9.11
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TOTAL RETURN(3) 23.73% 16.26% 25.16% (0.09)% 18.33% (10.07)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.00%(4) 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.30)%(4) (0.22)% (0.46)% (0.44)% (0.39)% (0.37)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 73% 230% 236% 264% 129% 128%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in millions) $1,370 $1,037 $801 $1,148 $1,227 $1,010
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Heritage
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $15.80 $13.63 $10.87 $10.86 $9.17 $10.17
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.01) --(3) (0.03) (0.03) (0.01) (0.02)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.62 2.26 2.79 0.04 1.70 (0.98)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.61 2.26 2.76 0.01 1.69 (1.00)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (1.07) (0.09) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $18.34 $15.80 $13.63 $10.87 $10.86 $9.17
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 23.79% 16.59% 25.39% 0.09% 18.43% (9.83)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.80%(5) 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.10)%(5) (0.02)% (0.26)% (0.24)% (0.19)% (0.17)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 73% 230% 236% 264% 129% 128%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $84,072 $57,039 $43,192 $58,259 $73,735 $152,256
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Heritage
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $15.32 $13.29 $10.64 $10.68 $9.05 $10.09
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.04) (0.08) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.50 2.20 2.74 0.03 1.69 (0.98)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.46 2.12 2.65 (0.04) 1.63 (1.04)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (1.07) (0.09) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $17.71 $15.32 $13.29 $10.64 $10.68 $9.05
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TOTAL RETURN(3) 23.54% 15.96% 24.91% (0.37)% 18.01% (10.31)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.25%(4) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.55)%(4) (0.47)% (0.71)% (0.69)% (0.64)% (0.62)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 73% 230% 236% 264% 129% 128%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $107,530 $57,995 $19,953 $15,623 $13,668 $3,737
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Heritage
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $14.77 $12.91 $10.41 $10.54 $8.99 $10.10
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Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.10) (0.18) (0.17) (0.15) (0.13) (0.13)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.37 2.13 2.67 0.02 1.68 (0.98)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.27 1.95 2.50 (0.13) 1.55 (1.11)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (1.07) (0.09) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $16.97 $14.77 $12.91 $10.41 $10.54 $8.99
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 23.11% 15.11% 24.02% (1.23)% 17.24% (10.99)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(4) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (1.30)%(4) (1.22)% (1.46)% (1.44)% (1.39)% (1.37)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 73% 230% 236% 264% 129% 128%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $4,979 $2,334 $898 $889 $872 $146
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Vista
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $16.35 $14.99 $13.14 $11.97 $9.25 $10.62
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Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.04) (0.04) (0.04) (0.06) (0.06) (0.04)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 2.95 1.40 1.89 1.23 2.78 (1.33)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 2.91 1.36 1.85 1.17 2.72 (1.37)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (0.13) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset
Value, End of Period $19.13 $16.35 $14.99 $13.14 $11.97 $9.25
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 17.90% 9.07% 14.08% 9.77% 29.41% (12.90)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.00%(4) 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.46)%(4) (0.23)% (0.26)% (0.48)% (0.57)% (0.34)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 63% 234% 284% 255% 280% 293%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in millions) $2,165 $1,965 $1,902 $1,418 $1,240 $966
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Vista
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $16.64 $15.22 $13.32 $12.11 $9.34 $10.70
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.02) (0.01) (0.01) (0.04) (0.03) (0.02)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.00 1.43 1.91 1.25 2.80 (1.34)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 2.98 1.42 1.90 1.21 2.77 (1.36)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.13) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $19.49 $16.64 $15.22 $13.32 $12.11 $9.34
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 18.01% 9.33% 14.26% 9.99% 29.66% (12.71)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.80%(4) 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.26)%(4) (0.03)% (0.06)% (0.28)% (0.37)% (0.14)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 63% 234% 284% 255% 280% 293%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $152,252 $132,325 $98,439 $42,747 $34,177 $37,743
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Vista
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $16.03 $14.73 $12.95 $11.82 $9.15 $10.53
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Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.06) (0.08) (0.08) (0.11) (0.08) (0.06)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 2.88 1.38 1.86 1.24 2.75 (1.32)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 2.82 1.30 1.78 1.13 2.67 (1.38)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.13) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $18.72 $16.03 $14.73 $12.95 $11.82 $9.15
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 17.70% 8.83% 13.75% 9.56% 29.18% (13.11)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.25%(4) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.71)%(4) (0.48)% (0.51)% (0.73)% (0.82)% (0.59)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 63% 234% 284% 255% 280% 293%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $231,689 $210,576 $190,635 $106,750 $17,060 $11,333
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Vista
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $15.52 $14.37 $12.73 $11.71 $9.12 $10.59
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.12) (0.19) (0.18) (0.19) (0.16) (0.15)
Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 2.79 1.34 1.82 1.21 2.75 (1.32)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 2.67 1.15 1.64 1.02 2.59 (1.47)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (0.13) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $18.06 $15.52 $14.37 $12.73 $11.71 $9.12
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 17.31% 8.00% 12.88% 8.71% 28.40% (13.88)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(4) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (1.46)%(4) (1.23)% (1.26)% (1.48)% (1.57)% (1.34)%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 63% 234% 284% 255% 280% 293%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $3,959 $2,998 $2,515 $1,439 $333 $110
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Vista
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $16.25 $14.97 $15.32
--------- ------- ---------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.07) (0.16) (0.04)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 2.92 1.44 (0.31)
--------- ------- ---------
Total From Investment Operations 2.85 1.28 (0.35)
--------- ------- ---------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.13) -- --
--------- ------- ---------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $18.97 $16.25 $14.97
========= ======= =========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 17.64% 8.55% (2.28)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.50%(5) 1.50% 1.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.96)%(5) (0.73)% (0.92)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 63% 234% 284%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $1,800 $337 $24
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Five classes of shares are authorized for sale by Growth and
Vista: Investor Class, Institutional Class, Advisor Class, C
Class, and R Class. Focused Growth offers the Investor Class.
Four classes of shares are authorized for sale by Heritage:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, Advisor Class, and C
Class. The total expense ratio of Institutional Class shares is
lower than that of Investor Class shares. The total expense
ratios of Advisor Class, C Class, and R Class shares are higher
than that of Investor Class shares.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
ADVISOR CLASS shares are sold primarily through institutions
such as investment advisors, banks, broker-dealers, insurance
companies, and financial advisors. Advisor Class shares are
subject to a 0.50% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. The total expense ratio of Advisor Class shares is 0.25%
higher than the total expense ratio of Investor Class shares.
C CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. C
Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject
to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00%. There is
no CDSC on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or
capital gains. The unified management fee for C Class shares is
the same as for Investor Class shares. C Class shares also are
subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee of 1.00%.
R CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. The
unified management fee for R Class shares is the same as for
Investor Class shares. R Class shares are subject to a 0.50%
annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the
funds and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the funds'
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the funds. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first
and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds'
Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and
may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room
in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
funds also make their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
for the most recent quarter of their fiscal year available on
their website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by
calling 1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The BLENDED INDEX is considered the benchmark for Focused
Growth. It combines two widely known indices, the S&P 500 Index
and the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which are both weighted at
50%.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth rates.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth rates.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
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Giftrust® Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Giftrust Fund for the six
months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this information to
help you monitor your investment. Another resource is our
website, americancentury.com, where we post company news,
portfolio commentaries, investment views, and other
communications about portfolio strategy, personal finance,
government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers, Jr. and James E. Stowers III]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GIFTRUST
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Shareholder Fee Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[Photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Giftrust
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years 10 years Inception Date
GIFTRUST 23.75% 16.13% 10.26%(2) 6.36%(2) 12.83% 11/25/83
RUSSELL MIDCAP
GROWTH INDEX(3) 11.77% 11.13% 11.60% 9.65% N/A(4) --
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Returns would have been lower if management fees had not
been waived from 2/1/04 to 7/31/04.
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resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
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securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(4) Benchmark began 12/31/85.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund's
investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, high
commission costs and high capital gains distributions. In
addition, its investment approach may involve higher volatility
and risk. International investing involves special risks, such
as political instability and currency fluctuations.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
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Giftrust
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Giftrust 36.76% -21.02% 113.18% -42.37% -14.35% -23.04% 19.73%* 3.48%* 47.22% 16.13%
Russell
Midcap
Growth Index 40.84% 12.33% 53.02% -29.47% -15.01% -16.67% 36.14% 7.05% 28.27% 11.13%
*Returns would have been lower, along with the ending value, if
management fees had not been waived from 2/1/04 to 7/31/04.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund's
investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, high
commission costs and high capital gains distributions. In
addition, its investment approach may involve higher volatility
and risk. International investing involves special risks, such
as political instability and currency fluctuations.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Giftrust
Portfolio Managers: Glenn Fogle, David Hollond, and Kurt
Stalzer
IN FEBRUARY 2007, PORTFOLIO MANAGER DAVID ROSE LEFT AMERICAN
CENTURY TO PURSUE ANOTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITY. VETERAN AMERICAN
CENTURY MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO MANAGERS GLENN FOGLE (16 YEARS
WITH THE FIRM) AND DAVID HOLLOND (NINE YEARS) JOINED KURT
STALZER (SEVEN YEARS) AS CO-MANAGERS FOR GIFTRUST.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Giftrust advanced 23.75%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007, more than doubling the 11.77% return of its benchmark,
the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Giftrust's gain ranked among
the highest in American Century's family of funds for the
period.
As discussed on page 2, a pause in Federal Reserve (Fed)
interest rate moves, strong merger activity, and
better-than-expected corporate earnings growth contributed to
solid U.S. stock index gains for the period, despite a slowdown
in the housing market and problems among "subprime" lenders.
Effective stock selection and overweight positions in the
industrial, telecommunications services, and health care
sectors, as well as an underweight position in the financials
sector, contributed to the portfolio's strong performance
relative to its benchmark. During the reporting period, the
portfolio derived a meaningful portion of its returns from
investments in international holdings.
SECTOR WEIGHTINGS THAT BOASTED RELATIVE PERFORMANCE
The portfolio reaped rewards from its largest sector
overweight, telecommunications, where our focus was on two
wireless telecommunications companies. NII Holdings, our
biggest holding, and Millicom International Cellular combined
accounted for nearly 11% of the portfolio's average weight for
the six-month period. Both provide cellular service in
burgeoning foreign markets, and each contributed significantly
to relative fund performance. These companies have continued to
experience strong demand, and reflect Giftrust's focus on
companies with accelerating financial growth and share price
momentum.
An underweight position in the financials sector benefited
portfolio performance during the period, as a softening housing
market and concerns surrounding subprime mortgage lenders
hindered sector performance.
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE LED TOP PERFORMERS
The portfolio also reaped gains from an overweight position in
the aerospace and defense industry. Our focus in the industry
is on companies benefiting from a replacement cycle in the
airline industry, a trend that we believe will continue into
2011.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B 8.1% 10.5%
Precision Castparts Corp. 5.4% 5.7%
Medco Health Solutions Inc. 3.8% --
Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 3.7% 2.2%
BE Aerospace, Inc. 3.7% 2.8%
Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 3.0% 4.4%
Hologic, Inc. 2.8% 3.0%
Millicom International Cellular SA 2.7% 1.9%
McDermott International, Inc. 2.1% 2.2%
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2.1% 3.8%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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Giftrust
The largest contributor to fund performance for the six-month
period was Precision Castparts, a manufacturer of components
for aerospace applications. Precision's share price soared more
than 53% for the six-month period. Another fund overweight, BE
Aerospace, also benefited from the trend, with its share price
climbing over 44%.
SOUND STOCK SELECTION ADDED TO GAINS
A stake in video game-maker Nintendo boosted portfolio returns,
as consumer demand for the innovative Wii interactive game
system helped to drive up the company's share price more than
57% during the six-month period.
The portfolio also benefited from a position in Norway-based
Aker Kvaerner, a provider of engineering and construction
services with a focus on the energy sector. Aker's share price
hit an all-time high in December 2006. Although it gave back
some of its gains in the final months of the reporting period,
it ended the period with a 21% total return.
A new position in Medco Health Solutions, a provider of
pharmacy benefit management systems, contributed to portfolio
performance. Health care company Hologic, which manufactures
diagnostic imaging systems related to women's health, also
added to absolute and relative performance.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on medium-sized and smaller
companies with accelerating earnings growth rates and share
price momentum. We believe that investing in such companies
will generate outperformance over time compared with the
benchmark.
We are encouraged by the market's behavior since the Fed
stopped raising interest rates. An environment of steady rates
and strong corporate earnings growth complements our process of
identifying companies with accelerating growth and price
momentum. Our process has uncovered companies in the aerospace,
wireless telecommunications, and health care areas in
particular, which benefit from what we believe to be long-term
trends.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Wireless Telecommunication Services 14.5% 17.4%
Aerospace & Defense 9.0% 8.9%
Energy Equipment & Services 5.1% 9.5%
Health Care Providers & Services 4.9% 4.9%
Software 4.2% 2.9%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 80.7% 79.4%
Foreign Common Stocks* 19.5% 20.3%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 100.2% 99.7%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.1% 0.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.3)% (0.4)%
*Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and foreign
ordinary shares.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
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retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
Beginning Expenses Paid
Account Value Ending Account During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 Value 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
Actual $1,000 $1,237.50 $5.55 1.00%
Hypothetical $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
*Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Giftrust
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 100.2%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 9.0%
1,163,093 BE Aerospace, Inc.(1) $ 42,627
602,500 Precision Castparts Corp. 62,727
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105,354
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BEVERAGES -- 0.2%
145,400 Jones Soda Co.(1) 3,575
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 3.0%
98,000 Celgene Corp.(1) 5,994
194,699 CSL Ltd. ORD 14,116
185,771 Gilead Sciences, Inc.(1) 15,180
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35,290
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 2.2%
238,000 Ameriprise Financial Inc. 14,154
102,575 Lazard Ltd. Cl A 5,554
110,500 T. Rowe Price Group Inc. 5,490
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25,198
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CHEMICALS -- 2.4%
126,116 CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 5,006
380,240 Monsanto Co. 22,430
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27,436
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 3.8%
244,880 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 13,909
77,100 FTI Consulting, Inc.(1) 2,835
77,900 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 4,717
604,710 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 22,816
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44,277
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 1.8%
864,800 Corning Inc.(1) 20,513
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 1.8%
206,230 Apple Inc.(1) 20,582
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 1.8%
297,752 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) 20,494
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.4%
194,800 Owens-Illinois Inc.(1) 5,862
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DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.1%
127,400 ITT Educational Services Inc.(1) 12,385
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.6%
278,100 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 7,080
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.7%
342,000 Reliant Energy Inc.(1) 7,616
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.6%
93,200 First Solar Inc.(1) $ 5,591
193,100 Vestas Wind Systems AS ORD(1) 12,701
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18,292
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.2%
97,273 Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A(1) 3,445
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 5.1%
1,491,285 Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 35,549
88,245 Cameron International Corp.(1) 5,698
178,900 Dresser-Rand Group Inc.(1) 5,709
144,300 National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(1) 12,244
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59,200
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 0.9%
137,921 Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.(1) 4,440
139,700 SUPERVALU INC. 6,412
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10,852
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.6%
163,100 Bunge Ltd. 12,357
82,800 Pilgrim's Pride Corp. 3,023
78,500 Sanderson Farms Inc. 3,103
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18,483
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 3.8%
258,300 Align Technology Inc.(1) 5,853
286,354 ev3 Inc.(1) 5,111
573,718 Hologic, Inc.(1) 33,018
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43,982
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.9%
107,500 Health Net Inc.(1) 5,811
226,800 HealthExtras, Inc.(1) 7,019
572,700 Medco Health Solutions Inc.(1) 44,683
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57,513
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 2.5%
74,800 Jack in the Box Inc.(1) 4,983
288,950 Las Vegas Sands Corp.(1) 24,616
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29,599
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.5%
3,545,463 Consorcio ARA, SAB de CV ORD 5,807
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INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS -- 0.6%
89,100 NRG Energy Inc.(1) 7,035
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 2.1%
467,500 McDermott International, Inc.(1) 25,086
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INSURANCE -- 1.9%
470,909 Loews Corp. 22,283
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Giftrust
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 0.8%
166,508 Priceline.com Inc.(1) $ 9,265
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 1.8%
249,419 Digital River Inc.(1) 14,598
117,737 SAVVIS Inc.(1) 6,072
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20,670
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IT SERVICES -- 2.4%
102,900 Mastercard Inc. Cl A 11,492
472,100 VeriFone Holdings Inc.(1) 16,660
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28,152
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.6%
106,700 Advanced Magnetics Inc.(1) 7,021
232,800 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 12,119
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19,140
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MACHINERY -- 2.3%
356,600 AGCO Corp.(1) 14,881
104,100 Alfa Laval AB ORD 6,422
264,800 Force Protection Inc.(1) 5,746
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27,049
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MEDIA -- 2.1%
140,970 Focus Media Holding Ltd. ADR(1) 5,216
298,588 Liberty Global, Inc. Series A(1) 10,716
244,800 Liberty Global, Inc. Series C(1) 8,179
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24,111
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METALS & MINING -- 3.4%
100,038 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 10,962
107,700 Brush Engineered Materials Inc.(1) 5,172
166,300 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. Cl B 11,169
128,800 RTI International Metals, Inc.(1) 12,142
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39,445
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 1.3%
143,783 Massey Energy Co. 3,872
120,800 Peabody Energy Corp. 5,796
130,500 Southwestern Energy Company(1) 5,481
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15,149
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.7%
346,923 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1) 14,026
108,600 Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The) Cl A 5,584
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19,610
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.2%
210,900 Shire plc ADR $ 14,740
470,600 Shire plc ORD 11,008
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25,748
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 2.3%
265,100 Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(1) 6,050
98,400 Intersil Corp. Cl A 2,931
214,216 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 11,756
176,600 NVIDIA Corp.(1) 5,808
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26,545
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SOFTWARE -- 4.2%
139,700 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 43,440
210,620 Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR(1) 5,274
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48,714
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 2.5%
280,822 GameStop Corp. Cl A(1) 9,315
383,950 Guess?, Inc. 15,127
205,200 Urban Outfitters Inc.(1) 5,286
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29,728
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 2.6%
537,100 Burberry Group plc ORD 7,463
137,800 Crocs, Inc.(1) 7,700
170,100 Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. 9,509
60,700 Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. 5,591
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30,263
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 14.5%
300,875 America Movil, SAB de CV ADR 15,805
318,400 Bharti Airtel Ltd. ORD(1) 6,299
144,800 Leap Wireless International, Inc.(1) 11,053
108,320 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 3,038
391,367 Millicom International Cellular SA(1) 31,799
446,400 MTN Group Ltd. ORD 6,578
1,236,207 NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B(1) 94,879
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169,451
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $917,795) 1,170,279
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Giftrust
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.1%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50% - 4.625%, 3/31/09 - 11/15/16,
valued at $922), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $900)
(Cost $900) $ 900
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 100.3%
(Cost $918,695) 1,171,179
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (0.3)% (3,917)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $1,167,262
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
($ IN THOUSANDS)
Settlement
Contracts to Sell Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
13,971,600 AUD for USD 5/31/07 $ 11,596 $ (58)
56,995,840 DKK for USD 5/31/07 10,454 (30)
7,506,976 GBP for USD 5/31/07 15,006 (41)
2,566,987,500 JPY for USD 5/31/07 21,562 155
51,545,751 MXN for USD 5/31/07 4,708 3
180,875,177 NOK for USD 5/31/07 30,447 (199)
34,619,040 SEK for USD 5/31/07 5,180 (20)
23,062,590 ZAR for USD 5/31/07 3,265 41
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$102,218 $(149)
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(Value on Settlement Date $102,069)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
AUD = Australian Dollar
DKK = Danish Krone
GBP = British Pound
JPY = Japanese Yen
MXN = Mexican Nuevo Peso
NOK = Norwegian Krona
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
SEK = Swedish Krona
USD = United States Dollar
ZAR = South African Rand
(1) Non-income producing.
The aggregate value of fair valued securities as of April 30,
2007, was $43,440 (in thousands), which represented 3.7% of
total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $918,695) $1,171,179
Cash 4,468
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $19) 19
Receivable for investments sold 18,140
Receivable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts 199
Dividends and interest receivable 718
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1,194,723
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LIABILITIES
Payable for investments purchased 26,161
Payable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts 348
Accrued management fees 952
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27,461
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NET ASSETS $1,167,262
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CAPITAL SHARES, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Authorized 200,000
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Outstanding 46,868
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $24.91
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $1,037,597
Accumulated net investment loss (1,687)
Accumulated net realized loss on investment and foreign currency
transactions (120,955)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation of assets and
liabilities in foreign currencies 252,307
----------
$1,167,262
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $388) $ 3,465
Interest 147
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3,612
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 5,346
Directors' fees and expenses 9
Other expenses 9
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5,364
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,752)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions 141,443
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and
translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 88,509
--------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 229,952
--------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $228,200
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ (1,752) $(2,212)
Net realized gain (loss) 141,443 151,426
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 88,509 1,285
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations 228,200 150,499
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds from shares sold 6,517 11,179
Payments for shares redeemed (52,034) (104,138)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share
transactions (45,517) (92,959)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 182,683 57,540
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 984,579 927,039
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End of period $1,167,262 $ 984,579
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) $(1,687) $120
TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF THE FUND
Sold 289 571
Redeemed (2,322) (5,308)
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Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund (2,033) (4,737)
========== =========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Giftrust Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series
issued by the corporation. The fund is diversified under the
1940 Act. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term
capital growth. The fund pursues its objective by investing
primarily in equity securities of medium- and small-sized
companies. The following is a summary of the fund's significant
accounting policies.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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. Certain countries impose taxes on
realized gains on the sale of securities registered in their
country. The fund records the foreign tax expense, if any, on
an accrual basis. The realized and unrealized tax provision
reduces the net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,
respectively.
INVESTMENT INCOME -- Dividend income less foreign taxes
withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The fund
records the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The fund may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the fund's exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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
other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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). The
Agreement provides that all expenses of the fund, except
brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of
those directors who are not considered "interested persons" as
defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees) and
extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
fund and paid monthly in arrears. The annual management fee for
the fund is 1.00%.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, American Century
Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer
agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC. The fund has a bank line of credit
agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a
custodian of the fund and a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, were $836,303 and $878,808, respectively.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
4. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500 million unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
5. RISK FACTORS
The fund's investment process may result in high portfolio
turnover, high commission costs and high capital gains
distributions. In addition, its investment approach may involve
higher volatility and risk. There are certain risks involved in
investing in foreign securities. These risks include those
resulting from future adverse political, social, and economic
developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the
possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign
laws or restrictions.
6. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $918,958
=========
Gross tax appreciation of investments $258,409
Gross tax depreciation of investments (6,188)
---------
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $252,221
=========
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2006, the fund had accumulated capital losses
of $(261,041), which represent net capital loss carryovers that
may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal
income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers expire as
follows:
2009 2010 2011
$(116,339) $(138,462) $(6,240)
7. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Giftrust
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of
Period $20.13 $17.28 $13.81 $14.04 $11.88 $14.04
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) (0.04) (0.05) (0.08) (0.01)(2) (0.07)(2) (0.06)(2)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 4.82 2.90 3.55 (0.22) 2.23 (2.10)
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 4.78 2.85 3.47 (0.23) 2.16 (2.16)
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $24.91 $20.13 $17.28 $13.81 $14.04 $11.88
======== ======= ======= ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(3) 23.75% 16.49% 25.13% (1.64)% 18.18% (15.38)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.00%(4) 1.00% 1.00% 0.49%(5) 1.00% 1.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.33)%(4) (0.22)% (0.46)% (0.09)%(5) (0.55)% (0.42)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 78% 229% 223% 260% 140% 140%
Net Assets, End
of Period
(in millions) $1,167 $985 $927 $865 $896 $756
(1) For the six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.
(4) Annualized.
(5) During a portion of the year ended October 31, 2004, the
investment adviosr voluntarily agreed to waive its management
fee. The waiver was in effect from February 1, 2004 through
July 31, 2004. Had fees not been waived the annualized ratio of
operating expenses to average net assets and annualized ratio
of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would
have been 1.00% and (0.60)%, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the fund's
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the fund. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and
third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form
N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and may be
reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for
the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its
website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling
1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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CONTACT US
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
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Select Fund
Capital Growth Fund
Fundamental Equity Fund
New Opportunities II Fund
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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Select, Capital Growth,
Fundamental Equity and New Opportunities II funds for the six
months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this information to
help you monitor your investment. Another resource is our
website, americancentury.com, where we post company news,
portfolio commentaries, investment views, and other
communications about portfolio strategy, personal finance,
government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers, Jr. and James E. Stowers III]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SELECT
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . 6
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CAPITAL GROWTH
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . .13
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . .20
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
NEW OPPORTUNITIES II
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Top Five Industries and Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . .28
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Shareholder Fee Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and each of
the Portfolio Commentaries reflect those of the portfolio
management team as of the date of the report, and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of American Century or any
other person in the American Century organization. Any such
opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or
other conditions and American Century disclaims any
responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not
be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment
decisions made by American Century funds are based on numerous
factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading
intent on behalf of any American Century fund. Security
examples are used for representational purposes only and are
not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities.
Performance information for comparative indices and securities
is provided to American Century by third party vendors. To the
best of American Century's knowledge, such information is
accurate at the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Select
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
10 Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 10.96% 7.06% 3.14% 5.19% 13.36% 6/30/71(2)
RUSSELL 1000
GROWTH INDEX(3)(4) 8.42% 12.25% 6.22% 5.32% N/A(5) --
S&P 500 INDEX(3) 8.60% 15.24% 8.54% 8.05% 11.36% --
Institutional Class 11.09% 7.30% 3.36% 5.40% 5.64% 3/13/97
Advisor Class 10.81% 6.81% 2.88% -- 3.28% 8/8/97
A Class
No sales charge* 10.82% 6.79% -- -- 9.07%
With sales charge* 4.45% 0.66% -- -- 7.56% 1/31/03
B Class
No sales charge* 10.42% 6.02% -- -- 8.26%
With sales charge* 5.42% 2.02% -- -- 7.90% 1/31/03
C Class
No sales charge* 10.41% 6.02% -- -- 8.28%
With sales charge* 9.41% 6.02% -- -- 8.28% 1/31/03
R Class 10.68% 6.54% -- -- 2.62% 7/29/05
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Although the fund's actual inception date was 10/31/58,
this inception date corresponds with the investment advisor's
implementation of its current investment philosophy and
practices.
(3) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
redistribution of Lipper content, including by caching, framing
or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(4) In February of 2007, the fund's benchmark changed from the
S&P 500 Index to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund's
investment advisor believes this index better represents the
fund's portfolio composition.
(5) Benchmark began 12/29/78.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political instability
and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class 40.19% 28.41% 13.38% -17.52% -15.63% -14.23% 19.70% -1.08% 7.37% 7.06%
Russell
1000
Growth
Index 42.09% 26.53% 27.58% -32.25% -20.10% -14.35% 21.65% 0.40% 15.18% 12.25%
S&P 500
Index 41.07% 21.82% 10.13% -12.97% -12.63% -13.31% 22.88% 6.34% 15.42% 15.24%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political instability
and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Select
Portfolio Managers: Keith Lee and Michael Li
In January 2007, portfolio manager Harold Bradley left American
Century to pursue another career opportunity. His co-managers,
Mr. Lee and Mr. Li, who joined the Select investment team in
2001 and 2003, respectively, continue to manage the portfolio
with support from two experienced investment analysts.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Select advanced 10.96%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007, surpassing the 8.42% return of its benchmark, the Russell
1000 Growth Index, and the 8.60% gain of the S&P 500 Index, a
broader market measure.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders. During the reporting period,
the portfolio derived a meaningful portion of its returns from
investments in international holdings.
STOCK SELECTION DROVE PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
The investment team's security selection accounted for all of
Select's excess returns compared with the benchmark during the
reporting period. Although the portfolio's sector allocations
detracted slightly from relative performance, the team more
than made up for that with sound stock selection among several
industry sectors. Notably, a slight underweight position in the
traditional energy sector and the utilities sector trimmed
performance, while individual portfolio positions in
alternative energy companies found in the industrial sector and
information technology sector boosted returns. Security
selections in the health care sector also contributed to
performance.
RENEWABLE ENERGY LED TOP PERFORMERS
Select's largest holding and largest overweight position versus
the benchmark was MEMC Electronic Materials (MEMC), a holding
that exemplifies our emphasis on companies with accelerating
earnings growth that appear capable of sustaining that growth
over time.
MEMC is a producer of silicon wafers serving both traditional
semiconductor companies and the solar cell industry. The push
for renewable energy sources has bolstered MEMC's solar cell
business, helping the company's share price to soar more than
54% during the six-month period and contribute significantly to
fund performance. Thanks to MEMC's continued high earnings
growth, the company's valuations remained attractive despite
the price appreciation.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. 4.6% 2.5%
Baxter International, Inc. 3.5% 2.7%
Loews Corp. 3.3% 2.5%
Cisco Systems Inc. 2.9% 2.1%
Schering-Plough Corp. 2.8% 1.1%
ABB Ltd. ADR 2.5% 2.3%
Tyco International Ltd. 2.4% 2.0%
Boeing Co. 2.4% 1.9%
UnitedHealth Group Inc. 2.4% --
Rogers Communications Inc. Cl B ORD 2.3% 1.0%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Demand for alternative energy also boosted performance for
portfolio holdings Vestas Wind Systems AS (Vestas) and Q-Cells
AG. Denmark-based Vestas, whose share price more than doubled
during the six-month period, develops wind power systems that
harness wind energy to create electricity. Germany-based
Q-Cells AG is a producer of silicon-based solar cells. Both
companies benefited from strong global demand for clean energy
in the face of rising oil prices.
HEALTH CARE CONTRIBUTED TO GAINS
Two health care holdings, Baxter International (Baxter) and
Schering-Plough (Schering), reflect our team's ability to
identify companies that we expect to experience a pick-up in
profitability that has not yet been recognized by the market.
We believe this will result in a strong improvement in share
price as the market begins to accurately value the companies'
shares.
Baxter, a maker of plasma-based protein products, has undergone
a leadership transition, resulting in streamlined operations
and steadily rising margins. In addition, the tightened supply
demand curve resulted in favorable pricing for its protein
products. Schering also experienced an increase in
profitability due to both new leadership and new products.
Another health care holding, Genzyme, on the other hand,
detracted from portfolio performance. The biotechnology
company's share price stumbled on the news that the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to reduce the
reimbursement rate to doctors for Synvisc, Genzyme's supplement
used to treat osteoarthritis. We sold our position in Genzyme
following CMS' decision.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Select strives to invest in large, established companies with
attractive risk/reward characteristics. Within that framework,
we specifically seek companies that have accelerating growth in
earnings and revenue and appear capable of sustaining such
growth over time. We believe that our process works well in the
current market environment and are encouraged by the market's
behavior since the Fed stopped raising rates. Our stock
selection process has driven us to specific areas of the market
- -- including renewable energy and health care -- that we expect
will continue adding to portfolio performance.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Pharmaceuticals 7.1% 6.5%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.0% 6.1%
Aerospace & Defense 5.8% 4.9%
Health Care Providers & Services 5.7% 2.8%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.7% 2.7%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 79.9% 78.7%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 19.1% 20.6%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.0% 99.3%
Temporary Cash Investments --(2) --
Other Assets and Liabilities(3) 1.0% 0.7%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(3) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Select
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 99.0%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 5.8%
668,273 Boeing Co. $ 62,149,389
687,579 General Dynamics Corp. 53,974,952
515,924 Rockwell Collins 33,880,729
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150,005,070
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BEVERAGES -- 2.0%
2,479,085 Diageo plc ORD 52,488,643
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.4%
984,861 Bank of New York Co., Inc. (The) 39,867,173
559,375 Morgan Stanley 46,993,094
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86,860,267
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CHEMICALS -- 1.4%
462,015 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 35,344,148
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 1.2%
401,350 PNC Financial Services Group 29,740,035
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 2.9%
2,813,588 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 75,235,343
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 4.3%
3,749,696 EMC Corp.(1) 56,920,386
1,287,946 Hewlett-Packard Co. 54,274,046
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111,194,432
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.7%
1,164,274 Verizon Communications Inc. 44,451,981
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 5.5%
3,249,306 ABB Ltd. ADR 64,856,148
451,977 Q-Cells AG ORD(1) 32,886,974
687,314 Vestas Wind Systems AS ORD(1) 45,206,842
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142,949,964
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.0%
411,100 GlobalSantaFe Corp. 26,281,623
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 5.7%
1,606,966 Baxter International, Inc. 91,002,484
1,047,431 Medtronic, Inc. 55,440,523
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146,443,007
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Shares Value
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 5.7%
515,091 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1) $ 40,661,284
694,710 Manor Care, Inc.(2) 45,079,732
1,154,730 UnitedHealth Group Inc. 61,269,973
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147,010,989
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 4.6%
560,518 Las Vegas Sands Corp.(1) 47,750,529
673,599 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 45,144,605
423,526 Yum! Brands, Inc. 26,199,318
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119,094,452
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 2.3%
858,999 Colgate-Palmolive Co. 58,188,592
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 2.4%
1,934,323 Tyco International Ltd. 63,116,959
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INSURANCE -- 4.7%
1,822,034 Loews Corp. 86,218,649
658,769 Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 35,639,403
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121,858,052
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 4.1%
1,611,155 eBay Inc.(1) 54,682,601
110,856 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 52,255,301
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106,937,902
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IT SERVICES -- 2.2%
1,063,125 Infosys Technologies Ltd. ADR(2) 55,654,594
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MACHINERY -- 0.7%
373,047 Joy Global Inc. 18,887,370
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MEDIA -- 5.5%
1,864,991 Comcast Corporation Cl A(1) 49,720,660
522,296 Omnicom Group Inc. 54,689,615
1,092,783 Walt Disney Co. (The) 38,225,549
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142,635,824
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METALS & MINING -- 3.5%
302,020 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 33,095,352
578,672 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. 38,863,611
543,252 Titanium Metals Corp.(1)(2) 18,758,492
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90,717,455
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Shares Value
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.1%
619,700 Next plc ORD $ 29,103,316
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 3.5%
1,300,247 Frontier Oil Corp. 45,937,726
851,451 Occidental Petroleum Corp. 43,168,566
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89,106,292
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.6%
800,000 Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The) Cl A 41,136,000
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 7.1%
669,110 Abbott Laboratories 37,885,008
736,347 Johnson & Johnson 47,288,204
142,453 Roche Holding AG ORD 26,919,323
2,255,606 Schering-Plough Corp. 71,570,378
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183,662,913
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 7.0%
1,444,800 ASML Holding N.V. ORD(1) 39,427,651
634,665 Linear Technology Corp.(2) 23,749,164
2,151,056 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 118,049,953
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181,226,768
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SOFTWARE -- 3.8%
1,056,873 Adobe Systems Inc.(1) 43,923,642
1,774,377 Microsoft Corporation 53,124,847
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97,048,489
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.0%
984,881 Staples, Inc. 24,425,049
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE -- 1.0%
2,478,795 China Merchants Holdings International
Co. Ltd. ORD 11,043,767
14,890,500 Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Ltd. ORD 15,057,735
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26,101,502
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Shares Value
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.3%
1,525,670 Rogers Communications Inc. Cl B ORD $ 58,520,922
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,138,916,870) 2,555,427,953
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Temporary Cash Investments(3)
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized
by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16,
valued at $614,621), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated
4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $600,085)
(Cost $600,000) 600,000
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Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(4) -- 3.5%
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending
agent), 5.29%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $25,003,674) 25,000,000
Repurchase Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston Inc., (collateralized
by various U.S. Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at
the lending agent), 5.28%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value
$65,983,836) 65,974,160
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS --
SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL
(Cost $90,974,160) 90,974,160
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 102.5%
(Cost $2,230,491,030) 2,647,002,113
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (2.5)% (65,339,751)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $2,581,662,362
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Unrealized
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Gain (Loss)
32,428,116 CAD for USD 5/31/07 $ 29,259,214 $ (316,661)
16,624,265 CHF for USD 5/31/07 13,803,160 (19,672)
143,897,472 DKK for USD 5/31/07 26,393,580 (107,576)
29,756,232 Euro for USD 5/31/07 40,672,487 (171,875)
20,221,538 GBP for USD 5/31/07 40,423,272 (143,086)
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$150,551,713 $ (758,870)
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(Value on Settlement Date $149,792,843)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CAD = Canadian Dollar
CHF = Swiss Franc
DKK = Danish Krone
GBP = British Pound
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(4) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Capital Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average
Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year Inception Date
A CLASS
No sales charge* 6.37% 11.08% 7.37%
With sales charge* 0.24% 4.68% 5.38% 2/27/04
RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH
INDEX(2) 8.42% 12.25% 7.54% --
Investor Class 6.60% 11.42% 9.14% 7/29/05
Institutional Class 6.67% 11.57% 9.34% 7/29/05
B Class
No sales charge* 6.06% 10.36% 6.58%
With sales charge* 1.06% 6.36% 5.75% 2/27/04
C Class
No sales charge* 6.06% 10.36% 6.58%
With sales charge* 5.06% 10.36% 6.58% 2/27/04
R Class 6.30% 10.83% 8.59% 7/29/05
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
redistribution of Lipper content, including by caching, framing
or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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Capital Growth
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made February 27, 2004
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2004* 2005 2006 2007
A Class (no sales charge) -4.20% 4.49% 12.69% 11.08%
Russell 1000 Growth Index -3.00% 0.40% 15.18% 12.25%
* From 2/27/04, the A Class's inception date. Not annualized.
Capital Growth A Class's initial investment is $9,425 to
reflect the maximum 5.75% initial sales charge.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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Capital Growth
Portfolio Managers: Greg Woodhams and Prescott LeGard
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
During the six months ended April 30, 2007, the Capital Growth
fund returned 6.37%.* By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the
Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned 8.42%.
Looking at absolute returns, virtually every sector contributed
positively to the portfolio's performance, with utilities and
consumer discretionary shares only fractionally negative.
Relative to the benchmark, stock selection was least effective
among consumer discretionary shares; consumer staples, and
information technology were other notable detractors. In terms
of positive contributors, holdings in the health care,
industrials, and materials sectors helped relative results
most.
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY, STAPLES LAGGED
Stock selection among consumer discretionary shares was key to
the portfolio's underperformance, particularly in the specialty
retail and hotels, restaurants, and leisure industries. Leading
detractors in this sector included Office Depot, Starbucks, and
Gap, among others. In consumer staples, food products companies
detracted most from relative performance, led by ConAgra Foods
and Campbell Soup. We believe these holdings have produced good
financial results, but the market has yet to reward those
positive fundamentals. In addition, we had no exposure to
Altria Group, which performed well after spinning off Kraft
Foods.
Stock selection also detracted in information technology,
driven by underperformance in the software industry.
Semiconductor shares also detracted, as these stocks were hurt
in late 2006 by an inventory correction and disappointing sales
of cell phones and other consumer electronics that use their
chips. Nevertheless, the sector was home to MEMC Electronic
Materials (MEMC), a leading contributor to performance. MEMC,
which supplies silicon used in the production of computer chips
and solar panels, benefited from surging demand for its
products and signing several long-term sales contracts.
HEALTH CARE HELPED
In health care, stock selection was most effective among
pharmaceutical names. This industry accounts for several of the
portfolio's leading contributors to absolute and relative
results, behind overweight positions in Schering-Plough, Teva
Pharmaceutical, and Novo Nordisk. Schering-Plough, a top-10
holding and one of the largest overweight positions in the
portfolio, was far and away the leading contributor to absolute
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Schering-Plough Corp. 3.9% 2.5%
Cisco Systems Inc. 3.2% 3.0%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 3.1% 2.2%
Emerson Electric Co. 2.7% 2.4%
Apple Inc. 2.7% 1.0%
Boeing Co. 2.6% 1.6%
Wells Fargo & Co. 2.3% 0.9%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 2.2% 1.6%
PepsiCo, Inc. 2.0% 2.6%
American Tower Corp. Cl A 1.9% 0.5%
* All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for A
Class shares and are not reduced by sales charges. A Class
shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Had the
sales charge been applied, returns would be lower than those
shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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Capital Growth
and relative returns, benefiting from market share gains by its
leading cholesterol franchise, among other reasons. At the same
time, an underweight position in poor-performing Johnson &
Johnson made this stock a leading contributor to relative
results. The company saw its drug-eluding stent business and
EPO drug franchise come under pressure, while one of its
leading drug lines faces looming generic competition.
Stock selection was also effective in industrials, where global
farm equipment supplier AGCO was the leading contributor. The
stock benefited from its exposure to growing emerging-market
economies, as well as better demand from U.S. farmers enjoying
higher prices for commodities such as corn and soybeans.
Finally, one of the top contributors to absolute and relative
performance was materials holding Allegheny Technologies. We
liked this specialty metals firm because it appeared to be well
positioned to meet increasing demand for high-performance,
lightweight metals used in manufacturing.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on remaining fully invested in
large companies that are exhibiting sustainable improvement in
their businesses. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell 1000 Growth Index and the other funds in our
large-growth peer group.
Our sector and industry selection are primarily a result of
identifying what we believe are superior individual securities.
As of April 30, 2007, the top sector overweight positions
relative to the Russell 1000 Growth (excluding sectors
representing a tiny fraction of the index) were in financials,
industrials, and health care, while the largest underweight
positions were in the consumer staples and information
technology sectors.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Pharmaceuticals 8.6% 7.3%
Computers & Peripherals 6.7% 3.8%
Electrical Equipment 5.6% 4.9%
Communications Equipment 5.5% 4.9%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.5% 4.0%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 93.2% 90.5%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 6.0% 9.1%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.2% 99.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) 0.8% 0.4%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Capital Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 99.2%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 4.4%
1,448 Boeing Co. $ 134,665
1,421 United Technologies Corp. 95,392
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230,057
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AIRLINES -- 0.8%
1,207 Continental Airlines Inc. Cl B(1)(2) 44,128
----------
AUTO COMPONENTS -- 0.2%
107 BorgWarner Inc. 8,336
----------
BEVERAGES -- 2.9%
985 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 48,452
1,600 PepsiCo, Inc. 105,744
----------
154,196
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.8%
512 Cephalon, Inc.(1)(2) 40,760
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.0%
532 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 116,300
2,113 Schwab (Charles) Corp. 40,401
----------
156,701
----------
CHEMICALS -- 0.3%
280 Monsanto Co. 16,517
----------
COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 2.3%
3,300 Wells Fargo & Co. 118,437
----------
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 0.6%
838 Waste Management, Inc. 31,350
----------
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 5.5%
6,222 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 166,376
1,213 Corning Inc.(1) 28,772
1,922 Juniper Networks, Inc.(1) 42,976
1,181 QUALCOMM Inc. 51,728
----------
289,852
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 6.7%
1,412 Apple Inc.(1) 140,918
2,107 Dell Inc.(1) 53,117
2,250 Hewlett-Packard Co. 94,815
1,661 Network Appliance, Inc.(1) 61,806
----------
350,656
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DIVERSIFIED -- 0.8%
745 iShares Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund(2) 43,359
----------
Shares Value
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.8%
1,776 JPMorgan Chase & Co. $ 92,530
----------
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 5.6%
1,951 Cooper Industries, Ltd. Cl A 97,082
3,005 Emerson Electric Co. 141,205
982 Roper Industries Inc. 55,051
----------
293,338
----------
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.3%
568 Cameron International Corp.(1) 36,676
433 Schlumberger Ltd. 31,968
----------
68,644
----------
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 3.1%
3,402 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 163,024
----------
FOOD PRODUCTS -- 2.4%
1,789 Campbell Soup Co. 69,950
2,171 ConAgra Foods, Inc. 53,363
----------
123,313
----------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 5.5%
506 Baxter International Inc. 28,655
944 Becton Dickinson & Co. 74,283
461 Cytyc Corp.(1) 16,241
1,022 DENTSPLY International Inc. 34,145
307 DJO Inc.(1)(2) 11,991
120 Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(1) 10,820
269 Intuitive Surgical Inc.(1)(2) 34,879
970 Medtronic, Inc. 51,342
649 Mentor Corp.(2) 25,253
----------
287,609
----------
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 2.3%
613 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1) 48,390
1,125 UnitedHealth Group Inc. 59,692
318 VCA Antech Inc.(1) 12,539
----------
120,621
----------
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 0.9%
121 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Cl B(1) 7,250
1,157 Hilton Hotels Corporation 39,338
----------
46,588
----------
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 2.6%
705 Mohawk Industries Inc.(1)(2) 63,563
2,380 Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 72,994
----------
136,557
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Capital Growth
Shares Value
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 1.8%
1,423 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) $ 91,513
----------
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 1.8%
2,594 General Electric Co. 95,615
----------
INSURANCE -- 2.6%
565 Ambac Financial Group, Inc. 51,867
1,581 Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 85,532
----------
137,399
----------
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.3%
2,328 eBay Inc.(1) 79,012
203 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 95,690
----------
174,702
----------
IT SERVICES -- 0.8%
1,048 Accenture Ltd. Cl A 40,977
----------
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.7%
1,739 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 90,532
----------
MACHINERY -- 2.5%
2,046 AGCO Corp.(1) 85,380
262 Eaton Corp. 23,373
383 Valmont Industries, Inc. 24,083
----------
132,836
----------
MEDIA -- 1.6%
451 Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A 27,213
1,354 Viacom Inc. Cl B(1) 55,853
----------
83,066
----------
METALS & MINING -- 1.0%
497 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 54,461
----------
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.2%
1,025 Target Corp. 60,854
----------
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 3.2%
836 Apache Corp. 60,610
439 Devon Energy Corporation 31,990
1,332 XTO Energy Inc. 72,288
----------
164,888
----------
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.3%
424 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1)(2) 17,142
----------
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 8.6%
858 Abbott Laboratories 48,580
429 Allergan, Inc. 51,995
484 Roche Holding AG ORD 91,461
6,519 Schering-Plough Corp. 206,849
1,344 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR 51,489
----------
450,374
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Shares Value
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 5.1%
2,269 Broadcom Corp. Cl A(1) $ 73,856
239 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 13,116
4,658 ON Semiconductor Corp.(1)(2) 49,887
2,696 STMicroelectronics N.V. New York Shares 52,464
4,591 Teradyne, Inc.(1) 80,114
----------
269,437
----------
SOFTWARE -- 3.0%
1,263 Business Objects SA ADR(1)(2) 47,375
1,188 Microsoft Corporation 35,569
1,424 Oracle Corp.(1) 26,771
1,434 THQ Inc.(1) 47,853
----------
157,568
----------
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.7%
502 DSW Inc. Cl A(1)(2) 19,458
1,058 Gap, Inc. (The) 18,991
1,703 Home Depot, Inc. (The) 64,493
3,116 Lowe's Companies, Inc. 95,224
1,698 TJX Companies, Inc. (The) 47,357
----------
245,523
----------
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.2%
2,677 American Tower Corp. Cl A(1) 101,726
482 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 13,520
----------
115,246
----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $4,598,472) 5,198,706
----------
Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 6.7%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the
lending agent), 5.23%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $350,346)
(Cost $350,295) 350,295
----------
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 105.9%
(Cost $4,948,767) 5,549,001
----------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (5.9)% (306,689)
----------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $5,242,312
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Capital Growth
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
69,319 CHF for USD 5/31/07 $57,556 $(82)
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(Value on Settlement Date $57,474)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CHF = Swiss Franc
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Fundamental Equity
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average
Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year Inception Date
A CLASS
No sales charge* 14.38% 22.49% 18.80%
With sales charge* 7.84% 15.46% 15.92% 11/30/04
S&P 500 INDEX(2) 8.60% 15.24% 12.18% --
Investor Class 14.52% 22.82% 21.09% 7/29/05
Institutional Class 14.60% 22.99% 21.28% 7/29/05
B Class
No sales charge* 14.01% 21.55% 17.88%
With sales charge* 9.01% 17.55% 16.89% 11/30/04
C Class
No sales charge* 13.92% 21.55% 17.88%
With sales charge* 12.92% 21.55% 17.88% 11/30/04
R Class 14.26% 22.18% 20.47% 7/29/05
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
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Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund's
performance may be affected by investments in initial public
offerings. International investing involves special risks, such
as political instability and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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Fundamental Equity
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made November 30, 2004
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2005* 2006 2007
A Class (no sales charge) -0.20% 23.97% 22.49%
S&P 500 Index -0.74% 15.42% 15.24%
* From 11/30/04, the A Class's inception date. Not annualized.
Fundamental Equity A Class's initial investment is $9,425 to
reflect the maximum 5.75% initial sales charge.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund's
performance may be affected by investments in initial public
offerings. International investing involves special risks, such
as political instability and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Fundamental Equity
Portfolio Managers: Jerry Sullivan and Rob Brookby
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Fundamental Equity advanced 14.38%* for the six months ended
April 30, 2007. Its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned
8.60% over the same time frame.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders.
STOCK SELECTION DROVE PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
The investment team's security selection accounted for the vast
majority of Fundamental Equity's excess returns compared with
the benchmark during the reporting period. The portfolio
enjoyed positive contributions, relative to the index, from
stock picks in eight of the market's 10 sectors.
At the same time, we further boosted relative returns by
maintaining a slight underweight position in the financials
sector, which was dragged down by the problems associated with
the subprime mortgage market. An underweight position in the
telecommunications sector detracted slightly from relative
performance, but we more than made up for that in the
previously-mentioned areas.
During the reporting period, the portfolio derived a
significant portion of its excess returns from initial public
offerings of both domestic and foreign securities. Although
some of these positions detracted slightly from portfolio
returns, the group collectively contributed to absolute and
relative performance.
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SOARED
An overweight position in aerospace giant Honeywell
International provided a significant contribution to
performance. The company's share price climbed 30% as it
benefited from a replacement cycle in the airline industry, a
trend that we believe will continue into 2010-2011.
An overweight holding in grocery chain Supervalu, in the
consumer staples sector, contributed to absolute and relative
performance. The company, which more than doubled in size when
it acquired Albertson's in the previous reporting period,
enjoyed strong earnings for the reporting period and saw its
share price gain 39%.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
General Electric Co. 3.7% 3.0%
Citigroup Inc. 2.5% 2.9%
Chevron Corp. 2.5% 1.6%
Bank of America Corp. 2.3% 2.7%
Exxon Mobil Corp. 2.1% 2.8%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.1% 1.9%
International Business Machines Corp. 2.0% 1.8%
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund 2.0% 1.9%
iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund 1.8% --
Honeywell International Inc. 1.8% 1.2%
* All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for A
Class shares and are not reduced by sales charges. A Class
shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Had the
sales charge been applied, returns would be lower than those
shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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Fundamental Equity
TECHNOLOGY PICKS WORKED WELL
Several of the portfolio's top individual performers for the
period were technology stocks, including two names within the
electronic equipment industry. While that industry represented
a 5% loss for the benchmark S&P 500 Index, share prices of
Fundamental Equity's electronic equipment holdings surged
nearly 35%. Overweight holding Avnet, a distributor of
electronic components, surged 73% for the period, due largely
to increased demand in the sector.
Within the IT Services industry, the portfolio benefited from
an overweight position in Ceridian, which provides
technological support for human resources outsourcing
functions. Ceridian's share price jumped 43% during the period
as its management announced its intent to review "strategic
alternatives", which included the possibility of merger and
acquisition activity.
HEALTH CARE CONTRIBUTED TO GAINS
Overweight stakes in two health care holdings, Schering-Plough
(Schering) and Baxter International (Baxter), boosted relative
performance.
Pharmaceutical company Schering experienced an increase in
profitability due to both new leadership and new products.
Baxter, a maker of plasma-based protein products, has also
undergone a leadership transition, resulting in streamlined
operations and steadily rising margins.
Avoiding Johnson & Johnson also benefited the portfolio's
performance relative to the benchmark. That company's shares,
which represented 1.5% of the benchmark weight for the
reporting period, dropped late in the reporting period amid
softness in the market for drug-coated stents and an
investigation into financial matters at certain international
divisions within the company.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Fundamental Equity seeks large, established companies that we
believe are attractively valued relative to their prospects for
earnings growth and income production. Our focus on bellwether
large-cap stocks should put the portfolio in position for solid
returns for the foreseeable future if the market's shift toward
large-cap stocks continues. In particular, our investment
process has successfully guided us to attractive companies in
the aerospace and technology areas, which we believe should
benefit from long-term trends.
Top Five Industries* as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.2% 7.3%
Diversified Financial Services 6.9% 7.5%
Insurance 6.9% 6.4%
Aerospace & Defense 5.6% 5.8%
Industrial Conglomerates 4.9% 3.0%
* Excludes securities in the Diversified category. These securities represent
investments in diversified pools of underlying securities in multiple
industry categories.
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 89.6% 89.0%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 8.9% 6.9%
Convertible Preferred Stocks 0.4% --
TOTAL EQUITY EXPOSURE 98.9% 95.9%
Temporary Cash Investments 2.5% 7.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) (1.4)% (3.3)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Fundamental Equity
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 98.5%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 5.6%
9,200 Boeing Co. $ 855,600
4,500 General Dynamics Corp. 353,250
47,650 Honeywell International Inc. 2,581,677
14,708 Lockheed Martin Corp. 1,414,027
19,108 Raytheon Company 1,023,042
25,000 United Technologies Corp. 1,678,250
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7,905,846
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AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS -- 0.4%
7,968 United Parcel Service, Inc. Cl B 561,186
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AIRLINES -- 0.5%
50,200 Southwest Airlines Co. 720,370
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 0.7%
9,800 Johnson Controls, Inc. 1,002,834
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BEVERAGES -- 2.5%
18,500 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 910,015
6,650 Fomento Economico Mexicano, SAB de CV ADR 716,139
28,000 PepsiCo, Inc. 1,850,520
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3,476,674
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BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 0.5%
15,000 USG Corp.(1)(2) 692,250
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 4.6%
1,921 Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (The) 299,100
10,210 Deutsche Bank AG ORD 1,579,196
7,300 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 1,595,853
7,600 Legg Mason, Inc. 753,844
22,800 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 2,057,244
14,500 Tortoise Capital Resources Corp.(1)(2) 263,755
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6,548,992
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CHEMICALS -- 2.2%
4,700 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 359,550
11,180 Dow Chemical Co. 498,740
28,000 du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours & Co. 1,376,760
6,000 Monsanto Co. 353,940
6,640 PPG Industries, Inc. 488,571
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3,077,561
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Shares Value
COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 1.1%
500,000 China CITIC Bank H Shares ORD(1) $419,961
32,000 U.S. Bancorp 1,099,200
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1,519,161
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 0.4%
19,000 Resources Connection, Inc.(1)(2) 573,230
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 2.1%
89,200 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 2,385,208
23,410 Corning Inc.(1) 555,285
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2,940,493
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 1.8%
7,750 Apple Inc.(1) 773,450
41,550 Hewlett-Packard Co. 1,750,917
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2,524,367
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.7%
42,740 Crown Holdings Inc.(1) 1,033,026
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DIVERSIFIED -- 4.9%
16,000 Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust 355,040
35,642 iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend
Index Fund(2) 2,617,548
40,688 iShares S&P 100 Index Fund 2,797,300
27,100 PowerShares QQQ Trust(2) 1,245,516
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7,015,404
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 6.9%
65,168 Bank of America Corp. 3,317,051
67,192 Citigroup Inc. 3,602,834
56,000 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2,917,600
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9,837,485
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.2%
360,000 China Communications Services Corp. Ltd.
H Shares ORD(1) 224,593
40,000 Verizon Communications Inc. 1,527,200
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1,751,793
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.9%
42,133 Pepco Holdings, Inc.(2) 1,243,766
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.8%
14,000 Avnet Inc.(1) 572,600
26,000 Jabil Circuit, Inc. 605,800
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1,178,400
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Fundamental Equity
Shares Value
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.6%
7,000 Dril-Quip Inc.(1)(2) $353,500
19,000 Schlumberger Ltd. 1,402,770
5,700 Transocean Inc.(1) 491,340
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2,247,610
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 0.5%
26,298 Kroger Co. (The) 776,054
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.4%
16,128 Dean Foods Co. 587,543
17,000 General Mills, Inc. 1,018,300
11,522 Kraft Foods Inc. Cl A 385,641
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1,991,484
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GAS UTILITIES -- 0.4%
10,600 ONEOK, Inc. 513,146
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 2.1%
33,500 Baxter International Inc. 1,897,105
1,288,000 Golden Meditech Co. Ltd. ORD(1) 556,553
6,568 Zimmer Holdings Inc.(1) 594,273
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3,047,931
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 3.9%
7,419 Aetna Inc. 347,803
6,046 AmerisourceBergen Corp. 302,240
10,905 Cardinal Health, Inc. 762,805
8,000 Humana Inc.(1) 505,920
6,000 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1)(2) 473,640
35,267 McKesson Corp. 2,074,757
19,587 UnitedHealth Group Inc. 1,039,286
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5,506,451
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 1.6%
30,090 McDonald's Corporation 1,452,745
12,766 Yum! Brands, Inc. 789,705
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2,242,450
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 1.6%
12,793 Kimberly-Clark Corp. 910,478
21,000 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 1,350,510
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2,260,988
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 4.9%
13,150 3M Co. 1,088,426
142,200 General Electric Co. 5,241,492
18,080 Tyco International Ltd. 589,950
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6,919,868
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Shares Value
INSURANCE -- 6.9%
21,754 Ace, Ltd. $ 1,293,493
14,100 Ambac Financial Group, Inc. 1,294,380
27,308 American International Group, Inc. 1,909,101
32,257 Genworth Financial Inc. Cl A 1,177,058
10,729 Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The) 1,085,775
15,755 Lincoln National Corp. 1,120,968
15,480 Old Republic International Corp. 329,260
63,000 Unum Group 1,567,440
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9,777,475
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 1.0%
3,220 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 1,517,844
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IT SERVICES -- 4.4%
30,000 Accenture Ltd. Cl A 1,173,000
20,000 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 895,200
3,100 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.(1) 62,124
7,597 Ceridian Corp.(1) 256,475
32,060 First Data Corp. 1,038,744
27,431 International Business Machines Corp. 2,803,722
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6,229,265
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.0%
27,050 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 1,408,223
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MACHINERY -- 1.5%
10,947 Caterpillar Inc. 794,971
6,500 Eaton Corp. 579,865
15,272 Mueller Water Products Inc. Series A(2) 219,917
5,787 Parker-Hannifin Corp. 533,214
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2,127,967
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MEDIA -- 2.0%
13,400 Omnicom Group Inc.(2) 1,403,114
44,150 Walt Disney Co. (The) 1,544,367
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2,947,481
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METALS & MINING -- 0.9%
350,475 Boart Longyear Group, ORD(1) 561,866
11,600 Nucor Corp. (2) 736,136
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1,298,002
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MULTI-UTILITIES -- 0.4%
21,128 XCEL Energy Inc.(2) 508,974
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Fundamental Equity
Shares Value
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 2.2%
26,421 Federated Department Stores, Inc. $ 1,160,410
9,162 J.C. Penney Co., Inc. 724,623
20,000 Target Corp. 1,187,400
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3,072,433
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 8.2%
2,449 Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.(1)(2) 42,539
30,000 Capital Product Partners L.P.(1) 785,100
45,133 Chevron Corp. 3,510,895
17,500 Devon Energy Corporation 1,275,225
6,614 EnCana Corp. 346,904
38,000 Exxon Mobil Corp. 3,016,440
7,105 Marathon Oil Corp. 721,513
27,600 Occidental Petroleum Corp. 1,399,320
16,000 Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. 496,000
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11,593,936
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS -- 0.4%
16,900 International Paper Company(2) 637,468
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.2%
18,000 Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.(1)(2) 234,180
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.9%
19,400 Abbott Laboratories 1,098,428
17,700 Novartis AG ADR 1,028,193
57,019 Pfizer Inc. 1,508,723
27,000 Schering-Plough Corp. 856,710
18,650 Wyeth 1,035,075
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5,527,129
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 3.1%
84,000 Entegris, Inc.(1)(2) 984,480
10,000 KLA-Tencor Corp.(2) 555,500
17,350 Microchip Technology Inc. 699,899
24,000 NVIDIA Corp.(1)(2) 789,360
26,500 STMicroelectronics N.V. New York Shares 515,690
26,150 Texas Instruments Inc. 898,776
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4,443,705
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SOFTWARE -- 2.0%
29,340 Microsoft Corporation 878,440
2,200 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 684,100
59,100 Oracle Corp.(1) 1,111,080
5,100 SPSS Inc.(1)(2) 186,966
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2,860,586
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Shares Value
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.3%
22,349 Home Depot, Inc. (The) $846,357
2,767 Sherwin-Williams Co. 176,452
28,278 TJX Companies, Inc. (The) 788,673
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1,811,482
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 0.6%
15,750 NIKE, Inc. Cl B 848,295
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THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE -- 1.2%
5,086 Countrywide Financial Corporation 188,589
16,642 Fannie Mae 980,547
16,000 IndyMac Bancorp, Inc.(2) 483,840
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1,652,976
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TOBACCO -- 1.3%
27,042 Altria Group Inc. 1,863,736
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE -- 0.2%
10,000 Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, SAB
de CV ADR(1)(2) 292,400
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $129,110,086) 139,762,377
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Convertible Preferred Stocks -- 0.4%
METALS & MINING -- 0.4%
5,000 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.,
6.75%, 5/1/10 542,700
(Cost $500,000)
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 2.5%
Repurchase Agreement, Credit Suisse First Boston, Inc., (collateralized
by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.375%-8.75%, 11/15/08-5/15/20,
valued at $3,567,486), in a joint trading account at 5.05%, dated
4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $3,500,491)
(Cost $3,500,000) 3,500,000
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Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 7.4%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the
lending agent), 5.23%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value
$10,478,727)
(Cost $10,477,205) 10,477,205
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 108.8%
(Cost $143,587,291) 154,282,282
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (8.8)% (12,450,357)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $141,831,925
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Fundamental Equity
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Unrealized
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Gain (Loss)
565,223 Euro for USD 5/31/07 $772,579 $(3,265)
40,425,000 JPY for USD 5/31/07 339,556 2,449
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$1,112,135 $(816)
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(Value on Settlement Date $1,111,319)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
JPY = Japanese Yen
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
The aggregate value of fair valued securities as of April 30,
2007, was $684,100, which represented 0.5% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
New Opportunities II
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual
Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 14.84% 8.31% 11.82% 11.00% 6/1/01
RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH
INDEX(2) 7.42% 4.53% 8.91% 5.27% --
A Class
No sales charge* 14.61% 7.92% -- 20.51%
With sales charge* 8.06% 1.74% -- 18.86% 1/31/03
B Class
No sales charge* 14.16% 7.16% -- 19.62%
With sales charge* 9.16% 3.16% -- 19.36% 1/31/03
C Class
No sales charge* 14.25% 7.13% -- 19.72%(3)
With sales charge* 13.25% 7.13% -- 19.72%(3) 1/31/03
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(3) Class returns would have been lower if distribution and
service fees had not been waived from 2/1/03 to 6/30/03.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies. The fund's investment
process may result in high portfolio turnover, high commission
costs and high capital gains distributions. In addition, its
investment approach may involve higher volatility and risk.
International investing involves special risks, such as
political instability and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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New Opportunities II
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made June 1, 2001
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2002* 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor Class 6.00% -21.51% 49.04% -1.18% 39.69% 8.31%
Russell 2000
Growth Index -11.57% -23.50% 41.57% -0.55% 36.13% 4.53%
* From 6/1/01, the Investor Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies. The fund's investment
process may result in high portfolio turnover, high commission
costs and high capital gains distributions. In addition, its
investment approach may involve higher volatility and risk.
International investing involves special risks, such as
political instability and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
New Opportunities II
Portfolio Managers: Stafford Southwick and Matthew Ferretti
In January 2007, portfolio manager Harold Bradley left American
Century to pursue another career opportunity. His co-managers,
Mr. Southwick and Mr. Ferretti, who joined the New
Opportunities II investment team in 2001 and 2002,
respectively, continue to manage the portfolio with support
from three experienced investment analysts.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
New Opportunities II returned 14.84%* for the six months ended
April 30, 2007, well ahead of the 7.42% return of its
benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
On an absolute basis, New Opportunities II delivered a very
strong return for the six-month period. Every sector of the
portfolio produced positive results, led by strong
contributions from industrial and information technology stocks.
In addition, New Opportunities II outperformed the Russell 2000
Growth Index by a wide margin. The market environment during
the reporting period was favorable for our investment approach,
rewarding companies with improving business fundamentals,
accelerating earnings growth, and price momentum. Strong stock
selection was the main factor behind the portfolio's
outperformance of the benchmark. During the reporting period,
the portfolio derived a meaningful portion of its returns from
investments in international holdings.
INDUSTRIALS & MATERIALS BOOSTED RESULTS
There were four broad themes that generated most of the
outperformance relative to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The
first was an emphasis on dry bulk carriers in the industrial
sector. Dry bulk carriers are large ships that carry dry goods
- -- such as iron ore, coal, or grains--on long ocean voyages.
Strong demand for dry goods from China and a limited amount of
ship capacity led to sharply higher shipping prices, boosting
earnings for dry bulk carriers. Our holdings included DryShips,
Diana Shipping, and Eagle Bulk Shipping, all of which performed
very well for the reporting period.
We also increased our position in materials stocks, which
posted strong gains during the period. One of the top
contributors was RTI International Metals, which processes
titanium that is used primarily in the aerospace industry.
Strong new aircraft orders caused demand for titanium to
outstrip supply, boosting prices.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Priceline.com Inc. 1.8% 1.4%
ValueClick Inc. 1.6% 1.2%
i2 Technologies Inc. 1.6% 1.4%
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 1.6% --
Silgan Holdings Inc. 1.5% 1.1%
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. 1.5% 1.1%
Foster Wheeler Ltd. 1.5% --
WellCare Health Plans Inc. 1.5% 1.4%
Deckers Outdoor Corp. 1.5% 1.0%
Middleby Corp. (The) 1.4% --
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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New Opportunities II
TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM ADDED VALUE
Another theme was the strong performance of the portfolio's
Internet-related stocks. The portfolio's top relative
performance contributor was VASCO Data Security International,
which makes authentication tokens for secure access to
corporate networks. Heightened concerns about the security of
data on corporate networks led to increased demand for VASCO's
products.
The final theme relates to telecommunication services, which
made up a small portion of the portfolio but had an outsized
impact on performance. Domestically, we benefited from our
position in Cogent Communications Group, which provides
broadband services to corporate customers. The company's
relatively low prices contributed to strong customer growth. We
also had success with our international telecom exposure,
particularly Russian telecom provider Golden Telecom and South
American telecom company Nortel Inversora.
A MIXED BAG OF DETRACTORS
Every sector of the portfolio contributed favorably to relative
results, but there were several noteworthy detractors among
individual stocks. The most significant was OM Group, which
makes metal-based and specialty chemical products. The market
reacted negatively to the company's decision to sell its nickel
business. Outsourcing company PeopleSupport also fell
significantly amid higher wage costs and the loss of a large
client.
In the health care sector, Matrixx Initiatives, which makes
cold and flu medication, declined as the flu season proved to
be milder than expected, while contact lens maker Cooper
Companies reported an earnings shortfall thanks to new product
delays and declining demand. Based on our investment process,
we sold our positions in OM, PeopleSupport, Matrixx, and Cooper.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
We continue to find attractive stocks that meet our investment
criteria. Most recently, we have been adding to our positions
in consumer staples stocks, particularly specialty beverage
companies and food producers that are expanding into
alternative energy, such as biodiesel. We also cut back
considerably on our financial holdings, reducing our exposure
to banks and mortgage finance companies, and we remain
underweight in this sector.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 7.3% 3.5%
Internet Software & Services 6.5% 6.9%
Software 6.1% 5.3%
Metals & Mining 4.6% 1.1%
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 4.6% 3.3%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 89.8% 86.8%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 10.1% 11.6%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.9% 98.4%
Temporary Cash Investments 1.4% 5.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities (1.3)% (3.6)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
New Opportunities II
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 99.9%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 1.8%
136,871 EDO Corp. $ 3,763,952
76,057 Esterline Technologies Corp.(1) 3,173,859
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6,937,811
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AIRLINES -- 1.2%
76,577 Copa Holdings SA Cl A 4,662,008
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 2.7%
307,506 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 5,944,091
152,161 Spartan Motors, Inc. 4,333,545
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10,277,636
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BEVERAGES -- 1.1%
74,020 Jones Soda Co.(1) 1,820,152
156,758 National Beverage Corp.(1) 2,439,154
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4,259,306
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 4.1%
105,489 Cohen & Steers Inc. 5,412,644
32,664 FCStone Group, Inc.(1) 1,471,840
65,668 GFI Group Inc.(1) 4,547,509
55,798 HFF Inc. Cl A(1) 891,652
69,499 Stifel Financial Corp.(1) 3,121,200
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15,444,845
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CHEMICALS -- 3.3%
66,302 Flotek Industries Inc.(1) 2,599,038
180,725 Koppers Holdings Inc. 5,230,181
173,395 Terra Industries Inc.(1) 3,058,688
52,190 Zoltek Companies, Inc.(1) 1,588,664
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12,476,571
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.4%
131,994 BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR 1,541,690
------------
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.9%
67,229 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 4,070,716
87,408 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 3,297,904
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7,368,620
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.6%
108,854 Globecomm Systems Inc.(1) 1,457,555
32,636 Silicom Ltd.(1) 733,984
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2,191,539
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 0.9%
182,138 Novatel Wireless, Inc.(1) 3,313,090
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Shares Value
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 2.9%
82,219 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) $ 5,659,134
127,457 Perini Corp.(1) 5,429,668
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11,088,802
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 1.5%
102,126 Silgan Holdings Inc. 5,859,990
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DIVERSIFIED -- 1.8%
39,881 iShares Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Sector Index Fund 2,838,730
72,797 iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund 4,127,589
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6,966,319
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.2%
146,683 Optionable, Inc.(1) 828,759
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.7%
183,883 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 4,681,661
65,123 Golden Telecom Inc. 3,816,859
57,079 Nortel Inversora SA ADR(1) 913,835
36,012 Telecom Argentina SA ADR(1) 812,431
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10,224,786
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 1.0%
79,349 Empire District Electric Co. 1,959,920
66,851 Portland General Electric Co. 1,937,342
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3,897,262
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.0%
98,470 SGL Carbon AG ORD(1) 3,867,445
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 2.4%
124,044 Bell Microproducts Inc.(1) 843,499
125,821 Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A(1) 4,456,580
286,793 SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc.(1) 3,814,347
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9,114,426
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 3.3%
47,984 Bolt Technology Corp.(1) 1,949,110
81,415 CARBO Ceramics Inc. 3,537,483
34,453 Hanover Compressor Co.(1) 745,218
71,263 Matrix Service Co.(1) 1,738,817
97,120 Superior Offshore International, Inc.(1) 1,774,382
125,817 TGS Nopec Geophysical Company ASA ORD(1) 2,919,875
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12,664,885
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New Opportunities II
Shares Value
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 0.6%
90,064 Spartan Stores, Inc. $ 2,320,049
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 2.5%
649,468 Darling International Inc.(1) 4,981,420
71,695 Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(1) 4,381,998
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9,363,418
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GAS UTILITIES -- 0.7%
64,981 South Jersey Industries Inc. 2,551,804
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 7.3%
231,061 Align Technology Inc.(1) 5,235,841
137,006 CONMED Corp.(1) 4,154,022
90,051 Cynosure Inc. Cl A(1) 2,815,895
54,864 Dade Behring Holdings Inc. 2,694,371
116,965 I-Flow Corp.(1) 1,810,618
194,936 IRIS International Inc.(1) 2,643,332
69,816 Kinetic Concepts Inc.(1) 3,490,800
143,719 Micrus Endovascular Corp.(1) 3,194,873
184,025 Sonic Innovations, Inc.(1) 1,808,966
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27,848,718
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.5%
40,921 Almost Family Inc.(1) 751,719
82,761 Chemed Corp. 4,162,878
186,142 Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc.(1) 2,218,813
137,230 HealthExtras, Inc.(1) 4,247,269
69,734 WellCare Health Plans Inc.(1) 5,619,862
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17,000,541
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HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY -- 1.1%
184,118 Omnicell Inc.(1) 4,223,667
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 3.6%
176,951 Burger King Holdings, Inc. 4,153,040
43,615 Monarch Casino & Resort Inc.(1) 1,163,212
185,178 MTR Gaming Group, Inc.(1) 2,960,996
394,962 Premier Exhibitions Inc.(1) 5,335,937
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13,613,185
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 1.0%
561,597 Syntax-Brillian Corp.(1) 4,009,803
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INSURANCE -- 2.1%
207,633 AMERISAFE, Inc.(1) 4,179,653
73,094 Navigators Group Inc.(1) 3,734,372
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7,914,025
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Shares Value
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 1.8%
122,514 Priceline.com Inc.(1) $ 6,816,679
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 6.5%
156,659 Chordiant Software Inc.(1) 2,072,599
23,629 Equinix Inc.(1) 1,972,313
247,866 GigaMedia Ltd.(1) 3,489,953
304,733 Interwoven Inc.(1) 4,653,272
973,490 On2 Technologies, Inc.(1) 2,180,618
38,151 Switch & Data Facilities Co. Inc.(1) 699,308
213,798 ValueClick Inc.(1) 6,114,622
154,057 Vocus Inc.(1) 3,464,742
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24,647,427
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IT SERVICES -- 1.5%
112,200 Syntel Inc. 3,933,732
54,667 VeriFone Holdings Inc.(1) 1,929,198
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5,862,930
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS -- 0.6%
91,865 Oakley, Inc. 2,216,702
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 0.4%
235,520 DRAXIS Health Inc.(1) 1,340,109
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MACHINERY -- 4.3%
98,125 Astec Industries Inc.(1) 3,993,688
25,545 CIRCOR International Inc. 929,838
108,155 Deutz AG ORD(1) 1,734,862
61,353 Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) 4,186,115
39,948 Middleby Corp. (The)(1) 5,484,061
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16,328,564
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MARINE -- 3.7%
236,779 Diana Shipping Inc. 4,794,775
125,992 DryShips Inc. 4,457,597
206,345 Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. 4,646,889
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13,899,261
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MEDIA -- 0.4%
48,319 Entercom Communications Corp. Cl A 1,340,369
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METALS & MINING -- 4.6%
246,319 Hecla Mining Co.(1) 2,170,070
89,042 Northwest Pipe Co.(1) 3,183,252
55,871 RTI International Metals, Inc.(1) 5,266,960
55,253 Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Cl A 2,868,183
91,858 Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.(1) 4,091,355
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17,579,820
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New Opportunities II
Shares Value
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 1.9%
29,392 DCP Midstream Partners, L.P. $ 1,205,072
22,656 Global Partners L.P. 848,241
81,383 Petroleum Development Corp.(1) 4,231,916
20,336 Western Refining Inc. 805,712
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7,090,941
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.7%
65,514 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1) 2,648,731
64,694 Chattem, Inc.(1) 3,696,615
------------
6,345,346
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.5%
134,710 Quadra Realty Trust, Inc.(1) 1,881,899
------------
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT -- 0.9%
154,686 IRSA Inversionesy Representaciones SA GDR(1) 3,236,031
------------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 1.2%
103,226 Tessera Technologies Inc.(1) 4,417,041
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SOFTWARE -- 6.1%
185,900 Applix Inc.(1) 2,444,585
283,094 Aspen Technology, Inc.(1) 3,844,417
185,654 FalconStor Software, Inc.(1) 2,138,734
239,785 i2 Technologies Inc.(1) 6,104,926
200,599 Magma Design Automation, Inc.(1) 2,754,224
265,162 VASCO Data Security International, Inc.(1) 5,671,815
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22,958,701
------------
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.0%
98,968 Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.(1) 3,824,124
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Shares Value
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 4.6%
41,221 Crocs, Inc.(1) $ 2,303,429
74,090 Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) 5,610,837
29,241 G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.(1) 516,396
131,461 Perry Ellis International, Inc.(1) 4,364,505
157,929 Warnaco Group Inc. (The)(1) 4,466,232
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17,261,399
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $325,030,992) 378,878,343
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 1.4%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized
by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16,
valued at $5,531,590), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated
4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $5,400,764)
(Cost $5,400,000) 5,400,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 101.3%
(Cost $330,430,992) 384,278,343
------------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (1.3)% (4,989,657)
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $379,288,686
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
GDR = Global Depositary Receipt
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
(1) Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Account During Period* Annualized
Value Value 11/1/06 - Expense
11/1/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Ratio*
Select
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,109.60 $5.23 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,110.90 $4.19 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,108.10 $6.53 1.25%
A Class $1,000 $1,108.20 $6.53 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,104.20 $10.43 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,104.10 $10.43 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,106.80 $7.84 1.50%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
A Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
Capital Growth
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,066.00 $5.12 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,066.70 $4.10 0.80%
A Class $1,000 $1,063.70 $6.40 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,060.60 $10.22 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,060.60 $10.22 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,063.00 $7.67 1.50%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
A Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
* Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Account During Period* Annualized
Value Value 11/1/06 - Expense
11/1/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Ratio*
Fundamental Equity
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,145.20 $5.32 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,146.00 $4.26 0.80%
A Class $1,000 $1,143.80 $6.64 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,140.10 $10.61 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,139.20 $10.61 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,142.60 $7.97 1.50%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.84 $5.01 1.00%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
A Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
B Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.88 $9.99 2.00%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
New Opportunities II
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,148.40 $7.78 1.46%
A Class $1,000 $1,146.10 $9.10 1.71%
B Class $1,000 $1,141.60 $13.06 2.46%
C Class $1,000 $1,142.50 $13.07 2.46%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,017.55 $7.30 1.46%
A Class $1,000 $1,016.31 $8.55 1.71%
B Class $1,000 $1,012.60 $12.28 2.46%
C Class $1,000 $1,012.60 $12.28 2.46%
* Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Capital Fundamental New
Select Growth Equity Opportunities II
ASSETS
Investment securities
- -- at value (cost of
$2,139,516,870,
$4,598,472,
$133,110,086 and
$330,430,992,
respectively) --
including $87,944,930,
$338,319, $10,170,966
and $- of securities
on loan, respectively $2,556,027,953 $5,198,706 $143,805,077 $384,278,343
Investments made with
cash collateral
received for
securities on loan, at
value (cost of
$90,974,160, $350,295,
$10,477,205 and $-,
respectively) 90,974,160 350,295 10,477,205 --
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
Total investment
securities, at value
(cost of
$2,230,491,030,
$4,948,767,
$143,587,291 and
$330,430,992,
respectively) 2,647,002,113 5,549,001 154,282,282 384,278,343
Cash -- 17,966 1,303,298 1,018,206
Receivable for
investments sold 42,884,527 73,697 922,552 7,817,273
Receivable for forward
foreign currency
exchange contracts -- -- 2,449 --
Receivable for capital
shares sold 1,556 18,945 168,279 13,859
Dividends and interest
receivable 2,106,979 2,411 83,795 309,965
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
2,691,995,175 5,662,020 156,762,655 393,437,646
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for collateral
received for
securities on loan 90,974,160 350,295 10,477,205 --
Disbursements in
excess of demand
deposit cash 4,200,796 -- -- --
Payable for
investments purchased 12,230,661 62,828 4,312,278 13,403,739
Payable for forward
foreign currency
exchange contracts 758,870 82 3,265 --
Payable for capital
shares redeemed 52,458 -- 275 264,503
Accrued management fees 2,097,455 4,229 106,713 432,537
Distribution fees
payable 8,152 1,236 8,151 9,476
Service fees (and
distribution fees -- A
Class and R Class)
payable 10,261 1,038 22,843 38,705
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
110,332,813 419,708 14,930,730 14,148,960
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
NET ASSETS $2,581,662,362 $5,242,312 $141,831,925 $379,288,686
============== ========== ============ =============
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Capital Fundamental New
Select Growth Equity Opportunities II
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and
paid-in surplus) $2,119,572,687 $4,531,435 $126,943,960 $532,262,316
Accumulated
undistributed net
investment income
(loss) 1,878,643 (7,808) 292,219 (1,735,656)
Accumulated
undistributed net
realized gain (loss)
on investment and
foreign currency
transactions 44,421,578 118,518 3,901,634 (205,085,325)
Net unrealized
appreciation on
investments and
translation of assets
and liabilities in
foreign currencies 415,789,454 600,167 10,694,112 53,847,351
-------------- ---------- ------------ -------------
$2,581,662,362 $5,242,312 $141,831,925 $379,288,686
============== ========== ============ =============
INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $2,384,606,266 $102,415 $19,783,919 $190,238,956
Shares outstanding 60,516,320 8,234 1,368,321 23,794,624
Net asset value per
share $39.40 $12.44 $14.46 $8.00
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $147,436,229 $29,239 $263,467 --
Shares outstanding 3,712,924 2,343 18,215 --
Net asset value per
share $39.71 $12.48 $14.46 --
ADVISOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $19,877,200 N/A N/A N/A
Shares outstanding 509,867 N/A N/A N/A
Net asset value per
share $38.99 N/A N/A N/A
A CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $23,176,460 $3,019,787 $107,166,971 $173,676,111
Shares outstanding 590,564 243,877 7,415,497 21,808,270
Net asset value per
share $39.24 $12.38 $14.45 $7.96
Maximum offering price
(net asset value
divided by 0.9425) $41.63 $13.14 $15.33 $8.45
B CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $5,461,790 $1,147,272 $2,798,932 $3,601,382
Shares outstanding 142,769 94,917 195,481 456,431
Net asset value per
share $38.26 $12.09 $14.32 $7.89
C CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $1,077,354 $914,715 $11,397,642 $11,772,237
Shares outstanding 28,139 75,677 795,763 1,485,610
Net asset value per
share $38.29 $12.09 $14.32 $7.92
R CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $27,063 $28,884 $420,994 N/A
Shares outstanding 689 2,343 29,182 N/A
Net asset value per
share $39.28 $12.33 $14.43 N/A
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Capital Fundamental New
Select Growth Equity Opportunities II
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign
taxes withheld of $116,338,
$193, $3,103 and $-,
respectively) $ 14,117,591 $ 26,554 $ 817,002 $ 857,203
Interest 450,363 665 108,779 94,306
Securities lending 138,156 14 1,011 --
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
14,706,110 27,233 926,792 951,509
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
EXPENSES:
Management fees 13,077,255 22,765 407,631 1,592,557
Distribution fees:
Advisor Class 25,394 -- -- --
B Class 21,068 3,760 7,643 12,909
C Class 4,535 3,166 27,610 27,181
Service fees:
Advisor Class 25,394 -- -- --
B Class 7,023 1,253 2,548 4,303
C Class 1,511 1,055 9,203 9,060
Distribution and service
fees:
A Class 31,256 3,207 79,001 139,608
R Class 63 69 475 --
Directors' fees and expenses 24,097 89 1,079 2,377
Other expenses 23,132 11 692 2,622
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
13,240,728 35,375 535,882 1,790,617
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 1,465,382 (8,142) 390,910 (839,108)
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) ON:
Investment transactions 60,403,338 130,128 3,979,318 (2,536,275)
Foreign currency
transactions (5,132,734) (1,698) (5,405) 7,686
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
55,270,604 128,430 3,973,913 (2,528,589)
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION)
ON:
Investments 221,373,787 168,504 7,633,080 29,625,307
Translation of assets and
liabilities in foreign
currencies (258,878) 338 (878) --
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
221,114,909 168,842 7,632,202 29,625,307
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) 276,385,513 297,272 11,606,115 27,096,718
------------ -------- ----------- ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $277,850,895 $289,130 $11,997,025 $26,257,610
============ ======== =========== ============
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
Select Capital Growth
Increase (Decrease) in
Net Assets 2007 2006 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income
(loss) $ 1,465,382 $ 18,488,198 $ (8,142) $ (18,592)
Net realized gain (loss) 55,270,604 308,424,651 128,430 116,616
Change in net
unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) 221,114,909 (376,374,294) 168,842 235,642
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets resulting
from operations 277,850,895 (49,461,445) 289,130 333,666
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment
income:
Investor Class (10,982,078) (23,121,134) -- --
Institutional
Class (951,224) (1,850,095) -- --
Advisor Class (39,350) (141,382) -- --
A Class (47,590) (197,118) -- --
R Class -- (138) -- --
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (39,671,900) -- (1,045) --
Institutional
Class (2,344,204) -- (331) --
Advisor Class (343,121) -- -- --
A Class (414,966) -- (27,475) --
B Class (92,435) -- (11,734) --
C Class (19,786) -- (10,342) --
R Class (381) -- (331) --
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
Decrease in net assets
from distributions (54,907,035) (25,309,867) (51,258) --
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets from
capital share
transactions (423,095,098) (743,988,986) 917,422 1,082,556
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS (200,151,238) (818,760,298) 1,155,294 1,416,222
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 2,781,813,600 3,600,573,898 4,087,018 2,670,796
-------------- -------------- ---------- ----------
End of period $2,581,662,362 $2,781,813,600 $5,242,312 $4,087,018
============== ============== ========== ==========
Accumulated
undistributed net
investment income (loss) $1,878,643 $12,433,503 $(7,808) $334
============== ============== ========== ==========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
Fundamental Equity New Opportunities II
Increase (Decrease) in
Net Assets 2007 2006 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income
(loss) $ 390,910 $ 61,739 $ (839,108) $(1,115,766)
Net realized gain (loss) 3,973,913 767,310 (2,528,589) 13,290,224
Change in net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 7,632,202 3,015,872 29,625,307 4,065,418
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets resulting
from operations 11,997,025 3,844,921 26,257,610 16,239,876
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment
income:
Investor Class (24,444) -- -- --
Institutional
Class (256) -- -- --
A Class (137,416) -- -- --
R Class (4) -- -- --
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (59,454) (1,402) (4,743,191) (1,390,699)
Institutional
Class (447) (841) -- --
A Class (657,433) (84,337) (6,550,114) (1,464,541)
B Class (25,216) (13,834) (271,092) (52,347)
C Class (83,263) (19,272) (370,839) (75,960)
R Class (489) (793) -- --
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Decrease in net assets
from distributions (988,422) (120,479) (11,935,236) (2,983,547)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets from
capital share
transactions 83,583,535 40,641,105 232,440,284 22,395,246
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS 94,592,138 44,365,547 246,762,658 35,651,575
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 47,239,787 2,874,240 132,526,028 96,874,453
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
End of period $141,831,925 $47,239,787 $379,288,686 $132,526,028
============ =========== ============ ============
Accumulated
undistributed net
investment income (loss) $292,219 $64,169 $(1,735,656) --
============ =========== ============ ============
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Select Fund (Select), Capital Growth Fund (Capital
Growth), Fundamental Equity Fund (Fundamental Equity) and New
Opportunities II Fund (New Opportunities II) (collectively, the
funds) are four funds in a series issued by the corporation.
The funds are diversified under the 1940 Act. The funds'
investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
Income is a secondary objective of Fundamental Equity. Select
and Capital Growth pursue this objective by purchasing stocks
of larger-sized companies that management believes will
increase in value over time. Fundamental Equity looks for
common stocks that management believes are attractively priced
relative to the companies' earnings growth potential and
dividend yields. New Opportunities II pursues its objective by
purchasing stocks of smaller-sized companies that management
believes will increase in value over time. The following is a
summary of the funds' significant accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- Select is authorized to issue the Investor
Class, the Institutional Class, the Advisor Class, the A Class,
the B Class, the C Class and the R Class. Capital Growth and
Fundamental Equity are authorized to issue the Investor Class,
the Institutional Class, the A Class, the B Class, the C Class
and the R Class. New Opportunities II is authorized to issue
the Investor Class, the Institutional Class, the A Class, the B
Class and the C Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales
charge. The A Class, B Class and C Class may be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge. The share classes differ
principally in their respective sales charges and distribution
and shareholder servicing expenses and arrangements. All shares
of each 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 funds
are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative
net assets. Sale of New Opportunities II's Institutional Class
had not commenced as of April 30, 2007.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the funds
determine that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the funds to fair value a security such as: a
security has been declared in default; trading in a security
has been halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign
market holiday and no trading will commence.
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 capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of
investments and/or as a realized gain. The funds estimate the
components of distributions received that may be considered
nontaxable distributions or capital gain distributions for
income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual
basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of
premiums.
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SECURITIES ON LOAN -- Select, Capital Growth and Fundamental
Equity may lend portfolio securities through their lending
agent to certain approved borrowers in order to earn additional
income. Select, Capital Growth and Fundamental Equity continue
to recognize any gain or loss in the market price of the
securities loaned and record any interest earned or dividends
declared.
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS -- The funds may invest in exchange
traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are a type of index fund bought and
sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock
and represents a fixed portfolio of securities designed to
track the performance and dividend yield of a particular
domestic or foreign market index. A fund may purchase an ETF to
temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign
market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The
risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning
the underlying securities they are designed to track, although
the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more
volatile. Additionally, ETFs have management fees, which
increase their cost.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses from
foreign currency translations arise from changes in currency
exchange rates.
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The funds
record the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The funds may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the funds' exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The funds bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The funds may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. Each
fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities,
received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the
custodian in a manner sufficient to enable each 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 each fund under each repurchase
agreement.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT -- Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each fund, along
with other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 each 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net
investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally
declared and paid annually.
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REDEMPTION -- Effective March 1, 2007, New Opportunities II may
impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held less than 180
days. The fee may not be applicable to all classes. The
redemption fee is recorded as a reduction in the cost of shares
redeemed. The redemption fee is retained by a fund and helps
cover transaction costs that long-term investors may bear when
a fund sells securities to meet investor redemptions.
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 funds. In addition, in the normal course of
business, the funds enter into contracts that provide general
indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the funds. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
MANAGEMENT FEES -- The corporation has entered into a
Management Agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the
funds with investment advisory and management services in
exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per
class. The Agreement provides that all expenses of the funds,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of
each specific class of shares of each fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in each fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for
each fund. The strategy assets include each fund's assets and
the assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are
not in the American Century family of funds, but that have the
same investment team and investment strategy. The annual
management fee schedule for Select, Capital Growth and
Fundamental Equity ranges from 0.80% to 1.00% for the Investor
Class, A Class, B Class, C Class and R Class. The annual
management fee schedule for New Opportunities II ranges from
1.10% to 1.50% for the Investor Class, A Class, B Class and C
Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20% less and the Advisor
Class is 0.25% less at each point within the range.
The effective annual management fee for each class of each fund
for the six months ended April 30, 2007, was as follows:
Investor, A, B & C Institutional Advisor R
Select 1.00% 0.80% 0.75% 1.00%
Capital Growth 1.00% 0.80% N/A 1.00%
Fundamental Equity 1.00% 0.80% N/A 1.00%
New Opportunities II 1.46% -- N/A N/A
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DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES -- The Board of Directors has
adopted a Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan for
the Advisor Class (the Advisor Class plan) and a separate
Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan
for each of the A Class, B Class, C Class and R Class
(collectively with the Advisor Class plan, the plans), pursuant
to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the
Advisor Class will pay American Century Investment Services,
Inc. (ACIS) an annual distribution fee of 0.25% and service fee
of 0.25%. The plans provide that the B Class and the C Class
will pay ACIS an annual distribution fee of 0.75% and service
fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the A Class and the R
Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of
0.25% for the A Class and 0.50% for the R Class. The fees are
computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net
assets and paid monthly in arrears. The distribution fee
provides compensation for expenses incurred in connection with
distributing shares of the classes including, but not limited
to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial institutions
that have entered into sales agreements with respect to shares
of the funds. The service fee provides compensation for
shareholder and administrative services rendered by ACIS, its
affiliates or independent third party providers for Advisor
Class shares and for individual shareholder services rendered
by broker/dealers or other independent financial intermediaries
for A Class, B Class, C Class and R Class shares. The fees
incurred under the plans during the six months ended April 30,
2007, are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
As of April 30, 2007, ACIM and an interested director of these
entities own 26% of the outstanding shares of Capital Growth.
Beginning in December 2006, the funds were eligible to invest
in a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was
managed by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM).
JPMIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(JPM). JPM is an equity investor in ACC. The funds have a bank
line of credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMCB).
Select, Capital Growth and Fundamental Equity have a securities
lending agreement with JPMCB. JPMCB is a custodian of the funds
and a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions, excluding short-term investments, for
the six months ended April 30, 2007, were as follows:
Capital Fundamental New Opportunities
Select Growth Equity II
Purchases $985,537,678 $3,575,312 $122,493,191 $247,426,203
Proceeds from
sales $1,472,524,188 $2,747,939 $39,111,484 $230,113,987
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4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the funds were as follows:
Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Select
INVESTOR
CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 300,000,000 300,000,000
============ ============
Sold 742,787 $ 27,870,819 1,651,576 $ 61,030,222
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 1,304,522 48,241,217 566,800 22,042,836
Redeemed (12,639,620) (474,060,102) (20,992,994) (771,821,071)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(10,592,311) (397,948,066) (18,774,618) (688,748,013)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 40,000,000 40,000,000
============ ============
Sold 313,935 11,983,832 3,570,233 136,803,638
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 88,501 3,294,898 47,217 1,849,034
Redeemed (760,060) (28,351,235) (4,853,683) (180,423,638)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(357,624) (13,072,505) (1,236,233) (41,770,966)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
ADVISOR
CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
============ ============
Sold 94,179 3,479,128 279,821 10,298,858
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 9,421 344,992 3,366 129,641
Redeemed (193,054) (7,129,499) (441,221) (15,986,365)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(89,454) (3,305,379) (158,034) (5,557,866)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
A CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 25,000,000 25,000,000
============ ============
Sold 25,298 939,306 97,074 3,560,583
Issued in
connection with
acquisition (Note
9) -- -- 3,570,242 135,355,199
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 12,149 447,798 4,961 192,384
Redeemed (234,228) (8,708,294) (3,952,810) (148,882,449)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(196,781) (7,321,190) (280,533) (9,774,283)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
B CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 25,000,000 25,000,000
============ ============
Sold 5,239 190,082 5,936 204,532
Issued in
connection with
acquisition (Note
9) -- -- 155,909 5,800,482
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 2,401 86,511 -- --
Redeemed (31,880) (1,159,056) (64,071) (2,234,279)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(24,240) (882,463) 97,774 3,770,735
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
C CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 25,000,000 25,000,000
============ ============
Sold 537 19,474 9,425 348,877
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 426 15,353 -- --
Redeemed (16,517) (601,560) (62,851) (2,257,608)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
(15,554) (566,733) (53,426) (1,908,731)
------------ --------------- ------------ --------------
R CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
============ ============
Sold 46 1,745 -- --
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 10 381 4 138
Redeemed (23) (888) -- --
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33 1,238 4 138
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Net increase
(decrease) (11,275,931) $(423,095,098) (20,405,066) $(743,988,986)
============ =============== ============ ==============
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Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Capital Growth
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 300,000,000 300,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 899 $ 10,403 4,932 $ 56,817
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 88 1,045 -- --
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
987 11,448 4,932 56,817
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INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 28 331 -- --
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
A CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000,000 100,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 75,561 899,953 126,608 1,407,752
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 2,022 23,962 -- --
Redeemed (16,704) (200,248) (58,426) (637,593)
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
60,879 723,667 68,182 770,159
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
B CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000,000 100,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 19,293 227,836 19,755 217,231
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 990 11,480 -- --
Redeemed (8,525) (100,473) (10,357) (112,753)
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
11,758 138,843 9,398 104,478
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 100,000,000 100,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 5,556 65,531 14,375 157,223
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 809 9,388 -- --
Redeemed (2,754) (32,117) (568) (6,121)
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
3,611 42,802 13,807 151,102
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
R CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 60,000,000 60,000,000
=========== ===========
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 28 331 -- --
----------- --------- ----------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) 77,291 $917,422 96,319 $1,082,556
=========== ========= =========== ==========
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Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Fundamental Equity
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 200,000,000 200,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 1,093,365 $14,797,763 298,990 $ 3,668,107
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 5,867 77,738 123 1,402
Redeemed (28,876) (406,903) (3,446) (40,059)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1,070,356 14,468,598 295,667 3,629,450
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 15,790 209,994 -- --
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 53 703 74 841
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
15,843 210,697 74 841
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
A CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 4,688,966 63,973,866 2,957,105 35,087,633
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 58,541 776,252 6,893 78,235
Redeemed (236,023) (3,207,037) (208,307) (2,445,261)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
4,511,484 61,543,081 2,755,691 32,720,607
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
B CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 79,082 1,062,513 111,780 1,311,393
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 1,361 17,920 1,179 13,357
Redeemed (2,535) (33,878) (38,179) (439,569)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
77,908 1,046,555 74,780 885,181
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
C CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 462,809 6,254,983 342,058 3,979,820
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 3,892 51,300 1,422 16,128
Redeemed (26,354) (360,281) (51,320) (591,715)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
440,347 5,946,002 292,160 3,404,233
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
R CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 60,000,000 60,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 28,036 385,685 -- --
Issued in reinvestment of
distributions 37 493 70 793
Redeemed (1,259) (17,576) -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
26,814 368,602 70 793
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) 6,142,752 $83,583,535 3,418,442 $40,641,105
=========== =========== =========== ===========
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Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
New Opportunities II
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 175,000,000 250,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 6,120,825 $ 45,783,358 1,441,400 $10,692,358
Issued in connection
with acquisition (Note
10) 11,629,055 90,241,770 -- --
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 485,199 3,454,628 170,452 1,227,252
Redeemed (1,171,295) (8,765,978)(1) (1,274,866) (9,437,141)
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
17,063,784 130,713,778 336,986 2,482,469
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
A CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 100,000,000 25,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 423,570 3,969,402 4,510,446 33,269,039
Issued in connection
with acquisition (Note
10) 13,909,669 107,660,863
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 908,837 6,452,744 200,465 1,439,338
Redeemed (3,102,916) (23,291,768) (2,174,195) (16,057,123)
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
12,139,160 94,791,241 2,536,716 18,651,254
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
B CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 25,000,000 25,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 22,651 171,909 125,112 916,866
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 36,631 258,250 6,983 49,789
Redeemed (54,227) (402,153) (37,490) (268,592)
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
5,055 28,006 94,605 698,063
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
C CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 25,000,000 25,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 148,336 1,112,660 224,661 1,650,605
Issued in connection
with acquisition (Note
10) 903,113 6,962,989 -- --
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 35,779 253,319 7,017 50,239
Redeemed (189,608) (1,421,709) (156,369) (1,137,384)
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
897,620 6,907,259 75,309 563,460
----------- --------------- ----------- ------------
Net increase (decrease) 30,105,619 $232,440,284 3,043,616 $22,395,246
=========== =============== =========== ============
(1) Net of redemption fees of $422.
5. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in Select, Capital Growth and
Fundamental Equity, valued at $87,944,930, $338,319 and
$10,170,966, respectively, were on loan through the lending
agent, JPMCB, to certain approved borrowers. JPMCB receives and
maintains collateral in the form of cash and/or acceptable
securities as approved by ACIM. Cash collateral is invested in
authorized investments by the lending agent in a pooled
account. The value of cash collateral received at period end is
disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and
investments made with the cash by the lending agent are listed
in the Schedule of Investments. Any deficiencies or excess of
collateral must be delivered or transferred by the member firms
no later than the close of business on the next business day.
The total value of all collateral received, at this date for
Select, Capital Growth and Fundamental Equity was $90,974,160,
$350,295 and $10,477,205, respectively. Select, Capital Growth
and Fundamental Equity's risks in securities lending are that
the borrower may not provide additional collateral when
required or return the securities when due. If the borrower
defaults, receipt of the collateral by Select, Capital Growth
and Fundamental Equity may be delayed or limited.
6. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The funds, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, have a $500,000,000 unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The funds may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The funds did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
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7. RISK FACTORS
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign
securities. These risks include those resulting from future
adverse political, social, and economic developments,
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible
imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or
restrictions.
Fundamental Equity's performance may be affected by investments
in initial public offerings (IPOs). The impact of IPOs on a
fund's performance depends on the strength of the IPO market
and the size of the fund. IPOs may have less impact on a fund's
performance as its assets grow.
New Opportunities II concentrates its investments in common
stocks of small companies. Because of this, New Opportunities
II may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than
a fund investing in larger, more established companies.
New Opportunities II's investment process may result in high
portfolio turnover, high commission costs and high capital
gains distributions. In addition, its investment approach may
involve higher volatility and risk.
8. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Capital Fundamental New
Select Growth Equity Opportunities II
Federal tax cost of
investments $2,236,456,871 $4,954,569 $143,656,388 $331,093,841
============== ========== ============ ============
Gross tax
appreciation of
investments $419,451,893 $617,300 $11,034,602 $55,553,518
Gross tax
depreciation of
investments (8,906,651) (22,868) (408,708) (2,369,016)
-------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net tax appreciation
(depreciation) of
investments $410,545,242 $594,432 $10,625,894 $53,184,502
============== ========== ============ ============
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
9. 2006 REORGANIZATION PLAN
On December 14, 2005, the Board of Directors of Mason Street
Growth Stock Fund (Growth Stock), one fund in a series issued
by Mason Street Funds, Inc., approved a plan of reorganization
(the 2006 reorganization) pursuant to which Select acquired all
of the assets of Growth Stock in exchange for shares of equal
value of Select and the assumption by Select of all liabilities
of Growth Stock. The financial statements and performance
history of Select will be carried over in the
post-reorganization. The 2006 reorganization was approved by
shareholders on March 23, 2006. The 2006 reorganization was
effective at the close of business on March 31, 2006. New
shares in connection with the 2006 reorganization were issued
by Select on April 3, 2006.
The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of
shares. On April 3, 2006, Growth Stock exchanged its shares for
shares of Select as follows:
Original Fund/Class Shares Exchanged New Fund/Class Shares Received
Select --
Growth Stock Fund -- A 9,879,722 A Class 3,564,222
Select --
Growth Stock Fund -- C 17,465 A Class 6,020
Select --
Growth Stock Fund -- B 443,869 B Class 155,909
The net assets of Growth Stock and Select immediately before
the acquisition were $141,155,681 and $3,336,122,073,
respectively. Growth Stock's unrealized appreciation of
$26,507,502 was combined with that of Select. Immediately after
the acquisition, the combined net assets were $3,477,277,754.
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10. 2007 REORGANIZATION PLAN
On August 30, 2006, the Board of Directors of Kopp Emerging
Growth Fund (Emerging Growth), one fund in a series issued by
Kopp Funds, Inc., approved a plan of reorganization (the 2007
reorganization) pursuant to which New Opportunities II acquired
all of the assets of Emerging Growth in exchange for shares of
equal value of New Opportunities II and the assumption by New
Opportunities II of all liabilities of Emerging Growth. The
financial statements and performance history of New
Opportunities II will be carried over in the
post-reorganization. The 2007 reorganization was approved by
shareholders of Emerging Growth on January 12, 2007. The 2007
reorganization was effective at the close of business on
February 23, 2007.
The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of
shares. On February 23, 2007, Emerging Growth exchanged its
shares for shares of New Opportunities II as follows:
Shares
Original Fund/Class Exchanged New Fund/Class Shares Received
Emerging Growth -- New Opportunities II --
Investor Class 8,812,902 Investor Class 11,629,055
Emerging Growth -- New Opportunities II -- A
A Class 10,913,968 Class 13,909,669
Emerging Growth -- New Opportunities II -- C
C Class 743,919 Class 903,113
The net assets of Emerging Growth and New Opportunities II
immediately before the acquisition were $204,865,622 and
$157,082,448, respectively. Emerging Growth's unrealized
appreciation of $9,092,774 was combined with that of New
Opportunities II. Immediately after the acquisition, the
combined net assets were $361,948,070.
11. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Select
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $36.22 $37.04 $34.80 $33.77 $28.91 $34.94
-------- ------- ------ ------- ------ --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.02 0.21 0.15 --(3) 0.01 0.07
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 3.90 (0.77) 2.17 1.03 4.92 (6.04)
-------- ------- ------ ------- ------ --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.92 (0.56) 2.32 1.03 4.93 (5.97)
-------- ------- ------ ------- ------ --------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.16) (0.26) (0.08) -- (0.07) (0.06)
From Net
Realized Gains (0.58) -- -- -- -- --
-------- ------- ------ ------- ------ --------
Total
Distributions (0.74) (0.26) (0.08) -- (0.07) (0.06)
-------- ------- ------ ------- ------ --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $39.40 $36.22 $37.04 $34.80 $33.77 $28.91
======== ======= ====== ======= ====== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.96% (1.55)% 6.67% 3.05% 17.11% (17.11)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.00%(5) 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets 0.11%(5) 0.57% 0.42% (0.01)% 0.03% 0.21%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84% 168%
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in millions) $2,385 $2,576 $3,329 $3,565 $3,828 $3,522
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $36.53 $37.35 $35.09 $33.99 $29.10 $35.16
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) 0.06 0.30 0.24 0.07 0.07 0.13
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.94 (0.78) 2.18 1.03 4.95 (6.06)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 4.00 (0.48) 2.42 1.10 5.02 (5.93)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income (0.24) (0.34) (0.16) -- (0.13) (0.13)
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.58) -- -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total
Distributions (0.82) (0.34) (0.16) -- (0.13) (0.13)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $39.71 $36.53 $37.35 $35.09 $33.99 $29.10
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(3) 11.09% (1.35)% 6.87% 3.24% 17.34% (16.93)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 0.80%(4) 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80% 0.80%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets 0.31%(4) 0.77% 0.62% 0.19% 0.23% 0.41%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84% 168%
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands) $147,436 $148,717 $198,212 $234,815 $229,596 $185,897
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $35.80 $36.63 $34.43 $33.49 $28.66 $34.68
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.03) 0.12 0.04 (0.09) (0.07) (0.02)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 3.87 (0.76) 2.16 1.03 4.90 (6.00)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.84 (0.64) 2.20 0.94 4.83 (6.02)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Investment
Income (0.07) (0.19) -- -- --(3) --
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.58) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total
Distributions (0.65) (0.19) -- -- --(3) --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End of
Period $38.99 $35.80 $36.63 $34.43 $33.49 $28.66
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.81% (1.79)% 6.39% 2.81% 16.86% (17.36)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.25%(5) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (0.14)%(5) 0.32% 0.17% (0.26)% (0.22)% (0.04)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84% 168%
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands) $19,877 $21,455 $27,741 $22,626 $29,152 $20,432
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $36.03 $36.87 $34.66 $33.72 $27.75
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.03) 0.10 0.04 (0.10) (0.14)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 3.89 (0.75) 2.17 1.04 6.11
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 3.86 (0.65) 2.21 0.94 5.97
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.07) (0.19) -- -- --
From Net Realized
Gains (0.58) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.65) (0.19) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $39.24 $36.03 $36.87 $34.66 $33.72
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.82% (1.81)% 6.38% 2.79% 21.51%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.25%(5) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%(5)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.14)%(5) 0.32% 0.17% (0.26)% (0.56)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84%(6)
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands) $23,176 $28,371 $39,376 $32,624 $10,305
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $35.21 $36.12 $34.21 $33.53 $27.75
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.16) (0.12) (0.22) (0.35) (0.31)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 3.79 (0.79) 2.13 1.03 6.09
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment Operations 3.63 (0.91) 1.91 0.68 5.78
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized
Gains (0.58) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $38.26 $35.21 $36.12 $34.21 $33.53
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.42% (2.52)% 5.58% 2.03% 20.83%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to
Average Net Assets (0.89)%(5) (0.43)% (0.58)% (1.01)% (1.28)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $5,462 $5,880 $2,501 $2,273 $1,032
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $35.24 $36.15 $34.23 $33.56 $27.75
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.16) (0.16) (0.22) (0.36) (0.31)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 3.79 (0.75) 2.14 1.03 6.12
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment Operations 3.63 (0.91) 1.92 0.67 5.81
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (0.58) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $38.29 $35.24 $36.15 $34.23 $33.56
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.41% (2.52)% 5.58% 2.03% 20.94%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to
Average Net Assets (0.89)%(5) (0.43)% (0.58)% (1.01)% (1.28)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55% 48% 84%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $1,077 $1,540 $3,511 $3,733 $1,136
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Select
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $36.05 $37.00 $38.34
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.07) 0.03 (0.05)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 3.88 (0.77) (1.29)
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 3.81 (0.74) (1.34)
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income -- (0.21) --
From Net Realized Gains (0.58) -- --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.58) (0.21) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $39.28 $36.05 $37.00
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.68% (2.04)% (3.50)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.50%(5) 1.50% 1.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets (0.39)%(5) 0.07% (0.50)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 37% 206% 55%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $27 $24 $24
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.81 $10.60 $10.80
------- ------ -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.01 --(4) --(4)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.76 1.21 (0.20)
------- ------ -------
Total From Investment Operations 0.77 1.21 (0.20)
------- ------ -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- --
------- ------ -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.44 $11.81 $10.60
======= ====== =======
TOTAL RETURN(5) 6.60% 11.42% (1.85)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.00%(6) 1.00% 1.00%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 0.19%(6) 0.05% (0.12)%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110%(7)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $102 $86 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.84 $10.61 $10.80
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.02 0.03 --(4)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.76 1.20 (0.19)
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 0.78 1.23 (0.19)
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.48 $11.84 $10.61
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(5) 6.67% 11.59% (1.76)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.80%(6) 0.80% 0.80%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 0.39%(6) 0.25% 0.08%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110%(7)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $29 $27 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $11.78 $10.59 $9.89 $10.00
------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) --(4) (0.02) --(4) (0.03)
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.74 1.21 0.70 (0.08)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment
Operations 0.74 1.19 0.70 (0.11)
------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.38 $11.78 $10.59 $9.89
======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(5) 6.37% 11.24% 7.08% (1.10)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average Net Assets 1.25%(6) 1.25% 1.27% 1.25%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income
(Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.06)%(6) (0.20)% (0.03)% (0.43)%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110% 87%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $3,020 $2,155 $1,216 $692
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) February 27, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2004.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(6) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $11.54 $10.46 $9.84 $10.00
------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.05) (0.10) (0.08) (0.08)
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.74 1.18 0.70 (0.08)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment
Operations 0.69 1.08 0.62 (0.16)
------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.09 $11.54 $10.46 $9.84
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.06% 10.33% 6.30% (1.60)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.02% 2.00%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income
(Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.81)%(5) (0.95)% (0.78)% (1.17)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110% 87%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $1,147 $960 $772 $450
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) February 27, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2004.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $11.54 $10.46 $9.84 $10.00
------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.05) (0.10) (0.08) (0.08)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.74 1.18 0.70 (0.08)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment
Operations 0.69 1.08 0.62 (0.16)
------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.09 $11.54 $10.46 $9.84
======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.06% 10.33% 6.30% (1.60)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.02% 2.00%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income
(Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.81)%(5) (0.95)% (0.78)% (1.18)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110% 87%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $915 $832 $609 $343
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) February 27, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2004.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Growth
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.74 $10.59 $10.80
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.02) (0.05) (0.02)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.75 1.20 (0.19)
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 0.73 1.15 (0.21)
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.14) -- --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $12.33 $11.74 $10.59
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.30% 10.86% (1.94)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.50%(5) 1.50% 1.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets (0.31)%(5) (0.45)% (0.62)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 60% 140% 110%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $29 $27 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.88 $11.04 $10.88
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.09 0.08 0.02
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.76 2.12 0.14
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.85 2.20 0.16
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.08) -- --
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.36) --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.27) (0.36) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.46 $12.88 $11.04
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.52% 20.37% 1.47%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.00%(5) 1.00% 1.00%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 1.27%(5) 0.74% 0.59%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $19,784 $3,836 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the period November 30,
2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.90 $11.05 $10.88
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.12 0.12 0.02
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.74 2.10 0.15
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.86 2.22 0.17
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.11) -- --
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.37) --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.30) (0.37) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.46 $12.90 $11.05
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.60% 20.51% 1.56%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.80%(5) 0.80% 0.80%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 1.47%(5) 0.94% 0.79%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $263 $31 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the period November 30,
2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.85 $11.03 $10.00
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.07 0.06 0.02
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.76 2.11 1.01
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.83 2.17 1.03
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.04) -- --
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.35) --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.23) (0.35) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.45 $12.85 $11.03
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.38% 20.12% 10.30%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.25%(5) 1.25% 1.28%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 1.02%(5) 0.49% 0.17%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $107,167 $37,314 $1,636
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) November 30, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.74 $10.96 $10.00
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.02 (0.02) (0.06)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.75 2.07 1.02
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.77 2.05 0.96
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.27) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.32 $12.74 $10.96
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.01% 19.04% 9.60%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.03%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 0.27%(5) (0.26)% (0.58)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $2,799 $1,498 $469
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) November 30, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.75 $10.96 $10.00
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.02 (0.03) (0.06)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.74 2.09 1.02
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.76 2.06 0.96
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.27) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.32 $12.75 $10.96
======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN(4) 13.92% 19.13% 9.60%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.00%(5) 2.00% 2.03%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 0.27%(5) (0.26)% (0.58)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $11,398 $4,530 $693
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) November 30, 2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fundamental Equity
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $12.81 $11.03 $10.88
------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.07 0.04 --(4)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.74 2.08 0.15
------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations 1.81 2.12 0.15
------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income --(4) -- --
From Net Realized Gains (0.19) (0.34) --
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (0.19) (0.34) --
------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.43 $12.81 $11.03
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TOTAL RETURN(5) 14.26% 19.67% 1.38%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.50%(6) 1.50% 1.50%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets 0.77%(6) 0.24% 0.09%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% 174% 101%(7)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $421 $30 $25
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) July 29, 2005 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2005.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the period November 30,
2004 (fund inception) through October 31, 2005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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New Opportunities II
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $7.63 $6.75 $6.29 $5.75 $4.15 $4.52
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) (0.02) (0.06) (0.06) (0.07) (0.05) (0.05)
Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.07 1.16 0.69 0.61 1.65 (0.32)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.05 1.10 0.63 0.54 1.60 (0.37)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.68) (0.22) (0.17) -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset
Value,
End of Period $8.00 $7.63 $6.75 $6.29 $5.75 $4.15
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TOTAL
RETURN(3) 14.84% 16.52% 10.14% 9.39% 38.55% (8.19)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.46%(4) 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (0.59)%(4) (0.80)% (0.93)% (1.09)% (1.11)% (1.02)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 105% 299% 269% 255% 236% 182%
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands) $190,239 $51,336 $43,157 $38,917 $32,512 $25,479
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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New Opportunities II
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $7.59 $6.72 $6.26 $5.74 $4.15
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.03) (0.08) (0.08) (0.08) (0.05)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 1.06 1.16 0.70 0.60 1.64
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.03 1.08 0.62 0.52 1.59
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net
Realized Gains (0.66) (0.21) (0.16) -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $7.96 $7.59 $6.72 $6.26 $5.74
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.61% 16.22% 9.91% 9.06% 38.31%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.71%(5) 1.75% 1.75% 1.75% 1.75%(5)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.84)%(5) (1.05)% (1.18)% (1.34)% (1.47)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 105% 299% 269% 255% 236%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $173,676 $73,383 $47,937 $20,337 $891
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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New Opportunities II
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $7.49 $6.63 $6.18 $5.71 $4.15
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment Income
(Loss)(3) (0.06) (0.14) (0.13) (0.13) (0.08)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.06 1.15 0.69 0.60 1.64
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment
Operations 1.00 1.01 0.56 0.47 1.56
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized
Gains (0.60) (0.15) (0.11) -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $7.89 $7.49 $6.63 $6.18 $5.71
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.16% 15.46% 9.03% 8.23% 37.59%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.46%(5) 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to
Average Net Assets (1.59)%(5) (1.80)% (1.93)% (2.09)% (2.20)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 105% 299% 269% 255% 236%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $3,601 $3,383 $2,367 $1,163 $215
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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New Opportunities II
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $7.52 $6.66 $6.20 $5.73 $4.15
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) (0.06) (0.14) (0.13) (0.13) (0.07)
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 1.06 1.15 0.70 0.60 1.65
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.00 1.01 0.57 0.47 1.58
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Distributions
From Net Realized
Gains (0.60) (0.15) (0.11) -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $7.92 $7.52 $6.66 $6.20 $5.73
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TOTAL RETURN(4) 14.25% 15.24% 9.16% 8.20% 38.07%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 2.46%(5) 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.22%(5)(6)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (1.59)%(5) (1.80)% (1.93)% (2.09)% (1.97)%(5)(6)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 105% 299% 269% 255% 236%(7)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $11,772 $4,424 $3,414 $1,294 $34
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) During a portion of the period ended October 31, 2003, the
distributor agreed to voluntarily waive its distribution and
service fees. Had fees not been waived, the annualized ratio of
operating expenses to average net assets and the annualized
ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets
would have been 2.50% and (2.25)%, respectively.
(7) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Seven classes of shares are authorized for sale by Select:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, Advisor Class, A Class, B
Class, C Class and R Class. Six classes of shares are
authorized for sale by Capital Growth and Fundamental Equity:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, A Class, B Class, C Class
and R Class. Five classes of shares are authorized for sale by
New Opportunities II: Investor Class, Institutional Class, A
Class, B Class and C Class. The total expense ratio of
Institutional Class shares is lower than that of Investor Class
shares. The total expense ratios of Advisor Class, A Class, B
Class, C Class and R Class shares are higher than that of
Investor Class shares. Select and New Opportunities II are
available for purchase only through financial intermediaries by
investors who seek advice from them. The funds are closed to
other investors, but those with open accounts may make
additional investments and reinvest dividends and capital gains
distributions as long as such accounts remain open.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
ADVISOR CLASS shares are sold primarily through institutions
such as investment advisors, banks, broker-dealers, insurance
companies, and financial advisors. Advisor Class shares are
subject to a 0.50% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. The total expense ratio of Advisor Class shares is 0.25%
higher than the total expense ratio of Investor Class shares.
A CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. A
Class shares are sold at their offering price, which is net
asset value plus an initial sales charge that ranges from 5.75%
to 0.00% for equity funds, depending on the amount invested.
The initial sales charge is deducted from the purchase amount
before it is invested. A Class shares may be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). There is no CDSC on
shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital
gains. The prospectus contains information regarding reductions
and waivers of sales charges for A Class shares. The unified
management fee for A Class shares is the same as for Investor
Class shares. A Class shares also are subject to a 0.25% annual
Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
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B CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. B
Class shares redeemed within six years of purchase are subject
to a CDSC that declines from 5.00% during the first year after
purchase to 0.00% after the sixth year. There is no CDSC on
shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital
gains. The unified management fee for B Class shares is the
same as for Investor Class shares. B Class shares also are
subject to a 1.00% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. B Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares
(with lower expenses) eight years after their purchase date.
C CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. C
Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject
to a CDSC of 1.00%. There is no CDSC on shares acquired through
reinvestment of dividends or capital gains. The unified
management fee for C Class shares is the same as for Investor
Class shares. C Class shares also are subject to a Rule 12b-1
distribution and service fee of 1.00%.
R CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. The
unified management fee for R Class shares is the same as for
Investor Class shares. R Class shares are subject to a 0.50%
annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the
funds and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the funds'
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the funds. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first
and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds'
Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and
may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room
in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
funds also make their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
for the most recent quarter of their fiscal year available on
their website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by
calling 1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
New Opportunities Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® New Opportunities Fund for the
six months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this
information to help you monitor your investment. Another
resource is our website, americancentury.com, where we post
company news, portfolio commentaries, investment views, and
other communications about portfolio strategy, personal
finance, government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers III and James E. Stowers, Jr.]
/s/ James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/ James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Shareholder Fee Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and the
Portfolio Commentary reflect those of the portfolio management
team as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily
represent the opinions of American Century or any other person
in the American Century organization. Any such opinions are
subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions and American Century disclaims any responsibility to
update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as
investment advice and, because investment decisions made by
American Century funds are based on numerous factors, may not
be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of
any American Century fund. Security examples are used for
representational purposes only and are not intended as
recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance
information for comparative indices and securities is provided
to American Century by third party vendors. To the best of
American Century's knowledge, such information is accurate at
the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[Photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
New Opportunities
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years 10 years Inception Date
NEW OPPORTUNITIES 13.51% 4.88% 6.56% 11.43% 8.66% 12/26/96
RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH
INDEX(2) 7.42% 4.53% 8.91% 6.71% 5.40% --
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies. The fund's investment
process may result in high portfolio turnover, high commission
costs and high capital gains distributions. In addition, its
investment approach may involve higher volatility and risk.
International investing involves specific risks, such as
political instability and currency fluctuations.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
New Opportunities
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New Opportunities
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
New Opportunities 50.50% 5.15% 172.82% -46.30% -7.32% -26.32% 29.85% -3.73% 42.24% 4.88%
Russell 2000 Growth
Index 43.70% -3.77% 31.39% -24.85% -8.52% -23.50% 41.57% -0.55% 36.13% 4.53%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies. The fund's investment
process may result in high portfolio turnover, high commission
costs and high capital gains distributions. In addition, its
investment approach may involve higher volatility and risk.
International investing involves specific risks, such as
political instability and currency fluctuations.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
New Opportunities
Portfolio Managers: Stafford Southwick and Matthew Ferretti
In January 2007, portfolio manager Harold Bradley left American
Century to pursue another career opportunity. His co-managers,
Mr. Southwick and Mr. Ferretti, who joined the New
Opportunities investment team in 2001 and 2002, respectively,
continue to manage the portfolio with support from three
experienced investment analysts.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
New Opportunities returned 13.51%* for the six months ended
April 30, 2007, well ahead of the 7.42% return of its
benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
On an absolute basis, New Opportunities delivered a very strong
return for the six-month period. Every sector of the portfolio
produced positive results, led by strong contributions from
industrial and information technology stocks.
In addition, New Opportunities outperformed the Russell 2000
Growth Index by a wide margin. The market environment during
the reporting period was favorable for our investment approach,
rewarding companies with improving business fundamentals,
accelerating earnings growth, and price momentum. Strong stock
selection was the main factor behind the portfolio's
outperformance of the benchmark. During the reporting period,
the portfolio derived a meaningful portion of its returns from
investments in international holdings.
INDUSTRIALS & MATERIALS BOOSTED RESULTS
There were four broad themes that generated most of the
outperformance relative to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The
first was an emphasis on dry bulk carriers in the industrial
sector. Dry bulk carriers are large ships that carry dry goods
- -- such as iron ore, coal, or grains -- on long ocean voyages.
Strong demand for dry goods from China and a limited amount of
ship capacity led to sharply higher shipping prices, boosting
earnings for dry bulk carriers. Our holdings included DryShips,
Diana Shipping, and Eagle Bulk Shipping, all of which performed
very well for the reporting period.
We also increased our position in materials stocks, which
posted strong gains during the period. One of the top
contributors was RTI International Metals, which processes
titanium that is used primarily in the aerospace industry.
Strong new aircraft orders caused demand for titanium to
outstrip supply, boosting prices.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Priceline.com Inc. 2.2% 1.6%
i2 Technologies Inc. 1.9% 1.5%
ValueClick Inc. 1.8% 1.2%
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. 1.7% 1.3%
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 1.6% --
Deckers Outdoor Corp. 1.6% 1.1%
Silgan Holdings Inc. 1.6% 1.1%
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. 1.6% 1.1%
Perini Corp. 1.5% --
Middleby Corp. (The) 1.5% --
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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New Opportunities
TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM ADDED VALUE
Another theme was the strong performance of the portfolio's
Internet-related stocks. The portfolio's top relative
performance contributor was VASCO Data Security International,
which makes authentication tokens for secure access to
corporate networks. Heightened concerns about the security of
data on corporate networks led to increased demand for VASCO's
products.
The final theme relates to telecommunication services, which
made up a small portion of the portfolio but had an outsized
impact on performance. Domestically, we benefited from our
position in Cogent Communications Group, which provides
broadband services to corporate customers. The company's
relatively low prices contributed to strong customer growth. We
also had success with our international telecom exposure,
particularly Russian telecom provider Golden Telecom and South
American telecom company Telecom Argentina.
HEALTH CARE DETRACTED FROM PERFORMANCE
Health care was the only sector of the portfolio to detract
from relative results. Matrixx Initiatives, which makes cold
and flu medication, declined as the flu season proved to be
milder than expected. Another weak performer was Cooper Cos.,
which makes contact lenses. New product delays and declining
demand led to an earnings shortfall during the reporting period.
The portfolio's biggest individual detractor from relative
performance was OM Group, which makes metal-based and specialty
chemical products. The market reacted negatively to the
company's decision to sell its nickel business. Outsourcing
company PeopleSupport also fell significantly amid higher wage
costs and the loss of a large client. Based on our investment
process, we sold our positions in Matrixx, Cooper, OM, and
PeopleSupport.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
We continue to find attractive stocks that meet our investment
criteria. Most recently, we have been adding to our positions
in consumer staples stocks, particularly specialty beverage
companies and food producers that are expanding into
alternative energy, such as biodiesel. We also cut back
considerably on our financial holdings, reducing our exposure
to banks and mortgage finance companies, and we remain
underweight in this sector.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 7.1% 3.1%
Internet Software & Services 6.9% 7.8%
Software 5.9% 4.9%
Machinery 4.9% 3.9%
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 4.6% 3.7%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 89.4% 86.7%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 10.7% 12.3%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 100.1% 99.0%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.6% 4.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.7)% (3.1)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
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HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Account During Period* Annualized
Value Value 11/1/06 - Expense
11/1/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Ratio*
Actual $1,000 $1,135.10 $7.94 1.50%
Hypothetical $1,000 $1,017.36 $7.50 1.50%
*Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
New Opportunities
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 100.1%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 1.7%
80,618 EDO Corp. $ 2,217
49,183 Esterline Technologies Corp.(1) 2,052
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4,269
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AIRLINES -- 1.3%
51,077 Copa Holdings SA Cl A 3,110
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 2.8%
210,674 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 4,072
98,731 Spartan Motors, Inc. 2,812
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6,884
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BEVERAGES -- 0.6%
48,443 Jones Soda Co.(1) 1,191
15,783 National Beverage Corp.(1) 246
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1,437
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 4.0%
63,528 Cohen & Steers Inc. 3,259
20,430 FCStone Group, Inc.(1) 921
38,699 GFI Group Inc.(1) 2,680
36,773 HFF Inc. Cl A(1) 588
52,798 Stifel Financial Corp.(1) 2,371
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9,819
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CHEMICALS -- 3.3%
43,872 Flotek Industries Inc.(1) 1,720
112,383 Koppers Holdings Inc. 3,252
116,056 Terra Industries Inc.(1) 2,047
36,070 Zoltek Companies, Inc.(1) 1,098
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8,117
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.4%
87,341 BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR 1,020
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.8%
38,297 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 2,319
59,124 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 2,231
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4,550
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.6%
72,586 Globecomm Systems Inc.(1) 972
21,595 Silicom Ltd.(1) 486
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1,458
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 0.9%
119,053 Novatel Wireless, Inc.(1) 2,166
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 1.7%
8,113 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) 558
88,036 Perini Corp.(1) 3,751
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4,309
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 1.6%
69,173 Silgan Holdings Inc. $ 3,969
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DIVERSIFIED -- 1.7%
26,100 iShares Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Sector Index Fund 1,858
43,737 iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund 2,480
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4,338
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.2%
96,079 Optionable, Inc.(1) 543
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.8%
131,569 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 3,350
43,537 Golden Telecom Inc. 2,552
44,569 Telecom Argentina SA ADR(1) 1,005
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6,907
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.8%
52,501 Empire District Electric Co. 1,297
26,371 Portland General Electric Co. 764
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2,061
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.0%
65,859 SGL Carbon AG ORD(1) 2,587
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 2.4%
122,359 Bell Microproducts Inc.(1) 832
76,978 Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A(1) 2,727
176,472 SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc.(1) 2,347
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5,906
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 3.3%
29,587 Bolt Technology Corp.(1) 1,202
53,283 CARBO Ceramics Inc. 2,314
22,547 Hanover Compressor Co.(1) 488
47,155 Matrix Service Co.(1) 1,151
56,499 Superior Offshore International, Inc.(1) 1,032
84,349 TGS Nopec Geophysical Company ASA ORD(1) 1,958
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8,145
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.2%
117,270 Spartan Stores, Inc. 3,021
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 2.3%
364,816 Darling International Inc.(1) 2,798
47,996 Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(1) 2,934
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5,732
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New Opportunities
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
GAS UTILITIES -- 0.7%
45,348 South Jersey Industries Inc. $ 1,781
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 7.1%
145,566 Align Technology Inc.(1) 3,298
94,604 CONMED Corp.(1) 2,867
38,773 Cynosure Inc. Cl A(1) 1,212
33,854 Dade Behring Holdings Inc. 1,663
76,548 I-Flow Corp.(1) 1,185
123,287 IRIS International Inc.(1) 1,672
46,198 Kinetic Concepts Inc.(1) 2,310
95,039 Micrus Endovascular Corp.(1) 2,113
122,948 Sonic Innovations, Inc.(1) 1,209
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17,529
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.6%
33,094 Almost Family Inc.(1) 608
56,180 Chemed Corp. 2,826
118,069 Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc.(1) 1,407
93,934 HealthExtras, Inc.(1) 2,907
45,635 WellCare Health Plans Inc.(1) 3,678
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11,426
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HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY -- 1.2%
127,747 Omnicell Inc.(1) 2,931
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HOTELS RESTAURANTS & LEISURE - 3.5%
122,413 Burger King Holdings, Inc. 2,873
34,284 Monarch Casino & Resort Inc.(1) 914
123,717 MTR Gaming Group, Inc.(1) 1,978
223,197 Premier Exhibitions Inc.(1) 3,016
8,781
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 1.1%
367,528 Syntax-Brillian Corp.(1) 2,624
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INSURANCE -- 2.2%
130,044 AMERISAFE, Inc.(1) 2,618
56,818 Navigators Group Inc.(1) 2,903
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5,521
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INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 2.2%
96,098 Priceline.com Inc.(1) 5,347
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 6.9%
102,526 Chordiant Software Inc.(1) 1,356
15,178 Equinix Inc.(1) 1,267
153,319 GigaMedia Ltd.(1) 2,159
229,554 Interwoven Inc.(1) 3,505
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
637,255 On2 Technologies, Inc.(1) $ 1,427
31,192 Switch & Data Facilities Co. Inc.(1) 572
155,266 ValueClick Inc.(1) 4,440
110,072 Vocus Inc.(1) 2,476
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17,202
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IT SERVICES -- 1.6%
74,244 Syntel Inc. 2,602
35,775 VeriFone Holdings Inc.(1) 1,263
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3,865
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS -- 0.4%
46,093 Oakley, Inc. 1,112
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 0.4%
157,351 DRAXIS Health Inc.(1) 895
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MACHINERY -- 4.9%
63,088 Astec Industries Inc.(1) 2,568
23,427 CIRCOR International Inc. 853
145,358 Deutz AG ORD(1) 2,332
40,744 Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) 2,780
26,799 Middleby Corp. (The)(1) 3,678
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12,211
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MARINE -- 4.2%
162,675 Diana Shipping Inc. 3,294
86,391 DryShips Inc. 3,057
184,885 Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. 4,163
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10,514
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MEDIA -- 0.4%
32,116 Entercom Communications Corp. Cl A 891
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METALS & MINING -- 4.6%
163,048 Hecla Mining Co.(1) 1,436
55,049 Northwest Pipe Co.(1) 1,968
37,498 RTI International Metals, Inc.(1) 3,535
36,561 Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Cl A 1,898
59,276 Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.(1) 2,640
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11,477
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 1.8%
17,995 DCP Midstream Partners, L.P. 738
14,991 Global Partners L.P. 561
51,872 Petroleum Development Corp.(1) 2,698
13,457 Western Refining Inc. 533
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4,530
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New Opportunities
Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.6%
33,418 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1) $ 1,351
44,621 Chattem, Inc.(1) 2,550
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3,901
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.5%
82,625 Quadra Realty Trust, Inc.(1) 1,154
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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT -- 0.9%
102,357 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA GDR(1) 2,141
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 1.4%
80,049 Tessera Technologies Inc.(1) 3,425
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SOFTWARE -- 5.9%
189,110 Aspen Technology, Inc.(1) 2,568
168,867 FalconStor Software, Inc.(1) 1,945
188,207 i2 Technologies Inc.(1) 4,793
93,309 Magma Design Automation, Inc.(1) 1,281
184,174 VASCO Data Security International, Inc.(1) 3,939
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14,526
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.0%
65,488 Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.(1) 2,530
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 4.6%
26,512 Crocs, Inc.(1) 1,481
53,140 Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) 4,024
20,880 G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.(1) 369
84,720 Perry Ellis International, Inc.(1) 2,813
100,306 Warnaco Group Inc. (The)(1) 2,837
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11,524
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $201,112) 248,186
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Shares ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.6%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations,
4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16, valued at $1,537), in a joint trading account
at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07
(Delivery value $1,500)
(Cost $1,500) $ 1,500
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 100.7%
(Cost $202,612) 249,686
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (0.7)% (1,795)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $247,891
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
GDR = Global Depositary Receipt
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
(1) Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $202,612) $249,686
Receivable for investments sold 5,759
Dividends and interest receivable 100
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255,545
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LIABILITIES
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 501
Payable for investments purchased 6,849
Accrued management fees 304
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7,654
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NET ASSETS $247,891
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CAPITAL SHARES, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Authorized 300,000
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Outstanding 33,907
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $7.31
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $307,088
Accumulated net investment loss (904)
Accumulated net realized loss on investment and foreign currency
transactions (105,367)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation of assets and
liabilities in foreign currencies 47,074
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$247,891
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends $ 854
Interest 69
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923
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 1,819
Directors' fees and expenses 2
Other expenses 6
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1,827
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (904)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign
currency transactions 14,956
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 17,034
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 31,990
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $31,086
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ (904) $ (2,176)
Net realized gain (loss) 14,956 35,957
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 17,034 (894)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 31,086 32,887
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds from shares sold 6,231 25,292
Payments for shares redeemed(1) (37,302) (50,767)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share
transactions (31,071) (25,475)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 15 7,412
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 247,876 240,464
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End of period $247,891 $247,876
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Accumulated net investment loss $(904) --
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF THE FUND
Sold 907 3,875
Redeemed (5,505) (8,088)
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Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund (4,598) (4,213)
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(1) Net of redemption fees of $-- and $62, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. New Opportunities Fund (the fund) is one fund in a
series issued by the corporation. The fund is diversified under
the 1940 Act. The fund's investment objective is to seek
long-term capital growth. The fund pursues its objective by
investing primarily in common stocks of smaller-sized companies
that management believes will increase in value over time. The
following is a summary of the fund's significant accounting
policies.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The fund
records the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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
other registered investment companies having management
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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.
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS -- The funds may invest in exchange
traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are a type of index fund bought and
sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock
and represents a fixed portfolio of securities designed to
track the performance and dividend yield of a particular
domestic or foreign market index. A fund may purchase an ETF to
temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign
market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The
risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning
the underlying securities they are designed to track, although
the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more
volatile. Additionally, ETFs have management fees, which
increase their cost.
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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net
investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally
declared and paid annually.
REDEMPTION -- The fund may impose a 2% redemption fee on shares
held less than 180 days. The redemption fee is recorded as a
reduction in the cost of shares redeemed. The redemption fee is
retained by the fund and help cover transaction costs that
long-term investors may bear when a fund sells securities to
meet investor redemptions.
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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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 all expenses of the fund,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
specific class of shares of the fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in the fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for the
fund. The strategy assets include the fund's assets and the
assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are not
in the American Century family of funds, but that have the same
investment team and investment strategy. The annual management
fee schedule for the fund ranges from 1.10% to 1.50%. The
effective annual management fee for the fund for the six months
ended April 30, 2007 was 1.50%.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, American Century
Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer
agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). The fund
has a bank line of credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank
(JPMCB). JPMCB is a custodian of the fund and a wholly owned
subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is an equity
investor in ACC.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, were $237,424 and $266,527, respectively.
4. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500 million unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
5. RISK FACTORS
The fund concentrates its investments 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. The fund's investment process may
result in high portfolio turnover, high commission costs and
high capital gains distributions. In addition, it's investment
approach may involve higher volatility and risk. There are
certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities.
These risks include those resulting from future adverse
political, social, and economic developments, fluctuations in
currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange
controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions.
6. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $202,666
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Gross tax appreciation of investments $48,600
Gross tax depreciation of investments (1,580)
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Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $47,020
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2006, the fund had accumulated capital losses
of $(120,290), which represent net capital loss carryovers that
may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal
income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers of $(82,591)
and $(37,699) expire in 2009 through 2010, respectively.
7. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
New Opportunities
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $6.44 $5.63 $5.06 $5.06 $4.01 $4.80
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) (0.03) (0.06) (0.06) (0.06) (0.04) (0.05)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss) 0.90 0.87 0.63 0.06 1.09 (0.74)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.87 0.81 0.57 -- 1.05 (0.79)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End of
Period $7.31 $6.44 $5.63 $5.06 $5.06 $4.01
======== ======== ======= ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(2) 13.51% 14.39% 11.26% 0.00% 26.18% (16.46)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.50%(3) 1.50% 1.50% 1.49% 1.50% 1.50%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (0.74)%(3) (0.84)% (0.98)% (1.04)% (0.98)% (1.02)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 98% 298% 260% 269% 217% 175%
Net Assets, End
of Period (in
thousands) $247,891 $247,876 $240,464 $273,555 $318,226 $297,180
(1) For the six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the fund's
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the fund. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and
third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form
N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and may be
reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for
the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its
website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling
1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
Balanced Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Balanced Fund for the six
months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this information to
help you monitor your investment. Another resource is our
website, americancentury.com, where we post company news,
portfolio commentaries, investment views, and other
communications about portfolio strategy, personal finance,
government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers, Jr. and James E. Stowers III]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Market Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BALANCED
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Stock Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Stock Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Key Fixed-Income Portfolio Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Shareholder Fee Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and the
Portfolio Commentary reflect those of the portfolio management
team as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily
represent the opinions of American Century or any other person
in the American Century organization. Any such opinions are
subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions and American Century disclaims any responsibility to
update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as
investment advice and, because investment decisions made by
American Century funds are based on numerous factors, may not
be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of
any American Century fund. Security examples are used for
representational purposes only and are not intended as
recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance
information for comparative indices and securities is provided
to American Century by third party vendors. To the best of
American Century's knowledge, such information is accurate at
the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[Photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
BONDS ALSO GAINED GROUND
The U.S. bond market also generated positive results during the
reporting period, though gains were more modest than in the
stock market. The slowing economic environment and stable Fed
interest rate policy contributed favorably to bond market
performance. However, the bond rally was restrained by
lingering inflation concerns as energy prices increased by 12%
during the reporting period.
Treasury bond yields finished the period about where they
started and remained at approximately the same absolute level
across the maturity spectrum (a condition known as a "flat
yield curve"). The two-year Treasury note yield finished the
reporting period at 4.60%, while the 10-year Treasury note
yield ended at 4.63%.
Most sectors of the investment-grade taxable bond market posted
similar 2-3% returns for the six-month period. Mortgage-backed
securities were the best performers, benefiting from their
attractive combination of credit quality and yield. Corporate
bonds also performed well, while Treasury bonds lagged as
investors sought higher-yielding securities.
U.S. Market Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
STOCK INDICES
Russell 1000 Index (large-cap) 9.10%
Russell Midcap Index 12.24%
Russell 2000 Index (small-cap) 6.86%
LEHMAN BROTHERS BOND INDICES
Aggregate (broad bond market) 2.64%
Fixed-Rate Mortgage-Backed 2.96%
Corporate (investment-grade) 2.78%
Agency 2.45%
Treasury 2.19%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Balanced
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
10 Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 6.14% 11.20% 7.80% 7.05% 9.17% 10/20/88
NEW BLENDED INDEX(2) 6.21% 12.11% 7.39% 7.71% 10.35%(3) --
OLD BLENDED INDEX 6.22% 12.09% 7.37% 7.70% 10.33%(3) --
S&P 500 INDEX(4) 8.60% 15.24% 8.54% 8.05% 11.89%(3) --
CITIGROUP US BROAD
INVESTMENT-GRADE BOND
INDEX(2) 2.62% 7.41% 5.12% 6.38% 7.46%(3) --
LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S.
AGGREGATE INDEX(4) 2.64% 7.36% 5.06% 6.35% 7.42%(3) --
Institutional Class 6.19% 11.42% 8.01% -- 4.17% 5/1/00
Advisor Class 6.02% 10.93% 7.54% 6.79% 6.52% 1/6/97
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) In September of 2006, the fund's blended index changed. The
old blended index was represented by 60% of the S&P 500 Index
and the remaining 40% was represented by the Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate Index. The new blended index is represented by
60% of the S&P 500 Index and the remaining 40% is represented
by the Citigroup US Broad Investment-Grade Bond Index. The
fund's investment advisor believes this index better represents
the fund's portfolio composition.
(3) Since 10/31/88, the date nearest the Investor Class's
inception for which data are available.
(4) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. ©2007
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reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. As interest rates
rise, bond values will decline.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Balanced
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor Class 25.61% 10.05% 8.16% -4.25% -5.14% -2.95% 14.98% 7.23% 9.43% 11.20%
New blended index 28.48% 16.04% 6.76% -3.14% -4.54% -3.83% 14.17% 6.07% 9.40% 12.11%
Old blended index 28.45% 16.04% 6.80% -3.14% -4.55% -3.82% 14.15% 6.01% 9.37% 12.09%
S&P 500 Index 41.07% 21.82% 10.13% -12.97% -12.63% -13.31% 22.88% 6.34% 15.42% 15.24%
Citigroup US
Broad
Investment-Grade
Bond Index 10.97% 6.30% 1.17% 12.38% 7.85% 10.45% 1.88% 5.39% 0.78% 7.41%
Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate
Index 10.91% 6.27% 1.26% 12.39% 7.84% 10.47% 1.82% 5.26% 0.71% 7.36%
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. As interest rates
rise, bond values will decline.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Balanced
Equity Portfolio Managers: Bill Martin, Tom Vaiana, Fei Zou
Fixed-Income Portfolio Managers: Dave MacEwen, Bob Gahagan, Jim
Keegan, Jeff Houston, Hando Aguilar, Brian Howell, John Walsh,
Dan Schiffman
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Balanced returned 6.14%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007, compared with the 6.21% return of its benchmark (a
blended index consisting of 60% S&P 500 Index and 40% Citigroup
Broad Investment-Grade Bond [BIG] Index).
Returns for both the fund and the benchmark were driven by
solid gains for stocks and moderate returns for bonds. The
portfolio's equity portion modestly outpaced the S&P 500, while
its fixed-income component modestly trailed the Citigroup BIG
Index, producing a return that essentially matched that of the
benchmark. (It's worth noting that the fund's results reflected
operating expenses, while the benchmark's return did not.)
STOCK PORTION OUTPERFORMED
Balanced's stock component outpaced the S&P 500 during the
reporting period. Stock selection drove the equity portion's
outperformance, most notably in the economically sensitive
materials and energy sectors.
Strong stock choices among chemicals companies and an
overweight in metals and mining stocks added value in the
materials sector. The top contributor was chemicals producer
Celanese, which reported strong earnings as increased demand
led to price increases. In the energy sector, the portfolio
benefited from an emphasis on oil producers and refiners, led
by oil and gas refiner Tesoro, which surged as persistently
high gasoline prices boosted profit margins.
Our best individual equity contributor was close-out retailer
Big Lots, which reported earnings well above expectations
thanks to a restructuring program that produced better
inventory control and an improved selection of merchandise.
On the downside, stock selection in the health care and
utilities sectors detracted the most from results relative to
the S&P 500. Biotechnology stocks had the biggest negative
Balanced's Top Ten Stock Holdings
as of April 30, 2007
% of equity % of S&P
holdings 500 Index
Exxon Mobil Corp. 5.0% 3.4%
Citigroup Inc. 3.5% 2.0%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3.0% 1.4%
International Business Machines Corp. 2.8% 1.2%
Bank of America Corp. 2.7% 1.7%
Hewlett-Packard Co. 2.5% 0.9%
Morgan Stanley 2.3% 0.7%
Cisco Systems Inc. 2.3% 1.2%
Chevron Corp. 2.2% 1.3%
TXU Corp. 2.0% 0.2%
Balanced's Top Five Stock Industries
as of April 30, 2007
% of equity % of S&P
holdings 500 Index
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 11.5% 8.3%
Diversified Financial Services 10.4% 5.6%
Capital Markets 5.4% 3.8%
IT Services 5.3% 2.3%
Health Care Providers & Services 5.2% 2.3%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Balanced
impact in the health care sector, particularly an overweight in
Amgen, which fell amid safety concerns about the company's
blockbuster anemia drug. Utilities comprised the
best-performing sector in the S&P 500, and our missteps in this
sector were largely missed opportunities -- that is, not owning
the best-performing stocks.
FIXED-INCOME LAGGED SLIGHTLY
The portfolio's bond portion performed in line with the return
of the Citigroup BIG Index.
Sector allocation detracted modestly from the fixed-income
component's performance relative to the benchmark. We held an
underweight in corporate bonds, a defensive position designed
to protect the portfolio from "event risk"-- the risk of a
leveraged buyout, share buyback, or special dividend that
benefits stockholders at the expense of bondholders. This
positioning weighed on relative results as corporate securities
performed well during the reporting period.
In addition, an overweight position in commercial
mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) had a negative impact as
heavy supply in the CMBS market restrained performance. We
reduced our exposure to CMBS toward the end of the period.
On the positive side, the portfolio benefited from its
overweight in fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities, which were
the best performers among investment-grade bonds for the
reporting period. An underweight in the lagging Treasury sector
also added value relative to the benchmark.
The fixed-income component was positioned to benefit from a
steeper yield curve -- that is, a widening gap between short-
and long-term bond yields -- and this paid off during the
reporting period as shorter-term yields declined while
longer-term yields rose slightly.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Despite a sharp decline in late February, stocks performed well
in the first four months of 2007. But a slowing economy and
decelerating corporate earnings growth could present challenges
for the market in the coming months. In this environment, we
will continue to focus on our disciplined investment process,
which we believe will produce favorable results over the long
term. On the fixed-income side, we intend to maintain our
current positioning, given the low risk premiums and narrow
valuations in the bond market. We expect to remain underweight
corporate bonds and retain our yield curve positioning.
Key Fixed-Income Portfolio Statistics
As of As of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Weighted Average Maturity 4.4 years 5.4 years
Average Duration (Effective) 4.6 years 4.6 years
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of fund % of fund
investments investments
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Common Stocks 50.2% 52.9%
Mortgage- & Asset-Backed Securities 17.5% 20.6%
U.S. Treasury Securities 6.7% 4.6%
U.S. Government Agency Securities 5.4% 6.2%
Corporate Bonds 4.7% 6.3%
Other 0.2% 0.9%
Temporary Cash Investments 2.2% 2.1%
Temporary Cash Investments -
Securities Lending Collateral 13.1% 6.4%
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
Beginning Expenses Paid
Account Value Ending Account During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 Value 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,061.40 $4.60 0.90%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,061.90 $3.58 0.70%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,060.20 $5.87 1.15%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,020.33 $4.51 0.90%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,021.32 $3.51 0.70%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,019.09 $5.76 1.15%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Balanced Fund
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
Common Stocks -- 61.2%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 1.2%
12,070 Boeing Co. $ 1,123
69,746 Lockheed Martin Corp. 6,705
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7,828
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AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS -- 0.5%
5,054 C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. 270
9,126 FedEx Corporation 962
32,809 United Parcel Service, Inc. Cl B 2,311
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3,543
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AIRLINES -- 0.1%
24,322 Southwest Airlines Co. 349
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BEVERAGES -- 0.2%
19,412 Coca-Cola Company (The) 1,013
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.4%
115,115 Amgen Inc.(1) 7,384
28,556 Biogen Idec Inc.(1) 1,348
9,758 Gilead Sciences, Inc.(1) 797
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9,529
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.2%
36,021 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 7,875
74,033 Mellon Financial Corp.(2) 3,178
18,770 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 1,694
110,394 Morgan Stanley 9,274
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22,021
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CHEMICALS -- 0.7%
41,650 Celanese Corp., Series A 1,382
22,227 H.B. Fuller Company(2) 568
79,904 Lyondell Chemical Co. 2,486
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4,436
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.9%
159,471 Wells Fargo & Co. 5,723
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 1.4%
346,015 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 9,252
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 2.2%
239,917 Hewlett-Packard Co. 10,110
65,100 Lexmark International, Inc. Cl A(1) 3,548
17,528 NCR Corp.(1) 883
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14,541
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 0.8%
100,242 Chicago Bridge & Iron Company New York Shares 3,471
21,520 EMCOR Group Inc.(1)(2) 1,349
11,731 Perini Corp.(1) 500
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5,320
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Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
CONSUMER FINANCE -- 0.9%
73,509 American Express Co. $ 4,459
67,487 AmeriCredit Corp.(1)(2) 1,703
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6,162
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.3%
43,599 Rock-Tenn Co. Cl A(2) 1,668
4,942 Sonoco Products Co. 211
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1,879
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DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES -- 0.5%
67,765 Sotheby's Holdings Cl A(2) 3,498
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 6.3%
218,000 Bank of America Corp.(4) 11,096
263,734 Citigroup Inc.(4) 14,142
231,807 JPMorgan Chase & Co.(4) 12,077
78,657 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (The)(4) 5,154
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42,469
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.3%
156,412 AT&T Inc. 6,057
2,525 CenturyTel Inc. 116
57,097 Verizon Communications Inc. 2,180
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8,353
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.8%
11,526 El Paso Electric Co.(1)(2) 304
43,733 Entergy Corp. 4,949
2,622 Reliant Energy Inc.(1)(2) 58
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5,311
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 0.5%
51,496 Acuity Brands Inc.(2) 3,044
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.1%
8,757 Avnet Inc.(1) 358
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 0.1%
10,354 Halliburton Co. 329
3,492 National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(1) 296
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625
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.1%
230,334 Kroger Co. (The) 6,797
8,519 Safeway Inc. 309
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7,106
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.6%
96,553 Campbell Soup Co. 3,775
113,721 General Mills, Inc. 6,812
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10,587
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
GAS UTILITIES -- 0.3%
33,475 Nicor Inc.(2) $ 1,715
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 2.0%
56,699 Baxter International Inc. 3,211
69,772 Becton Dickinson & Co. 5,491
43,304 Kinetic Concepts Inc.(1) 2,165
26,874 Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1) 2,623
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13,490
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 3.2%
55,456 AMERIGROUP Corporation(1)(2) 1,560
17,562 Apria Healthcare Group Inc.(1)(2) 557
28,619 Healthspring Inc.(1)(2) 673
105,643 Humana Inc.(1) 6,681
101,058 McKesson Corp. 5,945
70,066 WellCare Health Plans Inc.(1)(2) 5,647
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21,063
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 0.5%
53,652 Choice Hotels International Inc.(2) 2,020
30,035 McDonald's Corporation 1,450
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3,470
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.3%
1,504 NVR, Inc.(1)(2) 1,240
18,743 Snap-on Incorporated 1,021
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2,261
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 0.4%
32,570 Colgate-Palmolive Co. 2,207
7,516 Energizer Holdings Inc.(1) 730
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2,937
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INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS -- 1.9%
205,549 AES Corp. (The)(1) 4,520
122,316 TXU Corp. 8,022
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12,542
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INSURANCE -- 3.0%
99,979 American Financial Group, Inc.(2) 3,527
49,813 Arch Capital Group Ltd.(1) 3,627
86,025 Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. 2,281
113,885 Axis Capital Holdings Limited 4,224
57,722 Berkley (W.R.) Corp. 1,876
111,080 Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. 4,157
1,657 Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. 69
3,203 PartnerRe Ltd.(2) 231
6,417 Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Co.(1)(2) 278
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20,270
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INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 0.1%
6,401 Priceline.com Inc.(1)(2) 356
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Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
IT SERVICES -- 3.2%
165,825 Accenture Ltd. Cl A $ 6,484
56,300 Acxiom Corp. 1,272
35,001 Electronic Data Systems Corp. 1,023
112,204 International Business Machines Corp. 11,469
37,515 Total System Services Inc.(2) 1,165
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21,413
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS -- 0.8%
53,131 Hasbro, Inc. 1,679
129,416 Mattel, Inc. 3,663
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5,342
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 0.5%
112,872 Applera Corporation - Applied Biosystems Group 3,526
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MACHINERY -- 0.4%
29,957 Cummins Inc. 2,761
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MEDIA -- 2.5%
129,490 DIRECTV Group, Inc. (The)(1) 3,087
105,521 EchoStar Communications Corp. Cl A(1) 4,910
6,518 Omnicom Group Inc. 683
36,287 Regal Entertainment Group 789
48,242 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Cl A(2) 788
185,209 Walt Disney Co. (The) 6,478
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16,735
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METALS & MINING -- 0.4%
931 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.(2) 65
26,836 Nucor Corp. 1,703
6,894 United States Steel Corp. 700
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2,468
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 2.4%
244,580 Big Lots, Inc.(1)(2) 7,875
44,293 Dollar Tree Stores Inc.(1) 1,742
88,730 Kohl's Corp.(1) 6,570
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16,187
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OFFICE ELECTRONICS -- 0.1%
20,150 Xerox Corp.(1) 373
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 6.9%
112,706 Chevron Corp. 8,768
126,944 EnCana Corp. 6,658
257,160 Exxon Mobil Corp. 20,414
55,728 Marathon Oil Corp. 5,659
31,008 Tesoro Corp. 3,758
23,653 Valero Energy Corp. 1,661
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46,918
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.4%
47,636 NBTY Inc.(1)(2) $ 2,354
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.1%
132,379 Merck & Co., Inc. 6,810
265,291 Pfizer Inc. 7,019
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13,829
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.2%
23,650 Potlatch Corp.(2) 1,026
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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT -- 0.1%
7,128 Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. 766
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ROAD & RAIL -- 0.5%
10,964 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 960
11,939 CSX Corporation 515
11,605 Norfolk Southern Corp. 618
8,158 Union Pacific Corp. 932
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3,025
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 0.9%
84,171 Amkor Technology Inc.(1)(2) 1,178
129,848 Applied Materials, Inc. 2,496
7,496 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 411
12,123 Novellus Systems, Inc.(1)(2) 392
15,862 ON Semiconductor Corp.(1)(2) 170
75,876 Teradyne, Inc.(1) 1,324
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5,971
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SOFTWARE -- 0.3%
54,836 BMC Software Inc.(1) 1,775
6,532 Microsoft Corporation 196
11,753 Oracle Corp.(1) 221
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2,192
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 0.8%
27,651 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 815
33,442 AutoZone, Inc.(1) 4,449
7,150 Gymboree Corp.(1)(2) 273
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5,537
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THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE -- 0.6%
3,574 Downey Financial Corp.(2) 239
30,441 FirstFed Financial Corp.(1)(2) 1,872
38,158 Washington Mutual, Inc. 1,602
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3,713
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.3%
32,730 Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.(2) 1,864
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $329,671) 407,051
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Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities(3) -- 13.7%
$ 144 FHLMC, 7.00%, 10/1/12(4) $149
2,474 FHLMC, 4.50%, 1/1/19(4) 2,403
158 FHLMC, 6.50%, 1/1/28(4) 163
1,268 FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/33(4) 1,257
13,652 FNMA, 5.50%, settlement date 5/14/07(5) 13,503
16,458 FNMA, 6.00%, settlement date 5/14/07(5) 16,586
9,841 FNMA, 6.50%, settlement date 5/14/07(5) 10,050
196 FNMA, 6.00%, 2/1/09(4) 197
19 FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/11(4) 20
244 FNMA, 7.50%, 11/1/11(4) 251
2 FNMA, 6.50%, 10/1/12(4) 2
10 FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/13(4) 10
18 FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/13(4) 18
17 FNMA, 6.50%, 6/1/13(4) 17
41 FNMA, 6.50%, 6/1/13(4) 42
8 FNMA, 6.50%, 6/1/13(4) 8
10 FNMA, 6.50%, 6/1/13(4) 10
42 FNMA, 6.50%, 6/1/13(4) 43
140 FNMA, 6.00%, 1/1/14(4) 142
490 FNMA, 6.00%, 4/1/14(4) 499
1,945 FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/19(4) 1,887
996 FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/19(4) 966
3,989 FNMA, 5.00%, 9/1/20(4) 3,936
29 FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/28(4) 30
133 FNMA, 7.00%, 1/1/28(4) 139
190 FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/29(4) 196
195 FNMA, 7.50%, 7/1/29(4) 205
32 FNMA, 7.00%, 5/1/30(4) 33
100 FNMA, 7.50%, 9/1/30(4) 104
159 FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/31(4) 164
50 FNMA, 7.00%, 9/1/31(4) 52
274 FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/32(4) 283
584 FNMA, 7.00%, 6/1/32(4) 611
286 FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32(4) 295
1,694 FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/33(4) 1,680
2,244 FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/33(4) 2,226
1,836 FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/33(4) 1,822
1,115 FNMA, 5.50%, 9/1/33(4) 1,106
8,699 FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33(4) 8,428
8,068 FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/34(4) 8,002
5,299 FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/35(4) 4,983
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 6,056 FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/36(4) $ 5,859
250 GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26(4) 261
141 GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26(4) 148
36 GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/28(4) 38
113 GNMA, 7.50%, 2/15/28(4) 118
61 GNMA, 7.00%, 12/15/28(4) 64
56 GNMA, 8.00%, 12/15/29(4) 60
303 GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31(4) 318
1,845 GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/32(4) 1,838
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $91,404) 91,222
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U.S. Treasury Securities -- 8.1%
1,165 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 8.125%, 8/15/21(2)(4) 1,556
4,200 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 7.125%, 2/15/23(2)(4) 5,235
6,515 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.125%, 11/15/27(2)(4) 7,555
628 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.25%, 5/15/30(2)(4) 748
1,932 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.50%, 2/15/36(2)(4) 1,833
5,398 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 2.375%, 1/15/17(2)(4) 5,484
6,500 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 10/31/11(2)(4) 6,530
8,075 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 2/29/12(2)(4) 8,114
4,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.25%, 8/15/14(2)(4) 3,920
7,600 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, 11/15/15(2)(4) 7,542
2,500 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 11/15/16(2)(4) 2,499
3,138 U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 2/15/17(2)(4) 3,138
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
(Cost $53,932) 54,154
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U.S. Government Agency Securities -- 6.6%
3,200 FHLB, 4.875%, 8/22/07(4) 3,197
3,800 FHLB, 4.625%, 2/1/08(4) 3,785
2,475 FHLMC, 5.00%, 9/16/08(2)(4) 2,476
9,370 FHLMC, 5.25%, 5/21/09(4) 9,447
2,660 FHLMC, 5.75%, 1/15/12(2)(4) 2,764
4,030 FHLMC, 4.75%, 1/19/16(2)(4) 3,978
4,970 FNMA, 4.75%, 8/3/07(4) 4,965
3,800 FNMA, 6.625%, 9/15/09(4) 3,954
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 2,300 FNMA, 4.375%, 7/17/13(4) $ 2,235
7,200 FNMA, 5.80%, 2/9/26(4) 7,217
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES
(Cost $43,894) 44,018
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Corporate Bonds -- 5.7%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 0.3%
532 Honeywell International Inc., 5.30%, 3/15/17(4) 527
378 Lockheed Martin Corp., 6.15%, 9/1/36(4) 395
530 United Technologies Corp., 4.375%, 5/1/10(2)(4) 522
454 United Technologies Corp., 6.05%, 6/1/36(4) 473
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1,917
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BEVERAGES -- 0.2%
421 Miller Brewing Co., 4.25%, 8/15/08 (Acquired 1/6/04, Cost
$428)(4)(6) 415
670 SABMiller plc, 6.20%, 7/1/11 (Acquired 6/27/06, Cost $670)(4)(6) 693
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1,108
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.1%
457 Genentech, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/15(4) 441
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 0.3%
490 Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., 5.00%, 1/14/11(2)(4) 487
331 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 4.25%, 2/8/10(4) 323
609 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 4.79%, 8/4/10(4) 604
280 Morgan Stanley, 4.00%, 1/15/10(4) 273
250 Morgan Stanley, 4.25%, 5/15/10(2)(4) 245
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1,932
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.5%
455 Capital One Financial Corp., 5.70%, 9/15/11(4) 459
450 PNC Bank N.A., 4.875%, 9/21/17(4) 431
328 PNC Funding Corp., 5.125%, 12/14/10(4) 329
373 Wachovia Bank N.A., 4.80%, 11/1/14(4) 361
583 Wachovia Bank N.A., 4.875%, 2/1/15(4) 566
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 478 Wachovia Corp., 5.625%, 10/15/16(4) $483
516 Wells Fargo & Co., 4.625%, 8/9/10(4) 511
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3,140
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CONSUMER FINANCE(7)
250 American Express Centurion Bank, 4.375%, 7/30/09(4) 247
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.6%
820 Bank of America Corp., 4.375%, 12/1/10(4) 803
420 Bank of America N.A., 5.30%, 3/15/17(4) 416
360 Bank of America N.A., 6.00%, 10/15/36(4) 367
722 Citigroup Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/14(4) 707
279 Citigroup Inc., 6.125%, 8/25/36(4) 289
340 General Electric Capital Corp., 6.125%, 2/22/11(4) 352
516 John Deere Capital Corp., 4.50%, 8/25/08(4) 511
532 John Deere Capital Corp., 5.50%, 4/13/17(4) 535
435 JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.75%, 2/1/11(4) 458
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4,438
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.4%
517 AT&T Corp., 7.30%, 11/15/11(4) 563
350 AT&T Inc., 6.80%, 5/15/36(2)(4) 381
70 BellSouth Corp., 6.875%, 10/15/31(4) 76
219 Embarq Corp., 7.08%, 6/1/16(4) 227
490 Telecom Italia Capital SA, 4.00%, 1/15/10(4) 475
304 Verizon Communications Inc., 5.55%, 2/15/16(4) 305
216 Verizon Communications Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/37(2)(4) 217
110 Verizon Global Funding Corp., 5.85%, 9/15/35(4) 106
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2,350
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.2%
420 Carolina Power & Light Co., 5.15%, 4/1/15(4) 416
401 Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (The), 5.70%, 4/1/17(4) 401
266 Florida Power Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/10(4) 262
345 Southern California Edison Co., 5.625%, 2/1/36(4) 339
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 190 Toledo Edison Co., 6.15%, 5/15/37(4) $188
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1,606
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 0.2%
449 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/10(4) 438
145 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 7.55%, 2/15/30(4) 176
468 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 5.25%, 9/1/35(4) 430
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1,044
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 0.1%
690 Cadbury Schweppes U.S. Finance LLC, 3.875%, 10/1/08 (Acquired
6/14/05-10/17/06, Cost $676)(4)(6) 677
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 0.2%
710 Baxter Finco BV, 4.75%, 10/15/10(4) 702
500 Baxter International Inc., 5.90%, 9/1/16(4) 518
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1,220
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 0.1%
540 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 7.00%, 6/15/13(2)(4) 562
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS(7)
320 Procter & Gamble Co. (The), 5.55%, 3/5/37(4) 317
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 0.2%
1,208 General Electric Co., 5.00%, 2/1/13(4) 1,201
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INSURANCE -- 0.2%
560 Allstate Financial Global Funding, 4.25%, 9/10/08 (Acquired
9/3/03, Cost $559)(4)(6) 552
423 Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/17(4) 422
270 Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.40%, 6/13/35(4) 252
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1,226
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MEDIA -- 0.4%
489 Comcast Corp., 5.90%, 3/15/16(4) 500
690 Cox Communications, Inc., 7.125%, 10/1/12(4) 746
271 News America Holdings, 7.75%, 1/20/24(4) 307
540 Time Warner Cable Inc., 5.40%, 7/2/12 (Acquired 4/4/07, Cost
$539)(4)(6) 542
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 330 Time Warner Cable Inc., 6.55%, 5/1/37 (Acquired 4/4/07, Cost
$328)(4)(6) $335
195 Time Warner Inc., 5.50%, 11/15/11(4) 197
70 Time Warner Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/31(4) 79
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2,706
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METALS & MINING -- 0.2%
220 Alcan Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/13(2)(4) 209
300 Alcoa Inc., 5.55%, 2/1/17(4) 301
470 Xstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 5.50%, 11/16/11 (Acquired
11/8/06-11/17/06, Cost $470)(4)(6) 472
197 Xstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 5.80%, 11/15/16 (Acquired 11/8/06,
Cost $197)(4)(6) 199
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1,181
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MULTI-UTILITIES -- 0.4%
529 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/08(4) 533
330 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/37(4) 333
454 Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 5.50%, 9/15/16(4) 459
645 Dominion Resources Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/08(4) 639
258 Dominion Resources Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/10(4) 255
270 Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 6.05%, 3/1/34(4) 277
163 Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 5.80%, 3/1/37(4) 161
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2,657
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 0.1%
175 Federated Retail Holdings, Inc., 5.35%, 3/15/12(4) 175
350 May Department Stores Co. (The), 3.95%, 7/15/07(4) 349
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524
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 0.4%
330 Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16(4) 333
260 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., 5.70%, 5/15/17(4) 261
259 Devon Financing Corp., ULC, 7.875%, 9/30/31(4) 314
785 Enterprise Products Operating L.P., 4.95%, 6/1/10(4) 779
261 Enterprise Products Operating L.P., 6.65%, 10/15/34(2)(4) 271
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 613 Premcor Refining Group Inc. (The), 6.125%, 5/1/11(4) $633
270 Tesoro Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/12(4) 277
342 XTO Energy Inc., 5.30%, 6/30/15(4) 335
272 XTO Energy Inc., 6.10%, 4/1/36(4) 269
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3,472
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 0.2%
450 Abbott Laboratories, 5.875%, 5/15/16(4) 467
220 Schering-Plough Corp., 5.55%, 12/1/13(4) 225
532 Wyeth, 5.95%, 4/1/37(4) 534
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1,226
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.1%
490 ProLogis, 5.625%, 11/15/16(4) 495
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SOFTWARE -- 0.1%
254 Intuit Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/17(4) 252
545 Oracle Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/11(4) 544
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796
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.2%
757 Nextel Communications Inc., 5.95%, 3/15/14(4) 746
313 Vodafone Group plc, 5.625%, 2/27/17(2)(4) 313
301 Vodafone Group plc, 6.15%, 2/27/37(2)(4) 298
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1,357
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $37,711) 37,840
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations(3) -- 5.3%
13,079 Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc. STRIPS - COUPON,
Series 2004-1, Class XP, VRN, 0.64%, 5/1/07(4) 264
2,169 Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series
2004-2, Class A3 SEQ, 4.05%, 11/10/38(4) 2,104
17,687 Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust STRIPS -
COUPON, Series 2004 T16, Class X2, VRN, 0.77%, 5/1/07(4) 520
1,780 Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006
BBA7, Class A1, VRN, 5.43%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.11% with no caps (Acquired 6/5/06, Cost
$1,780)(4)(6) 1,781
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 2,900 Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006
PW14, Class A4 SEQ, 5.20%, 12/1/38(4) $ 2,859
294 Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005
F10A, Class A1, VRN, 5.42%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.10% with no caps (Acquired 3/18/05, Cost
$294)(4)(6) 293
369 Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005
FL11, Class A1, VRN, 5.47%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.15% with no caps (Acquired 11/18/05, Cost
$369)(4)(6) 369
5,000 Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series
2002 CKP1, Class B, 6.57%, 12/15/35(4) 5,286
321 FHLMC, Series 77, Class H, 8.50%, 9/15/20(4) 342
598 FHLMC, Series 2541, Class EA, 5.00%, 3/1/16(4) 595
2,332 FHLMC, Series 2567, Class OD, 5.00%, 8/15/15(4) 2,322
1,376 FHLMC, Series 2937, Class KA, 4.50%, 12/15/14(4) 1,367
3,181 FNMA, Series 2005-63, Class HA SEQ, 5.00%, 4/25/23(4) 3,157
3,500 GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2005 C1,
Class A2 SEQ, 4.47%, 5/10/43(4) 3,442
902 Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series
2006 FL4A, Class A1, VRN, 5.41%, 5/7/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.09% with no caps (Acquired 12/14/06, Cost
$902)(4)(6) 903
1,000 LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004 C4,
Class A2, VRN, 4.57%, 5/11/07(4) 989
1,640 LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005 C2,
Class A2 SEQ, 4.82%, 4/15/30(4) 1,629
3,000 LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005 C3,
Class A3 SEQ, 4.65%, 7/30/30(4) 2,939
611 Lehman Brothers Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series
2006 LLFA, Class A1, VRN, 5.40%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off
the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.08% with no caps (Acquired 8/7/06,
Cost $611)(4)(6) 611
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 138 MASTR Alternative Loans Trust, Series 2003-8,
Class 4A1, 7.00%, 12/25/33(4) $142
863 Merrill Lynch Floating Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN,
5.39%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.07%
with no caps (Acquired 10/31/06, Cost $863)(4)(6) 863
48 Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2006 XLF, Class A1, VRN,
5.41%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.09%
with no caps (Acquired 7/28/06, Cost $48)(4)(6) 48
969 Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-5, Class A1,
VRN, 5.44%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus
0.12% with no caps(4) 968
895 Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series
2006 C23, Class A4, 5.42%, 1/15/45(4) 898
875 Washington Mutual, Inc., Series 2005 AR4, Class A3, 4.59%,
4/25/35(4) 862
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TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $35,702) 35,553
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Asset-Backed Securities(3) -- 2.2%
543 Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-1,
Class A1, VRN, 5.38%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month
LIBOR plus 0.06% with no caps(4) 543
964 Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-2,
Class A1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month
LIBOR plus 0.04% with no caps(4) 964
791 Argent Securities Inc., Series 2006 M3, Class A2A, VRN, 5.37%,
5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.05% with
no caps(4) 792
1,389 Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust, Series
2004-2, Class A4, VRN, 5.38%, 5/15/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.06% with no caps(4) 1,390
314 CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2004 A, Class A3A, VRN, 5.39%,
5/15/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.07% with
no caps(4) 314
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Balanced
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 512 Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6, Class
2A1, VRN, 5.39%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR
plus 0.07% with no caps(4) $512
920 Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-22, Class
2A1, VRN, 5.37%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR
plus 0.05% with no caps(4) 921
368 Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006 BC2, Class
2A1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR
plus 0.04% with no caps(4) 368
1,291 First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series
2006 FF11, Class 2A1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off
the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.04% with
no caps(4) 1,292
1,932 First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series
2006 FF12, Class A2, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off
the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.04% with no caps(4) 1,933
263 IndyMac Residential Asset Backed Trust, Series 2006 B, Class
2A1, VRN, 5.38%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR
plus 0.06% with no caps(4) 263
214 Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-2,
Class 2A1, VRN, 5.39%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.07% with no caps(4) 214
1,056 Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-6,
Class 2A1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the
1-month LIBOR plus 0.04% with no caps(4) 1,056
300 Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 2004 KS2, Class MI1,
4.71%, 3/25/34(4) 292
722 SLC Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-2, Class A1, VRN, 5.33%,
6/15/07, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR minus 0.02%
with no caps(4) 722
790 SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-5, Class A2, VRN, 5.35%,
7/25/07, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR minus 0.01%
with no caps(4) 791
140 SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-7, Class A1, VRN, 5.32%,
7/25/07, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR minus 0.04%
with no caps(4) 140
Shares/Principal Amount ($ IN THOUSANDS) Value
$ 750 SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A2, VRN, 5.37%,
7/25/07, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.01% with
no caps(4) $751
1,361 Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-3,
Class A1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/07, resets monthly off the 1-month
LIBOR plus 0.04% with no caps(4) 1,362
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TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $14,618) 14,620
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Municipal Securities -- 0.1%
800 Illinois GO, (Taxable Pension), 5.10%, 6/1/33(4)
(Cost $804) 769
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Sovereign Governments & Agencies -- 0.1%
145 Hydro Quebec, 8.40%, 1/15/22(4) 189
575 Province of Quebec, 5.00%, 7/17/09(4) 577
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TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS & AGENCIES
(Cost $754) 766
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 2.7%
Repurchase Agreement, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.875%, 4/15/10, valued at $18,471), in a
joint trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value
$18,103)(4)
(Cost $18,100) 18,100
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Temporary Cash Investments - Securities Lending Collateral(8) -- 15.9%
Repurchase Agreement, BNP Paribas, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.29%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $25,004) 25,000
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.23%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $81,215) 81,203
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS - SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL
(Cost $106,203) 106,203
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 121.6%
(Cost $732,793) 810,296
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (21.6)% (143,769)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $ 666,527
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Balanced
Futures Contracts
Contracts Purchased ($ IN THOUSANDS)
Expiration Underlying Face Unrealized
Date Amount at Value Gain (Loss)
353 U.S. Treasury
2-Year Notes June 2007 $ 72,266 $108
674 U.S. Treasury
5-Year Notes June 2007 71,328 158
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$143,594 $266
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Contracts Sold ($ IN THOUSANDS)
Underlying Face Amount Unrealized Gain
Expiration Date at Value (Loss)
150 U.S. Long Bond June 2007 $16,763 $ (51)
556 U.S. Treasury
10-Year Notes June 2007 60,230 (228)
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$76,993 $(279)
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Swap Agreements ($ IN THOUSANDS)
Notional Unrealized Gain
Amount Description of Agreement Expiration Date (Loss)
CREDIT DEFAULT
$ 7,580 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to December 2010 $(52)
0.45% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Deutsche
Bank AG upon each default event of
one of the issues of Dow Jones CDX
N.A. Investment Grade 5, par value
of the proportional notional amount.
5,150 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to December 2010 (57)
0.85% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Barclays
Bank plc upon each default event of
one of the issues of Dow Jones CDX
N.A. Investment Grade High Volume 5,
par value of the proportional
notional amount.
1,200 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to March 2012 43
0.46% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Barclays
Bank plc upon each default event of
Centex Corp., par value of the
proportional notional amount.
1,570 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to March 2012 37
0.55% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Deutsche
Bank Securities Inc. upon each
default event of Lennar Corp., par
value of the proportional notional
amount.
16,000 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to June 2012 6
0.35% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Barclays
Bank plc upon each default event of
one of the issues of Dow Jones CDX
N.A. Investment Grade 8, par value
of the proportional notional amount.
2,650 Pay quarterly a fixed rate equal to March 2017 (6)
0.12% multiplied by the notional
amount and receive from Barclays
Bank plc upon each default event of
Pfizer Inc., par value of the
proportional notional amount.
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$(29)
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
CDX = Credit Derivative Indexes
FHLB = Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC = Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA = Federal National Mortgage Association
GMAC = General Motors Acceptance Corporation
GNMA = Government National Mortgage Association
GO = General Obligation
LB-UBS = Lehman Brothers Inc. -- UBS AG
LIBOR = London Interbank Offered Rate
MASTR = Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc.
resets = The frequency with which a security's coupon changes,
based on current market conditions or an underlying index. The
more frequently a security resets, the less risk the investor
is taking that the coupon will vary significantly from current
market rates.
SEQ = Sequential Payer
STRIPS = Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal
of Securities
VRN = Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated.
Rate shown is effective April 30, 2007.
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Final maturity indicated, unless otherwise noted.
(4) Security, or a portion thereof, has been segregated for
forward commitments, futures contracts and/or swap agreements.
(5) Forward commitment.
(6) Security was purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933 or is a private placement and, unless registered
under the Act or exempted from registration, may only be sold
to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of
restricted securities at April 30, 2007 was $8,753 (in
thousands), which represented 1.3% of total net assets.
(7) Industry is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(8) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AS NOTED)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $626,590) -- including $105,063
of securities on loan $704,093
Investments made with cash collateral received
for securities on loan, at value (cost of $106,203) 106,203
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $732,793) 810,296
Receivable for investments sold 9,159
Receivable for capital shares sold 16
Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements 86
Dividends and interest receivable 2,541
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822,098
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LIABILITIES
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 148
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan 106,203
Payable for investments purchased 48,505
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts 107
Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements 115
Accrued management fees 487
Distribution fees payable 3
Service fees payable 3
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155,571
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NET ASSETS $666,527
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $569,166
Undistributed net investment income 1,329
Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions 18,580
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 77,452
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$666,527
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INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $648,696,854
Shares outstanding 37,719,215
Net asset value per share $17.20
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $1,408,462
Shares outstanding 81,887
Net asset value per share $17.20
ADVISOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE ($ AND SHARES IN FULL)
Net assets $16,421,606
Shares outstanding 955,509
Net asset value per share $17.19
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Interest $ 6,720
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $7) 3,061
Securities lending 47
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9,828
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 2,915
Distribution fees -- Advisor Class 20
Service fees -- Advisor Class 20
Directors' fees and expenses 6
Other expenses 1
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2,962
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 6,866
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions 19,753
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments 12,403
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 32,156
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $39,022
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 (AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 6,866 $ 13,764
Net realized gain (loss) 19,753 26,408
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 12,403 27,132
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations 39,022 67,304
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment income:
Investor Class (6,912) (13,417)
Institutional Class (16) (28)
Advisor Class (153) (296)
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (24,594) (32,826)
Institutional Class (49) (66)
Advisor Class (617) (860)
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Decrease in net assets from distributions (32,341) (47,493)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from capital share transactions 5,930 2,121
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 12,611 21,932
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 653,916 631,984
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End of period $666,527 $653,916
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Undistributed net investment income $1,329 $1,625
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Balanced Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series
issued by the corporation. The fund is diversified under the
1940 Act. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term
capital growth and current income. The fund pursues its
objective by investing approximately 60% of its assets in
equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other
fixed-income securities. The following is a summary of the
fund's significant accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- The fund is authorized to issue the Investor
Class, the Institutional Class and the Advisor Class. The share
classes differ principally in their respective distribution and
shareholder servicing expenses and arrangements. All shares of
the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the 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.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization
of premiums.
SECURITIES ON LOAN -- The fund may lend portfolio securities
through its lending agent to certain approved borrowers in
order to earn additional income. The fund continues to
recognize any gain or loss in the market price of the
securities loaned and records any interest earned or dividends
declared.
FUTURES CONTRACTS -- The fund may enter into futures contracts
in order to manage the fund's exposure to changes in market
conditions. 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. Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is
required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount
equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial
margin). Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or
received daily, in cash, by the fund. The variation margin is
equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded
as unrealized gains and losses. The 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 realized
gain (loss) on investment transactions and unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
WHEN-ISSUED AND FORWARD COMMITMENTS -- The fund may engage in
securities transactions on a when-issued or forward commitment
basis. In these transactions, the securities' prices and yields
are fixed on the date of the commitment. In a when-issued
transaction, the payment and delivery are scheduled for a
future date and during this period, securities are subject to
market fluctuations. In a forward commitment transaction, the
fund may sell a 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 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 executed simultaneously in what are known as "roll"
transactions. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or
other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts
sufficient to meet the purchase price. The fund accounts for
"roll" transactions as purchases and sales; as such these
transactions may increase portfolio turnover.
SWAP AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into a swap agreement in
order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or
spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread
through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets;
protect against currency fluctuations; attempt to manage
duration to protect against any increase in the price of
securities the fund anticipates purchasing at a later date; or
gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way
possible. A basic swap agreement is a contract in which two
parties agree to exchange the returns earned or realized on
predetermined investments or instruments. Credit default swaps
enable an investor to buy/sell protection against a credit
event of a specific issuer. The seller of credit protection
against a security or basket of securities receives an up-front
or periodic payment to compensate against potential default
events. The fund may enhance returns by selling protection or
attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The fund
will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate
liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet
requirements. Unrealized gains are reported as an asset and
unrealized losses are reported as a liability on the Statement
of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements are valued daily and
changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to
be paid or received on swaps, are recorded as unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) on investments. Realized gain or
loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic
settlement or termination of swap agreements. 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 and instruments.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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
other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net
investment income are 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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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 all expenses of the fund,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
specific class of shares of the fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in the fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for the
fund. The strategy assets include the fund's assets and the
assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are not
in the American Century family of funds, but that have the same
investment team and investment strategy. The annual management
fee schedule for the fund ranges from 0.80% to 0.90% for the
Investor Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20% less and the
Advisor Class is 0.25% less at each point within the range. The
effective annual management fee for each class of the fund for
the six months ended April 30, 2007 was 0.90%, 0.70% and 0.65%,
for the Investor Class, Institutional Class and Advisor Class,
respectively.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES -- The Board of Directors has
adopted a Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan
(the plan) for the Advisor Class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act. The plan provides that the Advisor Class will pay
American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) an annual
distribution fee equal to 0.25% and an annual service fee equal
to 0.25%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on the
Advisor Class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears.
The distribution fee provides compensation for expenses
incurred by financial intermediaries in connection with
distributing shares of the Advisor Class including, but not
limited to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial
institutions that have entered into sales agreements with
respect to shares of the fund. The service fee provides
compensation for shareholder and administrative services
rendered by ACIS, its affiliates or independent third party
providers. Fees incurred under the plan during the six months
ended April 30, 2007, are detailed in the Statement of
Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC. The fund has a bank line of credit
agreement and securities lending agreement with JPMorgan Chase
Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a custodian of the fund and a wholly
owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term
investments, for the six months ended April 30, 2007, totaled
$545,246, of which $316,198 represented U.S. Treasury and
Agency obligations. Sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, totaled $557,666, of which $293,845 represented U.S.
Treasury and Agency obligations.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended Year ended
April 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
INVESTOR CLASS/
SHARES AUTHORIZED 200,000 200,000
======== ========
Sold 1,731 $ 29,206 3,907 $ 64,285
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 1,829 30,589 2,763 44,897
Redeemed (3,225) (54,394) (6,476) (106,216)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
335 5,401 194 2,966
-------- -------- -------- ---------
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS/
SHARES AUTHORIZED 15,000 15,000
======== ========
Sold 12 206 14 238
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 4 65 6 94
Redeemed (6) (105) (23) (381)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
10 166 (3) (49)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
ADVISOR CLASS/
SHARES AUTHORIZED 50,000 50,000
Sold 140 2,345 303 4,964
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 40 665 62 1,004
Redeemed (157) (2,647) (412) (6,764)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
23 363 (47) (796)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) 368 $ 5,930 144 $ 2,121
======== ======== ======== =========
5. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in the fund valued at
$105,063, were on loan through the lending agent, JPMCB, to
certain approved borrowers. JPMCB receives and maintains
collateral in the form of cash and/or acceptable securities as
approved by ACIM. Cash collateral is invested in authorized
investments by the lending agent in a pooled account. The value
of cash collateral received at period end is disclosed in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities and investments made with
the cash by the lending agent are listed in the Schedule of
Investments. Any deficiencies or excess of collateral must be
delivered or transferred by the member firms no later than the
close of business on the next business day. The total value of
all collateral received, at this date, was $108,216. The fund's
risks in securities lending are that the borrower may not
provide additional collateral when required or return the
securities when due. If the borrower defaults, receipt of the
collateral by the fund may be delayed or limited.
6. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500 million unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
7. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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
paydown losses, 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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $733,452
=========
Gross tax appreciation of investments $79,330
Gross tax depreciation of investments (2,486)
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Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $76,844
=========
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
8. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Balanced
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning
of Period $17.03 $16.52 $15.73 $14.77 $12.98 $14.28
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.18 0.35 0.31 0.26 0.27 0.35
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 0.83 1.40 0.77 0.98 1.77 (1.30)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.01 1.75 1.08 1.24 2.04 (0.95)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.18) (0.35) (0.29) (0.28) (0.25) (0.35)
From Net
Realized Gains (0.66) (0.89) -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total Distributions (0.84) (1.24) (0.29) (0.28) (0.25) (0.35)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $17.20 $17.03 $16.52 $15.73 $14.77 $12.98
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.14% 11.04% 6.89% 8.46% 15.92% (6.80)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average
Net Assets 0.90%(4) 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets 2.11%(4) 2.13% 1.89% 1.65% 1.96% 2.46%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 83% 197% 206% 204% 133% 108%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in millions) $649 $637 $615 $595 $583 $541
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Balanced
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning
of Period $17.04 $16.53 $15.73 $14.78 $12.99 $14.28
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.19 0.38 0.33 0.28 0.41 0.37
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 0.83 1.40 0.80 0.98 1.66 (1.29)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total From
Investment Operations 1.02 1.78 1.13 1.26 2.07 (0.92)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.20) (0.38) (0.33) (0.31) (0.28) (0.37)
From Net
Realized Gains (0.66) (0.89) -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total Distributions (0.86) (1.27) (0.33) (0.31) (0.28) (0.37)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $17.20 $17.04 $16.53 $15.73 $14.78 $12.99
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.19% 11.26% 7.17% 8.61% 16.13% (6.54)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses
to Average Net Assets 0.70%(4) 0.70% 0.70% 0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to Average
Net Assets 2.31%(4) 2.33% 2.09% 1.85% 2.16% 2.66%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 83% 197% 206% 204% 133% 108%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $1,408 $1,228 $1,237 $225 $155 $16,245
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Balanced
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31
(except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $17.02 $16.52 $15.72 $14.77 $12.97 $14.27
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.16 0.31 0.27 0.22 0.22 0.31
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 0.83 1.39 0.78 0.97 1.80 (1.30)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.99 1.70 1.05 1.19 2.02 (0.99)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.16) (0.31) (0.25) (0.24) (0.22) (0.31)
From Net
Realized Gains (0.66) (0.89) -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total
Distributions (0.82) (1.20) (0.25) (0.24) (0.22) (0.31)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value, End of
Period $17.19 $17.02 $16.52 $15.72 $14.77 $12.97
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.02% 10.71% 6.70% 8.11% 15.74% (7.04)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average Net
Assets 1.15%(4) 1.15% 1.15% 1.15% 1.15% 1.15%
Ratio of Net Investment
Income (Loss) to
Average Net Assets 1.86%(4) 1.88% 1.64% 1.40% 1.71% 2.21%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 83% 197% 206% 204% 133% 108%
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands) $16,422 $15,889 $16,189 $16,439 $17,482 $13,985
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Three classes of shares are authorized for sale by the fund:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, and Advisor Class. The
total expense ratio of Institutional Class shares is lower than
that of Investor Class shares. The total expense ratio of
Advisor Class shares is higher than that of Investor Class
shares.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
ADVISOR CLASS shares are sold primarily through institutions
such as investment advisors, banks, broker-dealers, insurance
companies, and financial advisors. Advisor Class shares are
subject to a 0.50% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. The total expense ratio of Advisor Class shares is 0.25%
higher than the total expense ratio of Investor Class shares.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the fund
and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the fund's
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the fund. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and
third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form
N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and may be
reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for
the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its
website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling
1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The BLENDED INDEX is considered the benchmark for Balanced. It
combines two widely known indices in proportion to the asset
mix of the fund. Accordingly, 60% of the index is represented
by the S&P 500 Index, which reflects the approximately 60% of
the fund's assets invested in stocks. The old blended index's
remaining 40% was represented by the Lehman Brothers U.S.
Aggregate Index, which reflects the roughly 40% of the fund's
assets invested in fixed-income securities. However, the new
blended index's remaining 40% is represented by the Citigroup
US Broad Investment-Grade Bond Index. The change in the blended
index better represents the fund's portfolio composition.
The CITIGROUP US BROAD INVESTMENT-GRADE (BIG) BOND INDEX is a
market- capitalization-weighted index that includes fixed-rate
Treasury, government- sponsored, mortgage, asset-backed, and
investment-grade issues with a maturity of one year or longer.
The LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S. AGENCY INDEX is composed of those
securities included in the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index
that are public obligations of U.S. government agencies,
quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt
guaranteed by the U.S. government.
The LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S. AGGREGATE INDEX represents securities
that are taxable, registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and U.S. dollar-denominated. The index covers the
U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, with index
components for government and corporate securities, mortgage
pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities.
The LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S. CORPORATE INDEX is composed of those
securities included in the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index
that are U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate,
taxable securities sold by industrial, utility and financial
issuers.
The LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S. FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(MBS) INDEX is the MBS Fixed-Rate component of the Lehman
Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index. It covers the mortgage-backed
pass-through securities of the Government National Mortgage
Association (GNMA), the Federal National Mortgage Association
(FNMA), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC).
The LEHMAN BROTHERS U.S. TREASURY INDEX is composed of those
securities included in the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index
that are public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with a
remaining maturity of one year or more.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
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Veedot® Fund
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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Veedot Fund for the six months
ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this information to help
you monitor your investment. Another resource is our website,
americancentury.com, where we post company news, portfolio
commentaries, investment views, and other communications about
portfolio strategy, personal finance, government policy, and
the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
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/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VEEDOT
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shareholder Fee Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and the
Portfolio Commentary reflect those of the portfolio management
team as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily
represent the opinions of American Century or any other person
in the American Century organization. Any such opinions are
subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions and American Century disclaims any responsibility to
update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as
investment advice and, because investment decisions made by
American Century funds are based on numerous factors, may not
be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of
any American Century fund. Security examples are used for
representational purposes only and are not intended as
recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance
information for comparative indices and securities is provided
to American Century by third party vendors. To the best of
American Century's knowledge, such information is accurate at
the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Veedot
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
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1 5 Since Inception
6 months(1) year years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 14.42% 9.29% 8.11% 4.76% 11/30/99
RUSSELL 3000 INDEX(2) 8.90% 14.48% 9.25% 3.58% --
Institutional Class 14.40% 9.49% 8.29% 2.33% 8/1/00
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made November 30, 1999
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2000* 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor Class 35.20% -26.18% -4.21% -20.92% 32.28% 0.20% 28.94% 9.29%
Russell 3000
Index 7.32% -12.96% -10.73% -13.99% 25.11% 6.97% 18.08% 14.48%
*From 11/30/99, the Investor Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. The fund's
investment process may involve high portfolio turnover and high
capital gains distributions. In addition, its investment
approach may involve higher volatility and risk. International
investing involves special risks, such as political instability
and currency fluctuations.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Veedot
Portfolio Manager: John Small Jr.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Veedot gained 14.42%* for the six months ended April 30, 2007.
Its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, returned 8.90% for the
period.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders.
An overweight position in the materials sector contributed to
Veedot's strong performance relative to the benchmark, while
underweights in energy and utilities detracted from relative
performance. Effective stock selection, though, more than
compensated for those detractors and accounted for the bulk of
Veedot's relative outperformance. During the reporting period,
the portfolio derived a meaningful portion of its returns from
investments in international holdings.
OUTPERFORMANCE BUILT ON MATERIALS
The portfolio reaped rewards from its largest sector
overweight, materials. An overweight position in copper mining
company Southern Copper boosted fund performance. The company's
share price rose as increased demand from China and fears of a
strike-related shortage drove copper prices higher during the
period.
Chemicals company Terra Nitrogen, which produces nitrogen
fertilizer products, also contributed to absolute and relative
performance. Rising ethanol prices during the reporting period
encouraged increased corn farming, which in turn drove up
demand for fertilizer products. Terra's shares enjoyed
triple-digit gains for the six-month period.
LARGEST HOLDINGS PERFORMED WELL
Veedot's systematic investment process guided us to successful
stock selections across a number of sectors. Veedot's largest
individual holding, WellCare Health Plans, contributed
significantly to relative fund performance. WellCare, which
provides managed care services to government health care plans,
saw its share price rise steadily throughout the period.
IntercontinentalExchange, which operates an internet-based
marketplace for commodities trading, benefited from high crude
oil trading levels and made a substantial contribution to
absolute and relative performance.
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
WellCare Health Plans Inc. 2.0% 1.4%
IntercontinentalExchange Inc. 1.7% 1.1%
DryShips Inc. 1.6% --
Millicom International Cellular SA 1.6% 0.9%
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Cl A 1.6% --
Southern Copper Corp. 1.5% 0.9%
Priceline.com Inc. 1.5% 1.0%
Precision Castparts Corp. 1.4% 0.9%
Terra Nitrogen Co. L.P. 1.3% --
Gulfmark Offshore Inc. 1.3% 0.9%
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Veedot
Stock selection within the telecommunications sector also
helped Veedot's performance relative to the index. Millicom
International Cellular, which provides cellular
telecommunications service in burgeoning markets across Latin
America, Asia, and Africa, was a major contributor to fund
performance. Millicom saw its share price climb 63% as demand
for cellular service in these markets expanded. This holding
reflects Veedot's focus on companies with accelerating earnings
and revenue growth.
INDUSTRIALS PICKS SOARED
We also reaped absolute and relative gains from the industrials
sector. Within that sector, we benefited from two stock picks.
DryShips, which ships commodities worldwide, gained 160% during
the period amid high demand and was the largest individual
contributor to performance.
Precision Castparts, a manufacturer of components for aerospace
applications, also boosted absolute and relative returns.
Precision's share price soared more than 53% for the six-month
period thanks largely to a replacement cycle in the airline
industry.
ENERGY, UTILITIES DETRACTED
The portfolio held underweight positions in both the energy and
utilities sectors, which were among the top-performing sectors
in the benchmark during the six-month period. Although
effective stock selection helped us reap absolute gains from
both sectors, our underweight positions trimmed portfolio
performance relative to the index.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Using a systematic and technically-driven process, Veedot
focuses on finding companies whose fundamental characteristics
meet strict requirements for accelerating earnings and revenue
growth. Such companies must also have historical stock price
performance that suggests impending share price appreciation.
Our process does not reflect any consideration of external
benchmark sector, industry, or individual stock weights.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Metals & Mining 9.0% 3.4%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 6.3% 4.2%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 5.2% 2.5%
Software 5.1% 5.6%
Auto Components 4.7% --
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 78.3% 85.5%
Foreign Common Stocks* 18.8% 11.2%
Foreign Preferred Stocks -- 0.8%
TOTAL EQUITY EXPOSURE 97.1% 97.5%
Temporary Cash Investments 1.6% 2.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities 1.3% (0.4)%
*Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and foreign
ordinary shares.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Expenses Paid
Account Value Ending Account During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 Value 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,144.20 $6.65 1.25%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,144.00 $5.58 1.05%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,018.60 $6.26 1.25%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,019.59 $5.26 1.05%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Veedot
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 97.1%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 1.4%
22,000 Precision Castparts Corp. $2,290,420
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AIRLINES -- 0.9%
87,000 Pinnacle Airlines Corp.(1) 1,424,190
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 4.7%
63,000 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. 1,760,850
101,500 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 1,961,995
190,500 Exide Technologies(1) 1,792,605
67,500 Spartan Motors, Inc. 1,922,400
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7,437,850
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BEVERAGES -- 1.9%
39,000 Coca-Cola FEMSA, SAB de CV ADR 1,516,710
98,500 National Beverage Corp.(1) 1,532,660
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3,049,370
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.7%
54,000 Crucell N.V. ADR(1) 1,368,360
69,500 GTx, Inc.(1) 1,355,945
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2,724,305
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 1.0%
10,000 Deutsche Bank AG(1) 1,535,500
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CHEMICALS -- 2.4%
44,000 CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 1,746,360
32,000 Terra Nitrogen Co. L.P. 2,118,400
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3,864,760
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 2.9%
301,000 APAC Customer Services Inc.(1) 1,324,400
28,500 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 1,725,675
64,500 Korn/Ferry International(1) 1,520,265
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4,570,340
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 2.7%
41,000 CommScope Inc.(1) 1,912,650
86,500 Sierra Wireless(1) 1,563,055
32,890 Silicom Ltd.(1) 739,696
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4,215,401
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 1.3%
112,000 Novatel Wireless, Inc.(1) 2,037,280
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 1.2%
45,500 Perini Corp.(1) 1,938,300
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CONSUMER FINANCE -- 1.0%
52,500 Dollar Financial Corp.(1) 1,529,850
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Shares Value
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 1.0%
53,000 Owens-Illinois Inc.(1) $1,594,770
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 3.5%
2,500 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. 1,291,875
21,000 IntercontinentalExchange Inc.(1) 2,667,000
31,500 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1,641,150
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5,600,025
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.2%
75,500 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 1,922,230
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 5.2%
72,500 Agilysys Inc. 1,524,675
119,000 Echelon Corp.(1) 1,541,050
84,500 LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. ADR(1) 1,707,745
113,500 Methode Electronics, Inc. 1,711,580
155,500 Research Frontiers Inc.(1) 1,688,730
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8,173,780
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 4.3%
74,000 Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc.(1) 1,431,900
36,500 Dawson Geophysical Co.(1) 1,876,100
43,000 Gulfmark Offshore Inc.(1) 2,059,700
16,000 Transocean Inc.(1) 1,379,200
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6,746,900
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.0%
19,500 Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC ADR 1,571,700
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 6.3%
65,000 Cynosure Inc. Cl A(1) 2,032,550
95,000 I-Flow Corp.(1) 1,470,600
66,000 Medical Action Industries Inc.(1) 1,503,480
71,500 Micrus Endovascular Corp.(1) 1,589,445
119,000 Synovis Life Technologies Inc.(1) 1,526,770
19,500 Zimmer Holdings Inc.(1) 1,764,360
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9,887,205
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 3.9%
34,000 Chemed Corp. 1,710,200
21,500 Humana Inc.(1) 1,359,660
39,500 WellCare Health Plans Inc.(1) 3,183,305
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6,253,165
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Shares Value
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY -- 1.4%
47,132 Transcend Services, Inc.(1) $ 649,008
30,000 WebMD Health Corp. Cl A(1) 1,560,000
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2,209,008
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.6%
145,500 Syntax-Brillian Corp.(1) 1,038,870
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INSURANCE -- 2.2%
85,500 AMERISAFE, Inc.(1) 1,721,115
7,500 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. ORD 1,718,381
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3,439,496
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INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL -- 2.3%
143,500 Audible Inc.(1) 1,379,035
41,500 Priceline.com Inc.(1) 2,309,060
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3,688,095
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.4%
878,000 CMGI, Inc.(1) 1,843,800
122,000 GigaMedia Ltd.(1) 1,717,760
83,500 Vocus Inc.(1) 1,877,915
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5,439,475
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS -- 0.9%
45,000 Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. 1,422,000
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.1%
73,500 Medtox Scientific Inc.(1) 1,768,410
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MACHINERY -- 3.2%
46,000 CIRCOR International Inc. 1,674,400
37,500 Hurco Companies Inc.(1) 1,654,125
12,500 Middleby Corp. (The)(1) 1,716,000
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5,044,525
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MARINE -- 2.9%
95,000 Diana Shipping Inc. 1,923,750
73,500 DryShips Inc. 2,600,430
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4,524,180
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MEDIA -- 2.8%
110,000 Knology Inc.(1) 2,008,600
205,500 Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Cl A(1) 2,455,725
------------
4,464,325
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METALS & MINING -- 9.0%
50,500 AK Steel Holding Corp.(1) 1,541,260
17,500 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 1,917,650
43,000 Cia Vale do Rio Doce ADR 1,746,230
27,000 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. 1,870,830
27,000 Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company 1,603,800
Shares Value
32,500 Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Cl A $1,687,075
29,000 Southern Copper Corp. 2,328,700
42,500 Titanium Metals Corp.(1) 1,467,525
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14,163,070
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.0%
39,500 Dollar Tree Stores Inc.(1) 1,553,140
------------
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.0%
26,500 Chattem, Inc.(1) 1,514,210
------------
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 1.9%
84,000 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. ADR 1,437,240
16,500 Novo-Nordisk AS ADR 1,623,765
------------
3,061,005
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 1.0%
89,500 Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. 1,503,600
------------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 1.8%
48,000 Intevac, Inc.(1) 1,166,880
81,500 Zoran Corp.(1) 1,618,590
------------
2,785,470
------------
SOFTWARE -- 5.1%
175,500 Lawson Software Inc.(1) 1,561,950
116,000 Magma Design Automation, Inc.(1) 1,592,680
31,000 Quality Systems Inc. 1,254,570
81,500 Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR(1) 2,040,760
73,000 VASCO Data Security International, Inc.(1) 1,561,470
------------
8,011,430
------------
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 2.0%
85,000 Pep Boys (The) - Manny, Moe & Jack 1,585,250
206,000 Pier 1 Imports, Inc. 1,555,300
------------
3,140,550
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.2%
25,500 Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) 1,931,115
------------
TOBACCO -- 1.2%
29,500 Universal Corp. 1,849,060
------------
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.6%
31,500 Millicom International Cellular SA(1) 2,559,375
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $131,398,165) 153,477,750
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Shares Value
Temporary Cash Investments -- 1.6%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 5.25%-8.00%, 11/15/21-2/15/29, valued
at $2,551,430), in a joint trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $2,500,353)
(Cost $2,500,000) $2,500,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 98.7%
(Cost $133,898,165) 155,977,750
------------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- 1.3% 1,997,555
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $157,975,305
============
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
(1) Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $133,898,165) $155,977,750
Receivable for investments sold 13,242,235
Dividends and interest receivable 61,215
------------
169,281,200
------------
LIABILITIES
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 60,592
Payable for investments purchased 11,082,383
Accrued management fees 162,920
------------
11,305,895
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NET ASSETS $157,975,305
============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $191,692,368
Accumulated net investment loss (10,500)
Accumulated net realized loss on investment and foreign currency (55,786,148)
transactions
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation of assets and 22,079,585
liabilities in foreign currencies
------------
$157,975,305
============
INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $147,865,836
Shares outstanding 20,938,367
Net asset value per share $7.06
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $10,109,469
Shares outstanding 1,412,950
Net asset value per share $7.15
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $6,074) $895,750
Interest 77,470
-----------
973,220
-----------
EXPENSES:
Management fees 981,727
Directors' fees and expenses 1,394
Other expenses 599
-----------
983,720
-----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (10,500)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions 14,075,303
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and 7,325,172
translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
-----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 21,400,475
-----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $21,389,975
===========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ (10,500) $(691,907)
Net realized gain (loss) 14,075,303 23,038,039
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 7,325,172 (3,027,960)
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from 21,389,975 19,318,172
operations
------------ -----------
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital (29,025,588) (43,224,906)
share transactions
------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (7,635,613) (23,906,734)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 165,610,918 189,517,652
------------ ------------
End of period $157,975,305 $165,610,918
============ ============
Accumulated net investment loss $(10,500) --
============ ============
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Veedot Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued
by the corporation. The fund is nondiversified under the 1940
Act. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term
capital growth. The fund pursues its objective by investing
primarily in common stocks that management believes to have
better than average prospects for appreciation. The fund uses
an approach to common stock investing developed by American
Century. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to
identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of
company size, industry type or geographic location, on a
disciplined, consistent basis. The following is a summary of
the fund's significant accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- The fund is authorized to issue the Investor
Class and the Institutional Class. The share classes differ
principally in their respective distribution and shareholder
servicing expenses and arrangements. All shares of the fund
represent an equal pro rata interest in the 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.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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 capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of
investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund estimates the
components of distributions received that may be considered
nontaxable distributions or capital gain distributions for
income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual
basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of
premiums.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
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Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The fund
records the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The fund may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the fund's exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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
other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net
investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally
declared and paid annually.
REDEMPTION -- The fund may impose a 2% redemption fee on shares
held less than 180 days. The redemption fee is recorded as a
reduction in the cost of shares redeemed. The redemption fee is
retained by the fund and helps cover transaction costs that
long-term investors may bear when a fund sells securities to
meet investor redemptions. Prior to March 1, 2007, the fund
imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held less than 5 years.
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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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 all expenses of the fund,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
specific class of shares of the fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in the fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for the
fund. The strategy assets include the fund's assets and the
assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are not
in the American Century family of funds, but that have the same
investment team and investment strategy. The annual management
fee schedule for the fund ranges from 1.00% to 1.25% for the
Investor Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20% less at each
point within the range. The effective annual management fee for
each class of the fund for the six months ended April 30, 2007
was 1.25% and 1.05% for the Investor Class and Institutional
Class, respectively.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, American Century
Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer
agent, American Century Services, LLC.
Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC. The fund has a bank line of credit
agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a
custodian of the fund and a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, were $154,164,945 and $183,512,951, respectively.
4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended April 30, 2007 Year ended October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
INVESTOR
CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 200,000,000 200,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 411,156 $2,718,516 1,125,207 $6,920,171
Redeemed (4,475,464) (29,209,366)(1) (8,068,501) (48,716,333)(2)
----------- -------------- ----------- ---------------
(4,064,308) (26,490,850) (6,943,294) (41,796,162)
----------- -------------- ----------- ---------------
INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 38,232 255,349 176,461 1,106,406
Redeemed (423,426) (2,790,087)(3) (410,030) (2,535,150)(4)
----------- -------------- ----------- ---------------
(385,194) (2,534,738) (233,569) (1,428,744)
----------- -------------- ----------- ---------------
Net increase
(decrease) (4,449,502) $(29,025,588) (7,176,863) $(43,224,906)
=========== ============== =========== ===============
(1) Net of redemption fees of $42,010.
(2) Net of redemption fees of $98,958.
(3) Net of redemption fees of $4,759.
(4) Net of redemption fees of $1,699.
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5. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500,000,000 unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
6. RISK FACTORS
The fund's investment process may involve high portfolio
turnover and high capital gains distributions. In addition, its
investment approach may involve higher volatility and risk.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign
securities. These risks include those resulting from future
adverse political, social, and economic developments,
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible
imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or
restrictions.
7. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $133,888,868
============
Gross tax appreciation of investments $24,518,982
Gross tax depreciation of investments (2,430,100)
------------
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $22,088,882
============
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on return of capital
dividends received.
As of October 31, 2006, the fund had accumulated capital losses
of $(69,794,205), which represent net capital loss carryovers
that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for
federal income tax purposes. Capital loss carryovers of
$(37,476,753) and $(32,317,452) expire in 2009 and 2010,
respectively.
8. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Veedot
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $6.17 $5.57 $5.06 $4.99 $3.77 $4.32
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) --(3) (0.02) (0.03) (0.03) (0.03) (0.01)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.89 0.62 0.53 0.09 1.24 (0.55)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.89 0.60 0.50 0.06 1.21 (0.56)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Redemption
Fees(2) --(3) --(3) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End of
Period $7.06 $6.17 $5.57 $5.06 $4.99 $3.77
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL
RETURN(4) 14.42% 10.77% 10.08% 1.40% 32.36% (12.73)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.25%(5) 1.45% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (0.02)%(5) (0.39)% (0.51)% (0.57)% (0.68)% (0.31)%
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate 98% 330% 399% 344% 415% 330%
Net Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands) $147,866 $154,374 $178,078 $219,618 $228,724 $187,451
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Veedot
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period $6.25 $5.63 $5.10 $5.02 $3.79 $4.33
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(2) 0.01 (0.01) (0.02) (0.02) (0.02) --(3)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.89 0.63 0.54 0.09 1.24 (0.55)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.90 0.62 0.52 0.07 1.22 (0.55)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Redemption
Fees(2) --(3) --(3) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End of
Period $7.15 $6.25 $5.63 $5.10 $5.02 $3.79
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL
RETURN(4) 14.40% 11.01% 10.39% 1.59% 32.45% (12.47)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.05%(5) 1.25% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30%
Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
to Average
Net Assets 0.18%(5) (0.19)% (0.31)% (0.37)% (0.48)% (0.11)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 98% 330% 399% 344% 415% 330%
Net Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands) $10,109 $11,237 $11,440 $12,400 $12,458 $8,709
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Two classes of shares are authorized for sale by the fund:
Investor Class and Institutional Class. The total expense ratio
of Institutional Class shares is lower than that of Investor
Class shares.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the fund
and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
marke t capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 3000® INDEX measures the performance of the 3,000
largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization,
which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S.
equity market.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
Capital Value Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® Capital Value Fund for the six
months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this information to
help you monitor your investment. Another resource is our
website, americancentury.com, where we post company news,
portfolio commentaries, investment views, and other
communications about portfolio strategy, personal finance,
government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers III and James E. Stowers, Jr.
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
U.S. Stock Index Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CAPITAL VALUE
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Portfolio Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top Ten Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top Five Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Types of Investments in Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shareholder Fee Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Schedule of Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Statement of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Statement of Changes in Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notes to Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Financial Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Index Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and the
Portfolio Commentary reflect those of the portfolio management
team as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily
represent the opinions of American Century or any other person
in the American Century organization. Any such opinions are
subject to change at any time based upon market or other
conditions and American Century disclaims any responsibility to
update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as
investment advice and, because investment decisions made by
American Century funds are based on numerous factors, may not
be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of
any American Century fund. Security examples are used for
representational purposes only and are not intended as
recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance
information for comparative indices and securities is provided
to American Century by third party vendors. To the best of
American Century's knowledge, such information is accurate at
the time of printing.
Market Perspective
[Photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U .S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Capital Value
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
Since Inception
6 months(1) 1 year 5 years Inception Date
INVESTOR CLASS 8.79% 17.03% 10.31% 8.73% 3/31/99
Return After-Tax on
Distributions(2) 8.34% 16.56% 9.96% 8.33%
Return After-Tax on
Distributions and Sale of
Shares(2) 6.27% 11.67% 8.88% 7.48%
RUSSELL 1000 VALUE INDEX(3) 9.79% 18.15% 11.83% 8.12% --
Institutional Class 8.88% 17.27% 10.52% 9.95% 3/1/02
Return After-Tax on
Distributions(2) 8.40% 16.76% 10.13% 9.58%
Return After-Tax on
Distributions and Sale of
Shares(2) 6.37% 11.87% 9.05% 8.55%
Advisor Class 8.65% 16.76% -- 15.77% 5/14/03
Return After-Tax on
Distributions(2) 8.25% 16.32% -- 15.50%
Return After-Tax on
Distributions and Sale of
Shares(2) 6.13% 11.43% -- 13.75%
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical
highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do
not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual
after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may
differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not
relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through
tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts
(3) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
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Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Returns for the
index are provided for comparison. The fund's total returns
include operating expenses (such as transaction costs and
management fees) that reduce returns, while the total returns
of the index do not.
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Capital Value
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made March 31, 1999
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
1999* 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Investor
Class
(before tax) 10.20% -6.71% 16.92% 0.21% -12.11% 26.67% 10.31% 13.69% 17.03%
Russell
1000 Value
Index 9.34% -3.88% 6.43% -3.91% -13.01% 26.26% 13.92% 18.31% 18.15%
* From 3/31/99, the Investor Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects Investor Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the index are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Capital Value
Portfolio Managers: Chuck Ritter and Brendan Healy
As announced in the Stowers' message at the start of this
report, Mark Mallon retired this year. Prior to his retirement,
he stopped serving as a portfolio manager for Capital Value,
effective December 31, 2006. Chuck Ritter has been a member of
the team that manages this portfolio since its inception in
March 1999. He continues to manage Capital Value with
co-portfolio manager Brendan Healy and two dedicated,
experienced analysts.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Capital Value gained 8.79%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007. Its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, advanced
9.79% while the broader market, as measured by the S&P 500
Index, returned 8.60%.
On an absolute basis, a favorable market environment (described
in the Market Perspective on page 2), especially for mid- and
large-cap value stocks, generated these results. On a relative
basis, Capital Value trailed its benchmark partly because it
has a higher percentage of mega-cap stocks (shares of
especially large companies, represented by the Russell Top 200
Value Index), many of which were not favored by investors
during the period. Our positions in the energy, utilities, and
materials sectors also detracted.
The portfolio's relative performance for the reporting period
deviated from its longer-term results. Since Capital Value's
inception on March 31, 1999, the portfolio has produced an
average annualized return of 8.73%, outperforming the Russell
1000 Value Index, and the S&P 500 Index, which returned 8.12%
and 3.40%, respectively, on an average annualized basis.
MEGA-CAPS HINDERED PERFORMANCE
While we continued to find greater value opportunities among
mega-cap stocks, that bias hindered performance. During the
six-month period, the Russell Top 200 Value Index (the largest
stocks) advanced 8.70% while the Russell Midcap Value Index
gained 12.78%. (Our benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index,
can be broken down into the Russell Top 200 Value and the
Russell Midcap Value indices.)
ENERGY AND UTILITIES DETRACTED
Our holdings in the energy sector detracted from relative
performance though they contributed significantly to the fund's
total return. Investors generally preferred smaller exploration
and production companies to multi-national integrated oil
companies, and we held few of these top-performing niche
players. Also, Royal Dutch Shell plc, present in the portfolio
but not in the benchmark, was among our top-detracting stocks.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Exxon Mobil Corp. 4.9% 4.7%
Citigroup Inc. 4.7% 4.5%
Bank of America Corp. 3.3% 3.4%
Chevron Corp. 3.1% 2.9%
AT&T Inc. 3.0% 2.0%
Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR 2.6% 2.7%
Freddie Mac 2.5% 3.0%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.5% 2.5%
Wells Fargo & Co. 2.1% 2.1%
Pfizer Inc. 1.9% 1.9%
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for
Investor Class shares. Total returns for periods less than one
year are not annualized.
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Capital Value
The portfolio's underweight position in utilities also dampened
performance, as the sector posted strong gains for the period.
We did not hold the companies that provided some of the
strongest results -- independent power producers and selected
electric utilities.
CONSUMER STAPLES LED PORTFOLIO
Investments in the consumer staples sector added the most to
the portfolio's results against the benchmark. Specifically, we
owned Kroger, the second-largest food retailer in the U.S.
Kroger's stock rose 32% over the period as the company regained
market share by tailoring its products and service offerings to
its customers' buying behaviors.
We were also rewarded for avoiding Procter and Gamble, which
lagged its peers in the household products segment. P&G is a
large part of the benchmark but did not meet our valuation
criteria.
UNDERWEIGHT POSITION IN FINANCIALS WAS BENEFICIAL
Our underweight position in financials added value as the
sector trailed all others in the benchmark. Many financial
firms came under pressure amid the fallout in the subprime
lending category, but our emphasis on larger, more diversified
regional banks helped us in the midst of the turmoil. Our
valuation work also led us away from real estate investment
trusts involved in subprime mortgage lending. However, Freddie
Mac, one of our top-detracting stocks, made slow progress in
implementing new accounting systems, which dampened its
near-term prospects for reduced regulatory oversight.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
As bottom-up managers, we evaluate each company individually
and build the portfolio one stock at a time. As of April 30,
2007, the portfolio was broadly diversified, with an overweight
position in the information technology sector and an
underweight position in utilities stocks, which we believe are
richly valued. In addition, we continued to find value
opportunities among mega-cap stocks and have maintained our
bias toward them.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 13.4% 12.8%
Diversified Financial Services 10.5% 10.4%
Pharmaceuticals 7.8% 7.0%
Insurance 6.5% 6.2%
Commercial Banks 6.2% 6.4%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Common Stocks 97.8% 95.1%
Temporary Cash Investments 2.3% 4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1) (0.1)% 0.2%
(1) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLE (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Value Account Value During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,087.90 $5.69 1.10%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,088.80 $4.66 0.90%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,086.50 $6.98 1.35%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.34 $5.51 1.10%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.33 $4.51 0.90%
Advisor Class $1,000 $1,018.10 $6.76 1.35%
* Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Capital Value
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 97.8%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 0.9%
67,500 Northrop Grumman Corp. $ 4,968,675
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BEVERAGES -- 1.9%
121,800 Coca-Cola Company (The) 6,356,742
130,400 Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. 4,278,424
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10,635,166
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.4%
33,400 Amgen Inc.(1) 2,142,276
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 4.3%
124,700 Bank of New York Co., Inc. (The) 5,047,856
101,400 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 9,149,322
113,200 Morgan Stanley 9,509,932
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23,707,110
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CHEMICALS -- 2.0%
102,900 du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours & Co.(2) 5,059,593
84,900 PPG Industries, Inc. 6,246,942
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11,306,535
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 6.2%
92,000 National City Corp.(2) 3,362,600
48,700 PNC Financial Services Group 3,608,670
208,200 U.S. Bancorp 7,151,670
151,900 Wachovia Corp. 8,436,526
324,300 Wells Fargo & Co. 11,639,127
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34,198,593
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.3%
101,700 R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company 4,088,340
86,400 Waste Management, Inc. 3,232,224
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7,320,564
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.2%
70,500 Motorola, Inc. 1,221,765
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 1.4%
188,800 Hewlett-Packard Co.(2) 7,956,032
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DIVERSIFIED -- 1.3%
50,000 Standard and Poor's 500 Depositary Receipt(2) 7,413,500
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DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES -- 0.5%
129,638 H & R Block, Inc.(2) 2,931,115
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 10.5%
354,200 Bank of America Corp. 18,028,780
484,400 Citigroup Inc. 25,973,528
Shares Value
267,248 JPMorgan Chase & Co. $ 13,923,621
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57,925,929
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 4.3%
425,588 AT&T Inc. 16,478,767
187,600 Verizon Communications Inc. 7,162,568
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23,641,335
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 3.1%
123,900 Exelon Corporation 9,343,299
177,900 PPL Corporation 7,758,219
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17,101,518
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 0.3%
19,100 National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(1) 1,620,635
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.6%
121,700 Kroger Co. (The) 3,591,367
105,900 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 5,074,728
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8,666,095
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 1.2%
217,300 Unilever N.V. New York Shares 6,627,650
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 0.3%
28,800 Quest Diagnostics Inc. 1,408,032
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 1.0%
113,158 McDonald's Corporation 5,463,268
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.6%
113,300 Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 3,474,911
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 2.9%
251,900 General Electric Co. 9,285,034
205,500 Tyco International Ltd. 6,705,465
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15,990,499
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INSURANCE -- 6.5%
113,600 Allstate Corp. 7,079,552
143,600 American International Group, Inc. 10,039,076
67,300 Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The) 6,810,760
112,500 Loews Corp. 5,323,500
102,300 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.(2) 3,249,048
54,600 Torchmark Corp.(2) 3,729,180
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36,231,116
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IT SERVICES -- 1.8%
55,900 Fiserv, Inc.(1) 2,972,203
68,100 International Business Machines Corp. 6,960,501
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9,932,704
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Capital Value
Shares Value
MACHINERY -- 3.5%
37,300 Caterpillar Inc. $ 2,708,726
38,600 Deere & Co. 4,222,840
74,500 Dover Corp. 3,584,940
113,100 Ingersoll-Rand Company Cl A 5,049,915
42,100 Parker-Hannifin Corp. 3,879,094
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19,445,515
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MEDIA -- 3.6%
98,300 Gannett Co., Inc. 5,608,998
477,300 Time Warner Inc. 9,846,699
104,141 Viacom Inc. Cl B(1) 4,295,816
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19,751,513
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METALS & MINING -- 0.5%
40,000 Nucor Corp.(2) 2,538,400
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MULTI-UTILITIES -- 0.6%
130,800 NiSource Inc. 3,216,372
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 0.3%
84,000 Dollar General Corp. 1,793,400
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OFFICE ELECTRONICS -- 0.7%
202,800 Xerox Corp.(1) 3,751,800
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 13.4%
40,700 Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 1,899,062
223,925 Chevron Corp.(2) 17,419,126
154,900 ConocoPhillips 10,742,315
35,700 Devon Energy Corporation 2,601,459
339,600 Exxon Mobil Corp. 26,957,449
208,800 Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR 14,480,280
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74,099,691
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS -- 1.1%
78,402 Weyerhaeuser Co. 6,211,006
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 7.8%
152,000 Abbott Laboratories 8,606,240
54,900 Eli Lilly and Company 3,246,237
122,900 Johnson & Johnson 7,892,638
89,000 Merck & Co., Inc. 4,578,160
407,300 Pfizer Inc. 10,777,158
144,700 Wyeth 8,030,850
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43,131,283
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 0.7%
76,800 Applied Materials, Inc. 1,476,096
116,000 Intel Corp. 2,494,000
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3,970,096
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Shares Value
SOFTWARE -- 2.2%
294,739 Microsoft Corporation $ 8,824,486
176,600 Oracle Corp.(1) 3,320,080
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12,144,566
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 1.3%
164,300 Gap, Inc. (The) 2,949,185
108,400 Home Depot, Inc. (The) 4,105,108
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7,054,293
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.4%
85,200 Liz Claiborne, Inc. 3,810,144
45,800 VF Corp. 4,021,698
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7,831,842
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THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE -- 4.2%
216,600 Freddie Mac 14,031,348
52,000 MGIC Investment Corp.(2) 3,203,720
145,400 Washington Mutual, Inc.(2) 6,103,892
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23,338,960
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TOBACCO -- 1.1%
88,700 Altria Group Inc. 6,113,204
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.9%
254,400 Sprint Nextel Corp. 5,095,632
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $394,013,739) 541,372,596
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 2.3%
Repurchase Agreement, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.875%, 4/15/10, valued at
$13,266,715), in a joint trading account at 5.08%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $13,001,834)
(Cost $13,000,000) 13,000,000
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Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 6.2%
Repurchase Agreement, Morgan Stanley, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.23%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $34,270,682)
(Cost $34,265,704) 34,265,704
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 106.3%
(Cost $441,279,443) 588,638,300
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (6.3)% (34,673,488)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $553,964,812
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Capital Value
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $407,013,739) -- including
$33,385,767 of securities on loan $554,372,596
Investments made with cash collateral received for securities on
loan, at value (cost of $34,265,704) 34,265,704
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $441,279,443) 588,638,300
Dividends and interest receivable 543,917
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589,182,217
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LIABILITIES
Payable for collateral received on securities on loan 34,265,704
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 461,222
Accrued management fees 483,329
Distribution fees payable 3,575
Service fees payable 3,575
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35,217,405
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NET ASSETS $553,964,812
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $398,058,677
Undistributed net investment income 1,617,281
Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions 6,929,997
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 147,358,857
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$553,964,812
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INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $504,143,915
Shares outstanding 57,908,545
Net asset value per share $8.71
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $32,565,310
Shares outstanding 3,738,862
Net asset value per share $8.71
ADVISOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $17,255,587
Shares outstanding 1,983,976
Net asset value per share $8.70
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld $59,272) $ 6,458,097
Interest 489,309
Securities lending 1,610
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6,949,016
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 2,845,428
Distribution fees -- Advisor Class 21,730
Service fees -- Advisor Class 21,730
Directors' fees and expenses 4,782
Other expenses 841
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2,894,511
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 4,054,505
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions 7,241,467
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
investments 33,506,497
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 40,747,964
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $44,802,469
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 4,054,505 $ 7,648,801
Net realized gain (loss) 7,241,467 6,923,827
Change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) 33,506,497 67,362,731
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations 44,802,469 81,935,359
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment income:
Investor Class (7,057,802) (6,466,570)
Institutional Class (534,336) (610,968)
Advisor Class (212,420) (174,997)
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (6,173,452) (5,171,999)
Institutional Class (410,071) (428,777)
Advisor Class (225,243) (170,420)
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Decrease in net assets from distributions (14,613,324) (13,023,731)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
capital share transactions 8,858,272 (64,615,188)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 39,047,417 4,296,440
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 514,917,395 510,620,955
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End of period $553,964,812 $514,917,395
============ ============
Undistributed net investment income $1,617,281 $5,367,334
============ ============
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. Capital Value Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series
issued by the corporation. The fund is diversified under the
1940 Act. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term
capital growth. The fund pursues its objective by investing
primarily in common stocks that management believes to be
undervalued at the time of purchase. The fund also seeks to
minimize the impact of federal income taxes on shareholder
returns by attempting to minimize taxable distributions to
shareholders. The following is a summary of the fund's
significant accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- The fund is authorized to issue the Investor
Class, the Institutional Class and the Advisor Class. The share
classes differ principally in their respective distribution and
shareholder servicing expenses and arrangements. All shares of
the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the 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.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the fund
determines that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the fund to fair value a security such as: a security
has been declared in default; trading in a security has been
halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign market
holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
SECURITIES ON LOAN -- The fund may lend portfolio securities
through its lending agent to certain approved borrowers in
order to earn additional income. The fund continues to
recognize any gain or loss in the market price of the
securities loaned and records any interest earned or dividends
declared.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The fund may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. 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.
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JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT -- Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with
other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the fund. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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 all expenses of the fund,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the
specific class of shares of the fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in the fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for the
fund. The strategy assets include the fund's assets and the
assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are not
in the American Century family of funds, but that have the same
investment team and investment strategy. The annual management
fee schedule for the fund ranges from 0.90% to 1.10% for the
Investor Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20% less and the
Advisor Class is 0.25% less at each point within the range. The
effective annual management fee for each class of the fund for
the six months ended April 30, 2007, was 1.10%, 0.90%, and
0.85%, for the Investor Class, Institutional Class and Advisor
Class, respectively.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES -- The Board of Directors has
adopted a Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan
(the plan) for the Advisor Class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act. The plan provides that the Advisor Class will pay
American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) an annual
distribution fee equal to 0.25% and an annual service fee equal
to 0.25%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on the
Advisor Class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears.
The distribution fee provides compensation for expenses
incurred by financial intermediaries in connection with
distributing shares of the Advisor Class including, but not
limited to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial
institutions that have entered into sales agreements with
respect to shares of the fund. The service fee provides
compensation for shareholder and administrative services
rendered by ACIS, its affiliates or independent third party
providers. Fees incurred under the plan during the six months
ended April 30, 2007, are detailed in the Statement of
Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
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Beginning in December 2006, the fund was eligible to invest in
a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was managed
by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM). JPMIM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC. The fund has a bank line of credit
agreement and securities lending agreement with JPMorgan Chase
Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a custodian of the fund and a wholly
owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the six months ended April 30,
2007, were $35,518,502 and $25,330,752, respectively.
4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended April 30, 2007 Year ended October 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount
INVESTOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 200,000,000 200,000,000
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Sold 5,758,483 $48,157,851 9,373,982 $ 71,303,459
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 1,397,652 11,684,374 1,417,919 10,279,913
Redeemed (5,953,282) (49,915,073) (18,164,887) (135,283,954)
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1,202,853 9,927,152 (7,372,986) (53,700,582)
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INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS/SHARES AUTHORIZED 15,000,000 15,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 218,458 1,803,589 394,236 2,919,221
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 112,065 936,867 126,734 918,822
Redeemed (368,924) (3,099,907) (1,981,998) (14,766,520)
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(38,401) (359,451) (1,461,028) (10,928,477)
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ADVISOR CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000
=========== ===========
Sold 175,528 1,464,161 387,581 2,931,598
Issued in reinvestment
of distributions 52,056 435,187 47,294 342,881
Redeemed (310,163) (2,608,777) (434,195) (3,260,608)
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(82,579) (709,429) 680 13,871
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Net increase (decrease) 1,081,873 $ 8,858,272 (8,833,334) $(64,615,188)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
5. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in the fund valued at
$33,385,767 were on loan through the lending agent, JPMCB, to
certain approved borrowers. JPMCB receives and maintains
collateral in the form of cash and/or acceptable securities as
approved by ACIM. Cash collateral is invested in authorized
investments by the lending agent in a pooled account. The value
of cash collateral received at period end is disclosed in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities and investments made with
the cash by the lending agent are listed in the Schedule of
Investments. Any deficiencies or excess of collateral must be
delivered or transferred by the member firms no later than the
close of business on the next business day. The total value of
all collateral received, at this date, was $34,265,704. The
fund's risks in securities lending are that the borrower may
not provide additional collateral when required or return the
securities when due. If the borrower defaults, receipt of the
collateral by the fund may be delayed or limited.
6. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
The fund, along with certain other funds managed by ACIM or
ACGIM, has a $500,000,000 unsecured bank line of credit
agreement with JPMCB. The fund may borrow money for temporary
or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions.
Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Federal
Funds rate plus 0.40%. The fund did not borrow from the line
during the six months ended April 30, 2007.
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7. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments $441,593,217
============
Gross tax appreciation of investments $147,461,927
Gross tax depreciation of investments (416,844)
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Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $147,045,083
============
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
8. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Capital Value
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $8.23 $7.15 $6.61 $5.86 $4.88 $5.39
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Income From
Investment
Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(2) 0.06 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.07
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) 0.65 1.14 0.51 0.72 0.97 (0.52)
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Total From
Investment
Operations 0.71 1.26 0.61 0.81 1.05 (0.45)
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Distributions
From Net
Investment Income (0.12) (0.10) (0.07) (0.06) (0.07) (0.06)
From Net Realized
Gains (0.11) (0.08) -- -- -- --
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Total Distributions (0.23) (0.18) (0.07) (0.06) (0.07) (0.06)
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $8.71 $8.23 $7.15 $6.61 $5.86 $4.88
======== ======= ======= ======= ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN(3) 8.79% 18.03% 9.29% 13.94% 21.67% (8.49)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 1.10%(4) 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets 1.52%(4) 1.55% 1.42% 1.44% 1.54% 1.32%
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 5% 16% 28% 15% 22% 42%
Net Assets, End of
Period (in
thousands) $504,144 $466,803 $458,354 $255,504 $91,960 $50,425
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Value
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period $8.24 $7.16 $6.62 $5.87 $4.88 $5.87
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Income From
Investment Operations
Net Investment
Income (Loss)(3) 0.07 0.13 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.06
Net Realized and
Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.65 1.15 0.51 0.72 0.97 (1.05)
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total From
Investment Operations 0.72 1.28 0.63 0.82 1.06 (0.99)
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Distributions
From Net Investment
Income (0.14) (0.12) (0.09) (0.07) (0.07) --
From Net Realized
Gains (0.11) (0.08) -- -- -- --
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total Distributions (0.25) (0.20) (0.09) (0.07) (0.07) --
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net Asset Value, End
of Period $8.71 $8.24 $7.16 $6.62 $5.87 $4.88
======== ======= ======= ======= ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 8.88% 18.24% 9.50% 14.15% 22.07% (16.87)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating
Expenses to Average
Net Assets 0.90%(5) 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%(5)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average Net
Assets 1.72%(5) 1.75% 1.62% 1.64% 1.74% 1.56%(5)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate 5% 16% 28% 15% 22% 42%(6)
Net Assets, End of
Period (in thousands) $32,565 $31,141 $37,523 $23,449 $11,244 $3,779
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) March 1, 2002 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2002.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2002.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Capital Value
Advisor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006 2005 2004 2003(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period $8.21 $7.14 $6.60 $5.86 $5.19
-------- ------- ------- ------ --------
Income From Investment
Operations
Net Investment Income
(Loss)(3) 0.05 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.03
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.65 1.13 0.52 0.71 0.64
-------- ------- ------- ------ --------
Total From Investment
Operations 0.70 1.23 0.60 0.79 0.67
-------- ------- ------- ------ --------
Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.10) (0.08) (0.06) (0.05) --
From Net Realized Gains (0.11) (0.08) -- -- --
-------- ------- ------- ------ --------
Total Distributions (0.21) (0.16) (0.06) (0.05) --
-------- ------- ------- ------ --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $8.70 $8.21 $7.14 $6.60 $5.86
======== ======= ======= ====== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 8.65% 17.62% 9.04% 13.60% 12.91%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.35%(5) 1.35% 1.35% 1.35% 1.35%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income
(Loss) to Average Net Assets 1.27%(5) 1.30% 1.17% 1.19% 1.03%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5% 16% 28% 15% 22%(6)
Net Assets, End of Period (in
thousands) $17,256 $16,973 $14,744 $8,023 $201
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) May 14, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2003.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level.
Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October
31, 2003.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Three classes of shares are authorized for sale by the fund:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, and Advisor Class. The
total expense ratio of Institutional Class shares is lower than
that of Investor Class shares. The total expense ratio of
Advisor Class shares is higher than that of Investor Class
shares.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
ADVISOR CLASS shares are sold primarily through institutions
such as investment advisors, banks, broker-dealers, insurance
companies, and financial advisors. Advisor Class shares are
subject to a 0.50% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. The total expense ratio of Advisor Class shares is 0.25%
higher than the total expense ratio of Investor Class shares.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the fund
and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the fund's
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the fund. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and
third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form
N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and may be
reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for
the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its
website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling
1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL TOP 200® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Top 200 Index companies with lower price-to-book
ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
American Century-Mason Street Mid Cap Growth Fund
American Century-Mason Street Small Cap Growth Fund
[american century investments logo and text logo]
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century®-Mason Street Mid Cap Growth
and Small Cap Growth funds for the six months ended April 30,
2007. We've gathered this information to help you monitor your
investment. Another resource is our website,
americancentury.com, where we post company news, portfolio
commentaries, investment views, and other communications about
portfolio strategy, personal finance, government policy, and
the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers, Jr. and James E. Stowers III]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MID CAP GROWTH
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SMALL CAP GROWTH
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shareholder Fee Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OTHER INFORMATION
Share Class Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and each of
the Portfolio Commentaries reflect those of the portfolio
management team as of the date of the report, and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of American Century or any
other person in the American Century organization. Any such
opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or
other conditions and American Century disclaims any
responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not
be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment
decisions made by American Century funds are based on numerous
factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading
intent on behalf of any American Century fund. Security
examples are used for representational purposes only and are
not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities.
Performance information for comparative indices and securities
is provided to American Century by third party vendors. To the
best of American Century's knowledge, such information is
accurate at the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006 -- including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms -- the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed -- value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
Mid Cap Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
6 1 5 10 Since Inception
months(1) year years years Inception Date
A CLASS
No sales charge* 11.02% 2.79% 5.38% 9.86% 9.92%
With sales charge* 4.63% -3.15% 4.15% 9.21% 9.28% 3/31/97
RUSSELL MIDCAP GROWTH
INDEX(2) 11.77% 11.13% 11.60% 9.65% 9.83% --
S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX(2) 11.98% 10.19% 11.47% 14.34% 14.50% --
Investor Class 11.16% 3.07% -- -- 3.24% 4/3/06
Institutional Class 11.22% 3.27% -- -- 3.43% 4/3/06
B Class
No sales charge* 10.65%(3) 2.17%(3) 4.73%(3) 9.15% 9.20%
With sales charge* 5.65%(3) -1.83%(3) 4.56%(3) 9.15% 9.20% 3/31/97
C Class
No sales charge* 10.61% 2.04% -- -- 2.22%
With sales charge* 9.61% 2.04% -- -- 2.22% 4/3/06
R Class 10.89% 2.52% -- -- 2.73% 4/3/06
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied.
Mid Cap Growth acquired all the net assets of the Mason Street
Aggressive Growth Stock Fund on March 31, 2006, pursuant to a
plan of reorganization approved by the acquired fund's
shareholders on March 15, 2006. Performance information prior
to April 1, 2006, is that of the Mason Street Aggressive Growth
Stock Fund.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. - A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
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written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(3) Class returns would have been lower if fees had not been
waived.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Mid Cap Growth
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made April 30, 1997*
One-Year Returns Over 10 Years
Periods ended April 30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
A Class (no
sales
charge)** 51.49% 3.76% 62.75% -15.64% -8.63% -20.47% 23.58% 1.74% 26.45% 2.79%
Russell
Midcap
Growth Index 40.84% 12.33% 53.02% -29.47% -15.01% -16.67% 36.14% 7.05% 28.27% 11.13%
S&P MidCap
400 Index 47.92% 6.43% 23.52% 7.04% 6.57% -17.51% 34.45% 9.74% 28.32% 10.19%
*Mid Cap Growth A Class's initial investment is $9,425 to
reflect the maximum 5.75% initial sales charge.
**Class returns would have been lower, along with ending value,
if fees had not been waived.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Mid Cap Growth
Portfolio Managers: Bill Walker and Jill Grueninger
Jill Grueninger was promoted to portfolio manager effective
March 1, 2007. She has been a member of the team that manages
this portfolio since its inception in March 1997.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Mid Cap Growth returned 11.02%* for the six months ended April
30, 2007. Its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index,
returned 11.77%.
The portfolio produced a solid return during a period when
mid-cap growth stocks were among the best-performing segments
of the market (see Market Perspective on page 2). Relative to
the benchmark, our positioning in the materials, industrials,
and health care sectors drove the portfolio's underperformance.
MATERIALS, INDUSTRIALS LED DETRACTORS
The materials sector was the leading source of underperformance
compared with the benchmark, as a result of not holding some
construction materials firms that benefited from industry
consolidation. Lack of exposure to these names meant our
materials holdings underperformed this segment of the index.
Holdings in the industrials sector also detracted from relative
performance, driven by positioning among commercial services
and aerospace & defense names. In aerospace & defense, the
portfolio had no exposure to this winning industry. In
commercial services, results were limited by overweights in
such stocks as Robert Half International, Corporate Executive
Board, and Herman Miller, which were weighed down by worries
about slower economic growth, as well as company-specific
factors.
Finally, in health care, the portfolio's performance was
limited by our stock selection among medical device makers and
biotechnology names. Some of the leading detractors in this
space were overweight positions in health care equipment firms
Varian Medical Systems, Mentor, and ResMed, which all provided
disappointing revenues and/or outlooks during the period.
IT LED PERFORMANCE
On the positive side of the relative performance ledger, stock
selection was particularly effective in the IT sector, which
was home to three of the top-five contributors to relative and
absolute performance -- MEMC Electronic Materials, ValueClick,
and VeriFone Holdings. MEMC supplies silicon used in the
manufacture of computer
*All fund returns referenced in the commentary are for A Class
shares and are not reduced by sales charges. A Class shares are
subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Had the sales
charge been applied, returns would be lower than those shown.
Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
DaVita Inc. 2.8% 2.4%
VCA Antech Inc. 2.6% 2.1%
ValueClick Inc. 2.6% 1.7%
Microchip Technology Inc. 2.4% 1.4%
GameStop Corp. Cl A 2.1% 0.7%
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Cl A 1.9% --
Activision, Inc. 1.9% 1.2%
Lincare Holdings Inc. 1.9% --
Smith International, Inc. 1.9% 0.8%
Intuitive Surgical Inc. 1.8% 0.9%
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Mid Cap Growth
chips and solar panels. Heavy demand and limited supply
resulted in very attractive pricing for the company's products.
ValueClick is an internet ad agency benefiting from an
explosion of internet traffic and transactions, as well as a
shift of advertising spending away from traditional print and
TV ads to the internet. VeriFone Holdings is an electronic
payment processor that enjoyed better-than-expected revenue and
sales growth across international markets, as well as analyst
upgrades.
Stock selection among financials shares contributed to the
portfolio's relative results. The largest contributor to both
absolute and relative results was financial services firm
IntercontinentalExchange, an energy trader seeing strong
pricing and record trading activity. In addition, the company
made progress on talks to acquire the Chicago Board of Trade,
this after digesting the New York Board of Trade in 2006.
Interestingly, this sector was also home to the largest
detractor for the period -- Investment Technology Group, which
provides automated stock trading products and services. Some
investors were disappointed by lower fees because of a
difficult competitive and pricing environment for its products.
Energy shares also contributed to the portfolio's performance,
aided by stock selection. It helped to hold overweight
positions in oil and gas firm Range Resources, which benefited
from higher energy prices, and equipment and services firms
Smith International and Cameron International, both of which
saw surging demand for their exploration and production
equipment.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
"We are looking for medium- and smaller-sized companies that we
believe are well managed, have solid growth in revenue and
earnings, and have strong financial characteristics," says
portfolio manager Jill Grueninger of the management team's
investment process. "As of April 30, 2007, that process led us
to see opportunity in financials, IT, and health care shares,
in which we maintained overweight positions relative to our
benchmark. We also saw challenges for consumer discretionary
and staples, as well as materials shares, reflecting our
underweight positions in these sectors."
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Health Care Providers & Services 12.2% 5.6%
Commercial Services & Supplies 6.9% 8.8%
Specialty Retail 6.6% 3.5%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.5% 3.2%
Capital Markets 5.3% 4.4%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Common Stocks 91.7% 88.5%
Commercial Paper 9.4% 10.8%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.3% 0.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities (1.4)% 0.4%
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Mid Cap Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 91.7%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 1.2%
73,400 Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. Cl A(1) $ 2,321,729
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AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS -- 2.7%
48,400 C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. 2,587,464
62,020 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 2,592,436
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5,179,900
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.1%
34,200 Celgene Corp.(1) 2,091,672
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 5.3%
73,320 Investment Technology Group Inc.(1) 2,774,429
25,705 Legg Mason, Inc. 2,549,679
43,300 SEI Investments Co. 2,642,599
45,400 T. Rowe Price Group Inc. 2,255,472
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10,222,179
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CHEMICALS -- 1.8%
54,630 Praxair, Inc. 3,526,367
------------
COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 2.2%
58,600 Colonial BancGroup Inc. (The) 1,409,916
55,800 SVB Financial Group(1) 2,858,076
------------
4,267,992
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 6.9%
49,950 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 2,837,159
70,500 Herman Miller Inc. 2,425,904
27,750 Monster Worldwide Inc.(1) 1,166,888
56,900 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. 3,361,652
60,780 Robert Half International Inc. 2,023,974
18,190 Stericycle Inc.(1) 1,585,077
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13,400,654
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.9%
35,890 Harris Corp. 1,842,952
------------
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 0.9%
49,100 Network Appliance, Inc.(1) 1,827,011
------------
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.9%
4,360 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. 2,253,030
10,812 IntercontinentalExchange Inc.(1) 1,373,124
------------
3,626,154
------------
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 1.5%
99,310 NeuStar, Inc. Cl A(1) 2,856,156
------------
Shares Value
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 1.6%
90,620 Amphenol Corp. Cl A $ 3,181,668
------------
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 5.1%
52,200 Cameron International Corp.(1) 3,370,554
33,400 Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 2,859,040
69,300 Smith International, Inc. 3,634,092
------------
9,863,686
------------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 3.4%
45,670 Immucor, Inc.(1) 1,490,212
27,600 Intuitive Surgical Inc.(1) 3,578,616
34,960 Kyphon Inc.(1) 1,629,486
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6,698,314
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 12.2%
99,900 DaVita Inc.(1) 5,455,538
36,700 Express Scripts, Inc.(1) 3,506,685
93,300 Lincare Holdings Inc.(1) 3,679,752
51,415 Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(1) 2,933,226
84,995 Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.(1) 2,980,775
128,980 VCA Antech Inc.(1) 5,085,681
------------
23,641,657
------------
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 3.1%
62,100 International Game Technology 2,368,494
37,700 Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Cl A 1,984,905
26,200 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 1,755,924
------------
6,109,323
------------
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.9%
44,400 Digital River Inc.(1) 2,598,732
174,880 ValueClick Inc.(1) 5,001,568
------------
7,600,300
------------
IT SERVICES -- 3.0%
36,880 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Cl A(1) 3,297,072
71,900 VeriFone Holdings Inc.(1) 2,537,351
------------
5,834,423
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS -- 0.7%
34,600 Pool Corp. 1,388,498
------------
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 0.8%
30,990 Ventana Medical Systems Inc.(1) 1,505,804
------------
MACHINERY -- 2.5%
21,200 Harsco Corp. 1,081,200
37,300 Joy Global Inc. 1,888,499
28,100 Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) 1,917,263
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4,886,962
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Mid Cap Growth
Shares Value
MEDIA -- 1.3%
67,000 Focus Media Holding Ltd. ADR(1) $ 2,479,000
------------
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.4%
67,300 Dollar Tree Stores Inc.(1) 2,646,236
------------
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 2.3%
87,130 Range Resources Corporation 3,184,602
30,800 Southwestern Energy Company(1) 1,293,600
------------
4,478,202
------------
PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.1%
54,421 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1) 2,200,241
------------
ROAD & RAIL -- 2.7%
79,910 J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 2,162,365
160,700 Knight Transportation Inc. 3,128,829
------------
5,291,194
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 5.5%
54,550 KLA-Tencor Corp. 3,030,253
53,500 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 2,936,080
115,197 Microchip Technology Inc. 4,647,046
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10,613,379
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SOFTWARE -- 4.9%
186,497 Activision, Inc.(1) 3,729,940
42,138 Citrix Systems, Inc.(1) 1,373,699
48,000 FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2,952,480
40,700 NAVTEQ Corp.(1) 1,439,152
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9,495,271
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 6.6%
21,000 Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 1,714,860
41,080 Aeropostale Inc.(1) 1,690,442
121,000 GameStop Corp. Cl A(1) 4,013,570
60,770 O'Reilly Automotive Inc.(1) 2,163,412
54,400 Payless ShoeSource, Inc.(1) 1,735,360
55,000 Urban Outfitters Inc.(1) 1,416,800
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12,734,444
------------
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.3%
53,500 Coach Inc.(1) 2,612,405
------------
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS -- 1.9%
76,700 MSC Industrial Direct Co. Cl A 3,738,358
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $147,981,963) 178,162,131
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Shares Value
Principal Amount
Commercial Paper(2) -- 9.4%
$2,500,000 Barton Capital LLC, 5.26%, 5/16/07 $ 2,494,500
3,000,000 Old Line Funding Corp., 5.27%, 5/10/07 2,996,034
3,000,000 Park Avenue Receivables, 5.26%, 5/8/07 (Acquired
4/18/07, Cost $2,991,233)(3) 2,996,898
800,000 Rabobank USA Financial Corp., 5.29%, 5/1/07(4) 800,000
3,000,000 Sheffield Receivables, 5.27%, 5/7/07 2,997,351
3,000,000 Sheffield Receivables, 5.27%, 5/18/07(4) 2,992,503
3,000,000 Windmill Funding Corp., 5.27%, 5/2/07 (Acquired
4/26/07, Cost $2,997,365)(3) 2,999,559
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
(Cost $18,276,960) 18,276,845
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.3%
500,000 FHLMC Discount Notes, 5.13%, 6/11/07(2)(4) 497,110
(Cost $497,069)
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 101.4%
(Cost $166,755,992) 196,936,086
------------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (1.4)% (2,647,168)
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $194,288,918
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Mid Cap Growth
Futures Contracts
Underlying Face Amount Unrealized Gain
Contracts Purchased Expiration Date at Value (Loss)
9 S&P MidCap 400 Index
Futures June 2007 $3,957,169 $147,882
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
FHLMC = Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase.
(3) Security was purchased under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or is a private placement and,
unless registered under the Act or exempted from registration,
may only be sold to qualified institutional investors. The
aggregate value of restricted securities at April 30, 2007 was
$5,996,457, which represented 3.1% of total net assets.
(4) Security, or a portion thereof, has been segregated for
futures contracts.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
Small Cap Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
Average Annual Returns
6 1 5 Since Inception
months(1) year years Inception Date
A CLASS(2)
No sales charge* 5.84% -1.65% 7.80% 11.99%
With sales charge* -0.26% -7.29% 6.53% 11.14% 7/12/99
RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX(3) 7.42% 4.53% 8.91% 3.34%(4) --
S&P SMALLCAP 600 INDEX(3) 8.41% 7.65% 11.56% 11.82%(4) --
Investor Class 5.91% -1.53% -- 0.64% 4/3/06
Institutional Class 6.03% -1.35% -- 0.87% 4/3/06
B Class(2)
No sales charge* 5.51% -2.34% 7.11% 11.28%
With sales charge* 0.51% -6.34% 6.95% 11.28% 7/12/99
C Class
No sales charge* 5.35% -2.54% -- -0.37%
With sales charge* 4.36% -2.54% -- -0.37% 4/3/06
R Class 5.66% -2.06% -- 0.13% 4/3/06
*Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares
have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge for equity funds and
may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. B Class shares
redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to a CDSC
that declines from 5.00% during the first year after purchase
to 0.00% the sixth year after purchase. C Class shares redeemed
within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of
1.00%. Please see the Share Class Information pages for more
about the applicable sales charges for each share class. The
SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information
net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could
be applied. Small Cap Growth acquired all the net assets of the
Mason Street Small Cap Growth Stock Fund on March 31, 2006,
pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the acquired
fund's shareholders on March 23, 2006. Performance information
prior to April 1, 2006, is that of the Mason Street Small Cap
Growth Stock Fund.
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Class returns would have been lower if fees had not been
waived.
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The data contained herein has been obtained from company
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securities herein is being made by Lipper.
(4) Since 7/14/99, the date nearest the A Class's inception for
which data are available.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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Small Cap Growth
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made July 12, 1999
One-Year Returns Over Life of Class
Periods ended April 30
2000* 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
A Class (no
sales
charge)** 73.88% -9.33% 5.41% -20.83% 34.30% 5.76% 31.66% -1.65%
Russell 2000
Growth Index 22.64% -24.85% -8.52% -23.50% 41.57% -0.55% 36.13% 4.53%
S&P SmallCap
600 Index 9.74% 8.09% 16.54% -20.95% 39.94% 10.43% 31.39% 7.65%
*From 7/12/99, the A Class's inception date. Index data from
7/14/99, the date nearest the A Class's inception for which
data are available. Not annualized. Small Cap Growth A Class's
initial investment is $9,425 to reflect the maximum 5.75%
initial sales charge.
**Class returns would have been lower, along with ending value,
if fees had not been waived.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. Historically,
small company stocks have been more volatile than the stocks of
larger, more established companies.
Unless otherwise indicated, performance reflects A Class
shares; performance for other share classes will vary due to
differences in fee structure. For information about other share
classes available, please consult the prospectus. Data assumes
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the
charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would
pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns for the indices are provided for comparison. The fund's
total returns include operating expenses (such as transaction
costs and management fees) that reduce returns, while the total
returns of the indices do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
Small Cap Growth
Portfolio Managers: Bill Walker and Andy Eng
Andy Eng was promoted to portfolio manager effective March 1,
2007. He has been a member of the team that manages this
portfolio since May 2000.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Small Cap Growth returned 5.84%* for the six months ended April
30, 2007. Its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index,
returned 7.42%.
In a period when small-cap growth stocks lagged most other
segments of the market (see the Market Perspective on page 2),
the portfolio produced a positive return. Relative to the
benchmark, positioning among industrials and health care shares
detracted most from performance.
INDUSTRIALS, HEALTH CARE HURT
Stock selection among industrial shares was a key detractor
from performance, though the portfolio benefited from an
overweight in this winning sector. Poor performance was driven
by holdings in the commercial services & supplies industry,
home to three of the portfolio's top-10 detractors. In
particular, ICT Group and PeopleSupport -- firms that outsource
back-office functions -- were the numbers one and two relative
and absolute detractors for the period. These firms provided
disappointing earnings news relating to higher costs and
changes to their customer mix. Other notable detractors in this
space were Advisory Board, Kenexa, and Corporate Executive
Board.
In the health care sector, holdings among medical device makers
and health care providers detracted most from performance.
Among device makers, FoxHollow did a turnabout from a leading
contributor in our previous report to shareholders to a leading
detractor in the most recent six months. The stock benefited in
prior months from solid earnings growth and a deal with
pharmaceutical giant Merck. But that rally left it vulnerable
to a sell-off -- the company became a large relative and
absolute detractor after reporting slower-than-expected sales
for one of its main products.
The leading detractor among health care providers was
Providence Service Corp., an in-home care provider benefiting
from the larger trend toward privatization and outsourcing of
services in many government programs. Unfortunately, Providence
reported disappointing earnings results at some of its business
units, weighing on performance late in 2006.
*All fund returns referenced in the commentary are for A Class
shares and are not reduced by sales charges. A Class shares are
subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Had the sales
charge been applied or if distribution and service fees had not
been waived, returns would be lower than those shown. Total
returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Blackboard Inc. 3.0% 1.9%
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. 2.7% 1.4%
ICON plc ADR 2.6% 1.4%
Corrections Corp. of America 2.5% 1.4%
THQ Inc. 2.5% 1.6%
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. 2.4% 2.1%
Tessera Technologies Inc. 2.3% 1.6%
Netlogic Microsystems Inc. 2.1% 0.7%
Kenexa Corp. 2.1% 1.5%
Airgas Inc. 2.0% 1.2%
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Small Cap Growth
TOP CONTRIBUTORS VARIED
Our stock selection was most effective among financial shares,
where it helped to hold an underweight position in commercial
banks and real estate-related segments such as mortgages and
thrifts and real estate investment trusts. In addition, our
leading contributor in the sector as a whole was International
Securities Exchange, a stock option exchange, acquired at a
significant premium late in the period. Similarly, an
overweight position in regional bank First Republic aided
relative results when it was acquired at a premium.
Overall, the portfolio's financial shares returned 8.89%, while
those in the benchmark were up 0.59%. It was a similar story in
energy, where the portfolio's positions outperformed this
portion of the index, with returns of 15.69% and 9.67%,
respectively.
Despite disappointing performance from some industrial
positions, it's worth mentioning that the top contributor to
relative and absolute performance was business consulting firm
Huron Consulting Group. The company benefited from its
expertise in issues around stock option grants and executive
compensation -- hot topics throughout the market going back to
last year. Elsewhere, global hotelier Orient-Express was the
number two contributor to relative and absolute performance,
reporting better-than-expected results, acquiring several Asian
properties, and itself being the subject of buyout talk.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
"We seek to buy high-quality, fast-growing, small-cap
companies. We believe that relative to small-cap value, growth
currently offers greater opportunities through attractive
relative value and strong earnings per share growth," says
portfolio manager Bill Walker. "As of April 30, 2007," Walker
went on, "we continued to see opportunity in select financial
shares, in which we maintained our largest overweight position
relative to the benchmark. At the same time, we found fewer
attractive investment candidates among consumer discretionary
and energy shares, our largest underweight positions."
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Commercial Services & Supplies 10.5% 14.3%
Health Care Providers & Services 10.0% 8.7%
Software 8.6% 4.0%
Internet Software & Services 8.1% 2.0%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.9% 6.2%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of % of
net assets net assets
as of as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 91.1% 85.5%
Foreign Common Stocks* 7.2% 4.1%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 98.3% 89.6%
Commercial Paper 2.9% 8.9%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.6% 0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities (1.8)% 1.1%
*Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and foreign
ordinary shares.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Small Cap Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 98.3%
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS -- 0.7%
6,506 C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. $ 347,811
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.2%
13,000 Digene Corp.(1) 596,050
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.2%
10,500 FCStone Group, Inc.(1) 473,129
6,775 Greenhill & Co. Inc. 428,519
10,986 KBW, Inc.(1) 358,803
10,989 OptionsXpress Holdings, Inc. 271,209
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1,531,660
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CHEMICALS -- 2.0%
21,725 Airgas Inc. 967,849
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 1.6%
29,350 Greater Bay Bancorp 756,937
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 10.5%
14,662 Advisory Board Co. (The)(1) 696,152
21,640 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 1,229,151
7,300 Huron Consulting Group Inc.(1) 442,015
29,100 Interface Inc. Cl A 490,335
32,084 Kenexa Corp.(1) 993,320
35,132 Knoll Inc. 815,765
3,400 PeopleSupport Inc.(1) 42,738
11,600 Resources Connection, Inc.(1) 349,972
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5,059,448
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.6%
15,500 Comtech Group Inc.(1) 273,420
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 0.6%
9,800 Synaptics Inc.(1) 293,608
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 1.4%
11,520 Silgan Holdings Inc. 661,018
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DISTRIBUTORS -- 1.0%
20,500 LKQ Corporation(1) 462,890
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 4.6%
12,000 International Securities Exchange Inc. 800,280
37,630 Marlin Business Services Corp.(1) 880,918
9,250 Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc.(1) 514,763
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2,195,961
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES(2)
1,500 Aruba Networks, Inc.(1) 20,505
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 1.7%
19,075 ITC Holdings Corp. 802,676
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Shares Value
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.2%
5,500 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.(1) $ 91,245
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 3.8%
13,400 Dril-Quip Inc.(1) 676,700
28,200 Global Industries Ltd.(1) 585,432
11,700 Oceaneering International, Inc.(1) 556,218
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1,818,350
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 3.2%
11,050 Kyphon Inc.(1) 515,041
8,200 Meridian Bioscience Inc. 243,786
29,000 Natus Medical Inc.(1) 515,620
13,200 Thoratec Corp.(1) 258,984
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1,533,431
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 10.0%
22,620 Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(1) 1,290,470
30,384 Providence Service Corp. (The)(1) 728,608
43,400 PSS World Medical Inc.(1) 872,340
32,700 Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.(1) 1,146,789
26,675 Radiation Therapy Services Inc.(1) 784,512
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4,822,719
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HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY -- 1.8%
33,300 Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.(1) 880,785
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 4.8%
11,375 Life Time Fitness Inc.(1) 584,675
30,600 Morton's Restaurant Group Inc.(1) 514,998
9,838 Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Cl A 517,971
25,000 Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.(1) 702,000
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2,319,644
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 8.1%
14,700 aQuantive, Inc.(1) 449,967
6,850 Bankrate, Inc.(1) 276,535
28,100 DealerTrack Holdings Inc.(1) 927,299
10,600 Knot Inc. (The)(1) 226,098
23,612 Sohu.com Inc.(1) 597,856
27,700 Switch & Data Facilities Co. Inc.(1) 507,741
15,950 ValueClick Inc.(1) 456,170
12,400 VistaPrint Ltd.(1) 463,512
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3,905,178
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Small Cap Growth
Shares Value
IT SERVICES -- 3.3%
21,900 Forrester Research Inc.(1) $ 564,582
40,000 Global Cash Access Inc.(1) 626,800
11,500 Syntel Inc. 403,190
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1,594,572
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 3.4%
13,100 Affymetrix Inc.(1) 344,137
27,100 ICON plc ADR(1) 1,271,803
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1,615,940
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MACHINERY -- 2.2%
13,155 Bucyrus International, Inc. Cl A 825,345
11,500 Force Protection Inc.(1) 249,550
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1,074,895
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MARINE -- 0.4%
7,100 American Commercial Lines Inc.(1) 209,237
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 1.0%
10,000 World Fuel Services Corp. 462,100
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.3%
9,055 Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc.(1) 339,653
25,900 Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc.(1) 606,319
12,700 Obagi Medical Products Inc.(1) 159,258
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1,105,230
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ROAD & RAIL -- 1.2%
25,365 Knight Transportation Inc. 493,857
4,721 Marten Transport Ltd.(1) 85,214
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579,071
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 6.9%
5,800 Cymer, Inc.(1) 234,958
10,533 Diodes Inc.(1) 388,878
13,100 MKS Instruments, Inc.(1) 353,045
32,380 Netlogic Microsystems Inc.(1) 996,009
27,500 Silicon Image, Inc.(1) 240,900
26,474 Tessera Technologies Inc.(1) 1,132,823
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3,346,613
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SOFTWARE -- 8.6%
42,450 Blackboard Inc.(1) 1,456,459
2,500 Comverge, Inc.(1) 53,625
3,700 Glu Mobile Inc.(1) 41,570
14,000 Macrovision Corp.(1) 339,780
13,600 Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(1) 305,184
Shares Value
5,700 The9 Ltd. ADR(1) $ 233,187
36,604 THQ Inc.(1) 1,221,475
17,900 Ultimate Software Group Inc.(1) 494,040
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4,145,320
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.4%
11,579 DSW Inc. Cl A(1) 448,802
25,600 Hibbett Sports Inc.(1) 746,240
5,700 Tween Brands, Inc.(1) 223,212
18,100 Zumiez Inc.(1) 714,226
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2,132,480
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.3%
15,000 Volcom, Inc.(1) 630,150
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THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE -- 0.3%
9,294 Clayton Holdings Inc.(1) 163,481
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TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS -- 2.0%
16,200 Houston Wire & Cable Co.(1) 477,576
18,100 UAP Holding Corp. 500,827
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978,403
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $38,761,340) 47,378,677
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Principal Amount
Commercial Paper(3) -- 2.9%
$1,400,000 Rabobank USA Financial Corp., 5.29%, 5/1/07 1,400,000
(Cost $1,400,000)
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.6%
300,000 FHLMC Discount Notes, 5.13%, 6/11/07(3) 298,266
(Cost $298,241)
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 101.8%
(Cost $40,459,581) 49,076,943
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (1.8)% (869,371)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $48,207,572
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Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
FHLMC = Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Industry is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(3) The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Expenses Paid
During
Beginning Ending Period(1) Annualized
Account Value Account Value 11/1/06 - Expense
11/1/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Ratio(1)
Mid Cap Growth
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,111.60 $5.50 1.05%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,112.20 $4.45 0.85%
A Class $1,000 $1,110.20 $6.80 1.30%
B Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,106.50 $10.18 1.95%
B Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,106.50(3) $10.71 2.05%
C Class $1,000 $1,106.10 $10.71 2.05%
R Class $1,000 $1,108.90 $8.10 1.55%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,019.59 $5.26 1.05%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,020.58 $4.26 0.85%
A Class $1,000 $1,018.35 $6.51 1.30%
B Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,015.12 $9.74 1.95%
B Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,014.63 $10.24 2.05%
C Class $1,000 $1,014.63 $10.24 2.05%
R Class $1,000 $1,017.11 $7.75 1.55%
Small Cap Growth
ACTUAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,059.10 $6.64 1.30%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,060.30 $5.62 1.10%
A Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,058.40 $7.15 1.40%
A Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,058.40(3) $7.91 1.55%
B Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,055.10 $10.45 2.05%
B Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,055.10(3) $11.72 2.30%
C Class $1,000 $1,053.50 $11.71 2.30%
R Class $1,000 $1,056.60 $9.18 1.80%
HYPOTHETICAL
Investor Class $1,000 $1,018.35 $6.51 1.30%
Institutional Class $1,000 $1,019.34 $5.51 1.10%
A Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,017.85 $7.00 1.40%
A Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,017.11 $7.75 1.55%
B Class (after waiver)(2) $1,000 $1,014.63 $10.24 2.05%
B Class (before waiver) $1,000 $1,013.39 $11.48 2.30%
C Class $1,000 $1,013.39 $11.48 2.30%
R Class $1,000 $1,015.87 $9.00 1.80%
(1) Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
(2) During the six months ended April 30, 2007, the class
received a partial waiver of its distribution and service fees.
(3) Ending account value assumes the return earned after
waiver. The return would have been lower had fees not been
waived and may have resulted in a lower ending account value.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Mid Cap Growth Small Cap Growth
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $166,755,992
and $40,459,581, respectively) $196,936,086 $49,076,943
Cash -- 49,817
Receivable for investments sold 7,999,031 96,062
Receivable for capital shares sold 5,151 9,481
Interest and dividend receivable 11,930 1,558
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204,952,198 49,233,861
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LIABILITIES
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash 106,334 --
Payable for investments purchased 10,350,379 891,426
Payable for capital shares redeemed 2,075 76,965
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts 49,791 --
Accrued management fees 143,054 50,953
Distribution fees payable 3,953 3,932
Service fees (and distribution fees - A Class and R
Class) payable 7,694 3,013
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10,663,280 1,026,289
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NET ASSETS $194,288,918 $48,207,572
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Mid Cap Growth Small Cap Growth
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital paid in $152,449,191 $38,785,266
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) 54,109 (196,530)
Undistributed net realized gain on investment
transactions 11,457,642 1,001,474
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 30,327,976 8,617,362
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$194,288,918 $48,207,572
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INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $325,034 $722,710
Shares outstanding 22,430 45,170
Net asset value per share $14.49 $16.00
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $154,651,625 $5,264,317
Shares outstanding 10,649,027 328,257
Net asset value per share $14.52 $16.04
A CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $32,843,478 $35,858,180
Shares outstanding 2,273,051 2,243,952
Net asset value per share $14.45 $15.98
Maximum offering price (net asset value divided by
0.9425) $15.33 $16.95
B CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $6,218,044 $6,185,522
Shares outstanding 461,989 407,096
Net asset value per share $13.46 $15.19
C CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $130,176 $143,733
Shares outstanding 9,086 9,085
Net asset value per share $14.33 $15.82
R CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Net assets $120,561 $33,110
Shares outstanding 8,368 2,081
Net asset value per share $14.41 $15.91
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Mid Cap Growth Small Cap Growth
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends $ 564,534 $ 56,703
Interest 406,947 112,008
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971,481 168,711
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 842,141 319,503
Distribution fees:
B Class 23,917 24,573
C Class 465 472
Service fees:
B Class 7,972 8,191
C Class 155 157
Distribution and service fees:
A Class 43,499 48,779
R Class 173 67
Directors' fees and expenses 2,023 900
Other expenses 216 57
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920,561 402,699
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Amount waived (3,189) (37,458)
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917,372 365,241
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 54,109 (196,530)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
Investment transactions 12,622,245 2,300,314
Futures transactions 365,602 108,545
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12,987,847 2,408,859
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CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION)
ON:
Investments 6,930,544 671,640
Futures 72,949 (55,809)
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7,003,493 615,831
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 19,991,340 3,024,690
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $20,045,449 $2,828,160
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED), SEVEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 AND YEAR
ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, RESPECTIVELY
Mid Cap Growth
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets April 30, 2007 Oct. 31, 2006(1) March 31, 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 54,109 $ (151,370) $ (221,194)
Net realized gain (loss) 12,987,847 (1,066,890) 22,217,148
Change in net unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) 7,003,493 (13,246,729) 12,871,022
------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations 20,045,449 (14,464,989) 34,866,976
------------ ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (17,063) -- --
Institutional Class (7,634,579) -- --
A Class (1,979,351) -- (15,783,919)
B Class (373,134) -- (836,858)
C Class (7,699) -- (88,602)
R Class (1,280) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Decrease in net assets from
distributions (10,013,106) -- (16,709,379)
------------ ------------ ------------
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from capital share
transactions 1,535,073 (5,875,318) 11,335,375
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 11,567,416 (20,340,307) 29,492,972
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 182,721,502 203,061,809 173,568,837
------------ ------------ ------------
End of period $194,288,918 $182,721,502 $203,061,809
============ ============ ============
Undistributed net investment income $54,109 -- --
============ ============ ============
(1) The fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to October 31, resulting in a
seven-month annual reporting period (see Note 8).
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED), SEVEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006 AND YEAR
ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, RESPECTIVELY
Small Cap Growth
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets April 30, 2007 Oct. 31, 2006(1) March 31, 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ (196,530) $ (312,375) $ (501,929)
Net realized gain (loss) 2,408,859 (1,240,039) 6,012,587
Change in net unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) 615,831 (2,149,976) 5,599,924
------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations 2,828,160 (3,702,390) 11,110,582
------------ ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net realized gains:
Investor Class (34,247) -- --
Institutional Class (100,277) -- --
A Class (2,404,933) -- (4,765,611)
B Class (410,373) -- (758,743)
C Class (7,151) -- (150,496)
R Class (1,413) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Decrease in net assets from
distributions (2,958,394) -- (5,674,850)
------------ ------------ ------------
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from capital share
transactions (2,238,714) (10,809,168) 17,960,189
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (2,368,948) (14,511,558) 23,395,921
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 50,576,520 65,088,078 41,692,157
------------ ------------ ------------
End of period $48,207,572 $50,576,520 $65,088,078
============ ============ ============
Accumulated net investment loss $(196,530) -- --
============ ============ ============
(1) The fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to
October 31, resulting in a seven-month annual reporting period
(see Note 8).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. American Century-Mason Street Mid Cap Growth Fund (Mid
Cap Growth) and American Century-Mason Street Small Cap Growth
Fund (Small Cap Growth) (the funds) are two funds in a series
issued by the corporation (see Note 8). The funds are
diversified under the 1940 Act. The funds' investment objective
is to seek long-term capital growth. Mid Cap Growth invests
primarily in stocks of mid-sized companies. Small Cap Growth
invests primarily in stocks of smaller market capitalization
companies. The following is a summary of the funds' significant
accounting policies.
MULTIPLE CLASS -- The funds are authorized to issue the
Investor Class, the Institutional Class, the A Class, the B
Class, the C Class and the R Class. The A Class may incur an
initial sales charge. The A Class, B Class and C Class may be
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. The share
classes differ principally in their respective sales charges
and distribution and shareholder servicing expenses and
arrangements. All shares of each 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 funds are allocated to each class of shares based on
their relative net assets. Sale of the funds' Investor Class,
Institutional Class, C Class and R Class commenced on April 3,
2006.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Debt securities maturing within 60
days may be valued at cost, plus or minus any amortization
discount or premium. Discount notes may be valued through a
commercial pricing service or at amortized cost, which
approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the funds
determine that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the funds to fair value a security such as: a
security has been declared in default; trading in a security
has been halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign
market holiday and no trading will commence.
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.
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes
accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
FUTURES CONTRACTS -- The funds may enter into futures contracts
in order to manage the funds' exposure to changes in market
conditions. 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. Upon entering into a futures contract, the funds
are required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount
equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial
margin). Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or
received daily, in cash, by the funds. The variation margin is
equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded
as unrealized gains and losses. The funds recognize 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 realized
gain (loss) on futures transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on futures, respectively.
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The funds may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. Each
fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities,
received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the
custodian in a manner sufficient to enable each 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 each fund under each repurchase
agreement.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT -- Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each fund, along
with other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 each 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 funds. In addition, in the normal course of
business, the funds enter into contracts that provide general
indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the funds. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
MANAGEMENT FEES -- The corporation has entered into a
Management Agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the
funds with investment advisory and management services in
exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per
class. The Agreement provides that all expenses of the funds,
except brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and
expenses of those directors who are not considered "interested
persons" as defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees)
and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of
each specific class of shares of each fund and paid monthly in
arrears. For funds with a stepped fee schedule, the rate of the
fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula.
This formula takes into account all of the investment advisor's
assets under management in each fund's investment strategy
(strategy assets) to calculate the appropriate fee rate for
each fund. The strategy assets include each fund's assets and
the assets of other clients of the investment advisor that are
not in the American Century family of funds, but that have the
same investment team and investment strategy. The annual
management fee schedule for Mid Cap Growth ranges from 1.00% to
1.05% for the Investor Class, A Class, B Class, C Class and R
Class. The annual management fee schedule for Small Cap Growth
ranges from 1.10% to 1.30% for the Investor Class, A Class, B
Class, C Class and R Class. The Institutional Class is 0.20%
less at each point within the range.
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The effective annual management fee for each class of each fund
for the six months ended April 30, 2007, was as follows:
Investor, A, B, C & R Institutional
Mid Cap Growth 1.05% 0.85%
Small Cap Growth 1.30% 1.10%
ACIM has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Mason Street
Advisors LLC (the subadvisor) on behalf of the funds. The
subadvisor makes investment decisions for the funds in
accordance with the funds' investment objectives, policies, and
restrictions under the supervision of ACIM and the Board of
Directors. ACIM pays all costs associated with retaining Mason
Street as the subadvisor of the funds.
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, B Class, C
Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule
12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the B Class and C
Class will pay American Century Investment Services, Inc.
(ACIS) an annual distribution fee and service fee of 0.75% and
0.25%, respectively. The plans provide that the A Class and the
R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of
0.25% for the A Class and 0.50% for the R Class. The fees are
computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net
assets and paid monthly in arrears. The distribution fee
provides compensation for expenses incurred in connection with
distributing shares of the classes including, but not limited
to, payments to brokers, dealers, and financial institutions
that have entered into sales agreements with respect to shares
of the funds. The service fee provides compensation for
individual shareholder services rendered by broker/dealers or
other independent financial intermediaries for A Class, B
Class, C Class and R Class shares. ACIS has agreed to
voluntarily waive a portion of its distribution and service
fees through March 31, 2008, by 0.10% for the B Class of Mid
Cap Growth and by 0.15% and 0.25% for the A Class and B Class
of Small Cap Growth, respectively. The total amount of the
waivers for the six months ended April 30, 2007, was as follows:
A B
Mid Cap Growth -- $3,189
Small Cap Growth $29,267 $8,191
Fees incurred under the plans during the six months ended April
30, 2007, are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, ACIS, and the
corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC.
The funds have a bank line of credit agreement with JPMorgan
Chase Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a custodian of the funds and a
wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). JPM is
an equity investor in ACC.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions, excluding short-term investments, for
the six months ended April 30, 2007, were as follows:
Mid Cap Growth Small Cap Growth
Purchases $94,986,369 $26,112,614
Proceeds from sales $98,128,534 $27,011,408
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4. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of the funds were as follows (see Note
8):
Six months ended April 30,
2007 Period ended October 31, 2006(1) Year ended March 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
Mid Cap Growth
INVESTOR CLASS/
SHARES AUTHORIZED 55,000,000 55,000,000 N/A
========== ========== ==========
Sold 5,478 $76,630 22,633 $312,114
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 1,253 17,063 -- --
Redeemed (6,934) (97,972) -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(203) (4,279) 22,633 312,114
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS/ SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000 N/A
========== ========== ==========
Sold -- -- 10,089,307 149,766,470
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 559,720 7,634,579 -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
559,720 7,634,579 10,089,307 149,766,470
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
A CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 20,000,000 20,000,000 149,148,534
========== ========== ===========
Sold 169,070 2,355,092 321,113 4,524,423 628,722 8,754,617
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 141,971 1,929,381 -- -- 1,142,004 15,702,632
Redeemed (707,393) (9,811,357) (10,741,497) (158,865,810) (835,676) (11,797,915)
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------
(396,352) (5,526,884) (10,420,384) (154,341,387) 935,050 12,659,334
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------
B CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 75,851,466
========== ========== ==========
Sold 28,098 360,534 20,103 266,124 82,194 1,102,818
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 29,049 368,634 -- -- 64,131 831,774
Redeemed (109,314) (1,416,454) (152,890) (2,005,925) (264,539) (3,535,355)
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------
(52,167) (687,286) (132,787) (1,739,801) (118,214) (1,600,763)
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------
C CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 N/A
========== ========== ==========
Sold 4,400 61,931 7,323 102,286
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 365 4,935 -- --
Redeemed (3,002) (40,742) -- --
---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
1,763 26,124 7,323 102,286
---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
C CLASS --
ACQUIRED FUND
(SEE NOTE
8)/SHARES
AUTHORIZED N/A N/A 75,000,000
========== ========== ==========
Sold 25,969 344,127
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 6,748 87,593
Redeemed (11,732) (154,916)
---------- ----------
20,985 276,804
---------- ----------
R CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 N/A
========== ========== ==========
Sold 6,582 91,539 1,691 25,000
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 95 1,280 -- --
---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
6,677 92,819 1,691 25,000
---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
Net increase
(decrease) 119,438 $1,535,073 (432,217) $(5,875,318) 837,821 $11,335,375
========== =========== ============ ============= ========== ===========
(1) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006 for Investor Class, Institutional Class, C Class and R
Class. April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006 for A Class and B
Class. The funds' fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to
October 31, resulting in a seven-month annual reporting period
(see Note 8).
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Six months ended April 30, Period ended October 31,
2007 2006(1) Year ended March 31, 2006
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
Small Cap Growth
INVESTOR CLASS/
SHARES AUTHORIZED 55,000,000 55,000,000 N/A
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 10,228 $160,543 36,767 $575,594
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 2,202 34,247 -- --
Redeemed (3,886) (62,155) (141) (2,124)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
8,544 132,635 36,626 573,470
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS/ SHARES
AUTHORIZED 50,000,000 50,000,000 N/A
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 292,048 4,579,506 73,638 1,177,466
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 2,388 37,213 -- --
Redeemed (38,847) (608,945) (970) (15,697)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
255,589 4,007,774 72,668 1,161,769
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
A CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 20,000,000 20,000,000 149,635,857
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 160,734 2,537,313 487,111 7,946,087 1,409,502 23,405,269
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 145,027 2,253,710 -- -- 288,264 4,537,275
Redeemed (670,847) (10,567,240) (1,219,827) (19,780,091) (674,623) (11,197,022)
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
(365,086) (5,776,217) (732,716) (11,834,004) 1,023,143 16,745,522
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
B CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 75,364,143
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 14,842 220,857 13,209 204,876 64,896 1,034,592
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 26,709 395,563 -- -- 48,853 739,630
Redeemed (83,642) (1,254,629) (70,902) (1,058,789) (78,509) (1,249,817)
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
(42,091) (638,209) (57,693) (853,913) 35,240 524,405
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
C CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 N/A
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 2,832 43,666 7,382 118,510
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 447 6,897 -- --
Redeemed (1,576) (24,337) -- --
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------
1,703 26,226 7,382 118,510
---------- ------------ ----------- ------------
C CLASS --
ACQUIRED FUND
(SEE NOTE
8)/SHARES
AUTHORIZED N/A N/A 75,000,000
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 41,416 664,850
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 9,618 145,522
Redeemed (7,626) (120,110)
----------- -----------
43,408 690,262
----------- -----------
R CLASS/SHARES
AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 10,000,000 N/A
=========== =========== ===========
Sold 557 8,482 1,483 25,000
Issued in
reinvestment of
distributions 91 1,413 -- --
Redeemed (50) (818) -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
598 9,077 1,483 25,000
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase
(decrease) (140,743) $(2,238,714) (672,250) $(10,809,168) 1,101,791 $17,960,189
=========== ============ =========== ============= =========== ===========
(1) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006 for Investor Class, Institutional Class, C Class and R
Class. April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006 for A Class and B
Class. The funds' fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to
October 31, resulting in a seven-month annual reporting period
(see Note 8).
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5. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
Effective December 13, 2006, the funds, along with certain
other funds managed by ACIM or ACGIM, have a $500,000,000
unsecured bank line of credit agreement with JPMCB. The funds
may borrow money for temporary or emergency purposes to fund
shareholder redemptions. Borrowings under the agreement bear
interest at the Federal Funds rate plus 0.40%. The funds did
not borrow from the line during the period ended April 30, 2007.
6. RISK FACTORS
Small Cap Growth concentrates its investments in common stocks
of small companies. Because of this, Small Cap Growth may be
subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund
investing in larger, more established companies.
7. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
Mid Cap Growth Small Cap Growth
Federal tax cost of investments $166,880,042 $40,536,536
============= =============
Gross tax appreciation of investments $31,957,646 $8,978,435
Gross tax depreciation of investments (1,901,602) (438,028)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $30,056,044 $8,540,407
============= =============
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2006, Mid Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth had
accumulated capital losses of $(1,141,452) and $(1,162,699),
respectively, which represent net capital loss carryovers that
may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal
income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers for the funds
expire in 2014.
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8. REORGANIZATION PLAN
As of the close of business on March 31, 2006, Mid Cap Growth
and Small Cap Growth acquired all of the net assets of two
funds issued by Mason Street Funds, Inc., Mason Street
Aggressive Growth Stock Fund (Aggressive Growth Stock) and
Mason Street Small Cap Growth Stock Fund (Small Cap Growth
Stock), respectively, pursuant to a plan of reorganization
approved by the acquired funds' shareholders on March 15, 2006
for Aggressive Growth Stock and March 23, 2006 for Small Cap
Growth Stock. The surviving funds for the purposes of
maintaining the financial statements and performance history in
the post-reorganization are Aggressive Growth Stock and Small
Cap Growth Stock. These funds were also reorganized as funds
issued by American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. The funds' fiscal
year end was changed from March 31 to October 31.
Prior to the reorganization, Aggressive Growth Stock and Small
Cap Growth Stock had A Class, B Class and C Class shares. At
the close of business and as a result of the reorganization, A
Class shares and B Class shares of the acquired funds were
converted to A Class shares and B Class shares, respectively,
of the surviving funds. C Class shares of the acquired funds
were converted to A Class shares of the surviving funds.
A Class, B Class and C Class net assets of Aggressive Growth
Stock before the reorganization were $193,018,755, $9,032,496
and $1,010,558, respectively. Immediately after the
reorganization, A Class, B Class and C Class net assets of Mid
Cap Growth were $194,029,313, $9,032,496 and $-, respectively.
A Class, B Class and C Class net assets of Small Cap Growth
Stock before the reorganization were $55,084,794, $8,283,664
and $1,719,620, respectively. Immediately after the
reorganization, A Class, B Class and C Class net assets of
Small Cap Growth were $56,804,414, $8,283,664 and $-,
respectively.
9. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Mid Cap Growth
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $13.76 $14.78
---------- ----------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) --(4) (0.01)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.49 (1.01)
---------- ----------
Total From Investment Operations 1.49 (1.02)
---------- ----------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.76) --
---------- ----------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.49 $13.76
========== ==========
TOTAL RETURN(5) 11.16% (6.90)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.05%(6) 1.05%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.02)%(6) (0.19)%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 54% 52%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $325 $311
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(6) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Mid Cap Growth
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $13.78 $14.78
--------- ---------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) 0.01 --(4)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.49 (1.00)
--------- ---------
Total From Investment Operations 1.50 (1.00)
--------- ---------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.76) --
--------- ---------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.52 $13.78
========= =========
TOTAL RETURN(5) 11.22% (6.77)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.85%(6) 0.85%(6)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets 0.18%(6) 0.01%(6)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 54% 52%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $154,652 $138,986
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(5) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(6) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Mid Cap Growth
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006(2) 2006 2005 2004 2003
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period $13.74 $14.83 $13.50 $12.78 $9.83 $12.93
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.02) (0.04) (0.01) (0.10) (0.09) (0.09)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.49 (1.05) 2.65 0.82 3.04 (3.01)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.47 (1.09) 2.64 0.72 2.95 (3.10)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.76) -- (1.31) -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $14.45 $13.74 $14.83 $13.50 $12.78 $9.83
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 11.02% (7.35)% 20.28% 5.63% 30.01% (23.98)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.30%(5) 1.30%(5) 1.29% 1.30%(6) 1.30%(6) 1.30%(6)
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets (Before
Expense Waiver) 1.30%(5) 1.30%(5) 1.29% 1.36% 1.40% 1.55%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.27)%(5) (0.44)%(5) (0.08)% (0.79)%(6) (0.74)%(6) (0.86)%(6)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets
(Before Expense
Waiver) (0.27)%(5) (0.44)%(5) (0.08)% (0.85)% (0.84)% (1.11)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 54% 52% 89% 70% 72% 35%
Net Assets, End
of Period (in
thousands) $32,843 $36,675 $193,019 $163,069 $148,862 $105,728
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. The fund's fiscal
year was changed from March 31 to October 31, resulting in a
seven-month annual reporting period.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) The investment advisor voluntarily agreed to waive fees and
absorb certain operating expenses.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Mid Cap Growth
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006(2) 2006 2005 2004 2003
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of
Period $12.89 $13.96 $12.86 $12.25 $9.49 $12.55
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.06) (0.08) (0.10) (0.18) (0.16) (0.16)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 1.39 (0.99) 2.51 0.79 2.92 (2.90)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 1.33 (1.07) 2.41 0.61 2.76 (3.06)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.76) -- (1.31) -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset Value,
End of Period $13.46 $12.89 $13.96 $12.86 $12.25 $9.49
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.65% (7.66)% 19.48% 4.98% 29.08% (24.38)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 1.95%(5)(6) 1.95%(5)(6) 1.95%(7) 1.95%(7) 1.95%(7) 1.95%(7)
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets (Before
Expense Waiver) 2.05%(5) 2.05%(5) 2.02% 2.04% 2.05% 2.20%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (0.92)%(5)(6) (1.09)%(5)(6) (0.78)%(7) (1.44)%(7) (1.40)%(7) (1.52)%(7)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets
(Before Expense
Waiver) (1.02)%(5) (1.19)%(5) (0.85)% (1.53)% (1.50)% (1.77)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 54% 52% 89% 70% 72% 35%
Net Assets, End
of Period (in
thousands) $6,218 $6,626 $9,032 $9,839 $10,128 $7,978
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. The fund's fiscal
year was changed from March 31 to October 31, resulting in a
seven-month annual reporting period.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) During the six months ended April 30, 2007 and the seven
months ended October 31, 2006, the distributor voluntarily
waived a portion of its distribution and service fees.
(7) The investment advisor voluntarily agreed to waive fees and
absorb certain operating expenses.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Mid Cap Growth
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $13.68 $14.78
-------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.07) (0.10)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.48 (1.00)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 1.41 (1.10)
-------- --------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.76) --
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.33 $13.68
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.61% (7.44)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 2.05%(5) 2.05%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1.02)%(5) (1.19)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 54% 52%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $130 $100
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Mid Cap Growth
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $13.72 $14.78
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.03) (0.06)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.48 (1.00)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 1.45 (1.06)
-------- --------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.76) --
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $14.41 $13.72
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 10.89% (7.17)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.55%(5) 1.55%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.52)%(5) (0.69)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 54% 52%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $121 $23
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
Investor Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $16.03 $16.86
-------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.05) (0.06)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.97 (0.77)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 0.92 (0.83)
-------- --------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.95) --
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $16.00 $16.03
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.91% (4.92)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.30%(5) 1.30%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.62)%(5) (0.80)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 57% 42%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $723 $587
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
Institutional Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $16.05 $16.86
-------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.04) (0.05)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.98 (0.76)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 0.94 (0.81)
-------- --------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.95) --
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $16.04 $16.05
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 6.03% (4.80)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.10%(5) 1.10%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.42)%(5) (0.60)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 57% 42%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $5,264 $1,166
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
A Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006(2) 2006 2005 2004 2003
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period $16.02 $17.02 $15.27 $14.38 $10.11 $13.38
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.06) (0.08) (0.14) (0.15) (0.15) (0.12)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss) 0.97 (0.92) 3.53 1.75 4.42 (3.15)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.91 (1.00) 3.39 1.60 4.27 (3.27)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.95) -- (1.64) (0.71) -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End
of Period $15.98 $16.02 $17.02 $15.27 $14.38 $10.11
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.84% (5.88)% 23.08% 10.99% 42.24% (24.44)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets 1.40%(5)(6) 1.40%(5)(6) 1.40%(7) 1.40%(7) 1.40%(7) 1.40%(7)
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets
(Before
Expense
Waiver) 1.55%(5) 1.55%(5) 1.86% 2.03% 2.21% 2.29%
Ratio of
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average Net
Assets (0.72)%(5)(6) (0.90)%(5)(6) (0.82)%(7) (1.05)%(7) (1.16)%(7) (1.10)%(7)
Ratio of
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average Net
Assets
(Before
Expense
Waiver) (0.87)%(5) (1.05)%(5) (1.28)% (1.68)% (1.97)% (1.99)%
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate 57% 42% 81% 86% 98% 49%
Net Assets,
End of
Period (in
thousands) $35,858 $41,798 $55,085 $33,791 $23,914 $14,623
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. The fund's fiscal
year was changed from March 31 to October 31, resulting in a
seven-month annual reporting period.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) During the six months ended April 30, 2007 and the seven
months ended October 31, 2006, the distributor voluntarily
waived a portion of its distribution and service fees.
(7) The investment advisor voluntarily agreed to waive fees and
absorb certain operating expenses.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
B Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
2007(1) 2006(2) 2006 2005 2004 2003
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period $15.32 $16.34 $14.81 $14.06 $9.95 $13.25
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(3) (0.10) (0.14) (0.24) (0.24) (0.23) (0.19)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) 0.92 (0.88) 3.41 1.70 4.34 (3.11)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From
Investment
Operations 0.82 (1.02) 3.17 1.46 4.11 (3.30)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Distributions
From Net
Realized
Gains (0.95) -- (1.64) (0.71) -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net Asset
Value, End
of Period $15.19 $15.32 $16.34 $14.81 $14.06 $9.95
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL
RETURN(4) 5.51% (6.24)% 22.29% 10.23% 41.31% (24.91)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net Assets 2.05%(5)(6) 2.05%(5)(6) 2.05%(7) 2.05%(7) 2.05%(7) 2.05%(7)
Ratio of
Operating
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets (Before
Expense Waiver) 2.30%(5) 2.30%(5) 2.51% 2.68% 2.86% 2.94%
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets (1.37)%(5)(6) (1.55)%(5)(6) (1.48)%(7) (1.70)%(7) (1.81)%(7) (1.74)%(7)
Ratio of Net
Investment Income
(Loss) to Average
Net Assets
(Before Expense
Waiver) (1.62)%(5) (1.80)%(5) (1.94)% (2.33)% (2.62)% (2.63)%
Portfolio
Turnover Rate 57% 42% 81% 86% 98% 49%
Net Assets, End
of Period (in
thousands) $6,186 $6,884 $8,284 $6,986 $6,066 $3,674
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. The fund's fiscal
year was changed from March 31 to October 31, resulting in a
seven-month annual reporting period.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
(6) During the six months ended April 30, 2007 and the seven
months ended October 31, 2006, the distributor voluntarily
waived a portion of its distribution and service fees.
(7) The investment advisor voluntarily agreed to waive fees and
absorb certain operating expenses.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
C Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $15.94 $16.86
-------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.13) (0.16)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.96 (0.76)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 0.83 (0.92)
-------- --------
Distributions
From Net Realized Gains (0.95) --
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $15.82 $15.94
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.35% (5.46)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 2.30%(5) 2.30%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets (1.62)%(5) (1.80)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 57% 42%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $144 $118
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect
applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than
one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes
may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because
of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two
decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three
decimal places, the total return differences would more closely
reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net
asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with
SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value
between one class and another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small Cap Growth
R Class
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $15.98 $16.86
-------- --------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) (0.09) (0.12)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.97 (0.76)
-------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 0.88 (0.88)
-------- --------
Distributions
-------- --------
From Net Realized Gains (0.95) --
======== ========
Net Asset Value, End of Period $15.91 $15.98
TOTAL RETURN(4) 5.66% (5.22)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 1.80%(5) 1.80%(5)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss)
to Average Net Assets (1.12)%(5) (1.30)%(5)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 57% 42%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $33 $24
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) April 3, 2006 (commencement of sale) through October 31,
2006.
(3) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the
period.
(4) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return
of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense
differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset
values to two decimal places. If net asset values were
calculated to three decimal places, the total return
differences would more closely reflect the class expense
differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal
places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not
result in any gain or loss of value between one class and
another.
(5) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
Six classes of shares are authorized for sale by the funds:
Investor Class, Institutional Class, A Class, B Class, C Class
and R Class. The total expense ratio of Institutional Class
shares is lower than that of Investor Class shares. The total
expense ratios of A Class, B Class, C Class and R Class shares
are higher than that of Investor Class shares. The funds are
available for purchase only through financial intermediaries by
investors who seek advice from them. The funds are closed to
other investors, but those with open accounts may make
additional investments and reinvest dividends and capital gains
distributions as long as such accounts remain open.
INVESTOR CLASS shares are available for purchase in two ways:
1) directly from American Century without any commissions or
other fees; or 2) through certain financial intermediaries
(such as banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and
investment advisors), which may require payment of a
transaction fee to the financial intermediary.
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS shares are available to large investors
such as endowments, foundations, and retirement plans, and to
financial intermediaries serving these investors. This class
recognizes the relatively lower cost of serving institutional
customers and others who invest at least $5 million ($3 million
for endowments and foundations) in an American Century fund or
at least $10 million in multiple funds. In recognition of the
larger investments and account balances and comparatively lower
transaction costs, the unified management fee of Institutional
Class shares is 0.20% less than the unified management fee of
Investor Class shares.
A CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. A
Class shares are sold at their offering price, which is net
asset value plus an initial sales charge that ranges from 5.75%
to 0.00% for equity funds, depending on the amount invested.
The initial sales charge is deducted from the purchase amount
before it is invested. A Class shares may be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). There is no CDSC on
shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital
gains. The prospectus contains information regarding reductions
and waivers of sales charges for A Class shares. The unified
management fee for A Class shares is the same as for Investor
Class shares. A Class shares also are subject to a 0.25% annual
Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
B CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. B
Class shares redeemed within six years of purchase are subject
to a CDSC that declines from 5.00% during the first year after
purchase to 0.00% after the sixth year. There is no CDSC on
shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital
gains. The unified management fee for B Class shares is the
same as for Investor Class shares. B Class shares also are
subject to a 1.00% annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fee. B Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares
(with lower expenses) eight years after their purchase date.
C CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. C
Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject
to a CDSC of 1.00%. There is no CDSC on shares acquired through
reinvestment of dividends or capital gains. The unified
management fee for C Class shares is the same as for Investor
Class shares. C Class shares also are subject to a Rule 12b-1
distribution and service fee of 1.00%.
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R CLASS shares are sold primarily through employer-sponsored
retirement plans and through institutions such as investment
advisors, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. The
unified management fee for R Class shares is the same as for
Investor Class shares. R Class shares are subject to a 0.50%
annual Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fee.
All classes of shares represent a pro rata interest in the
funds and generally have the same rights and preferences.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the funds'
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the funds. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first
and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds'
Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and
may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room
in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
funds also make their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
for the most recent quarter of their fiscal year available on
their website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by
calling 1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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The S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX, a capitalization-weighted index
consisting of 400 domestic stocks, measures the performance of
the mid-size company segment of the U.S. market.
The S&P SMALLCAP 600 INDEX, a capitalization-weighted index
consisting of 600 domestic stocks, measures the small company
segment of the U.S. market.
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Semiannual Report April 30, 2007
NT Growth Fund
NT Vista(SM) Fund
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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
We have the privilege of providing you with the semiannual
report for the American Century® NT Growth and NT Vista funds
for the six months ended April 30, 2007. We've gathered this
information to help you monitor your investment. Another
resource is our website, americancentury.com, where we post
company news, portfolio commentaries, investment views, and
other communications about portfolio strategy, personal
finance, government policy, and the markets.
Speaking of company news, American Century announced the
following leadership changes. Chief Investment Officer Mark
Mallon retired in the first quarter of 2007, after nearly a
decade at American Century. Effective January 1, 2007, former
International Equity CIO Enrique Chang became CIO with
responsibilities for the entire investment management
operation. Prior to joining American Century in 2006, Enrique
worked at Munder Capital Management, serving the last four
years as president and CIO. Before that, he held a series of
senior investment management positions at Vantage Global
Advisors, J. & W. Seligman and Co., and General Reinsurance
Corp.
In January 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill
Lyons announced his retirement after nearly 20 years at
American Century. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thomas was
appointed president and CEO effective March 1, 2007. Since
2005, Jonathan has overseen American Century's financial area,
with additional responsibilities in purchasing, facilities,
real estate, information technology, operations, and human
resources. Before joining American Century, Jonathan was a
managing director and global chief operating officer of Morgan
Stanley's investment division, and worked in senior leadership
roles for Bank of America, Boston Financial Services, and
Fidelity Investments.
We wish to thank Mark and Bill for their many years of
distinguished service -- American Century is a stronger company
as a result of their hard work. And we firmly believe their
roles in our firm have transitioned to two talented, committed,
and experienced top executives.
[photo of James E. Stowers, Jr. and James E. Stowers III]
/s/James E. Stowers, Jr.
James E. Stowers, Jr.
FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
/s/James E. Stowers III
James E. Stowers III
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U.S. Stock Index Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NT GROWTH
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NT VISTA
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Portfolio Commentary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Top Ten Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Top Five Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Types of Investments in Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Schedule of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shareholder Fee Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Financial Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Index Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The opinions expressed in the Market Perspective and each of
the Portfolio Commentaries reflect those of the portfolio
management team as of the date of the report, and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of American Century or any
other person in the American Century organization. Any such
opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or
other conditions and American Century disclaims any
responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not
be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment
decisions made by American Century funds are based on numerous
factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading
intent on behalf of any American Century fund. Security
examples are used for representational purposes only and are
not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities.
Performance information for comparative indices and securities
is provided to American Century by third party vendors. To the
best of American Century's knowledge, such information is
accurate at the time of printing.
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
[Photo of Chief Investment Officer]
By Enrique Chang, Chief Investment Officer, American Century
Investments
STOCKS RALLIED DESPITE SLOWING ECONOMY
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced during the six months
ended April 30, 2007. Stocks gained ground despite a continued
slowdown in the U.S. economy, resulting primarily from a
further slump in the housing market. U.S. gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth
quarter of 2006, and the initial estimate of first-quarter 2007
GDP growth was just 1.3%.
In this environment, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to
hold short-term interest rates steady after raising them 17
times between June 2004 and June 2006. The Fed's stable
interest rate policy, combined with better-than-expected
corporate earnings, contributed to the stock market's positive
sentiment during the reporting period.
Robust merger activity also supported stocks. After a total of
nearly $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions worldwide in
2006--including $750 billion in takeovers by private equity
firms--the wheeling and dealing continued in early 2007 with
the largest private-equity buyout on record.
Although stocks rose for five of the six months in the
reporting period, the market suffered a sharp decline in late
February amid a drop in the Chinese stock market and growing
financial problems among "subprime" lenders. Corporate profit
growth also weakened toward the end of the reporting period,
ending a streak of double-digit quarterly earnings growth for
the companies in the S&P 500 Index that began in 2002.
MID-CAP AND VALUE OUTPERFORMED
As the accompanying table shows, mid-cap stocks led the
market's advance, followed by large-cap issues, while small-cap
shares lagged. Value and growth stocks were mixed--value
modestly outperformed in the large- and mid-cap segments of the
market, while small-cap growth stocks outpaced small-cap value.
The best-performing sectors of the stock market during the
period included the utilities, materials, and energy sectors,
which benefited from higher commodity prices. Consumer
discretionary and financial stocks posted the weakest returns.
Consumer discretionary stocks were impacted by the modest
economic outlook, while concerns about the contagion of
subprime lending woes weighed on the financial sector.
U.S. Stock Index Returns
For the six months ended April 30, 2007*
RUSSELL 1000 INDEX (LARGE-CAP) 9.10%
Russell 1000 Growth Index 8.42%
Russell 1000 Value Index 9.79%
RUSSELL MIDCAP INDEX 12.24%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.77%
Russell Midcap Value Index 12.78%
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX (SMALL-CAP) 6.86%
Russell 2000 Growth Index 7.42%
Russell 2000 Value Index 6.36%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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PERFORMANCE
NT Growth
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
6 months(1) Since Inception Inception Date
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 6.75% 12.83% 5/12/06
RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX(2) 8.42% 14.14% --
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
redistribution of Lipper content, including by caching, framing
or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made May 12, 2006
*From 5/12/06, the Institutional Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
NT Growth
Portfolio Managers: Greg Woodhams and Prescott LeGard
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
NT Growth returned 6.75%* during the six months ended April 30,
2007. By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 1000
Growth Index, returned 8.42%.
Looking at absolute returns, virtually every sector contributed
positively to the portfolio's performance, with utilities and
consumer discretionary shares only fractionally negative.
Relative to the benchmark, stock selection was least effective
among consumer discretionary shares; consumer staples and
information technology were other notable detractors. In terms
of positive contributors, holdings in the health care,
industrials, and materials sectors helped relative results
most.
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY LAGGED
Stock selection among consumer discretionary shares was key to
the portfolio's underperformance, particularly in the specialty
retail and hotels, restaurants, and leisure industries. Top-10
detractors in this sector included Office Depot, Starbucks, and
Gap. In consumer staples, food products companies were notable
detractors from relative performance, led by ConAgra Foods and
Campbell Soup. We believe these holdings have produced good
financial results, but the market has yet to reward those
positive fundamentals.
Stock selection also detracted in information technology,
driven by underperformance in the software industry.
Semiconductor shares also detracted, as these stocks were hurt
in late 2006 by an inventory correction and disappointing sales
of cell phones and other consumer electronics that use their
chips. Nevertheless, the sector was home to MEMC Electronic
Materials, a leading contributor to performance. MEMC, which
supplies silicon used in the production of computer chips and
solar panels, benefited from surging demand for its products
and signing several long-term sales contracts.
HEALTH CARE HELPED
In health care, stock selection was most effective among
pharmaceutical names. Some of the leading contributors to
performance in this sector were overweight positions in
Schering-Plough, Teva Pharmaceutical, and Novo Nordisk.
Schering-Plough, a top-10 holding and one of the largest
overweight positions in the portfolio, was far and away the
leading contributor to absolute and relative returns,
benefiting from market share gains by its leading cholesterol
franchise, among other reasons. At the same time, an
underweight position in poor-performing Johnson & Johnson made
a significant contribution to relative results. The company saw
its drug-eluding stent business and EPO drug franchise come
under pressure, while one of its leading drug lines faces
looming generic competition.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Schering-Plough Corp. 3.9% 2.5%
Cisco Systems Inc. 3.2% 3.0%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 3.1% 2.2%
Apple Inc. 2.7% 1.0%
Emerson Electric Co. 2.7% 2.5%
Boeing Co. 2.6% 1.7%
Wells Fargo & Co. 2.3% 0.9%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 2.2% 1.6%
PepsiCo, Inc. 2.0% 2.7%
American Tower Corp. Cl A 1.9% 0.5%
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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NT Growth
Stock selection was also effective in industrials, where global
farm equipment supplier AGCO was the number-two contributor to
both absolute and relative results. The stock benefited from
its exposure to growing emerging-market economies, as well as
better demand from US farmers enjoying higher prices for
commodities such as corn and soybeans.
Finally, another top contributor to performance was materials
holding Allegheny Technologies. We liked this specialty metals
firm because it appeared to be well positioned to meet
increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight metals used
in manufacturing.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on remaining fully invested in
large companies that are exhibiting sustainable improvement in
their businesses. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Our sector and industry selection are primarily a result of
identifying what we believe are superior individual securities.
As of April 30, 2007, the top sector overweight positions
relative to the Russell 1000 Growth (excluding sectors
representing a tiny fraction of the index) were in financials,
industrials, and health care, while the largest underweight
positions were in the consumer staples and information
technology sectors.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Pharmaceuticals 8.6% 7.3%
Computers & Peripherals 6.7% 3.8%
Electrical Equipment 5.6% 4.9%
Communications Equipment 5.6% 4.9%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.5% 4.1%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 93.1% 90.2%
Foreign Common Stocks(1) 6.0% 9.2%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 99.1% 99.4%
Temporary Cash Investments 0.7% 1.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities(2) 0.2% (0.8)%
(1) Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and
foreign ordinary shares.
(2) Includes securities lending collateral and other assets and
liabilities.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
NT Growth
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 99.1%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 4.4%
19,475 Boeing Co. $ 1,811,175
19,400 United Technologies Corp. 1,302,322
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3,113,497
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AIRLINES -- 0.9%
16,300 Continental Airlines Inc. Cl B(1)(2) 595,928
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 0.2%
1,400 BorgWarner Inc. 109,074
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BEVERAGES -- 2.9%
13,300 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 654,227
21,500 PepsiCo, Inc. 1,420,935
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2,075,162
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.8%
7,200 Cephalon, Inc.(1)(2) 573,192
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 3.0%
7,200 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 1,573,992
28,900 Schwab (Charles) Corp. 552,568
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2,126,560
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CHEMICALS -- 0.3%
4,000 Monsanto Co. 235,960
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COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 2.3%
44,400 Wells Fargo & Co. 1,593,516
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 0.6%
11,300 Waste Management, Inc. 422,733
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 5.6%
84,300 Cisco Systems Inc.(1) 2,254,182
16,100 Corning Inc.(1) 381,892
26,100 Juniper Networks, Inc.(1) 583,596
16,000 QUALCOMM Inc. 700,800
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3,920,470
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 6.7%
19,200 Apple Inc.(1) 1,916,160
29,000 Dell Inc.(1) 731,090
30,100 Hewlett-Packard Co. 1,268,414
22,400 Network Appliance, Inc.(1) 833,504
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4,749,168
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DIVERSIFIED -- 0.5%
6,100 iShares Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund(2) 355,020
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.8%
24,000 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1,250,400
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Shares Value
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 5.6%
26,000 Cooper Industries, Ltd. Cl A $ 1,293,760
40,700 Emerson Electric Co. 1,912,493
13,200 Roper Industries Inc.(2) 739,992
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3,946,245
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 1.3%
7,900 Cameron International Corp.(1) 510,103
5,800 Schlumberger Ltd. 428,214
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938,317
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 3.1%
46,100 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2,209,112
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FOOD PRODUCTS -- 2.4%
24,532 Campbell Soup Co. 959,201
29,200 ConAgra Foods, Inc. 717,736
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1,676,937
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 5.5%
6,800 Baxter International Inc. 385,084
12,700 Becton Dickinson & Co. 999,363
6,400 Cytyc Corp.(1) 225,472
14,400 DENTSPLY International Inc. 481,104
4,200 DJO Inc.(1)(2) 164,052
1,600 Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(1) 144,272
3,600 Intuitive Surgical Inc.(1)(2) 466,776
13,300 Medtronic, Inc. 703,969
8,700 Mentor Corp.(2) 338,517
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3,908,609
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 2.3%
8,200 Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1) 647,308
15,100 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 801,206
4,400 VCA Antech Inc.(1) 173,492
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1,622,006
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 0.9%
1,642 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Cl B(1) 98,389
15,900 Hilton Hotels Corporation 540,600
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638,989
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 2.6%
9,500 Mohawk Industries Inc.(1) 856,520
32,100 Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 984,507
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1,841,027
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS -- 1.7%
19,100 Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 1,228,321
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 1.8%
34,900 General Electric Co. 1,286,414
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NT Growth
Shares Value
INSURANCE -- 2.6%
7,600 Ambac Financial Group, Inc. $ 697,680
21,200 Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 1,146,920
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1,844,600
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.3%
31,400 eBay Inc.(1) 1,065,716
2,700 Google Inc. Cl A(1) 1,272,726
-----------
2,338,442
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IT SERVICES -- 0.8%
14,200 Accenture Ltd. Cl A 555,220
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 1.7%
23,500 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 1,223,410
-----------
MACHINERY -- 2.5%
27,600 AGCO Corp.(1) 1,151,748
3,500 Eaton Corp. 312,235
5,257 Valmont Industries, Inc.(2) 330,560
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1,794,543
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MEDIA -- 1.6%
6,000 Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A 362,040
18,300 Viacom Inc. Cl B(1) 754,875
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1,116,915
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METALS & MINING -- 1.1%
6,800 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 745,144
-----------
MULTILINE RETAIL -- 1.2%
13,800 Target Corp. 819,306
-----------
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS -- 3.2%
11,400 Apache Corp. 826,500
5,900 Devon Energy Corporation 429,933
17,800 XTO Energy Inc. 966,006
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2,222,439
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PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.3%
5,568 Bare Escentuals Inc.(1)(2) 225,114
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 8.6%
11,500 Abbott Laboratories 651,130
5,800 Allergan, Inc. 702,960
6,500 Roche Holding AG ORD 1,228,304
87,753 Schering-Plough Corp. 2,784,403
18,200 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR 697,242
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6,064,039
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 5.1%
30,600 Broadcom Corp. Cl A(1) 996,030
3,200 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 175,616
Shares Value
62,800 ON Semiconductor Corp.(1)(2) $ 672,588
35,900 STMicroelectronics N.V. New York Shares 698,614
61,800 Teradyne, Inc.(1) 1,078,410
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3,621,258
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SOFTWARE -- 3.0%
16,800 Business Objects SA ADR(1)(2) 630,168
15,700 Microsoft Corporation 470,058
19,000 Oracle Corp.(1) 357,200
19,400 THQ Inc.(1) 647,378
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2,104,804
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SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.7%
6,900 DSW Inc. Cl A(1)(2) 267,444
14,100 Gap, Inc. (The) 253,095
22,800 Home Depot, Inc. (The) 863,436
41,800 Lowe's Companies, Inc. 1,277,408
22,500 TJX Companies, Inc. (The) 627,525
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3,288,908
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 2.2%
36,000 American Tower Corp. Cl A(1) 1,368,000
6,382 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 179,015
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1,547,015
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $62,791,473) 69,927,814
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 0.7%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16, valued
at $512,184), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $500,071)
(Cost $500,000) 500,000
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Temporary Cash Investments -- Securities Lending Collateral(3) -- 5.3%
Repurchase Agreement, Barclays Bank plc, (collateralized by various U.S.
Government Agency obligations in a pooled account at the lending agent),
5.29%, dated 4/30/07, due 5/1/07 (Delivery value $3,760,983)
(Cost $3,760,430) 3,760,430
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 105.1%
(Cost $67,051,903) 74,188,244
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (5.1)% (3,592,624)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $70,595,620
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NT Growth
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
924,264 CHF for USD 5/31/07 $767,418 $(1,094)
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(Value on Settlement Date $766,324)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CHF = Swiss Franc
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Security, or a portion thereof, was on loan as of April 30,
2007.
(3) Investments represent purchases made by the lending agent
with cash collateral received through securities lending
transactions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PERFORMANCE
NT Vista
Total Returns as of April 30, 2007
6 months(1) Since Inception Inception Date
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 17.67% 5.90% 5/12/06
RUSSELL MIDCAP GROWTH INDEX(2) 11.77% 12.66% --
(1) Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
(2) Data provided by Lipper Inc. -- A Reuters Company. © 2007
Reuters. All rights reserved. Any copying, republication or
redistribution of Lipper content, including by caching, framing
or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior
written consent of Lipper. Lipper shall not be liable for any
errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon.
The data contained herein has been obtained from company
reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other
resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified,
data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper and may be
incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any of the
securities herein is being made by Lipper.
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made May 12, 2006
*From 5/12/06, the Institutional Class's inception date. Not
annualized.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher
or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be
more or less than original cost. To obtain performance data
current to the most recent month end, please call
1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. International
investing involves special risks, such as political instability
and currency fluctuations.
Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and
none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption
of fund shares. Returns for the index are provided for
comparison. The fund's total returns include operating expenses
(such as transaction costs and management fees) that reduce
returns, while the total returns of the index do not.
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PORTFOLIO COMMENTARY
NT Vista
Portfolio Managers: Glenn Fogle, David Hollond, and Brad Eixmann
In February 2007, senior investment analyst Brad Eixmann was
promoted to co- portfolio manager for NT Vista. He joined
American Century in 2002 and has served exclusively on the team
that manages NT Vista since that time.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
NT Vista gained 17.67%* for the six months ended April 30,
2007. Its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, returned
11.77% over that time frame. NT Vista's gain ranked among the
highest in American Century's family of funds for the period.
As discussed in the Market Perspective on page 2, a pause in
Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate moves, strong merger
activity, and better-than-expected corporate earnings growth
contributed to solid U.S. stock index gains for the six-month
period, despite a slowdown in the housing market and growing
problems among "subprime" lenders. In this environment, mid-cap
stocks outpaced their small-and large-cap counterparts.
Effective stock selection and overweight positions in the
industrials and telecommunications services (telecom) sectors,
and an underweight in financials contributed to NT Vista's
strong performance relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
During the reporting period, the portfolio derived a meaningful
portion of its returns from investments in international
holdings.
GOOD CALL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Telecom was the portfolio's biggest sector overweight position,
and it generated significant absolute and relative gains for
the fund. Within telecom, we focused on the wireless
telecommunications industry, with overweights in NII Holdings,
Inc. (NII), the fund's biggest holding; Leap Wireless
International (Leap); and SBA Communications Corp. (SBA).
Combined, the three companies accounted for 12% of the
portfolio's average weight for the six-month period, and they
each contributed significantly to absolute and relative fund
performance.
NII provides cellular service in burgeoning Latin American
markets, Leap provides service in the U.S., and SBA operates in
the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. All three
companies have continued to experience strong demand for their
services. They reflect NT Vista's focus on companies with
accelerating financial growth and share price momentum.
Top Ten Holdings as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B 5.7% 6.0%
Precision Castparts Corp. 5.1% 2.7%
BE Aerospace, Inc. 4.0% 2.7%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 3.9% 4.0%
Leap Wireless International, Inc. 3.6% 2.9%
Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 2.9% 2.2%
Foster Wheeler Ltd. 2.9% 1.5%
SBA Communications Corp. Cl A 2.8% 2.8%
Express Scripts, Inc. 2.5% --
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2.4% 2.6%
(1) Thermo Electron Corp. acquired Fisher Scientific
International Inc. on 11/9/06 and changed its name to Thermo
Fisher Scientific Inc.
*Total returns for periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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NT Vista
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE LED TOP PERFORMERS
The portfolio's biggest sector contribution came from the
industrials sector, where we benefited from an overweight
position in the aerospace and defense industry and stock
selection within the industry group. The share prices of
Precision Castparts and BE Aerospace soared more than 53% and
44%, respectively, for the six-month period. Both companies
benefited from a replacement cycle in the airline industry, a
trend that we believe will continue into 2010-2011. Together,
Precision Castparts and BE Aerospace represented 9% of the
portfolio's average weight, and they represented the two
biggest individual contributors to portfolio performance.
Within the industrial sector, we also benefited from an
overweight stake in construction and engineering company Foster
Wheeler. The builder of power plants and refineries continued
to be a significant contributor to fund performance as its
share price surged 52%.
UNDERWEIGHT IN FINANCIALS HELPED AVOID PAIN
An underweight position in the financials sector contributed to
performance relative to the benchmark, helping the portfolio to
avoid the pain associated with the subprime mortgage industry's
woes. Within the sector, the portfolio had no holdings in
either the consumer finance or thrifts and mortgage finance
industries, which both slumped during the period.
A stake in video game-maker Nintendo boosted portfolio returns,
as consumer demand for the innovative Wii interactive game
system helped to drive up the company's share price more than
57% during the six-month period.
STARTING POINT FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Our investment process focuses on medium-sized and smaller
companies with accelerating earnings growth rates and share
price momentum. We believe that active investing in such
companies will generate outperformance over time compared with
the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
We are encouraged by the market's behavior since the Fed
stopped raising interest rates. An environment of steady rates
and strong corporate earnings growth complements our process of
identifying companies with accelerating growth and price
momentum. Our process has successfully guided us to companies
in the aerospace and wireless telecommunications areas in
particular, which benefit from what we believe to be long-term
trends.
Top Five Industries as of April 30, 2007
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Wireless Telecommunication Services 16.2% 19.3%
Aerospace & Defense 9.0% 5.4%
Machinery 4.6% 1.2%
Construction & Engineering 4.6% 2.2%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.6% 6.7%
Types of Investments in Portfolio
% of net % of net
assets as of assets as of
4/30/07 10/31/06
Domestic Common Stocks 82.7% 82.1%
Foreign Common Stocks* 12.7% 13.5%
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 95.4% 95.6%
Temporary Cash Investments 3.2% 4.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities 1.4% 0.1%
*Includes depositary shares, dual listed securities and foreign
ordinary shares.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
NT Vista
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Shares Value
Common Stocks -- 95.4%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE -- 9.0%
37,921 BE Aerospace, Inc.(1) $ 1,389,805
16,891 Precision Castparts Corp. 1,758,522
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3,148,327
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AUTO COMPONENTS -- 1.3%
13,000 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(1) 432,380
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.5%
2,800 Celgene Corp.(1) 171,248
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CAPITAL MARKETS -- 2.7%
8,600 Ameriprise Financial Inc. 511,442
7,100 SEI Investments Co. 433,313
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944,755
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CHEMICALS -- 2.9%
2,100 Agrium Inc. 81,333
11,670 Monsanto Co. 688,413
13,200 Terra Industries Inc.(1) 232,848
-----------
1,002,594
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.4%
4,450 Corrections Corp. of America(1) 252,760
6,500 TeleTech Holdings Inc.(1) 245,245
-----------
498,005
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.2%
2,600 Riverbed Technology, Inc.(1) 82,966
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS -- 2.0%
6,900 Apple Inc.(1) 688,620
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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING -- 4.6%
14,620 Foster Wheeler Ltd.(1) 1,006,295
21,745 Quanta Services, Inc.(1) 597,770
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1,604,065
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING -- 0.5%
5,900 Owens-Illinois Inc.(1) 177,531
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DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.5%
7,200 Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(1) 183,312
-----------
ELECTRIC UTILITIES -- 0.6%
3,600 Allegheny Energy, Inc.(1) 192,456
-----------
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -- 1.0%
3,000 General Cable Corp.(1) 172,320
2,800 Vestas Wind Systems AS ORD(1) 184,165
-----------
356,485
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Shares Value
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS -- 0.5%
3,000 Sunpower Corp. Cl A(1) $ 182,040
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ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 3.9%
8,200 Acergy SA ORD(1) 179,268
18,500 Aker Kvaerner ASA ORD 441,001
2,800 Cameron International Corp.(1) 180,796
3,006 Core Laboratories N.V.(1) 273,306
3,393 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 109,560
6,434 TETRA Technologies, Inc.(1) 170,437
-----------
1,354,368
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.0%
4,600 Safeway Inc. 166,980
4,200 SUPERVALU INC. 192,780
-----------
359,760
-----------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES -- 2.7%
2,700 Hologic, Inc.(1) 155,385
8,600 Zimmer Holdings Inc.(1) 778,128
-----------
933,513
-----------
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES -- 4.6%
9,000 Express Scripts, Inc.(1) 859,950
9,300 Medco Health Solutions Inc.(1) 725,586
-----------
1,585,536
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE -- 3.3%
9,712 Las Vegas Sands Corp.(1) 827,365
8,080 WMS Industries Inc.(1) 322,069
-----------
1,149,434
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES -- 0.5%
6,200 Tempur-Pedic International Inc. 161,014
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INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS -- 0.5%
1,900 Constellation Energy Group Inc. 169,328
-----------
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES -- 1.2%
7,896 McDermott International, Inc.(1) 423,699
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.2%
6,358 Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1) 280,261
5,900 Digital River Inc.(1) 345,327
3,800 Equinix Inc.(1) 317,186
3,500 SAVVIS Inc.(1) 180,495
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1,123,269
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NT Vista
Shares Value
IT SERVICES -- 1.4%
3,400 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Cl A(1) $ 303,960
7,300 Gartner, Inc.(1) 184,179
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488,139
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LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES -- 4.6%
26,100 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(1) 1,358,766
4,100 Waters Corp.(1) 243,663
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1,602,429
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MACHINERY -- 4.6%
16,800 AGCO Corp.(1) 701,064
5,800 Alfa Laval AB ORD 357,800
7,200 Force Protection Inc.(1) 156,240
2,800 Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) 191,044
2,600 Terex Corp.(1) 202,410
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1,608,558
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MEDIA -- 2.5%
27,000 Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.(1) 342,360
14,700 Liberty Global, Inc. Series A(1) 527,583
-----------
869,943
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METALS & MINING -- 1.0%
3,100 Allegheny Technologies Inc. 339,698
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MULTILINE RETAIL -- 0.7%
7,700 Big Lots, Inc.(1) 247,940
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.1%
31,600 Shire plc ORD 739,181
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS -- 0.7%
6,200 Digital Realty Trust Inc. 250,790
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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT -- 0.7%
2,292 Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. 246,367
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 2.0%
2,900 Intersil Corp. Cl A 86,391
2,300 Linear Technology Corp. 86,066
8,124 MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.(1) 445,845
2,700 NVIDIA Corp.(1) 88,803
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707,105
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SOFTWARE -- 4.3%
12,700 Activision, Inc.(1) 254,000
3,300 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ORD 1,026,151
6,900 THQ Inc.(1) 230,253
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1,510,404
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Shares Value
SPECIALTY RETAIL -- 4.3%
24,300 Blockbuster Inc. Cl A(1) $ 150,660
20,300 GameStop Corp. Cl A(1) 673,351
7,900 Guess?, Inc. 311,260
3,700 Tiffany & Co. 176,453
6,600 Urban Outfitters Inc.(1) 170,016
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1,481,740
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS -- 1.7%
4,800 Coach Inc.(1) 234,384
3,300 Crocs, Inc.(1) 184,404
2,900 Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. 162,110
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580,898
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 16.2%
9,968 America Movil, SAB de CV ADR 523,619
4,469 American Tower Corp. Cl A(1) 169,822
2,781 Clearwire Corp. Cl A(1) 49,863
16,296 Leap Wireless International, Inc.(1) 1,243,874
3,169 MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(1) 88,890
7,700 Millicom International Cellular SA(1) 625,625
25,667 NII Holdings, Inc. Cl B(1) 1,969,943
33,002 SBA Communications Corp. Cl A(1) 970,919
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5,642,555
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $27,187,444) 33,240,452
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Temporary Cash Investments -- 3.2%
Repurchase Agreement, Bank of America Securities, LLC, (collateralized by
various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%-4.625%, 3/31/09-11/15/16, valued
at $1,126,805), in a joint trading account at 5.09%, dated 4/30/07, due
5/1/07 (Delivery value $1,100,156)
(Cost $1,100,000) 1,100,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -- 98.6%
(Cost $28,287,444) 34,340,452
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- 1.4% 478,775
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $34,819,227
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NT Vista
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Contracts to Sell Settlement Date Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
1,925,600 CHF for USD 5/31/07 $ 288,106 $(1,656)
814,240 DKK for USD 5/31/07 149,347 (609)
293,500 GBP for USD 5/31/07 586,713 (1,961)
60,637,500 JPY for USD 5/31/07 509,334 3,673
2,993,920 NOK for USD 5/31/07 503,966 (3,394)
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$2,037,466 $(3,947)
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(Value on Settlement Date $2,033,519)
Notes to Schedule of Investments
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
CHF = Swiss Franc
DKK = Danish Krone
GBP = British Pound
JPY = Japanese Yen
NOK = Norwegian Krona
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
USD = United States Dollar
(1) Non-income producing.
The aggregate value of the fair valued security as of April 30,
2007, was $1,026,151, which represented 2.9% of total net
assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SHAREHOLDER FEE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction
costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including
management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and
other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you
understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your
fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of
investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the
beginning of the period and held for the entire period from
November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The table provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses for each class. You may use the information,
together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses
that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class
you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for
example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then
multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses
Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your
account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century fund,
or Institutional Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century account (i.e.,
not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account),
American Century may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account
maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than
$10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your
accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total
eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in
all PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (including American Century Brokerage
accounts) registered under your Social Security number.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS include individual accounts, joint accounts,
UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth,
Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other
retirement accounts. If you have only business, business
retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Brokerage
accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. We will
not charge the fee as long as you choose to manage your
accounts exclusively online. If you are subject to the Account
Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee
amount.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The table also provides information about hypothetical account
values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense
ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return
of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return
of a fund's share class. The hypothetical account values and
expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this
information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your
fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical
example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the
shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to
highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any
transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or
redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in
comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine
the relative total costs of owning different funds. In
addition, if these transactional costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Ending Expenses Paid
Account Value Account Value During Period* Annualized
11/1/06 4/30/07 11/1/06 - 4/30/07 Expense Ratio*
NT Growth -- Institutional Class
Actual $1,000 $1,067.50 $4.10 0.80%
Hypothetical $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
NT Vista -- Institutional Class
Actual $1,000 $1,176.70 $4.32 0.80%
Hypothetical $1,000 $1,020.83 $4.01 0.80%
*Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio
listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in
the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect
the one-half year period.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
NT Growth NT Vista
ASSETS
Investment securities, at value (cost of $63,291,473 and
$28,287,444, respectively) -- including $3,632,915 and $-
of securities on loan, respectively $70,427,814 $34,340,452
Investments made with cash collateral received for
securities on loan, at value (cost of $3,760,430 and $-,
respectively) 3,760,430 --
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $67,051,903
and $28,287,444, respectively) 74,188,244 34,340,452
Cash 223,467 287,417
Receivable for investments sold 988,470 1,001,143
Receivable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts -- 3,673
Dividends and interest receivable 26,829 15,625
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75,427,010 35,648,310
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LIABILITIES
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan 3,760,430 --
Payable for investments purchased 1,025,566 799,347
Payable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts 1,094 7,620
Accrued management fees 44,300 22,116
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4,831,390 829,083
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NET ASSETS $70,595,620 $34,819,227
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INSTITUTIONAL CLASS CAPITAL SHARES, $0.01 PAR VALUE
Authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000
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Outstanding 6,275,340 3,286,698
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $11.25 $10.59
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) $63,237,300 $31,538,714
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) 75,476 (19,791)
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on
investment and foreign currency transactions 147,531 (2,748,642)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation
of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 7,135,313 6,048,946
----------- -----------
$70,595,620 $34,819,227
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
NT Growth NT Vista
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,665 and
$6,444, respectively) $ 368,971 $ 69,609
Interest 19,260 26,947
Securities lending 459 --
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388,690 96,556
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EXPENSES:
Management fees 250,501 118,794
Directors' fees and expenses 822 238
Other expenses 83 34
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251,406 119,066
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 137,284 (22,510)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
Investments 1,251,203 696,759
Foreign currency transactions (24,788) (30,180)
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1,226,415 666,579
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CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
Investment transactions 2,828,914 4,272,170
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 4,816 (1,344)
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2,833,730 4,270,826
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 4,060,145 4,937,405
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $4,197,429 $4,914,895
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006(1)
NT Growth NT Vista
Increase (Decrease) in Net
Assets 2007 2006 2007 2006
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 137,284 $ 82,306 $ (22,510) $ (27,971)
Net realized gain (loss) 1,226,415 (1,047,272) 666,579 (3,412,177)
Change in net unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) 2,833,730 4,301,583 4,270,826 1,778,120
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Net increase (decrease) in
net assets resulting from
operations 4,197,429 3,336,617 4,914,895 (1,662,028)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
From net investment income (175,726) -- -- --
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds from shares sold 18,538,244 56,820,645 8,753,393 27,880,764
Payments for shares redeemed (10,947,005) (1,174,584) (4,527,297) (540,500)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in
net assets from capital
share transactions 7,591,239 55,646,061 4,226,096 27,340,264
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS 11,612,942 58,982,678 9,140,991 25,678,236
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 58,982,678 -- 25,678,236 --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
End of period $70,595,620 $58,982,678 $34,819,227 $25,678,236
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Accumulated undistributed
net investment income (loss) $75,476 $113,918 $(19,791) $2,719
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF THE FUNDS
Sold 1,715,393 5,698,720 892,056 2,915,545
Redeemed (1,019,419) (119,354) (459,855) (61,048)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in
shares of the funds 695,974 5,579,366 432,201 2,854,497
=========== =========== =========== ===========
(1) May 12, 2006 (fund inception) through October 31, 2006.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION -- American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the
corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment
company. NT Growth Fund (NT Growth) and NT Vista Fund (NT
Vista) (collectively, the funds) are two funds in a series
issued by the corporation. The funds are diversified under the
1940 Act. The funds' investment objective is to seek long-term
capital growth. The funds pursue this objective by investing
primarily in equity securities. NT Growth generally invests in
larger companies but may purchase companies of any size. NT
Vista generally invests in companies that are medium-sized and
smaller at the time of purchase. The funds are not permitted to
invest in any securities issued by companies assigned the
Global Industry Classification Standard for the tobacco
industry. The funds incepted on May 12, 2006. The following is
a summary of the funds' significant accounting policies.
SECURITY VALUATIONS -- Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price, or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices
where no last sales price is available. Depending on local
convention or regulation, securities traded over-the-counter
are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the
last sales price, or the official close price. Debt securities
not traded on a principal securities exchange are valued
through a commercial pricing service or at the mean of the most
recent bid and asked prices. Discount notes may be valued
through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. Securities traded on foreign
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets are normally
completed before the close of business on days that the New
York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) is open and may also take
place on days when the Exchange is not open. If an event occurs
after the value of a security was established but before the
net asset value per share was determined that was likely to
materially change the net asset value, that security would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. If the funds
determine that the market price of a portfolio security is not
readily available, or that the valuation methods mentioned
above do not reflect the security's fair value, such security
is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its
designee if such fair value determination would materially
impact a fund's net asset value. Certain other circumstances
may cause the funds to fair value a security such as: a
security has been declared in default; trading in a security
has been halted during the trading day; or there is a foreign
market holiday and no trading will commence.
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 capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of
investments and/or as a realized gain. The funds estimate the
components of distributions received that may be considered
nontaxable distributions or capital gain distributions for
income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual
basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of
premiums.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS -- All assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end.
Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and
interest income, and certain expenses are translated at the
rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions. For assets and liabilities, other than
investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains
and losses from foreign currency translations arise from
changes in currency exchange rates.
Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or
losses occurring during the holding period of investment
securities are a component of realized gain (loss) on
investment transactions and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments, respectively. Certain countries
may impose taxes on the contract amount of purchases and sales
of foreign currency contracts in their currency. The funds
record the foreign tax expense, if any, as a reduction to the
net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The funds may
enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to
facilitate transactions of securities denominated in a foreign
currency or to hedge the funds' exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of
foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by
the funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or
depreciation are determined daily using prevailing exchange
rates. The funds bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the
foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract.
Additionally, losses may arise if the counterparties do not
perform under the contract terms.
SECURITIES ON LOAN -- NT Growth may lend portfolio securities
through its lending agent to certain approved borrowers in
order to earn additional income. NT Growth continues to
recognize any gain or loss in the market price of the
securities loaned and records any interest earned or dividends
declared.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The funds may enter into repurchase
agreements with institutions that American Century Investment
Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined
are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of
Directors. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. Each
fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities,
received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the
custodian in a manner sufficient to enable each 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 each fund under each repurchase
agreement.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT -- Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each fund, along
with other registered investment companies having management
agreements with ACIM or American Century Global Investment
Management, Inc. (ACGIM), 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 each 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 federal or
state income taxes.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions to shareholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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 funds. In addition, in the normal course of
business, the funds enter into contracts that provide general
indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims
that may be made against the funds. The risk of material loss
from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, which may require management to make
certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
MANAGEMENT FEES -- The corporation has entered into a
Management Agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the
funds with investment advisory and management services in
exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee). The
Agreement provides that all expenses of the funds, except
brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of
those directors who are not considered "interested persons" as
defined in the 1940 Act (including counsel fees) and
extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is
computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of
each fund and paid monthly in arrears. For funds with a stepped
fee schedule, the rate of the fee is determined by applying a
fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account
all of the investment advisor's assets under management in each
fund's investment strategy (strategy assets) to calculate the
appropriate fee rate for each fund. The strategy assets include
each fund's assets and the assets of other clients of the
investment advisor that are not in the American Century family
of funds, but that have the same investment team and investment
strategy. The annual management fee schedule for NT Growth
ranges from 0.60% to 0.80%. The annual management fee schedule
for NT Vista is 0.80%. The effective annual management fee for
each of the funds for the six months ended April 30, 2007 was
0.80%.
RELATED PARTIES -- Certain officers and directors of the
corporation are also officers and/or directors, and, as a
group, controlling stockholders of American Century Companies,
Inc. (ACC), the parent of the corporation's investment advisor,
ACIM, the distributor of the corporation, American Century
Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer
agent, American Century Services, LLC. The funds are wholly
owned by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.
(ACAAP). ACAAP does not invest in the funds for the purpose of
exercising management or control.
Beginning in December 2006, the funds were eligible to invest
in a money market fund for temporary purposes, which was
managed by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM).
JPMIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(JPM). JPM is an equity investor in ACC. The funds have a bank
line of credit agreement and NT Growth has a securities lending
agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMCB). JPMCB is a
custodian of the funds and a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions, excluding short-term investments, for
the six months ended April 30, 2007, were as follows:
NT Growth NT Vista
Purchases $51,969,542 $25,515,858
Proceeds from sales $44,784,463 $21,799,919
4. SECURITIES LENDING
As of April 30, 2007, securities in NT Growth valued at
$3,632,915 were on loan through the lending agent, JPMCB, to
certain approved borrowers. JPMCB receives and maintains
collateral in the form of cash and/or acceptable securities as
approved by ACIM. Cash collateral is invested in authorized
investments by the lending agent in a pooled account. The value
of cash collateral received at period end is disclosed in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities and investments made with
the cash by the lending agent are listed in the Schedule of
Investments. Any deficiencies or excess of collateral must be
delivered or transferred by the member firms no later than the
close of business on the next business day. The total value of
all collateral received, at this date, was $3,760,430. NT
Growth's risks in securities lending are that the borrower may
not provide additional collateral when required or return the
securities when due. If the borrower defaults, receipt of the
collateral by NT Growth may be delayed or limited.
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5. BANK LINE OF CREDIT
Effective December 13, 2006, the funds, along with certain
other funds managed by ACIM or ACGIM, have a $500,000,000
unsecured bank line of credit agreement with JPMCB. The funds
may borrow money for temporary or emergency purposes to fund
shareholder redemptions. Borrowings under the agreement bear
interest at the Federal Funds rate plus 0.40%. The funds did
not borrow from the line during the six months ended April 30,
2007.
6. RISK FACTORS
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign
securities. These risks include those resulting from future
adverse political, social, and economic developments,
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible
imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or
restrictions.
7. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
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 April 30, 2007, the components of investments for federal
income tax purposes were as follows:
NT Growth NT Vista
Federal tax cost of investments $67,313,307 $28,554,785
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Gross tax appreciation of investments $7,195,696 $5,877,536
Gross tax depreciation of investments (320,759) (91,869)
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Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments $6,874,937 $5,785,667
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis cost and
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2006, NT Growth and NT Vista had accumulated
capital losses of $(965,439) and $(3,142,236), respectively,
which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to
offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax
purposes. The capital loss carryovers for the funds expire in
2014.
8. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes a minimum threshold for financial
statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in
filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a
particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax
disclosures. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax
years as of the date of effectiveness. The FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements" (FAS 157), in September 2006, which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands the required financial
statement disclosures about fair value measurements. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 and FAS
157.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
NT Growth
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $10.57 $10.00
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Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss) 0.02 0.01
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0.69 0.56
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Total From Investment Operations 0.71 0.57
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Distributions
From Net Investment Income (0.03) --
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Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.25 $10.57
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TOTAL RETURN(3) 6.75% 5.70%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.80%(4) 0.80%(4)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets 0.44%(4) 0.36%(4)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 71% 57%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $70,596 $58,983
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) May 12, 2006 (fund inception) through October 31, 2006.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NT Vista
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated
2007(1) 2006(2)
PER-SHARE DATA
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $9.00 $10.00
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Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income (Loss) (0.01) (0.01)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 1.60 (0.99)
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Total From Investment Operations 1.59 (1.00)
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Net Asset Value, End of Period $10.59 $9.00
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TOTAL RETURN(3) 17.67% (10.00)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.80%(4) 0.80%(4)
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (0.15)%(4) (0.27)%(4)
Portfolio Turnover Rate 75% 109%
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $34,819 $25,678
(1) Six months ended April 30, 2007 (unaudited).
(2) May 12, 2006 (fund inception) through October 31, 2006.
(3) Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income
and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.
(4) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
As required by law, any distributions you receive from an IRA
or certain 403(b), 457 and qualified plans [those not eligible
for rollover to an IRA or to another qualified plan] are
subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not
to have withholding apply. Tax will be withheld on the total
amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that
are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible
contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding
could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a
greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don't want us to withhold on this amount, you must
notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. Even if you
plan to roll over the amount you withdraw to another
tax-deferred account, the withholding rate still applies to the
withdrawn amount unless we have received notice not to withhold
federal income tax prior to the withdrawal. You may notify us
in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through
other electronic means. You have the right to revoke your
withholding election at any time and any election you make may
remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld,
you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of
your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld
or you don't have enough income tax withheld, you may be
responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur
penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and
estimated tax payments are not sufficient.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your
distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory
withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld.
State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in
accordance with the respective state rules.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
American Century Investment Management, Inc., the funds'
investment advisor, is responsible for exercising the voting
rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by
the funds. A description of the policies and procedures the
advisor uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available
without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is
also available on American Century's website at
americancentury.com and on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the
investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio
securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30
is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It
is also available at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE
The funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first
and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds'
Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov, and
may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room
in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The
funds also make their complete schedule of portfolio holdings
for the most recent quarter of their fiscal year available on
their website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by
calling 1-800-345-2021.
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INDEX DEFINITIONS
The following indices are used to illustrate investment market,
sector, or style performance or to serve as fund performance
comparisons. They are not investment products available for
purchase.
The RUSSELL 1000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted,
large-cap index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000
Index (the 3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based
on total market capitalization).
The RUSSELL 1000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 1000 Index companies (the 1,000 largest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® INDEX is a market-capitalization weighted
index created by Frank Russell Company to measure the
performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest publicly
traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL 2000® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of those
Russell 2000 Index companies (the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000
largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market
capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and lower
forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® INDEX measures the performance of the 800
smallest of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies,
based on total market capitalization.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® GROWTH INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with higher price-to-book ratios and
higher forecasted growth values.
The RUSSELL MIDCAP® VALUE INDEX measures the performance of
those Russell Midcap Index companies (the 800 smallest of the
1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total
market capitalization) with lower price-to-book ratios and
lower forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500 INDEX is a market value-weighted index of the
stocks of 500 publicly traded U.S. companies chosen for market
size, liquidity, and industry group representation that are
considered to be leading firms in dominant industries. Each
stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market
value. Created by Standard & Poor's, it is considered to be a
broad measure of U.S. stock market performance.
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CONTACT US
AMERICANCENTURY.COM
AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE:
1-800-345-8765
INVESTOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE:
1-800-345-2021 or 816-531-5575
BUSINESS, NOT-FOR-PROFIT,
EMPLOYER-SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLANS:
1-800-345-3533
BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES, BROKER-DEALERS,
FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, INSURANCE COMPANIES:
1-800-345-6488
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF:
1-800-634-4113 or 816-444-3485
AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
THIS REPORT AND THE STATEMENTS IT CONTAINS ARE SUBMITTED FOR
THE GENERAL INFORMATION OF OUR SHAREHOLDERS. THE REPORT IS NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS UNLESS
PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
American Century Investment Services, Inc., Distributor
©2007 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights
reserved.
The American Century Investments logo, American Century and
American Century Investments are service marks of American
Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc.
0706
SH-SAN-54786N
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders
filed under Item 1 of this Form.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. 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 11. 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 registrant's second fiscal quarter of 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 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(2) Separate certifications by the registrant's principal executive officer
and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, are filed and attached hereto as Exhibit
99.302CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) A certification by the registrant's chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
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.
Registrant: AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
By: /s/ Jonathan S. Thomas
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Name: Jonathan S. Thomas
Title: President
Date: June 26, 2007
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.
By: /s/ Jonathan S. Thomas
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Name: Jonathan S. Thomas
Title: President
(principal executive officer)
Date: June 26, 2007
By: /s/ Robert J. Leach
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Name: Robert J. Leach
Title: Vice President, Treasurer, and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date: June 26, 2007