UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number | 811-05447 |
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AMERICAN CENTURY QUANTITATIVE EQUITY FUNDS, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI | 64111 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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JOHN PAK 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 816-531-5575 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 06-30 |
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Date of reporting period: | 12-31-2024 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) Provided under separate cover.
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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Investor Class (BIGRX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $34 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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I Class (AMGIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $23 | 0.45% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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A Class (AMADX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $47 | 0.90% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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C Class (ACGCX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $85 | 1.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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R Class (AICRX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $60 | 1.15% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Core Value Fund 
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R5 Class (AICGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Core Value Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $23 | 0.45% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,965,202,686 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $6,426,479 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 48 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 203 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.7% | | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% | | | | | Financial Services | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Machinery | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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Investor Class (ADSIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $49 | 0.92% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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I Class (ADCIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $38 | 0.72% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

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SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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Y Class (ADCYX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Y Class | $35 | 0.67% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2508G875
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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A Class (ADCVX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $62 | 1.17% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M642
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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C Class (ADCCX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $101 | 1.92% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M527
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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R Class (ADRRX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $75 | 1.42% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M659
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Disciplined Growth Fund 
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R5 Class (ADGGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Disciplined Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $38 | 0.72% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $461,294,233 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $1,996,571 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 116 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Software | 22% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 17% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 13% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2508G883
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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Investor Class (BEQGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $34 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M600
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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I Class (AMEIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $24 | 0.45% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M808
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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A Class (BEQAX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $47 | 0.90% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M709
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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C Class (AEYCX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $86 | 1.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M790
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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R Class (AEYRX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $60 | 1.15% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M766
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Equity Growth Fund 
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R5 Class (AEYGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Equity Growth Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $24 | 0.45% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $1,725,660,683 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $5,501,547 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 36 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 205 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.4% | | | | | Software | 14% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | | | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | 12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Interactive Media and Services | 7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Broadline Retail | 5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2508G867
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Global Gold Fund 
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Investor Class (BGEIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Global Gold Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $33 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $663,097,743 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $2,260,597 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 59 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | Top Five Countries (as a % of net assets) | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Canada | 50% | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Australia | 16% | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | South Africa | 12% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | United States | 8% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | China | 7% | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M105
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Global Gold Fund 
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I Class (AGGNX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Global Gold Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $23 | 0.45% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $663,097,743 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $2,260,597 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 59 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | Top Five Countries (as a % of net assets) | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Canada | 50% | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Australia | 16% | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | South Africa | 12% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | United States | 8% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | China | 7% | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M469
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Global Gold Fund 
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A Class (ACGGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Global Gold Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $46 | 0.90% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $663,097,743 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $2,260,597 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 59 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | Top Five Countries (as a % of net assets) | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Canada | 50% | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Australia | 16% | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | South Africa | 12% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | United States | 8% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | China | 7% | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M204
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Global Gold Fund 
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C Class (AGYCX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Global Gold Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $84 | 1.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $663,097,743 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $2,260,597 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 59 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | Top Five Countries (as a % of net assets) | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Canada | 50% | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Australia | 16% | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | South Africa | 12% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | United States | 8% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | China | 7% | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M485
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Global Gold Fund 
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R Class (AGGWX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Global Gold Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $59 | 1.15% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $663,097,743 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $2,260,597 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 59 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | Top Five Countries (as a % of net assets) | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Canada | 50% | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Australia | 16% | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | South Africa | 12% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | United States | 8% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | China | 7% | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M477
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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Investor Class (ASQIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $44 | 0.85% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M840
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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I Class (ASCQX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
I Class | $34 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M832
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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A Class (ASQAX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
A Class | $57 | 1.10% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M824
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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C Class (ASQCX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
C Class | $95 | 1.85% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M329
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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R Class (ASCRX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R Class | $70 | 1.35% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M774
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Small Company Fund 
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R5 Class (ASQGX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Small Company Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
R5 Class | $34 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $154,699,594 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $681,294 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 43 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 293 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | Top Five Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.3% | | | | | Banks | 9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 0.9% | | | | | Software | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% | | | | | Biotechnology | 8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Insurance | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Trading Companies and Distributors | 4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2508G826
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Utilities Fund 
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Investor Class (BULIX) | December 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Utilities Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
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What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Investor Class | $35 | 0.65% |
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Fund Statistics | |
Net Assets | $257,571,423 |
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period) | $873,770 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 39 | % |
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings | 35 |
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| Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | Top Five Sub-Industries (as a % of net assets) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks | 99.2% | | | | | | | | Electric Utilities | 64% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments | 1.1% | | | | | | | | Multi-Utilities | 20% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.3)% | | | | | | | | Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders | 6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Gas Utilities | 3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Water Utilities | 2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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For additional information about the fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy voting information, scan the QR code or visit americancentury.com/docs. |

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©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. |

S-2507M881
(b) Not applicable.
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 for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a)
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| Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| Disciplined Core Value Fund |
| Investor Class (BIGRX) |
| I Class (AMGIX) |
| A Class (AMADX) |
| C Class (ACGCX) |
| R Class (AICRX) |
| R5 Class (AICGX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 1.8% | | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 54,205 | | $ | 26,340,378 | |
Textron, Inc. | 108,980 | | 8,335,880 | |
| | 34,676,258 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.4% | | |
FedEx Corp. | 68,183 | | 19,181,923 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 62,407 | | 7,869,523 | |
| | 27,051,446 | |
Automobile Components — 0.0% | | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | 32,811 | | 1,043,062 | |
Banks — 6.7% | | |
Bank of America Corp. | 293,529 | | 12,900,599 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 295,756 | | 70,895,671 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | 57,813 | | 2,507,928 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 740,287 | | 35,407,927 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 156,737 | | 11,009,207 | |
| | 132,721,332 | |
Beverages — 0.8% | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc., Class A(1) | 8,114 | | 2,434,038 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 87,324 | | 13,278,487 | |
| | 15,712,525 | |
Biotechnology — 2.8% | | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(1) | 32,151 | | 2,113,285 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(1) | 76,818 | | 2,558,040 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 426,774 | | 39,421,114 | |
Incyte Corp.(1) | 26,152 | | 1,806,319 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 58,345 | | 2,252,117 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(1) | 6,535 | | 2,305,809 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 11,968 | | 4,819,514 | |
| | 55,276,198 | |
Building Products — 1.3% | | |
A.O. Smith Corp. | 20,245 | | 1,380,911 | |
Allegion PLC | 38,181 | | 4,989,493 | |
Masco Corp. | 128,273 | | 9,308,772 | |
Owens Corning | 63,262 | | 10,774,784 | |
| | 26,453,960 | |
Capital Markets — 3.4% | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 27,082 | | 5,008,003 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 99,488 | | 19,439,955 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | 5,290 | | 1,466,335 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 6,205 | | 1,077,560 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | 59,068 | | 10,435,544 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | 21,191 | | 901,253 | |
MSCI, Inc. | 21,964 | | 13,178,620 | |
SEI Investments Co. | 15,020 | | 1,238,850 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 121,986 | | 13,795,397 | |
| | 66,541,517 | |
Chemicals — 0.5% | | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(1) | 237,849 | | 8,139,193 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. | 35,568 | | 2,359,581 | |
| | 10,498,774 | |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.5% | | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | 33,154 | | $ | 5,495,939 | |
Veralto Corp. | 44,660 | | 4,548,621 | |
| | 10,044,560 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.9% | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 103,773 | | 6,143,361 | |
F5, Inc.(1) | 42,759 | | 10,752,606 | |
| | 16,895,967 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.5% | | |
API Group Corp.(1) | 33,852 | | 1,217,656 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc.(1) | 16,502 | | 2,872,338 | |
MasTec, Inc.(1) | 9,171 | | 1,248,540 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | 14,731 | | 4,517,556 | |
| | 9,856,090 | |
Construction Materials — 0.3% | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 22,329 | | 5,509,904 | |
Consumer Finance — 1.6% | | |
American Express Co. | 53,722 | | 15,944,152 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | 21,846 | | 1,138,832 | |
Synchrony Financial | 216,214 | | 14,053,910 | |
| | 31,136,894 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 5.0% | | |
Dollar General Corp. | 128,016 | | 9,706,173 | |
Maplebear, Inc.(1) | 89,677 | | 3,714,421 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(1) | 108,754 | | 9,195,151 | |
Sysco Corp. | 127,237 | | 9,728,541 | |
Target Corp. | 186,317 | | 25,186,332 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(1) | 167,273 | | 11,284,237 | |
Walmart, Inc. | 330,746 | | 29,882,901 | |
| | 98,697,756 | |
Containers and Packaging — 1.4% | | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | 16,915 | | 1,093,893 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | 59,752 | | 4,940,893 | |
International Paper Co. | 59,234 | | 3,187,974 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | 60,025 | | 13,513,428 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | 99,378 | | 3,361,958 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | 13,125 | | 683,156 | |
| | 26,781,302 | |
Distributors — 0.3% | | |
LKQ Corp. | 162,386 | | 5,967,686 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(1) | 8,923 | | 989,115 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | 52,663 | | 2,782,713 | |
| | 3,771,828 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.6% | | |
AT&T, Inc. | 97,967 | | 2,230,708 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 245,923 | | 9,834,461 | |
| | 12,065,169 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.9% | | |
Evergy, Inc. | 163,301 | | 10,051,176 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 83,840 | | 6,010,490 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | 37,909 | | 1,563,746 | |
| | 17,625,412 | |
Electrical Equipment — 1.3% | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 18,397 | | 5,374,315 | |
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| Shares | Value |
GE Vernova, Inc. | 17,486 | | $ | 5,751,670 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1) | 23,073 | | 3,577,469 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | 22,968 | | 9,621,065 | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | 4,338 | | 961,518 | |
| | 25,286,037 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.3% | | |
Halliburton Co. | 645,103 | | 17,540,351 | |
TechnipFMC PLC | 248,666 | | 7,196,394 | |
| | 24,736,745 | |
Entertainment — 1.2% | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 154,233 | | 22,564,288 | |
Roku, Inc.(1) | 16,601 | | 1,234,118 | |
| | 23,798,406 | |
Financial Services — 5.3% | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc.(1) | 32,479 | | 1,977,971 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1) | 101,859 | | 46,170,648 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(1) | 6,945 | | 714,224 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | 147,874 | | 16,570,760 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | 10,680 | | 1,872,204 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1) | 443,823 | | 37,880,293 | |
| | 105,186,100 | |
Food Products — 0.7% | | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | 114,034 | | 3,164,444 | |
General Mills, Inc. | 48,982 | | 3,123,582 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | 35,101 | | 1,101,118 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(1) | 48,106 | | 2,183,531 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(1) | 8,684 | | 993,971 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 40,797 | | 2,343,380 | |
| | 12,910,026 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | 18,915 | | 2,634,292 | |
Ground Transportation — 1.0% | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 334,310 | | 20,165,579 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.5% | | |
Abbott Laboratories | 66,521 | | 7,524,190 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(1) | 32,065 | | 2,868,535 | |
Medtronic PLC | 228,211 | | 18,229,495 | |
ResMed, Inc. | 62,431 | | 14,277,345 | |
Solventum Corp.(1) | 101,664 | | 6,715,924 | |
| | 49,615,489 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.3% | | |
Cencora, Inc. | 16,590 | | 3,727,441 | |
Cigna Group | 13,662 | | 3,772,625 | |
DaVita, Inc.(1) | 34,163 | | 5,109,077 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(1) | 11,127 | | 769,988 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | 12,522 | | 2,871,545 | |
McKesson Corp. | 29,818 | | 16,993,576 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 15,810 | | 2,385,097 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 19,011 | | 9,616,904 | |
| | 45,246,253 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.7% | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1) | 62,646 | | 13,171,322 | |
Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.3% | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 323,905 | | 5,674,816 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | 1,208 | | $ | 6,001,851 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | 4,995 | | 932,517 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 30,206 | | 4,052,437 | |
| | 10,986,805 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | 32,234 | | 4,395,751 | |
TopBuild Corp.(1) | 11,972 | | 3,727,362 | |
| | 8,123,113 | |
Household Products — 3.2% | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 211,296 | | 19,208,919 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 89,410 | | 11,716,286 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 190,881 | | 32,001,200 | |
| | 62,926,405 | |
Industrial REITs — 0.2% | | |
Prologis, Inc. | 34,139 | | 3,608,492 | |
Insurance — 3.7% | | |
CNA Financial Corp. | 113,741 | | 5,501,652 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | 26,355 | | 9,552,633 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 115,683 | | 12,655,720 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | 69,990 | | 14,866,576 | |
Progressive Corp. | 13,014 | | 3,118,285 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. | 48,083 | | 11,582,714 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | 274,230 | | 16,047,940 | |
| | 73,325,520 | |
IT Services — 2.7% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 36,768 | | 12,934,615 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1) | 47,895 | | 4,581,157 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | 290,234 | | 22,318,994 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 38,497 | | 8,462,795 | |
Twilio, Inc., Class A(1) | 40,836 | | 4,413,555 | |
| | 52,711,116 | |
Leisure Products — 0.2% | | |
Mattel, Inc.(1) | 217,948 | | 3,864,218 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.9% | | |
Avantor, Inc.(1) | 157,974 | | 3,328,512 | |
Illumina, Inc.(1) | 103,467 | | 13,826,295 | |
| | 17,154,807 | |
Machinery — 5.3% | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 71,083 | | 25,786,069 | |
Cummins, Inc. | 88,628 | | 30,895,721 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | 69,787 | | 4,700,154 | |
Flowserve Corp. | 19,036 | | 1,094,951 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 34,585 | | 6,483,650 | |
Middleby Corp.(1) | 38,386 | | 5,199,384 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 28,758 | | 18,290,951 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | 22,403 | | 7,605,370 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 10,507 | | 843,607 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | 12,665 | | 2,574,794 | |
| | 103,474,651 | |
Media — 1.8% | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 888,395 | | 33,341,465 | |
News Corp., Class A | 55,954 | | 1,540,973 | |
| | 34,882,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Multi-Utilities — 1.0% | | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 32,935 | | $ | 2,938,790 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | 182,880 | | 17,198,035 | |
| | 20,136,825 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 4.0% | | |
APA Corp. | 53,898 | | 1,244,505 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | 9,032 | | 1,056,021 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 227,717 | | 27,913,550 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 460,007 | | 49,482,953 | |
| | 79,697,029 | |
Personal Care Products — 1.2% | | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A | 63,163 | | 4,735,962 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | 862,927 | | 18,423,491 | |
| | 23,159,453 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 6.0% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 642,815 | | 36,357,616 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(1) | 45,950 | | 5,658,743 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 315,068 | | 45,565,134 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 299,399 | | 29,784,213 | |
| | 117,365,706 | |
Professional Services — 1.4% | | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(1) | 3,314 | | 1,339,055 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(1) | 5,231 | | 999,801 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | 40,650 | | 5,431,653 | |
KBR, Inc. | 18,816 | | 1,090,011 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 98,133 | | 14,137,040 | |
Parsons Corp.(1) | 32,772 | | 3,023,217 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | 17,457 | | 1,951,343 | |
| | 27,972,120 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.3% | | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(1) | 20,324 | | 5,144,817 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 2.9% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | 118,527 | | 3,044,959 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 21,808 | | 5,055,967 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(1) | 10,150 | | 1,010,737 | |
KLA Corp. | 35,890 | | 22,615,007 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | 160,647 | | 17,743,461 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 49,502 | | 7,604,497 | |
| | 57,074,628 | |
Software — 3.9% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 26,410 | | 11,743,999 | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(1) | 30,567 | | 9,898,512 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(1) | 145,954 | | 4,384,458 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 24,672 | | 10,399,248 | |
Oracle Corp. | 14,490 | | 2,414,614 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 32,301 | | 10,799,193 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(1) | 32,557 | | 15,801,865 | |
Zoom Communications, Inc., Class A(1) | 142,570 | | 11,635,138 | |
| | 77,077,027 | |
Specialized REITs — 1.5% | | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | 14,583 | | 1,775,334 | |
Public Storage | 49,924 | | 14,949,243 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | 60,224 | | 12,273,651 | |
| | 28,998,228 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Specialty Retail — 4.2% | | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | 261,408 | | $ | 10,134,788 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 124,501 | | 10,682,186 | |
Gap, Inc. | 236,004 | | 5,576,775 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 64,991 | | 25,280,849 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 88,259 | | 21,782,321 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(1) | 6,794 | | 2,954,914 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 28,968 | | 5,364,294 | |
| | 81,776,127 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 2.8% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 96,900 | | 24,265,698 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 932,049 | | 19,899,246 | |
HP, Inc. | 107,599 | | 3,510,955 | |
NetApp, Inc. | 66,868 | | 7,762,038 | |
| | 55,437,937 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.9% | | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | 31,432 | | 2,638,088 | |
Crocs, Inc.(1) | 24,518 | | 2,685,457 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 201,657 | | 15,259,385 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 49,229 | | 11,370,914 | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Class A(1) | 89,157 | | 5,994,917 | |
| | 37,948,761 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 1.6% | | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(1) | 128,594 | | 6,546,721 | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 91,511 | | 15,883,564 | |
GMS, Inc.(1) | 26,416 | | 2,240,869 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | 40,154 | | 2,999,102 | |
Watsco, Inc. | 4,510 | | 2,137,244 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | 9,012 | | 1,630,812 | |
| | 31,438,312 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,648,146,892) | | 1,951,037,240 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.7% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 66,137 | | 66,137 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.7% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $2,084,813), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $2,043,820) | | 2,043,321 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%, 12/31/31, valued at $12,250,307), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $12,012,969) | | 12,010,000 | |
| | 14,053,321 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,119,458) | | 14,119,458 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.0% (Cost $1,662,266,350) | | 1,965,156,698 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | 45,988 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,965,202,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1)Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,662,266,350) | $ | 1,965,156,698 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 331,904 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 2,236,211 | |
| 1,967,724,813 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,400,802 | |
Accrued management fees | 1,080,362 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 40,083 | |
Dividends payable | 880 | |
| 2,522,127 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 1,965,202,686 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 1,635,149,617 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 330,053,069 | |
| $ | 1,965,202,686 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,592,303,420 | 43,536,272 | $36.57 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $183,557,370 | 5,006,444 | $36.66 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $142,942,105 | 3,918,549 | $36.48 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $4,183,822 | 115,075 | $36.36 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $11,421,266 | 312,460 | $36.55 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $30,794,703 | 839,526 | $36.68 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $38.71 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $9,665) | $ | 19,537,248 | |
Interest | 287,384 | |
| 19,824,632 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 6,426,479 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 196,756 | |
C Class | 22,292 | |
R Class | 31,178 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 63,860 | |
Other expenses | 827 | |
| 6,741,392 | |
| |
| |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 13,083,240 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 153,140,780 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (54,014,500) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (185) | |
| (54,014,685) | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 99,126,095 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 112,209,335 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 13,083,240 | | $ | 30,096,092 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 153,140,780 | | 124,079,285 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (54,014,685) | | 117,372,244 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 112,209,335 | | 271,547,621 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (11,927,988) | | (24,810,893) | |
I Class | (1,592,440) | | (3,703,645) | |
A Class | (910,994) | | (2,125,672) | |
C Class | (8,387) | | (29,992) | |
R Class | (56,330) | | (150,608) | |
R5 Class | (274,545) | | (712,572) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (14,770,684) | | (31,533,382) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (122,157,419) | | (403,218,097) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (24,718,768) | | (163,203,858) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,989,921,454 | | 2,153,125,312 | |
End of period | $ | 1,965,202,686 | | $ | 1,989,921,454 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Disciplined Core Value Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. Income is a secondary objective.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund's portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund's income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.3380% to 0.5200% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended December 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $966,792,486 and $1,092,709,105, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Six months ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended June 30, 2024 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 700,000,000 | | | 700,000,000 | | |
Sold | 568,925 | | $ | 21,220,805 | | 1,198,892 | | $ | 39,180,065 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 304,788 | | 11,337,047 | | 717,682 | | 23,626,223 | |
Redeemed | (2,952,689) | | (108,797,699) | | (8,283,708) | | (267,528,829) | |
| (2,078,976) | | (76,239,847) | | (6,367,134) | | (204,722,541) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 210,000,000 | | | 210,000,000 | | |
Sold | 198,666 | | 7,389,009 | | 900,539 | | 29,499,964 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 41,605 | | 1,551,343 | | 107,335 | | 3,532,548 | |
Redeemed | (737,123) | | (27,302,781) | | (5,501,863) | | (174,476,600) | |
| (496,852) | | (18,362,429) | | (4,493,989) | | (141,444,088) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 50,000,000 | | | 50,000,000 | | |
Sold | 182,634 | | 6,730,948 | | 548,408 | | 17,641,789 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 22,845 | | 847,368 | | 57,411 | | 1,880,758 | |
Redeemed | (713,355) | | (26,941,356) | | (1,534,009) | | (49,823,253) | |
| (507,876) | | (19,363,040) | | (928,190) | | (30,300,706) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,463 | | 55,027 | | 4,522 | | 149,047 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 207 | | 7,650 | | 865 | | 27,677 | |
Redeemed | (14,278) | | (522,185) | | (69,559) | | (2,234,449) | |
| (12,608) | | (459,508) | | (64,172) | | (2,057,725) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 26,191 | | 965,224 | | 89,554 | | 2,925,028 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,496 | | 55,589 | | 4,543 | | 148,024 | |
Redeemed | (76,840) | | (2,836,344) | | (232,647) | | (7,319,070) | |
| (49,153) | | (1,815,531) | | (138,550) | | (4,246,018) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 68,618 | | 2,558,960 | | 154,347 | | 5,051,102 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6,980 | | 260,367 | | 20,476 | | 674,960 | |
Redeemed | (235,346) | | (8,736,391) | | (804,527) | | (26,173,081) | |
| (159,748) | | (5,917,064) | | (629,704) | | (20,447,019) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,305,213) | | $ | (122,157,419) | | (12,621,739) | | $ | (403,218,097) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 1,951,037,240 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 66,137 | | $ | 14,053,321 | | — | |
| $ | 1,951,103,377 | | $ | 14,053,321 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
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 period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 1,668,915,618 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 336,293,184 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (40,052,104) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 296,241,080 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of June 30, 2024, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(121,219,579), 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 may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.89 | 0.24 | 1.71 | 1.95 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $36.57 | 5.58% | 0.65% | 1.27% | 48% | $1,592,303 | |
2024 | $30.91 | 0.49 | 4.01 | 4.50 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $34.89 | 14.70% | 0.66% | 1.49% | 67% | $1,591,426 | |
2023 | $30.12 | 0.57 | 0.76 | 1.33 | (0.54) | — | (0.54) | $30.91 | 4.45% | 0.66% | 1.86% | 179% | $1,606,519 | |
2022 | $43.20 | 0.50 | (3.51) | (3.01) | (0.50) | (9.57) | (10.07) | $30.12 | (9.84)% | 0.65% | 1.31% | 234% | $1,739,617 | |
2021 | $35.99 | 0.58 | 12.52 | 13.10 | (0.58) | (5.31) | (5.89) | $43.20 | 39.42% | 0.66% | 1.44% | 240% | $2,076,714 | |
2020 | $36.82 | 0.76 | (0.07) | 0.69 | (0.77) | (0.75) | (1.52) | $35.99 | 1.70% | 0.67% | 2.08% | 100% | $1,588,537 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.98 | 0.28 | 1.71 | 1.99 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $36.66 | 5.68% | 0.45% | 1.47% | 48% | $183,557 | |
2024 | $30.98 | 0.55 | 4.03 | 4.58 | (0.58) | — | (0.58) | $34.98 | 14.92% | 0.46% | 1.69% | 67% | $192,481 | |
2023 | $30.19 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 1.39 | (0.60) | — | (0.60) | $30.98 | 4.68% | 0.46% | 2.06% | 179% | $309,724 | |
2022 | $43.28 | 0.58 | (3.53) | (2.95) | (0.57) | (9.57) | (10.14) | $30.19 | (9.67)% | 0.45% | 1.51% | 234% | $466,890 | |
2021 | $36.05 | 0.65 | 12.55 | 13.20 | (0.66) | (5.31) | (5.97) | $43.28 | 39.70% | 0.46% | 1.64% | 240% | $584,160 | |
2020 | $36.88 | 0.83 | (0.07) | 0.76 | (0.84) | (0.75) | (1.59) | $36.05 | 1.90% | 0.47% | 2.28% | 100% | $272,307 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.79 | 0.19 | 1.72 | 1.91 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $36.48 | 5.48% | 0.90% | 1.02% | 48% | $142,942 | |
2024 | $30.82 | 0.40 | 4.01 | 4.41 | (0.44) | — | (0.44) | $34.79 | 14.39% | 0.91% | 1.24% | 67% | $154,015 | |
2023 | $30.04 | 0.49 | 0.76 | 1.25 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $30.82 | 4.20% | 0.91% | 1.61% | 179% | $165,051 | |
2022 | $43.11 | 0.40 | (3.50) | (3.10) | (0.40) | (9.57) | (9.97) | $30.04 | (10.07)% | 0.90% | 1.06% | 234% | $171,905 | |
2021 | $35.93 | 0.48 | 12.49 | 12.97 | (0.48) | (5.31) | (5.79) | $43.11 | 39.04% | 0.91% | 1.19% | 240% | $180,616 | |
2020 | $36.76 | 0.67 | (0.07) | 0.60 | (0.68) | (0.75) | (1.43) | $35.93 | 1.46% | 0.92% | 1.83% | 100% | $130,398 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.67 | 0.05 | 1.71 | 1.76 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $36.36 | 5.08% | 1.65% | 0.27% | 48% | $4,184 | |
2024 | $30.71 | 0.16 | 3.99 | 4.15 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $34.67 | 13.55% | 1.66% | 0.49% | 67% | $4,427 | |
2023 | $29.93 | 0.26 | 0.76 | 1.02 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $30.71 | 3.43% | 1.66% | 0.86% | 179% | $5,892 | |
2022 | $43.00 | 0.10 | (3.48) | (3.38) | (0.12) | (9.57) | (9.69) | $29.93 | (10.76)% | 1.65% | 0.31% | 234% | $8,455 | |
2021 | $35.84 | 0.17 | 12.48 | 12.65 | (0.18) | (5.31) | (5.49) | $43.00 | 38.05% | 1.66% | 0.44% | 240% | $12,987 | |
2020 | $36.68 | 0.39 | (0.08) | 0.31 | (0.40) | (0.75) | (1.15) | $35.84 | 0.68% | 1.67% | 1.08% | 100% | $7,452 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.86 | 0.14 | 1.72 | 1.86 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $36.55 | 5.33% | 1.15% | 0.77% | 48% | $11,421 | |
2024 | $30.88 | 0.32 | 4.01 | 4.33 | (0.35) | — | (0.35) | $34.86 | 14.11% | 1.16% | 0.99% | 67% | $12,606 | |
2023 | $30.10 | 0.41 | 0.76 | 1.17 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $30.88 | 3.93% | 1.16% | 1.36% | 179% | $15,447 | |
2022 | $43.18 | 0.31 | (3.51) | (3.20) | (0.31) | (9.57) | (9.88) | $30.10 | (10.30)% | 1.15% | 0.81% | 234% | $15,265 | |
2021 | $35.97 | 0.38 | 12.51 | 12.89 | (0.37) | (5.31) | (5.68) | $43.18 | 38.73% | 1.16% | 0.94% | 240% | $18,245 | |
2020 | $36.81 | 0.58 | (0.09) | 0.49 | (0.58) | (0.75) | (1.33) | $35.97 | 1.18% | 1.17% | 1.58% | 100% | $14,218 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $34.99 | 0.27 | 1.73 | 2.00 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $36.68 | 5.71% | 0.45% | 1.47% | 48% | $30,795 | |
2024 | $31.00 | 0.56 | 4.01 | 4.57 | (0.58) | — | (0.58) | $34.99 | 14.91% | 0.46% | 1.69% | 67% | $34,966 | |
2023 | $30.21 | 0.63 | 0.76 | 1.39 | (0.60) | — | (0.60) | $31.00 | 4.64% | 0.46% | 2.06% | 179% | $50,491 | |
2022 | $43.29 | 0.58 | (3.52) | (2.94) | (0.57) | (9.57) | (10.14) | $30.21 | (9.64)% | 0.45% | 1.51% | 234% | $49,707 | |
2021 | $36.06 | 0.63 | 12.57 | 13.20 | (0.66) | (5.31) | (5.97) | $43.29 | 39.68% | 0.46% | 1.64% | 240% | $38,493 | |
2020 | $36.89 | 0.83 | (0.07) | 0.76 | (0.84) | (0.75) | (1.59) | $36.06 | 1.90% | 0.47% | 2.28% | 100% | $16,388 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Disciplined Growth Fund |
| Investor Class (ADSIX) |
| I Class (ADCIX) |
| Y Class (ADCYX) |
| A Class (ADCVX) |
| C Class (ADCCX) |
| R Class (ADRRX) |
| R5 Class (ADGGX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% | | |
Automobiles — 2.8% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 31,445 | | $ | 12,698,749 | |
Biotechnology — 1.2% | | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(1) | 9,106 | | 156,168 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 3,338 | | 785,465 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 31,212 | | 2,883,052 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1) | 5,941 | | 810,946 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 1,815 | | 730,901 | |
| | 5,366,532 | |
Broadline Retail — 5.9% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 122,677 | | 26,914,107 | |
Coupang, Inc.(1) | 13,730 | | 301,785 | |
| | 27,215,892 | |
Building Products — 0.4% | | |
Lennox International, Inc. | 1,065 | | 648,904 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | 3,002 | | 1,108,789 | |
| | 1,757,693 | |
Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
MSCI, Inc. | 834 | | 500,408 | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 583 | | 136,609 | |
RPM International, Inc. | 1,649 | | 202,926 | |
| | 339,535 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
Cintas Corp. | 13,961 | | 2,550,675 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | 1,342 | | 222,463 | |
Rollins, Inc. | 12,774 | | 592,075 | |
| | 3,365,213 | |
Communications Equipment — 1.3% | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(1) | 43,864 | | 4,848,288 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 1,994 | | 921,687 | |
| | 5,769,975 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.4% | | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 1,384 | | 628,198 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | 1,308 | | 413,393 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.(1) | 1,100 | | 185,295 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | 1,354 | | 415,231 | |
| | 1,642,117 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.2% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 9,456 | | 8,664,249 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(1) | 5,666 | | 479,060 | |
Target Corp. | 6,214 | | 840,009 | |
| | 9,983,318 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1) | 1,763 | | 273,353 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | 2,466 | | 280,162 | |
| | 553,515 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Weatherford International PLC | 6,237 | | 446,756 | |
Entertainment — 2.7% | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 3,477 | | 508,685 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Netflix, Inc.(1) | 8,820 | | $ | 7,861,443 | |
Spotify Technology SA(1) | 8,774 | | 3,925,312 | |
| | 12,295,440 | |
Financial Services — 4.5% | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 16,603 | | 1,341,024 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 18,182 | | 9,574,096 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1) | 13,705 | | 1,169,722 | |
Toast, Inc., Class A(1) | 37,012 | | 1,349,087 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 22,915 | | 7,242,057 | |
| | 20,675,986 | |
Food Products — 0.1% | | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | 858 | | 148,554 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(1) | 8,183 | | 371,426 | |
| | 519,980 | |
Ground Transportation — 1.0% | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 78,645 | | 4,743,866 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1) | 400 | | 208,784 | |
ResMed, Inc. | 3,750 | | 857,588 | |
| | 1,066,372 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.0% | | |
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.(1) | 7,549 | | 182,535 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.6% | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1) | 12,094 | | 2,542,764 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 3.4% | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | 1,311 | | 6,513,599 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1) | 16,977 | | 1,023,713 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(1) | 22,318 | | 3,743,845 | |
DraftKings, Inc., Class A(1) | 41,476 | | 1,542,907 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(1) | 11,189 | | 2,084,846 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 3,803 | | 347,024 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | 1,386 | | 393,901 | |
| | 15,649,835 | |
Household Products — 0.4% | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 17,679 | | 1,607,198 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 3,202 | | 419,590 | |
| | 2,026,788 | |
Insurance — 0.4% | | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(1) | 4,202 | | 450,539 | |
Progressive Corp. | 6,584 | | 1,577,592 | |
| | 2,028,131 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 10.5% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 105,897 | | 20,046,302 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 50,114 | | 9,543,710 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 30,223 | | 17,695,869 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(1) | 33,338 | | 966,802 | |
| | 48,252,683 | |
IT Services — 0.5% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 5,961 | | 2,097,020 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(1) | 2,626 | | 405,481 | |
| | 2,502,501 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.2% | | |
Illumina, Inc.(1) | 4,912 | | 656,390 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1) | 320 | | 391,578 | |
| | 1,047,968 | |
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Machinery — 0.1% | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 1,219 | | $ | 442,204 | |
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | 9,030 | | 203,175 | |
| | 645,379 | |
Media — 0.2% | | |
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A(1) | 8,945 | | 1,051,306 | |
Personal Care Products — 0.1% | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(1) | 6,770 | | 510,052 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.3% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 51,093 | | 2,889,820 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9,782 | | 7,551,704 | |
| | 10,441,524 | |
Professional Services — 0.0% | | |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | 1,149 | | 147,876 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 17.2% | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 26,366 | | 4,287,903 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 71,453 | | 16,565,663 | |
Impinj, Inc.(1) | 2,713 | | 394,090 | |
KLA Corp. | 6,023 | | 3,795,213 | |
Lam Research Corp. | 57,965 | | 4,186,812 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 3,454 | | 2,043,732 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 333,530 | | 44,789,744 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 21,671 | | 3,329,099 | |
| | 79,392,256 | |
Software — 22.4% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 12,813 | | 5,697,685 | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(1) | 10,044 | | 3,252,548 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(1) | 2,905 | | 707,019 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1) | 4,027 | | 1,209,952 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 9,142 | | 3,128,027 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1) | 21,937 | | 3,134,578 | |
DocuSign, Inc.(1) | 11,406 | | 1,025,856 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(1) | 19,760 | | 1,073,956 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(1) | 760 | | 1,513,107 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(1) | 35,464 | | 3,350,639 | |
HubSpot, Inc.(1) | 315 | | 219,483 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 9,640 | | 6,058,740 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 107,902 | | 45,480,693 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A(1) | 10,350 | | 633,213 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(1) | 36,399 | | 2,752,856 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(1) | 23,468 | | 4,270,237 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | 2,562 | | 238,778 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 26,702 | | 8,927,280 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(1) | 7,372 | | 7,815,205 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(1) | 10,876 | | 2,806,334 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(1) | 884 | | 159,482 | |
| | 103,455,668 | |
Specialty Retail — 1.6% | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(1) | 1,621 | | 462,082 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 4,498 | | 1,749,677 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 10,310 | | 2,544,508 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 15,320 | | 1,850,809 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 5,171 | | 957,566 | |
| | 7,564,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 13.5% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 238,551 | | $ | 59,737,941 | |
NetApp, Inc. | 8,104 | | 940,712 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1) | 23,771 | | 1,460,253 | |
| | 62,138,906 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.0% | | |
Crocs, Inc.(1) | 4,849 | | 531,111 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1) | 4,218 | | 856,633 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 34,640 | | 2,621,209 | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Class A(1) | 6,812 | | 458,039 | |
| | 4,466,992 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 1.1% | | |
Fastenal Co. | 14,913 | | 1,072,394 | |
Watsco, Inc. | 820 | | 388,590 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | 3,251 | | 3,426,716 | |
| | 4,887,700 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $185,396,905) | | 457,876,853 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.8% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 281 | | 281 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.8% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $559,307), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $548,310) | | 548,176 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.625%, 4/15/28, valued at $3,286,745), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $3,222,797) | | 3,222,000 | |
| | 3,770,176 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,770,457) | | 3,770,457 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% (Cost $189,167,362) | | 461,647,310 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | (353,077) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 461,294,233 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1)Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $189,167,362) | $ | 461,647,310 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 236,803 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 59,925 | |
| 461,944,038 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 273,284 | |
Accrued management fees | 353,293 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 23,228 | |
| 649,805 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 461,294,233 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 180,680,320 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 280,613,913 | |
| $ | 461,294,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $291,330,598 | 13,050,650 | $22.32 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $88,149,537 | 3,856,100 | $22.86 |
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value | $469,610 | 20,444 | $22.97 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $60,419,267 | 2,836,200 | $21.30 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,625,589 | 159,669 | $16.44 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $16,973,276 | 859,010 | $19.76 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,326,356 | 57,946 | $22.89 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $22.60 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $640) | $ | 1,191,807 | |
Interest | 86,672 | |
| 1,278,479 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 2,170,017 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 73,919 | |
C Class | 15,077 | |
R Class | 42,176 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 13,863 | |
| 2,315,052 | |
Fees waived(1) | (173,446) | |
| 2,141,606 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | (863,127) | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 21,888,649 | |
Futures contract transactions | 79,426 | |
| 21,968,075 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 20,194,840 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 42,162,915 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 41,299,788 | |
(1)Amount consists of $109,919, $32,465, $205, $22,749, $1,148, $6,464 and $496 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (863,127) | | $ | 194,138 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 21,968,075 | | 275,820,541 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 20,194,840 | | (123,555,805) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 41,299,788 | | 152,458,874 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (93,356,616) | | (99,698) | |
I Class | (29,983,980) | | (39,707) | |
Y Class | (170,220) | | (390) | |
A Class | (19,891,592) | | (10,054) | |
C Class | (1,164,007) | | — | |
R Class | (5,680,778) | | — | |
R5 Class | (393,269) | | (689) | |
G Class | — | | (1,726,883) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (150,640,462) | | (1,877,421) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 123,342,548 | | (599,184,003) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 14,001,874 | | (448,602,550) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 447,292,359 | | 895,894,909 | |
End of period | $ | 461,294,233 | | $ | 447,292,359 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Disciplined Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund’s portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund’s income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. On December 15, 2023, there were no outstanding G Class shares and the fund discontinued offering G Class.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the
custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid semiannually. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. The fund may elect to treat a portion of its payment to a redeeming shareholder, which represents the pro rata share of undistributed net investment income and net realized gains, as a distribution for federal income tax purposes (tax equalization).
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. From July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.01% of the fund's management fee. Effective August 1, 2024, the investment advisor agreed to increase the amount of the waiver from 0.01% to 0.09% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until October 31, 2025 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.6880% to 0.8700% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.79% | 0.71% |
Y Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.74% | 0.66% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.79% | 0.71% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended December 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $116,586,438 and $144,240,880, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended June 30, 2024 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 480,000,000 | | | 480,000,000 | | |
Sold | 984,119 | | $ | 29,017,704 | | 1,988,114 | | $ | 48,146,076 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,821,599 | | 88,852,190 | | 3,999 | | 96,746 | |
Redeemed | (1,591,291) | | (44,810,176) | | (4,937,104) | | (117,024,384) | |
| 3,214,427 | | 73,059,718 | | (2,944,991) | | (68,781,562) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | | | 100,000,000 | | |
Sold | 640,187 | | 19,436,320 | | 481,180 | | 12,009,048 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,258,916 | | 29,974,783 | | 1,617 | | 39,693 | |
Redeemed | (863,096) | | (22,098,387) | | (678,571) | | (16,190,061) | |
| 1,036,007 | | 27,312,716 | | (195,774) | | (4,141,320) | |
Y Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 312 | | 9,595 | | 6,539 | | 157,355 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 7,116 | | 170,219 | | 16 | | 390 | |
Redeemed | (4,980) | | (124,499) | | (11,957) | | (303,829) | |
| 2,448 | | 55,315 | | (5,402) | | (146,084) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 50,000,000 | | | 50,000,000 | | |
Sold | 160,808 | | 4,457,365 | | 378,220 | | 8,682,073 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 879,715 | | 19,520,873 | | 420 | | 9,861 | |
Redeemed | (239,858) | | (6,238,017) | | (380,876) | | (9,015,114) | |
| 800,665 | | 17,740,221 | | (2,236) | | (323,180) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 4,047 | | 93,505 | | 14,938 | | 314,193 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 67,869 | | 1,162,591 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (42,129) | | (806,494) | | (93,373) | | (1,795,977) | |
| 29,787 | | 449,602 | | (78,435) | | (1,481,784) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 77,914 | | 2,088,020 | | 174,254 | | 3,909,738 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 276,034 | | 5,680,778 | | — | | — | |
Redeemed | (116,508) | | (3,197,787) | | (215,428) | | (4,550,760) | |
| 237,440 | | 4,571,011 | | (41,174) | | (641,022) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,996 | | 51,795 | | 27,757 | | 669,476 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 16,496 | | 393,269 | | 28 | | 689 | |
Redeemed | (9,823) | | (291,099) | | (1,666) | | (44,244) | |
| 8,669 | | 153,965 | | 26,119 | | 625,921 | |
G Class/Shares Authorized | 550,000,000 | | | 550,000,000 | | |
Sold | — | | — | | 247,767 | | 5,449,116 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 73,610 | | 1,726,883 | |
Redeemed | — | | — | | (22,635,694) | | (531,470,971) | |
| | | (22,314,317) | | (524,294,972) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 5,329,443 | | $ | 123,342,548 | | (25,556,210) | | $ | (599,184,003) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 457,876,853 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 281 | | $ | 3,770,176 | | — | |
| $ | 457,877,134 | | $ | 3,770,176 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. During the period, the fund participated in equity price risk derivative instruments for temporary investment purposes.
At period end, the fund did not have any derivative instruments disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $79,426 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 190,113,342 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 274,828,004 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (3,294,036) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 271,533,968 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $29.01 | (0.05) | 3.14 | 3.09 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $22.32 | 9.30% | 0.92% | 1.00% | (0.36)% | (0.44)% | 26% | $291,331 | |
2024 | $21.70 | (0.07) | 7.39 | 7.32 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $29.01 | 33.74% | 1.00% | 1.01% | (0.29)% | (0.30)% | 40% | $285,301 | |
2023 | $17.68 | 0.01 | 4.01 | 4.02 | — | — | — | $21.70 | 22.74% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 142% | $277,357 | |
2022 | $26.83 | (0.06) | (3.76) | (3.82) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $17.68 | (19.47)% | 0.99% | 1.00% | (0.14)% | (0.15)% | 205% | $248,369 | |
2021 | $24.39 | (0.07) | 7.17 | 7.10 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $26.83 | 31.26% | 1.00% | 1.01% | (0.28)% | (0.29)% | 189% | $273,391 | |
2020 | $21.76 | (0.02) | 4.59 | 4.57 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $24.39 | 22.13% | 1.01% | 1.02% | (0.10)% | (0.11)% | 142% | $238,408 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $29.47 | (0.02) | 3.19 | 3.17 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $22.86 | 9.43% | 0.72% | 0.80% | (0.16)% | (0.24)% | 26% | $88,150 | |
2024 | $22.00 | (0.03) | 7.51 | 7.48 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $29.47 | 34.03% | 0.80% | 0.81% | (0.09)% | (0.10)% | 40% | $83,098 | |
2023 | $17.92 | 0.05 | 4.06 | 4.11 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $22.00 | 22.96% | 0.80% | 0.81% | 0.26% | 0.25% | 142% | $66,363 | |
2022 | $27.08 | (0.02) | (3.81) | (3.83) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $17.92 | (19.31)% | 0.79% | 0.80% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 205% | $97,606 | |
2021 | $24.54 | (0.02) | 7.22 | 7.20 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $27.08 | 31.50% | 0.80% | 0.81% | (0.08)% | (0.09)% | 189% | $149,388 | |
2020 | $21.84 | 0.02 | 4.62 | 4.64 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $24.54 | 22.38% | 0.81% | 0.82% | 0.10% | 0.09% | 142% | $136,351 | |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $29.56 | (0.02) | 3.21 | 3.19 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $22.97 | 9.48% | 0.67% | 0.75% | (0.11)% | (0.19)% | 26% | $470 | |
2024 | $22.06 | (0.01) | 7.53 | 7.52 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $29.56 | 34.08% | 0.75% | 0.76% | (0.04)% | (0.05)% | 40% | $532 | |
2023 | $17.97 | 0.02 | 4.11 | 4.13 | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $22.06 | 23.02% | 0.75% | 0.76% | 0.31% | 0.30% | 142% | $516 | |
2022 | $27.13 | (0.01) | (3.82) | (3.83) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $17.97 | (19.27)% | 0.74% | 0.75% | 0.11% | 0.10% | 205% | $95 | |
2021 | $24.56 | (0.01) | 7.24 | 7.23 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $27.13 | 31.61% | 0.75% | 0.76% | (0.03)% | (0.04)% | 189% | $159 | |
2020 | $21.85 | 0.04 | 4.61 | 4.65 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $24.56 | 22.42% | 0.76% | 0.77% | 0.15% | 0.14% | 142% | $232 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $28.11 | (0.09) | 3.06 | 2.97 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $21.30 | 9.17% | 1.17% | 1.25% | (0.61)% | (0.69)% | 26% | $60,419 | |
2024 | $21.08 | (0.13) | 7.16 | 7.03 | —(4) | — | —(4) | $28.11 | 33.44% | 1.25% | 1.26% | (0.54)% | (0.55)% | 40% | $57,212 | |
2023 | $17.22 | (0.04) | 3.90 | 3.86 | — | — | — | $21.08 | 22.43% | 1.25% | 1.26% | (0.19)% | (0.20)% | 142% | $42,947 | |
2022 | $26.31 | (0.12) | (3.64) | (3.76) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $17.22 | (19.69)% | 1.24% | 1.25% | (0.39)% | (0.40)% | 205% | $36,573 | |
2021 | $24.05 | (0.13) | 7.05 | 6.92 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $26.31 | 30.93% | 1.25% | 1.26% | (0.53)% | (0.54)% | 189% | $47,150 | |
2020 | $21.53 | (0.08) | 4.54 | 4.46 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $24.05 | 21.84% | 1.26% | 1.27% | (0.35)% | (0.36)% | 142% | $34,139 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $23.75 | (0.16) | 2.63 | 2.47 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $16.44 | 8.74% | 1.92% | 2.00% | (1.36)% | (1.44)% | 26% | $2,626 | |
2024 | $17.94 | (0.26) | 6.07 | 5.81 | — | — | — | $23.75 | 32.46% | 2.00% | 2.01% | (1.29)% | (1.30)% | 40% | $3,084 | |
2023 | $14.76 | (0.14) | 3.32 | 3.18 | — | — | — | $17.94 | 21.48% | 2.00% | 2.01% | (0.94)% | (0.95)% | 142% | $3,737 | |
2022 | $23.41 | (0.27) | (3.05) | (3.32) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $14.76 | (20.27)% | 1.99% | 2.00% | (1.14)% | (1.15)% | 205% | $7,820 | |
2021 | $21.99 | (0.29) | 6.37 | 6.08 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $23.41 | 29.92% | 2.00% | 2.01% | (1.28)% | (1.29)% | 189% | $16,775 | |
2020 | $19.98 | (0.22) | 4.17 | 3.95 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $21.99 | 20.94% | 2.01% | 2.02% | (1.10)% | (1.11)% | 142% | $22,346 | |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $26.73 | (0.12) | 2.93 | 2.81 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $19.76 | 9.06% | 1.42% | 1.50% | (0.86)% | (0.94)% | 26% | $16,973 | |
2024 | $20.09 | (0.18) | 6.82 | 6.64 | — | — | — | $26.73 | 33.12% | 1.50% | 1.51% | (0.79)% | (0.80)% | 40% | $16,612 | |
2023 | $16.45 | (0.08) | 3.72 | 3.64 | — | — | — | $20.09 | 22.14% | 1.50% | 1.51% | (0.44)% | (0.45)% | 142% | $13,312 | |
2022 | $25.42 | (0.17) | (3.47) | (3.64) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $16.45 | (19.93)% | 1.49% | 1.50% | (0.64)% | (0.65)% | 205% | $10,481 | |
2021 | $23.42 | (0.19) | 6.85 | 6.66 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $25.42 | 30.63% | 1.50% | 1.51% | (0.78)% | (0.79)% | 189% | $12,958 | |
2020 | $21.06 | (0.13) | 4.43 | 4.30 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $23.42 | 21.56% | 1.51% | 1.52% | (0.60)% | (0.61)% | 142% | $9,548 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $29.49 | (0.02) | 3.20 | 3.18 | — | (9.78) | (9.78) | $22.89 | 9.46% | 0.72% | 0.80% | (0.16)% | (0.24)% | 26% | $1,326 | |
2024 | $22.02 | (0.03) | 7.51 | 7.48 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $29.49 | 34.00% | 0.80% | 0.81% | (0.09)% | (0.10)% | 40% | $1,453 | |
2023 | $17.94 | 0.07 | 4.04 | 4.11 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $22.02 | 23.01% | 0.80% | 0.81% | 0.26% | 0.25% | 142% | $510 | |
2022 | $27.10 | (0.01) | (3.82) | (3.83) | — | (5.33) | (5.33) | $17.94 | (19.34)% | 0.79% | 0.80% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 205% | $1,390 | |
2021 | $24.55 | (0.02) | 7.23 | 7.21 | — | (4.66) | (4.66) | $27.10 | 31.53% | 0.80% | 0.81% | (0.08)% | (0.09)% | 189% | $1,528 | |
2020 | $21.85 | 0.02 | 4.62 | 4.64 | — | (1.94) | (1.94) | $24.55 | 22.37% | 0.81% | 0.82% | 0.10% | 0.09% | 142% | $1,153 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
(4)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.4% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 1.6% | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(1) | 13,949 | | $ | 8,290,170 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 21,494 | | 10,444,794 | |
RTX Corp. | 76,907 | | 8,899,678 | |
| | 27,634,642 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.9% | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 4,175 | | 462,465 | |
FedEx Corp. | 35,198 | | 9,902,253 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 43,848 | | 5,529,233 | |
| | 15,893,951 | |
Automobiles — 1.4% | | |
Tesla, Inc.(1) | 58,861 | | 23,770,426 | |
Banks — 3.1% | | |
Bank of America Corp. | 162,865 | | 7,157,917 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 109,047 | | 26,139,656 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 228,238 | | 10,916,624 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 141,673 | | 9,951,111 | |
| | 54,165,308 | |
Beverages — 0.1% | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 16,070 | | 2,443,604 | |
Biotechnology — 2.5% | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | 67,019 | | 11,909,276 | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(1) | 58,142 | | 997,135 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 31,656 | | 7,448,974 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 6,700 | | 1,746,288 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 151,743 | | 14,016,501 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 17,326 | | 828,356 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1) | 24,227 | | 3,306,986 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 31,188 | | 1,203,857 | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 29,894 | | 1,349,415 | |
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 20,484 | | 1,146,694 | |
| | 43,953,482 | |
Broadline Retail — 5.0% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(1) | 387,189 | | 84,945,395 | |
eBay, Inc. | 18,176 | | 1,126,003 | |
| | 86,071,398 | |
Building Products — 0.5% | | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 2,979 | | 1,098,775 | |
Griffon Corp. | 19,097 | | 1,361,043 | |
Masco Corp. | 19,876 | | 1,442,401 | |
Owens Corning | 13,674 | | 2,328,956 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | 4,372 | | 1,614,798 | |
| | 7,845,973 | |
Capital Markets — 1.1% | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 10,621 | | 1,964,035 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 20,946 | | 4,092,849 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | 4,030 | | 1,935,528 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | 7,430 | | 1,679,477 | |
MSCI, Inc. | 14,573 | | 8,743,946 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 8,194 | | 926,660 | |
| | 19,342,495 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Chemicals — 0.2% | | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 30,474 | | $ | 2,576,577 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.5% | | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | 6,305 | | 1,045,180 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | 13,523 | | 2,720,557 | |
Veralto Corp. | 21,995 | | 2,240,191 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | 13,844 | | 2,793,581 | |
| | 8,799,509 | |
Communications Equipment — 1.4% | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 343,731 | | 20,348,875 | |
F5, Inc.(1) | 15,312 | | 3,850,509 | |
| | 24,199,384 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.1% | | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | 13,769 | | 1,207,679 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | |
American Express Co. | 9,345 | | 2,773,503 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 4,855 | | 865,744 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | 12,980 | | 676,647 | |
Synchrony Financial | 62,778 | | 4,080,570 | |
| | 8,396,464 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.4% | | |
Dollar General Corp. | 67,769 | | 5,138,246 | |
Sysco Corp. | 136,416 | | 10,430,367 | |
Target Corp. | 65,998 | | 8,921,610 | |
Walmart, Inc. | 191,938 | | 17,341,598 | |
| | 41,831,821 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.1% | | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | 13,137 | | 849,570 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.0% | | |
ADT, Inc. | 108,543 | | 750,032 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 210,919 | | 8,434,651 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.3% | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 30,996 | | 2,858,761 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 26,960 | | 1,932,762 | |
| | 4,791,523 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 6,009 | | 1,755,409 | |
GE Vernova, Inc. | 6,306 | | 2,074,233 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1) | 13,651 | | 2,116,587 | |
nVent Electric PLC | 54,026 | | 3,682,412 | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | 3,938 | | 872,858 | |
| | 10,501,499 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.4% | | |
Corning, Inc. | 31,160 | | 1,480,723 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | 42,729 | | 6,108,965 | |
| | 7,589,688 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.9% | | |
Baker Hughes Co. | 34,303 | | 1,407,109 | |
Halliburton Co. | 268,435 | | 7,298,748 | |
Schlumberger NV | 185,093 | | 7,096,465 | |
| | 15,802,322 | |
Entertainment — 0.9% | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 49,562 | | 7,250,921 | |
Netflix, Inc.(1) | 8,998 | | 8,020,097 | |
| | 15,271,018 | |
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Financial Services — 4.5% | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1) | 32,696 | | $ | 14,820,443 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 42,966 | | 22,624,607 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1) | 106,423 | | 9,083,203 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 95,755 | | 30,262,410 | |
| | 76,790,663 | |
Food Products — 0.7% | | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | 6,450 | | 178,988 | |
General Mills, Inc. | 98,237 | | 6,264,573 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | 29,049 | | 911,267 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | 11,513 | | 1,583,728 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | 32,242 | | 2,458,130 | |
| | 11,396,686 | |
Ground Transportation — 0.8% | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1) | 220,586 | | 13,305,748 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.8% | | |
Align Technology, Inc.(1) | 12,166 | | 2,536,733 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(1) | 15,563 | | 1,210,334 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(1) | 27,353 | | 2,446,999 | |
LivaNova PLC(1) | 38,945 | | 1,803,543 | |
Medtronic PLC | 133,818 | | 10,689,382 | |
ResMed, Inc. | 46,945 | | 10,735,852 | |
Solventum Corp.(1) | 26,794 | | 1,770,012 | |
| | 31,192,855 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.8% | | |
Cencora, Inc. | 2,543 | | 571,361 | |
Cigna Group | 5,947 | | 1,642,205 | |
DaVita, Inc.(1) | 9,511 | | 1,422,370 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 15,619 | | 4,688,043 | |
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.(1) | 74,603 | | 1,803,900 | |
McKesson Corp. | 4,744 | | 2,703,653 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,293 | | 654,077 | |
| | 13,485,609 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.3% | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1) | 26,599 | | 5,592,440 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.8% | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | 3,500 | | 17,389,470 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(1) | 41,107 | | 7,659,468 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 71,385 | | 6,513,881 | |
| | 31,562,819 | |
Household Durables — 0.1% | | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | 9,408 | | 1,282,969 | |
Household Products — 2.1% | | |
Clorox Co. | 19,713 | | 3,201,588 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 104,071 | | 9,461,095 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 56,262 | | 7,372,572 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 92,660 | | 15,534,449 | |
| | 35,569,704 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.5% | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 37,556 | | 8,483,525 | |
Insurance — 2.5% | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | 7,528 | | 2,703,756 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 36,868 | | 3,404,760 | |
Chubb Ltd. | 12,356 | | 3,413,963 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | 10,292 | | 3,730,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 26,350 | | $ | 2,882,690 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | 11,153 | | 2,369,009 | |
MetLife, Inc. | 52,296 | | 4,281,997 | |
Progressive Corp. | 9,764 | | 2,339,552 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 4,211 | | 899,596 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. | 38,073 | | 9,171,405 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | 133,991 | | 7,841,153 | |
| | 43,038,319 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 6.6% | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 192,257 | | 36,394,250 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 209,959 | | 39,984,592 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 62,610 | | 36,658,781 | |
| | 113,037,623 | |
IT Services — 0.9% | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | 9,318 | | 3,277,979 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | 30,262 | | 2,327,148 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 48,754 | | 10,717,592 | |
| | 16,322,719 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.1% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 43,627 | | 5,860,851 | |
Illumina, Inc.(1) | 40,717 | | 5,441,013 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(1) | 8,725 | | 1,714,550 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(1) | 3,614 | | 1,200,679 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1) | 1,611 | | 1,971,348 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 6,500 | | 3,381,495 | |
| | 19,569,936 | |
Machinery — 2.1% | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 54,746 | | 19,859,659 | |
Cummins, Inc. | 21,486 | | 7,490,020 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | 20,160 | | 1,357,776 | |
Dover Corp. | 4,785 | | 897,666 | |
Middleby Corp.(1) | 2,436 | | 329,956 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | 12,515 | | 1,159,014 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | 28,062 | | 2,919,009 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 4,247 | | 2,701,220 | |
| | 36,714,320 | |
Media — 0.6% | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 256,871 | | 9,640,369 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.0% | | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(1) | 54,671 | | 513,907 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 13,014 | | 1,161,239 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | 64,173 | | 6,034,829 | |
| | 7,196,068 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.3% | | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 40,461 | | 4,959,709 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 109,261 | | 11,753,206 | |
Hess Corp. | 10,077 | | 1,340,342 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 85,884 | | 4,243,528 | |
| | 22,296,785 | |
Personal Care Products — 0.4% | | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A | 17,910 | | 1,342,892 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | 258,499 | | 5,518,953 | |
| | 6,861,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Pharmaceuticals — 4.4% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 362,121 | | $ | 20,481,564 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 22,259 | | 17,183,948 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 94,184 | | 13,620,890 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 230,980 | | 22,977,890 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | 6,782 | | 1,104,991 | |
| | 75,369,283 | |
Professional Services — 0.7% | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 8,730 | | 2,555,533 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | 28,491 | | 3,806,967 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 22,085 | | 3,181,565 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | 33,028 | | 2,502,862 | |
| | 12,046,927 | |
Retail REITs — 0.4% | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 39,434 | | 6,790,929 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 12.4% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | 32,307 | | 829,967 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 94,955 | | 15,442,532 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 117,674 | | 27,281,540 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(1) | 16,839 | | 1,676,828 | |
Entegris, Inc. | 7,926 | | 785,150 | |
KLA Corp. | 10,588 | | 6,671,711 | |
Lam Research Corp. | 98,706 | | 7,129,534 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 1,992 | | 1,178,666 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 934,918 | | 125,550,138 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 52,246 | | 10,859,331 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 112,428 | | 17,271,189 | |
| | 214,676,586 | |
Software — 13.9% | | |
Adobe, Inc.(1) | 34,615 | | 15,392,598 | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(1) | 59,843 | | 19,378,959 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(1) | 24,917 | | 6,064,299 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(1) | 13,541 | | 4,002,313 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 19,877 | | 6,801,114 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1) | 20,604 | | 2,944,106 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(1) | 116,065 | | 10,965,821 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | 71,765 | | 1,964,926 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 17,683 | | 11,113,766 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 260,111 | | 109,636,787 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A(1) | 23,012 | | 1,407,874 | |
Oracle Corp. | 22,649 | | 3,774,229 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 82,973 | | 27,740,363 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(1) | 13,582 | | 14,398,550 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(1) | 4,995 | | 2,424,373 | |
Zoom Communications, Inc., Class A(1) | 26,434 | | 2,157,279 | |
| | 240,167,357 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.3% | | |
Public Storage | 8,134 | | 2,435,645 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | 12,844 | | 2,617,607 | |
| | 5,053,252 | |
Specialty Retail — 3.9% | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(1) | 20,515 | | 3,066,377 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 28,404 | | 2,437,063 | |
Gap, Inc. | 120,604 | | 2,849,872 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 81,102 | | 31,547,867 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 53,401 | | $ | 13,179,367 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 46,037 | | 6,964,017 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | 49,320 | | 5,958,349 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(1) | 3,234 | | 1,406,564 | |
| | 67,409,476 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 7.4% | | |
Apple, Inc. | 462,295 | | 115,767,914 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 248,137 | | 5,297,725 | |
NetApp, Inc. | 38,484 | | 4,467,222 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1) | 31,537 | | 1,937,318 | |
| | 127,470,179 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.8% | | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 105,896 | | 8,013,150 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 26,220 | | 6,056,296 | |
| | 14,069,446 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.9% | | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(1) | 58,789 | | 2,992,948 | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 36,347 | | 6,308,749 | |
GMS, Inc.(1) | 15,988 | | 1,356,262 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | 10,584 | | 790,519 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | 1,525 | | 1,074,271 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | 20,406 | | 3,692,670 | |
| | 16,215,419 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,081,638,485) | | 1,715,246,779 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.7% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 108,865 | | 108,865 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.7% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $1,907,077), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $1,869,579) | | 1,869,122 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.625%, 4/15/28, valued at $11,205,836), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $10,988,716) | | 10,986,000 | |
| | 12,855,122 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $12,963,987) | | 12,963,987 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% (Cost $1,094,602,472) | | 1,728,210,766 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | (2,550,083) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,725,660,683 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1)Non-income producing.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,094,602,472) | $ | 1,728,210,766 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 206,607 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,268,130 | |
| 1,729,685,503 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 3,044,919 | |
Accrued management fees | 959,359 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 20,542 | |
| 4,024,820 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 1,725,660,683 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 1,049,860,208 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 675,800,475 | |
| $ | 1,725,660,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,578,460,877 | 46,987,912 | $33.59 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $74,526,052 | 2,214,658 | $33.65 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $46,728,213 | 1,394,383 | $33.51 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $1,062,905 | 32,793 | $32.41 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $21,318,234 | 635,886 | $33.53 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $3,564,402 | 105,898 | $33.66 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $35.55 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $15,893) | $ | 10,781,138 | |
Interest | 253,162 | |
| 11,034,300 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 5,501,547 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 66,824 | |
C Class | 5,973 | |
R Class | 53,018 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 53,086 | |
Other expenses | 60 | |
| 5,680,508 | |
| |
| |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,353,792 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 123,656,568 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 3,997,340 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (1,051) | |
| 3,996,289 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 127,652,857 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 133,006,649 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 5,353,792 | | $ | 11,825,946 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 123,656,568 | | 174,473,643 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,996,289 | | 177,965,738 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 133,006,649 | | 364,265,327 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (5,159,945) | | (10,749,978) | |
I Class | (332,377) | | (806,062) | |
A Class | (103,720) | | (266,137) | |
C Class | — | | (81) | |
R Class | (12,586) | | (48,187) | |
R5 Class | (19,068) | | (49,080) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (5,627,696) | | (11,919,525) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (85,152,393) | | (416,447,420) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 42,226,560 | | (64,101,618) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,683,434,123 | | 1,747,535,741 | |
End of period | $ | 1,725,660,683 | | $ | 1,683,434,123 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Equity Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund's portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund's income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.3380% to 0.5200% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended December 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $614,409,239 and $703,086,092, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Six months ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended June 30, 2024 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 850,000,000 | | | 850,000,000 | | |
Sold | 869,030 | | $ | 28,353,793 | | 2,088,450 | | $ | 57,073,357 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 150,973 | | 5,004,341 | | 377,823 | | 10,422,914 | |
Redeemed | (2,925,269) | | (95,211,489) | | (8,470,256) | | (228,934,010) | |
| (1,905,266) | | (61,853,355) | | (6,003,983) | | (161,437,739) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 140,000,000 | | | 140,000,000 | | |
Sold | 70,849 | | 2,301,855 | | 381,269 | | 10,677,457 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,616 | | 319,554 | | 28,410 | | 775,028 | |
Redeemed | (268,598) | | (8,843,909) | | (10,282,789) | | (257,911,816) | |
| (188,133) | | (6,222,500) | | (9,873,110) | | (246,459,331) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 112,057 | | 3,648,544 | | 270,964 | | 7,056,990 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,974 | | 97,582 | | 9,169 | | 250,229 | |
Redeemed | (523,559) | | (17,240,166) | | (463,434) | | (12,536,274) | |
| (408,528) | | (13,494,040) | | (183,301) | | (5,229,055) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 1,090 | | 35,545 | | 12,452 | | 327,922 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 3 | | 69 | |
Redeemed | (16,166) | | (503,656) | | (49,185) | | (1,253,316) | |
| (15,076) | | (468,111) | | (36,730) | | (925,325) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 93,971 | | 3,021,184 | | 165,308 | | 4,480,833 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 389 | | 12,578 | | 1,819 | | 48,169 | |
Redeemed | (101,211) | | (3,279,954) | | (276,292) | | (7,137,484) | |
| (6,851) | | (246,192) | | (109,165) | | (2,608,482) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 5,008 | | 160,163 | | 30,390 | | 875,320 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 462 | | 15,365 | | 1,245 | | 34,695 | |
Redeemed | (94,852) | | (3,043,723) | | (26,558) | | (697,503) | |
| (89,382) | | (2,868,195) | | 5,077 | | 212,512 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,613,236) | | $ | (85,152,393) | | (16,201,212) | | $ | (416,447,420) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 1,715,246,779 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 108,865 | | $ | 12,855,122 | | — | |
| $ | 1,715,355,644 | | $ | 12,855,122 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
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 period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 1,100,722,387 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 648,357,187 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (20,868,808) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 627,488,379 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of June 30, 2024, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(73,777,101), 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 may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $31.19 | 0.10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $33.59 | 8.05% | 0.65% | 0.63% | 36% | $1,578,461 | |
2024 | $24.89 | 0.20 | 6.31 | 6.51 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $31.19 | 26.26% | 0.66% | 0.74% | 53% | $1,524,738 | |
2023 | $24.15 | 0.36 | 2.47 | 2.83 | (0.37) | (1.72) | (2.09) | $24.89 | 12.34% | 0.66% | 1.60% | 169% | $1,366,594 | |
2022 | $36.56 | 0.24 | (3.83) | (3.59) | (0.22) | (8.60) | (8.82) | $24.15 | (14.48)% | 0.65% | 0.80% | 238% | $1,556,896 | |
2021 | $30.41 | 0.29 | 9.82 | 10.11 | (0.29) | (3.67) | (3.96) | $36.56 | 35.42% | 0.66% | 0.84% | 186% | $1,998,353 | |
2020 | $31.73 | 0.34 | 1.58 | 1.92 | (0.33) | (2.91) | (3.24) | $30.41 | 5.86% | 0.67% | 1.09% | 113% | $1,789,426 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $31.24 | 0.14 | 2.41 | 2.55 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $33.65 | 8.18% | 0.45% | 0.83% | 36% | $74,526 | |
2024 | $24.94 | 0.25 | 6.32 | 6.57 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $31.24 | 26.46% | 0.46% | 0.94% | 53% | $75,066 | |
2023 | $24.19 | 0.39 | 2.50 | 2.89 | (0.42) | (1.72) | (2.14) | $24.94 | 12.59% | 0.46% | 1.80% | 169% | $306,157 | |
2022 | $36.61 | 0.30 | (3.84) | (3.54) | (0.28) | (8.60) | (8.88) | $24.19 | (14.32)% | 0.45% | 1.00% | 238% | $372,948 | |
2021 | $30.45 | 0.34 | 9.85 | 10.19 | (0.36) | (3.67) | (4.03) | $36.61 | 35.68% | 0.46% | 1.04% | 186% | $548,632 | |
2020 | $31.76 | 0.40 | 1.59 | 1.99 | (0.39) | (2.91) | (3.30) | $30.45 | 6.10% | 0.47% | 1.29% | 113% | $419,610 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $31.11 | 0.06 | 2.40 | 2.46 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $33.51 | 7.92% | 0.90% | 0.38% | 36% | $46,728 | |
2024 | $24.83 | 0.13 | 6.29 | 6.42 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $31.11 | 25.93% | 0.91% | 0.49% | 53% | $56,084 | |
2023 | $24.10 | 0.29 | 2.47 | 2.76 | (0.31) | (1.72) | (2.03) | $24.83 | 12.09% | 0.91% | 1.35% | 169% | $49,323 | |
2022 | $36.50 | 0.15 | (3.81) | (3.66) | (0.14) | (8.60) | (8.74) | $24.10 | (14.73)% | 0.90% | 0.55% | 238% | $51,847 | |
2021 | $30.36 | 0.20 | 9.81 | 10.01 | (0.20) | (3.67) | (3.87) | $36.50 | 35.10% | 0.91% | 0.59% | 186% | $75,252 | |
2020 | $31.69 | 0.26 | 1.57 | 1.83 | (0.25) | (2.91) | (3.16) | $30.36 | 5.57% | 0.92% | 0.84% | 113% | $61,504 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $30.14 | (0.06) | 2.33 | 2.27 | — | — | — | $32.41 | 7.53% | 1.65% | (0.37)% | 36% | $1,063 | |
2024 | $24.12 | (0.07) | 6.09 | 6.02 | —(4) | — | —(4) | $30.14 | 24.96% | 1.66% | (0.26)% | 53% | $1,443 | |
2023 | $23.48 | 0.12 | 2.39 | 2.51 | (0.15) | (1.72) | (1.87) | $24.12 | 11.23% | 1.66% | 0.60% | 169% | $2,041 | |
2022 | $35.92 | (0.09) | (3.71) | (3.80) | (0.04) | (8.60) | (8.64) | $23.48 | (15.34)% | 1.65% | (0.20)% | 238% | $3,397 | |
2021 | $29.98 | (0.05) | 9.66 | 9.61 | —(4) | (3.67) | (3.67) | $35.92 | 34.07% | 1.66% | (0.16)% | 186% | $4,950 | |
2020 | $31.34 | 0.03 | 1.55 | 1.58 | (0.03) | (2.91) | (2.94) | $29.98 | 4.80% | 1.67% | 0.09% | 113% | $5,880 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $31.12 | 0.02 | 2.41 | 2.43 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $33.53 | 7.78% | 1.15% | 0.13% | 36% | $21,318 | |
2024 | $24.84 | 0.06 | 6.29 | 6.35 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $31.12 | 25.61% | 1.16% | 0.24% | 53% | $20,000 | |
2023 | $24.10 | 0.23 | 2.48 | 2.71 | (0.25) | (1.72) | (1.97) | $24.84 | 11.80% | 1.16% | 1.10% | 169% | $18,677 | |
2022 | $36.53 | 0.07 | (3.82) | (3.75) | (0.08) | (8.60) | (8.68) | $24.10 | (14.92)% | 1.15% | 0.30% | 238% | $19,602 | |
2021 | $30.38 | 0.12 | 9.81 | 9.93 | (0.11) | (3.67) | (3.78) | $36.53 | 34.77% | 1.16% | 0.34% | 186% | $24,891 | |
2020 | $31.71 | 0.18 | 1.57 | 1.75 | (0.17) | (2.91) | (3.08) | $30.38 | 5.31% | 1.17% | 0.59% | 113% | $21,394 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $31.25 | 0.13 | 2.42 | 2.55 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $33.66 | 8.18% | 0.45% | 0.83% | 36% | $3,564 | |
2024 | $24.95 | 0.26 | 6.31 | 6.57 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $31.25 | 26.50% | 0.46% | 0.94% | 53% | $6,103 | |
2023 | $24.20 | 0.40 | 2.49 | 2.89 | (0.42) | (1.72) | (2.14) | $24.95 | 12.59% | 0.46% | 1.80% | 169% | $4,745 | |
2022 | $36.62 | 0.30 | (3.84) | (3.54) | (0.28) | (8.60) | (8.88) | $24.20 | (14.34)% | 0.45% | 1.00% | 238% | $4,553 | |
2021 | $30.45 | 0.34 | 9.86 | 10.20 | (0.36) | (3.67) | (4.03) | $36.62 | 35.72% | 0.46% | 1.04% | 186% | $6,096 | |
2020 | $31.77 | 0.40 | 1.58 | 1.98 | (0.39) | (2.91) | (3.30) | $30.45 | 6.06% | 0.47% | 1.29% | 113% | $2,302 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
(4)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| Global Gold Fund |
| Investor Class (BGEIX) |
| I Class (AGGNX) |
| A Class (ACGGX) |
| C Class (AGYCX) |
| R Class (AGGWX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.5% | | |
Australia — 15.9% | | |
Capricorn Metals Ltd.(1) | 3,127,800 | | $ | 12,092,589 | |
Catalyst Metals Ltd.(1) | 1,005,300 | | 1,597,530 | |
Evolution Mining Ltd. | 4,034,697 | | 11,925,436 | |
Gold Road Resources Ltd. | 4,329,500 | | 5,464,069 | |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | 3,210,417 | | 30,502,722 | |
Perseus Mining Ltd. | 8,270,600 | | 13,099,575 | |
Ramelius Resources Ltd. | 4,924,900 | | 6,281,349 | |
Regis Resources Ltd.(1) | 6,882,500 | | 10,810,197 | |
Resolute Mining Ltd.(1) | 10,272,400 | | 2,493,591 | |
West African Resources Ltd.(1) | 6,196,700 | | 5,475,502 | |
Westgold Resources Ltd. | 3,167,900 | | 5,517,999 | |
| | 105,260,559 | |
Canada — 49.8% | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | 498,073 | | 38,954,289 | |
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A | 1,312,600 | | 24,204,344 | |
Aya Gold & Silver, Inc.(1) | 151,500 | | 1,131,942 | |
B2Gold Corp. | 5,639,700 | | 13,760,868 | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | 1,592,820 | | 24,688,710 | |
Calibre Mining Corp.(1) | 2,814,700 | | 4,209,959 | |
Centerra Gold, Inc. | 822,100 | | 4,678,269 | |
Culico Metals, Inc.(1) | 149,940 | | 12,517 | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | 1,260,700 | | 11,436,591 | |
Eldorado Gold Corp.(1) | 190,200 | | 2,828,274 | |
Endeavour Silver Corp.(1) | 2,441,900 | | 8,937,354 | |
Fortuna Mining Corp.(1) | 1,279,600 | | 5,489,484 | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | 231,900 | | 27,269,121 | |
IAMGOLD Corp.(1) | 3,226,700 | | 16,649,772 | |
K92 Mining, Inc.(1) | 1,853,400 | | 11,191,702 | |
Kinross Gold Corp. | 3,371,657 | | 31,255,260 | |
Lundin Gold, Inc. | 223,800 | | 4,773,528 | |
New Gold, Inc.(1) | 1,096,700 | | 2,719,816 | |
Novagold Resources, Inc.(1) | 579,200 | | 1,938,121 | |
OceanaGold Corp. | 4,842,900 | | 13,408,983 | |
Orla Mining Ltd.(1)(2) | 394,500 | | 2,184,577 | |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. | 519,900 | | 9,410,190 | |
Pan American Silver Corp. | 937,363 | | 18,953,480 | |
SSR Mining, Inc.(1) | 343,300 | | 2,389,368 | |
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(1) | 639,164 | | 12,592,525 | |
Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. | 220,600 | | 3,314,870 | |
Victoria Gold Corp./Vancouver(1)(2) | 473,000 | | 118,460 | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.(2) | 562,900 | | 31,657,496 | |
| | 330,159,870 | |
China — 6.8% | | |
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., H Shares | 5,295,000 | | 7,438,163 | |
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., H Shares | 20,844,000 | | 37,618,720 | |
| | 45,056,883 | |
Peru — 0.4% | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR | 216,600 | | 2,495,232 | |
South Africa — 11.5% | | |
Anglogold Ashanti PLC (New York) | 986,076 | | 22,758,634 | |
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| Shares | Value |
DRDGOLD Ltd., ADR | 872,900 | | $ | 7,533,127 | |
Gold Fields Ltd., ADR | 1,889,400 | | 24,940,080 | |
Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd., ADR | 2,133,500 | | 17,516,035 | |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.(1) | 391,800 | | 1,831,839 | |
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd. | 404,500 | | 2,088,806 | |
| | 76,668,521 | |
United Kingdom — 5.7% | | |
Anglogold Ashanti PLC | 501,246 | | 11,568,756 | |
Endeavour Mining PLC | 1,044,604 | | 18,930,700 | |
Hochschild Mining PLC(1) | 1,515,200 | | 4,047,182 | |
Pan African Resources PLC | 7,248,200 | | 3,120,501 | |
| | 37,667,139 | |
United States — 8.4% | | |
Hecla Mining Co. | 1,087,400 | | 5,339,134 | |
Newmont Corp. | 666,980 | | 24,824,995 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | 194,321 | | 25,621,224 | |
| | 55,785,353 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $425,543,382) | | 653,093,557 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.4% | | |
Money Market Funds — 4.9% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 30,016 | | 30,016 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 32,742,295 | | 32,742,295 | |
| | 32,772,311 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 1.5% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $1,435,388), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $1,407,165) | | 1,406,821 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%, 12/31/31, valued at $8,434,509), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $8,271,044) | | 8,269,000 | |
| | 9,675,821 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $42,448,132) | | 42,448,132 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 104.9% (Cost $467,991,514) | | 695,541,689 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (4.9)% | | (32,443,946) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 663,097,743 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ADR | – | American Depositary Receipt |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $31,954,856. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $32,742,295.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $435,249,219) — including $31,954,856 of securities on loan | $ | 662,799,394 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $32,742,295) | 32,742,295 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $467,991,514) | 695,541,689 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,238,498 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 64,128 | |
Securities lending receivable | 8,648 | |
| 696,852,963 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 32,742,295 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 631,204 | |
Accrued management fees | 373,327 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 8,394 | |
| 33,755,220 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 663,097,743 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 563,976,417 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 99,121,326 | |
| $ | 663,097,743 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $588,588,686 | 48,594,044 | $12.11 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $48,891,227 | 3,986,979 | $12.26 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $17,902,526 | 1,513,641 | $11.83 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,107,590 | 188,527 | $11.18 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $5,607,714 | 480,161 | $11.68 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $12.55 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $542,087) | $ | 5,023,070 | |
Interest | 153,196 | |
Securities lending, net | 38,541 | |
| 5,214,807 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 2,260,597 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 24,697 | |
C Class | 12,200 | |
R Class | 17,509 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 22,136 | |
| 2,337,139 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 2,877,668 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 20,663,716 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (11,362) | |
| 20,652,354 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (7,811,049) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 5 | |
| (7,811,044) | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 12,841,310 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 15,718,978 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,877,668 | | $ | 7,679,169 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 20,652,354 | | 1,425,655 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (7,811,044) | | 90,183,465 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 15,718,978 | | 99,288,289 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (6,101,464) | | (7,389,337) | |
I Class | (555,145) | | (732,693) | |
A Class | (166,069) | | (192,229) | |
C Class | (10,938) | | (12,594) | |
R Class | (44,552) | | (57,129) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (6,878,168) | | (8,383,982) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 20,973,055 | | (24,531,032) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 29,813,865 | | 66,373,275 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 633,283,878 | | 566,910,603 | |
End of period | $ | 663,097,743 | | $ | 633,283,878 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Global Gold Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund’s portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund’s income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class and R Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid semiannually. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of December 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 32,742,295 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 32,742,295 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 32,742,295 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.3380% to 0.5200% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended December 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $78,108,205 and $66,249,016, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
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| Six months ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended June 30, 2024 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 800,000,000 | | | 800,000,000 | | |
Sold | 6,640,442 | | $ | 89,768,037 | | 7,660,646 | | $ | 79,465,037 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 463,956 | | 5,906,162 | | 649,361 | | 7,150,239 | |
Redeemed | (5,498,480) | | (73,803,753) | | (9,900,081) | | (104,333,788) | |
| 1,605,918 | | 21,870,446 | | (1,590,074) | | (17,718,512) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | | | 100,000,000 | | |
Sold | 971,671 | | 13,162,782 | | 884,065 | | 9,234,862 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 43,059 | | 555,031 | | 65,563 | | 731,778 | |
Redeemed | (946,408) | | (12,834,007) | | (1,458,209) | | (15,566,742) | |
| 68,322 | | 883,806 | | (508,581) | | (5,600,102) | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 491,361 | | 6,535,362 | | 627,659 | | 6,553,756 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 13,111 | | 162,965 | | 17,488 | | 187,375 | |
Redeemed | (529,269) | | (6,924,814) | | (684,023) | | (6,873,283) | |
| (24,797) | | (226,487) | | (38,876) | | (132,152) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 3,198 | | 40,921 | | 22,519 | | 229,900 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 930 | | 10,938 | | 1,260 | | 12,594 | |
Redeemed | (22,603) | | (290,685) | | (58,416) | | (548,698) | |
| (18,475) | | (238,826) | | (34,637) | | (306,204) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 126,780 | | 1,620,803 | | 193,266 | | 1,998,079 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,628 | | 44,552 | | 5,433 | | 57,129 | |
Redeemed | (222,803) | | (2,981,239) | | (286,084) | | (2,829,270) | |
| (92,395) | | (1,315,884) | | (87,385) | | (774,062) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,538,573 | | $ | 20,973,055 | | (2,259,553) | | $ | (24,531,032) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | | | |
Australia | — | | $ | 105,260,559 | | — | |
Canada | $ | 259,167,826 | | 70,992,044 | | — | |
China | — | | 45,056,883 | | — | |
South Africa | 72,747,876 | | 3,920,645 | | — | |
United Kingdom | — | | 37,667,139 | | — | |
Other Countries | 58,280,585 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 32,772,311 | | 9,675,821 | | — | |
| $ | 422,968,598 | | $ | 272,573,091 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund concentrates its investments in a narrow segment of the total market. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries. Gold stocks are generally considered speculative because of high share price volatility. The price of gold will likely impact the value of the companies in which the fund invests. The price of gold will fluctuate, sometimes considerably. Though many investors believe that gold investments hedge against inflation, currency devaluations and stock market declines, there is no guarantee that these historical inverse relationships will continue.
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 period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 469,326,514 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 239,971,997 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (13,756,822) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 226,215,175 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of June 30, 2024, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(144,833,600), 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 may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $11.90 | 0.05 | 0.29 | 0.34 | (0.13) | $12.11 | 2.78% | 0.65% | 0.80% | 10% | $588,589 | |
2024 | $10.22 | 0.14 | 1.69 | 1.83 | (0.15) | $11.90 | 18.07% | 0.66% | 1.34% | 54% | $559,328 | |
2023 | $9.78 | 0.15 | 0.43 | 0.58 | (0.14) | $10.22 | 5.94% | 0.66% | 1.51% | 59% | $496,571 | |
2022 | $12.37 | 0.17 | (2.54) | (2.37) | (0.22) | $9.78 | (19.33)% | 0.65% | 1.46% | 57% | $461,236 | |
2021 | $13.64 | 0.13 | (1.26) | (1.13) | (0.14) | $12.37 | (8.30)% | 0.66% | 0.96% | 105% | $590,853 | |
2020 | $9.76 | 0.04 | 3.94 | 3.98 | (0.10) | $13.64 | 41.12% | 0.67% | 0.35% | 50% | $644,946 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $12.05 | 0.07 | 0.28 | 0.35 | (0.14) | $12.26 | 2.86% | 0.45% | 1.00% | 10% | $48,891 | |
2024 | $10.34 | 0.16 | 1.73 | 1.89 | (0.18) | $12.05 | 18.38% | 0.46% | 1.54% | 54% | $47,223 | |
2023 | $9.89 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.61 | (0.16) | $10.34 | 6.18% | 0.46% | 1.71% | 59% | $45,797 | |
2022 | $12.51 | 0.20 | (2.57) | (2.37) | (0.25) | $9.89 | (19.20)% | 0.45% | 1.66% | 57% | $40,601 | |
2021 | $13.79 | 0.16 | (1.27) | (1.11) | (0.17) | $12.51 | (8.10)% | 0.46% | 1.16% | 105% | $68,014 | |
2020 | $9.88 | 0.06 | 3.98 | 4.04 | (0.13) | $13.79 | 41.34% | 0.47% | 0.55% | 50% | $74,730 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $11.63 | 0.03 | 0.28 | 0.31 | (0.11) | $11.83 | 2.62% | 0.90% | 0.55% | 10% | $17,903 | |
2024 | $9.99 | 0.11 | 1.66 | 1.77 | (0.13) | $11.63 | 17.79% | 0.91% | 1.09% | 54% | $17,885 | |
2023 | $9.55 | 0.12 | 0.44 | 0.56 | (0.12) | $9.99 | 5.81% | 0.91% | 1.26% | 59% | $15,750 | |
2022 | $12.09 | 0.14 | (2.48) | (2.34) | (0.20) | $9.55 | (19.57)% | 0.90% | 1.21% | 57% | $17,423 | |
2021 | $13.33 | 0.10 | (1.23) | (1.13) | (0.11) | $12.09 | (8.51)% | 0.91% | 0.71% | 105% | $22,022 | |
2020 | $9.54 | 0.01 | 3.85 | 3.86 | (0.07) | $13.33 | 40.72% | 0.92% | 0.10% | 50% | $15,798 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $10.99 | (0.01) | 0.26 | 0.25 | (0.06) | $11.18 | 2.23% | 1.65% | (0.20)% | 10% | $2,108 | |
2024 | $9.45 | 0.03 | 1.57 | 1.60 | (0.06) | $10.99 | 16.99% | 1.66% | 0.34% | 54% | $2,274 | |
2023 | $9.05 | 0.05 | 0.39 | 0.44 | (0.04) | $9.45 | 4.84% | 1.66% | 0.51% | 59% | $2,284 | |
2022 | $11.46 | 0.05 | (2.34) | (2.29) | (0.12) | $9.05 | (20.13)% | 1.65% | 0.46% | 57% | $2,875 | |
2021 | $12.63 | (0.01) | (1.15) | (1.16) | (0.01) | $11.46 | (9.18)% | 1.66% | (0.04)% | 105% | $3,838 | |
2020 | $9.04 | (0.07) | 3.66 | 3.59 | — | $12.63 | 39.71% | 1.67% | (0.65)% | 50% | $4,628 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $11.48 | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.29 | (0.09) | $11.68 | 2.51% | 1.15% | 0.30% | 10% | $5,608 | |
2024 | $9.86 | 0.09 | 1.63 | 1.72 | (0.10) | $11.48 | 17.52% | 1.16% | 0.84% | 54% | $6,573 | |
2023 | $9.44 | 0.10 | 0.41 | 0.51 | (0.09) | $9.86 | 5.39% | 1.16% | 1.01% | 59% | $6,508 | |
2022 | $11.94 | 0.11 | (2.44) | (2.33) | (0.17) | $9.44 | (19.69)% | 1.15% | 0.96% | 57% | $7,904 | |
2021 | $13.17 | 0.06 | (1.22) | (1.16) | (0.07) | $11.94 | (8.79)% | 1.16% | 0.46% | 105% | $8,868 | |
2020 | $9.42 | (0.01) | 3.80 | 3.79 | (0.04) | $13.17 | 40.44% | 1.17% | (0.15)% | 50% | $10,464 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.1% | | |
Ducommun, Inc.(1) | 1,088 | | $ | 69,262 | |
V2X, Inc.(1) | 3,023 | | 144,590 | |
| | 213,852 | |
Automobile Components — 0.2% | | |
Phinia, Inc. | 2,155 | | 103,806 | |
Visteon Corp.(1) | 2,259 | | 200,419 | |
| | 304,225 | |
Banks — 9.5% | | |
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. | 16,694 | | 610,166 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | 61,007 | | 719,883 | |
Byline Bancorp, Inc. | 9,974 | | 289,246 | |
Cadence Bank | 14,705 | | 506,587 | |
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.(1) | 14,694 | | 222,614 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 13,942 | | 362,910 | |
First BanCorp | 22,321 | | 414,947 | |
First Financial Bancorp | 32,721 | | 879,540 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | 40,623 | | 783,211 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | 11,635 | | 274,819 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | 10,721 | | 262,664 | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | 14,584 | | 417,540 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | 12,871 | | 364,249 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | 71,256 | | 875,736 | |
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. | 14,573 | | 234,771 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | 6,049 | | 382,055 | |
Mercantile Bank Corp. | 6,096 | | 271,211 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | 13,555 | | 583,678 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | 31,994 | | 422,001 | |
OFG Bancorp | 16,141 | | 683,087 | |
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. | 14,803 | | 263,197 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | 11,354 | | 282,942 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | 7,909 | | 581,944 | |
Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | 4,796 | | 151,985 | |
Popular, Inc. | 5,661 | | 532,474 | |
Premier Financial Corp. | 6,689 | | 171,038 | |
QCR Holdings, Inc. | 6,509 | | 524,886 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A | 4,173 | | 92,557 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | 4,331 | | 293,772 | |
TriCo Bancshares | 10,761 | | 470,256 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | 19,566 | | 531,413 | |
WesBanco, Inc. | 7,044 | | 229,212 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | 7,805 | | 973,362 | |
| | 14,659,953 | |
Beverages — 0.4% | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(1) | 9,600 | | 252,864 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 322 | | 405,717 | |
| | 658,581 | |
Biotechnology — 7.9% | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 90,948 | | 1,668,896 | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(1) | 60,891 | | 1,044,281 | |
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Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 14,371 | | $ | 135,375 | |
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 39,444 | | 354,207 | |
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 153,243 | | 1,152,387 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(1) | 56,062 | | 1,866,865 | |
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International PLC(1) | 41,418 | | 819,248 | |
MannKind Corp.(1) | 135,550 | | 871,586 | |
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 31,092 | | 298,483 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 25,926 | | 1,000,744 | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 29,656 | | 1,338,672 | |
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 13,282 | | 743,526 | |
Veracyte, Inc.(1) | 11,019 | | 436,352 | |
Zymeworks, Inc.(1) | 36,000 | | 527,040 | |
| | 12,257,662 | |
Building Products — 2.3% | | |
American Woodmark Corp.(1) | 3,660 | | 291,080 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | 7,700 | | 549,857 | |
Janus International Group, Inc.(1) | 46,382 | | 340,908 | |
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(1) | 29,364 | | 240,491 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | 9,148 | | 221,747 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(1) | 21,668 | | 499,447 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 1,401 | | 232,328 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | 9,880 | | 1,112,982 | |
| | 3,488,840 | |
Capital Markets — 3.7% | | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | 29,813 | | 785,274 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 15,886 | | 1,466,913 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 9,042 | | 1,338,668 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | 12,544 | | 1,979,569 | |
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A | 2,030 | | 132,884 | |
| | 5,703,308 | |
Chemicals — 0.9% | | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | 5,808 | | 165,470 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.(1) | 42,275 | | 322,981 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | 21,140 | | 230,426 | |
Orion SA | 41,332 | | 652,632 | |
| | 1,371,509 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 3.0% | | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | 8,419 | | 430,884 | |
BrightView Holdings, Inc.(1) | 9,280 | | 148,387 | |
Brink's Co. | 2,625 | | 243,521 | |
Cimpress PLC(1) | 6,369 | | 456,785 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.(1) | 26,171 | | 568,958 | |
Deluxe Corp. | 36,411 | | 822,524 | |
Enviri Corp.(1) | 27,570 | | 212,289 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | 20,179 | | 455,844 | |
Steelcase, Inc., Class A | 69,161 | | 817,483 | |
Viad Corp.(1) | 12,084 | | 513,691 | |
| | 4,670,366 | |
Communications Equipment — 2.4% | | |
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.(1) | 42,967 | | 357,915 | |
Calix, Inc.(1) | 23,098 | | 805,427 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(1) | 23,694 | | 396,638 | |
Infinera Corp.(1) | 132,710 | | 871,905 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.(1) | 34,969 | | 757,428 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(1) | 55,657 | | 562,136 | |
| | 3,751,449 | |
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Construction and Engineering — 2.0% | | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 2,357 | | $ | 1,069,842 | |
IES Holdings, Inc.(1) | 394 | | 79,178 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.(1) | 10,272 | | 1,730,319 | |
Tutor Perini Corp.(1) | 9,638 | | 233,240 | |
| | 3,112,579 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.7% | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | 4,382 | | 267,565 | |
Moneylion, Inc.(1) | 2,974 | | 255,794 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | 3,269 | | 170,413 | |
Upstart Holdings, Inc.(1)(2) | 6,317 | | 388,937 | |
| | 1,082,709 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.0% | | |
Andersons, Inc. | 3,659 | | 148,263 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(1) | 6,875 | | 873,606 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(1) | 10,224 | | 279,218 | |
Weis Markets, Inc. | 3,667 | | 248,329 | |
| | 1,549,416 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 2.7% | | |
Coursera, Inc.(1) | 57,731 | | 490,714 | |
Frontdoor, Inc.(1) | 32,557 | | 1,779,891 | |
Graham Holdings Co., Class B | 357 | | 311,275 | |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. | 51,775 | | 1,030,322 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | 4,363 | | 115,489 | |
Udemy, Inc.(1) | 59,550 | | 490,097 | |
| | 4,217,788 | |
Diversified REITs — 0.2% | | |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | 14,612 | | 383,711 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.7% | | |
Globalstar, Inc.(1) | 144,397 | | 298,902 | |
IDT Corp., Class B | 7,337 | | 348,654 | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class C(1) | 27,160 | | 172,194 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.(1) | 35,232 | | 187,082 | |
| | 1,006,832 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.2% | | |
ALLETE, Inc. | 1,745 | | 113,076 | |
MGE Energy, Inc. | 1,277 | | 119,987 | |
| | 233,063 | |
Electrical Equipment — 1.5% | | |
American Superconductor Corp.(1) | 13,008 | | 320,387 | |
Array Technologies, Inc.(1) | 36,808 | | 222,320 | |
EnerSys | 2,475 | | 228,764 | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | 5,266 | | 1,167,209 | |
Vicor Corp.(1) | 6,442 | | 311,278 | |
| | 2,249,958 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 2.4% | | |
Arlo Technologies, Inc.(1) | 59,174 | | 662,157 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(1) | 2,019 | | 228,389 | |
Avnet, Inc. | 7,048 | | 368,751 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | 12,959 | | 588,339 | |
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. | 3,620 | | 128,727 | |
PC Connection, Inc. | 6,557 | | 454,204 | |
ScanSource, Inc.(1) | 10,540 | | 500,123 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | 812 | | 95,231 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(1) | 25,076 | | 620,631 | |
| | 3,646,552 | |
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Energy Equipment and Services — 2.4% | | |
Liberty Energy, Inc. | 17,972 | | $ | 357,463 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.(1) | 6,207 | | 354,854 | |
NPK International, Inc.(1) | 32,636 | | 250,318 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc.(1) | 5,712 | | 148,969 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.(1) | 88,514 | | 825,836 | |
Select Water Solutions, Inc. | 58,069 | | 768,834 | |
Weatherford International PLC | 13,624 | | 975,887 | |
| | 3,682,161 | |
Entertainment — 0.2% | | |
Playtika Holding Corp. | 50,034 | | 347,236 | |
Financial Services — 1.4% | | |
Essent Group Ltd. | 8,217 | | 447,333 | |
Flywire Corp.(1) | 26,931 | | 555,317 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(1) | 11,100 | | 408,036 | |
Paysafe Ltd.(1) | 11,047 | | 188,904 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | 19,408 | | 615,622 | |
| | 2,215,212 | |
Food Products — 0.8% | | |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 2,097 | | 215,823 | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | 7,864 | | 261,163 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc.(1) | 38,052 | | 234,020 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | 704 | | 121,891 | |
Vital Farms, Inc.(1) | 12,725 | | 479,605 | |
| | 1,312,502 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | |
Spire, Inc. | 3,815 | | 258,771 | |
Ground Transportation — 0.6% | | |
Lyft, Inc., Class A(1) | 32,550 | | 419,895 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | 2,889 | | 453,169 | |
| | 873,064 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.7% | | |
AtriCure, Inc.(1) | 16,872 | | 515,608 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.(1) | 10,906 | | 173,623 | |
Axogen, Inc.(1) | 33,674 | | 554,947 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(1) | 8,532 | | 435,559 | |
Inmode Ltd.(1) | 17,450 | | 291,415 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(1) | 8,648 | | 773,650 | |
LivaNova PLC(1) | 8,175 | | 378,584 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(1) | 3,094 | | 299,252 | |
Omnicell, Inc.(1) | 8,453 | | 376,328 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.(1) | 13,089 | | 317,932 | |
| | 4,116,898 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.1% | | |
AdaptHealth Corp.(1) | 46,450 | | 442,204 | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.(1) | 4,855 | | 608,574 | |
Castle Biosciences, Inc.(1) | 12,786 | | 340,747 | |
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.(1) | 54,668 | | 1,321,872 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(1) | 42,655 | | 989,596 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(1) | 24,211 | | 316,438 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(1) | 59,235 | | 777,163 | |
| | 4,796,594 | |
Health Care REITs — 0.3% | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 18,637 | | 504,131 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.6% | | |
Phreesia, Inc.(1) | 25,598 | | $ | 644,046 | |
Teladoc Health, Inc.(1) | 34,676 | | 315,205 | |
| | 959,251 | |
Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.9% | | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 16,412 | | 148,200 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 9,599 | | 135,058 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 27,082 | | 366,961 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | 34,672 | | 354,001 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | 4,070 | | 424,664 | |
| | 1,428,884 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | |
Rush Street Interactive, Inc.(1) | 24,833 | | 340,709 | |
Super Group SGHC Ltd. | 56,073 | | 349,335 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | 1,176 | | 212,185 | |
| | 902,229 | |
Household Durables — 3.7% | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.(1) | 3,553 | | 1,585,455 | |
Champion Homes, Inc.(1) | 9,504 | | 837,303 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. | 2,457 | | 430,589 | |
KB Home | 9,156 | | 601,732 | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | 7,585 | | 330,479 | |
M/I Homes, Inc.(1) | 3,814 | | 507,071 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp.(1) | 14,630 | | 895,502 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.(1) | 16,114 | | 584,294 | |
| | 5,772,425 | |
Industrial REITs — 0.3% | | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | 4,274 | | 284,819 | |
Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. | 7,120 | | 126,736 | |
| | 411,555 | |
Insurance — 4.4% | | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 12,764 | | 474,948 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | 12,475 | | 639,094 | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(1) | 10,563 | | 1,132,565 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | 15,708 | | 616,225 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | 3,484 | | 1,620,513 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.(1) | 15,922 | | 1,681,204 | |
ProAssurance Corp.(1) | 9,025 | | 143,588 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | 8,281 | | 558,885 | |
| | 6,867,022 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 1.8% | | |
Cargurus, Inc.(1) | 24,350 | | 889,749 | |
Match Group, Inc.(1) | 12,873 | | 421,076 | |
Vimeo, Inc.(1) | 114,160 | | 730,624 | |
Yelp, Inc.(1) | 17,823 | | 689,750 | |
| | 2,731,199 | |
IT Services — 0.2% | | |
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.(1) | 14,775 | | 328,596 | |
Leisure Products — 0.0% | | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A(1) | 7,040 | | 61,248 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.4% | | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(1) | 734 | | 241,126 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 2,458 | | 324,137 | |
| | 565,263 | |
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Machinery — 1.5% | | |
Blue Bird Corp.(1) | 13,827 | | $ | 534,137 | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | 21,632 | | 1,716,716 | |
| | 2,250,853 | |
Marine Transportation — 0.6% | | |
Matson, Inc. | 6,292 | | 848,413 | |
Media — 0.7% | | |
Magnite, Inc.(1) | 42,828 | | 681,822 | |
PubMatic, Inc., Class A(1) | 21,984 | | 322,945 | |
| | 1,004,767 | |
Metals and Mining — 1.7% | | |
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.(1) | 7,373 | | 1,475,485 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | 6,188 | | 306,925 | |
Constellium SE(1) | 50,385 | | 517,454 | |
SSR Mining, Inc.(1) | 17,165 | | 119,468 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | 19,313 | | 206,649 | |
| | 2,625,981 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.5% | | |
Avista Corp. | 21,911 | | 802,600 | |
Office REITs — 0.9% | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | 57,334 | | 321,070 | |
COPT Defense Properties | 19,738 | | 610,891 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | 22,199 | | 412,014 | |
Paramount Group, Inc. | 15,443 | | 76,288 | |
| | 1,420,263 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.3% | | |
CONSOL Energy, Inc. | 3,913 | | 417,439 | |
Green Plains, Inc.(1) | 15,077 | | 142,930 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | 8,190 | | 287,060 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 8,748 | | 204,528 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | 19,246 | | 582,384 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(1) | 6,348 | | 104,044 | |
Peabody Energy Corp. | 11,064 | | 231,680 | |
REX American Resources Corp.(1) | 5,202 | | 216,871 | |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | 9,512 | | 472,651 | |
Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A | 13,948 | | 554,991 | |
World Kinect Corp. | 13,256 | | 364,673 | |
| | 3,579,251 | |
Personal Care Products — 0.2% | | |
Honest Co., Inc.(1) | 46,501 | | 322,252 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.8% | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | 21,066 | | 782,180 | |
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.(1) | 6,731 | | 569,510 | |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(1) | 29,097 | | 1,001,228 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(1) | 22,769 | | 428,968 | |
| | 2,781,886 | |
Professional Services — 3.0% | | |
CRA International, Inc. | 1,191 | | 222,955 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | 8,199 | | 363,298 | |
Kforce, Inc. | 10,800 | | 612,360 | |
Legalzoom.com, Inc.(1) | 28,753 | | 215,935 | |
Maximus, Inc. | 13,771 | | 1,028,005 | |
Planet Labs PBC(1) | 75,575 | | 305,323 | |
Upwork, Inc.(1) | 54,612 | | 892,906 | |
Verra Mobility Corp.(1) | 41,122 | | 994,330 | |
| | 4,635,112 | |
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Real Estate Management and Development — 1.0% | | |
Compass, Inc., Class A(1) | 118,292 | | $ | 692,008 | |
Cushman & Wakefield PLC(1) | 32,541 | | 425,636 | |
eXp World Holdings, Inc.(2) | 31,278 | | 360,010 | |
| | 1,477,654 | |
Residential REITs — 0.2% | | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A(1) | 35,023 | | 318,359 | |
Retail REITs — 0.1% | | |
Acadia Realty Trust | 4,199 | | 101,448 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 2.2% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | 21,733 | | 558,321 | |
FormFactor, Inc.(1) | 5,496 | | 241,824 | |
Impinj, Inc.(1) | 5,492 | | 797,768 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(1) | 1,357 | | 226,171 | |
Penguin Solutions, Inc.(1) | 10,582 | | 203,069 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(1) | 10,038 | | 701,957 | |
Rambus, Inc.(1) | 6,647 | | 351,360 | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.(1) | 11,912 | | 319,242 | |
| | 3,399,712 | |
Software — 8.2% | | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(1) | 5,849 | | 355,619 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(1) | 3,560 | | 878,323 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(1) | 6,795 | | 412,864 | |
Box, Inc., Class A(1) | 49,372 | | 1,560,155 | |
Commvault Systems, Inc.(1) | 3,861 | | 582,664 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(1) | 32,723 | | 993,798 | |
PagerDuty, Inc.(1) | 33,482 | | 611,381 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | 7,858 | | 732,366 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc.(1) | 15,802 | | 1,590,471 | |
Qualys, Inc.(1) | 876 | | 122,833 | |
Rapid7, Inc.(1) | 13,956 | | 561,450 | |
RingCentral, Inc., Class A(1) | 32,006 | | 1,120,530 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(1) | 4,787 | | 880,760 | |
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(1) | 12,020 | | 473,348 | |
Unity Software, Inc.(1)(2) | 12,143 | | 272,853 | |
Varonis Systems, Inc.(1) | 18,647 | | 828,486 | |
Yext, Inc.(1) | 73,720 | | 468,859 | |
Zeta Global Holdings Corp., Class A(1) | 17,351 | | 312,145 | |
| | 12,758,905 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.2% | | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | 15,082 | | 267,555 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.5% | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(1) | 7,128 | | 1,065,422 | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | 42,315 | | 705,391 | |
Carvana Co.(1) | 453 | | 92,122 | |
Foot Locker, Inc.(1) | 6,783 | | 147,598 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | 1,168 | | 492,289 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | 7,489 | | 604,437 | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | 9,395 | | 274,052 | |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A(1) | 20,716 | | 501,535 | |
| | 3,882,846 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.1% | | |
Crocs, Inc.(1) | 10,086 | | 1,104,719 | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(1) | 20,214 | | 659,381 | |
| | 1,764,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 3.7% | | |
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.(1) | 5,093 | | $ | 520,301 | |
Boise Cascade Co. | 7,769 | | 923,423 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(1) | 22,463 | | 1,143,591 | |
DNOW, Inc.(1) | 60,039 | | 781,107 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(1) | 3,548 | | 293,136 | |
MRC Global, Inc.(1) | 51,102 | | 653,084 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | 8,159 | | 1,476,453 | |
| | 5,791,095 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | 24,460 | | 834,331 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $128,139,967) | | 153,563,977 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.9% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 3,745 | | 3,745 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3) | 311,387 | | 311,387 | |
| | 315,132 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.7% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $163,229), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $160,019) | | 159,980 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.50%, 12/31/31, valued at $958,880), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $940,232) | | 940,000 | |
| | 1,099,980 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,415,112) | | 1,415,112 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.2% (Cost $129,555,079) | | 154,979,089 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.2)% | | (279,495) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 154,699,594 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $677,611. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $694,369, which includes securities collateral of $382,982.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $129,243,692) — including $677,611 of securities on loan | $ | 154,667,702 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $311,387) | 311,387 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $129,555,079) | 154,979,089 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 64,866 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 117,246 | |
Securities lending receivable | 4,063 | |
| 155,165,264 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 311,387 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 15,757 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 20,215 | |
Accrued management fees | 115,526 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 2,785 | |
| 465,670 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 154,699,594 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 134,056,476 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 20,643,118 | |
| $ | 154,699,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value | $137,606,749 | 8,525,237 | $16.14 |
I Class, $0.01 Par Value | $7,365,889 | 453,267 | $16.25 |
A Class, $0.01 Par Value | $6,666,856 | 427,558 | $15.59 |
C Class, $0.01 Par Value | $198,544 | 14,073 | $14.11 |
R Class, $0.01 Par Value | $2,466,070 | 164,726 | $14.97 |
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value | $395,486 | 24,306 | $16.27 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $16.54 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,594) | $ | 919,163 | |
Securities lending, net | 26,496 | |
Interest | 22,730 | |
| 968,389 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 681,294 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 9,173 | |
C Class | 1,033 | |
R Class | 6,174 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 5,070 | |
| 702,744 | |
| |
| |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 265,645 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 8,791,531 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (1,171,618) | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 7,619,913 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 7,885,558 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 265,645 | | $ | 635,307 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 8,791,531 | | 10,296,373 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,171,618) | | 5,380,913 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 7,885,558 | | 16,312,593 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (235,483) | | (551,565) | |
I Class | (21,464) | | (40,595) | |
A Class | (2,205) | | (14,726) | |
R Class | — | | (218) | |
R5 Class | (1,089) | | (2,562) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (260,241) | | (609,666) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (8,226,463) | | (15,754,935) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (601,146) | | (52,008) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 155,300,740 | | 155,352,748 | |
End of period | $ | 154,699,594 | | $ | 155,300,740 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Small Company Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund's portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund's income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of December 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 311,387 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 311,387 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 311,387 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.5380% to 0.7200% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.64% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.64% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended December 31, 2024 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $68,660,372 and $77,122,641, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended June 30, 2024 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class/Shares Authorized | 400,000,000 | | | 400,000,000 | | |
Sold | 181,093 | | $ | 3,010,475 | | 389,165 | | $ | 5,803,830 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,220 | | 235,483 | | 35,366 | | 529,442 | |
Redeemed | (632,077) | | (10,337,356) | | (1,348,446) | | (20,030,179) | |
| (436,764) | | (7,091,398) | | (923,915) | | (13,696,907) | |
I Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 60,179 | | 987,507 | | 92,996 | | 1,387,737 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,282 | | 21,435 | | 2,680 | | 40,540 | |
Redeemed | (80,689) | | (1,368,751) | | (78,533) | | (1,156,407) | |
| (19,228) | | (359,809) | | 17,143 | | 271,870 | |
A Class/Shares Authorized | 30,000,000 | | | 30,000,000 | | |
Sold | 20,133 | | 318,081 | | 71,975 | | 996,425 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 133 | | 2,116 | | 988 | | 14,186 | |
Redeemed | (70,448) | | (1,124,571) | | (190,689) | | (2,745,004) | |
| (50,182) | | (804,374) | | (117,726) | | (1,734,393) | |
C Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 167 | | 2,400 | | 3,616 | | 46,624 | |
Redeemed | (480) | | (6,886) | | (19,586) | | (250,855) | |
| (313) | | (4,486) | | (15,970) | | (204,231) | |
R Class/Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | | | 20,000,000 | | |
Sold | 26,289 | | 404,272 | | 53,151 | | 725,722 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 17 | | 218 | |
Redeemed | (25,044) | | (380,012) | | (76,258) | | (1,013,564) | |
| 1,245 | | 24,260 | | (23,090) | | (287,624) | |
R5 Class/Shares Authorized | 40,000,000 | | | 40,000,000 | | |
Sold | 968 | | 16,005 | | 3,715 | | 56,924 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 65 | | 1,089 | | 169 | | 2,562 | |
Redeemed | (453) | | (7,750) | | (10,400) | | (163,136) | |
| 580 | | 9,344 | | (6,516) | | (103,650) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (504,662) | | $ | (8,226,463) | | (1,070,074) | | $ | (15,754,935) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 153,563,977 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 315,132 | | $ | 1,099,980 | | — | |
| $ | 153,879,109 | | $ | 1,099,980 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund invests in common stocks of small companies. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund investing in larger, more established companies.
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 period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 130,270,587 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 31,527,060 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (6,818,558) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 24,708,502 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of June 30, 2024, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(13,109,040), 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 may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $15.40 | 0.03 | 0.74 | 0.77 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $16.14 | 4.98% | 0.85% | 0.34% | 43% | $137,607 | |
2024 | $13.93 | 0.06 | 1.47 | 1.53 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $15.40 | 10.99% | 0.86% | 0.42% | 67% | $137,973 | |
2023 | $12.41 | 0.07 | 1.51 | 1.58 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $13.93 | 12.72% | 0.86% | 0.50% | 119% | $137,735 | |
2022 | $19.38 | 0.06 | (3.92) | (3.86) | (0.05) | (3.06) | (3.11) | $12.41 | (23.44)% | 0.85% | 0.35% | 205% | $134,507 | |
2021 | $12.10 | 0.02 | 7.29 | 7.31 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $19.38 | 60.46% | 0.86% | 0.13% | 142% | $196,473 | |
2020 | $13.28 | 0.06 | (1.14) | (1.08) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $12.10 | (8.19)% | 0.87% | 0.45% | 140% | $133,205 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $15.50 | 0.04 | 0.76 | 0.80 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $16.25 | 5.12% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 43% | $7,366 | |
2024 | $14.03 | 0.09 | 1.47 | 1.56 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $15.50 | 11.12% | 0.66% | 0.62% | 67% | $7,324 | |
2023 | $12.50 | 0.09 | 1.52 | 1.61 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) | $14.03 | 12.93% | 0.66% | 0.70% | 119% | $6,387 | |
2022 | $19.49 | 0.09 | (3.94) | (3.85) | (0.08) | (3.06) | (3.14) | $12.50 | (23.27)% | 0.65% | 0.55% | 205% | $6,007 | |
2021 | $12.16 | 0.05 | 7.33 | 7.38 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $19.49 | 60.82% | 0.66% | 0.33% | 142% | $9,315 | |
2020 | $13.36 | 0.08 | (1.14) | (1.06) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $12.16 | (7.97)% | 0.67% | 0.65% | 140% | $8,376 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $14.87 | 0.01 | 0.71 | 0.72 | —(4) | — | —(4) | $15.59 | 4.87% | 1.10% | 0.09% | 43% | $6,667 | |
2024 | $13.46 | 0.03 | 1.41 | 1.44 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $14.87 | 10.68% | 1.11% | 0.17% | 67% | $7,105 | |
2023 | $12.00 | 0.03 | 1.45 | 1.48 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $13.46 | 12.37% | 1.11% | 0.25% | 119% | $8,017 | |
2022 | $18.83 | 0.02 | (3.78) | (3.76) | (0.01) | (3.06) | (3.07) | $12.00 | (23.61)% | 1.10% | 0.10% | 205% | $8,693 | |
2021 | $11.77 | (0.02) | 7.09 | 7.07 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $18.83 | 60.14% | 1.11% | (0.12)% | 142% | $13,031 | |
2020 | $12.89 | 0.02 | (1.10) | (1.08) | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $11.77 | (8.38)% | 1.12% | 0.20% | 140% | $8,727 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $13.50 | (0.05) | 0.66 | 0.61 | — | — | — | $14.11 | 4.52% | 1.85% | (0.66)% | 43% | $199 | |
2024 | $12.29 | (0.08) | 1.29 | 1.21 | — | — | — | $13.50 | 9.85% | 1.86% | (0.58)% | 67% | $194 | |
2023 | $11.02 | (0.06) | 1.33 | 1.27 | — | — | — | $12.29 | 11.52% | 1.86% | (0.50)% | 119% | $373 | |
2022 | $17.66 | (0.11) | (3.47) | (3.58) | — | (3.06) | (3.06) | $11.02 | (24.14)% | 1.85% | (0.65)% | 205% | $426 | |
2021 | $11.11 | (0.13) | 6.68 | 6.55 | — | — | — | $17.66 | 58.87% | 1.86% | (0.87)% | 142% | $939 | |
2020 | $12.22 | (0.07) | (1.04) | (1.11) | — | — | — | $11.11 | (9.08)% | 1.87% | (0.55)% | 140% | $762 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $14.29 | (0.01) | 0.69 | 0.68 | — | — | — | $14.97 | 4.76% | 1.35% | (0.16)% | 43% | $2,466 | |
2024 | $12.95 | (0.01) | 1.35 | 1.34 | —(4) | — | —(4) | $14.29 | 10.36% | 1.36% | (0.08)% | 67% | $2,336 | |
2023 | $11.56 | —(4) | 1.40 | 1.40 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $12.95 | 12.14% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 119% | $2,416 | |
2022 | $18.29 | (0.02) | (3.65) | (3.67) | — | (3.06) | (3.06) | $11.56 | (23.81)% | 1.35% | (0.15)% | 205% | $2,306 | |
2021 | $11.45 | (0.05) | 6.89 | 6.84 | — | — | — | $18.29 | 59.74% | 1.36% | (0.37)% | 142% | $3,497 | |
2020 | $12.55 | (0.01) | (1.07) | (1.08) | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $11.45 | (8.59)% | 1.37% | (0.05)% | 140% | $7,401 | |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $15.52 | 0.05 | 0.75 | 0.80 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $16.27 | 5.12% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 43% | $395 | |
2024 | $14.04 | 0.09 | 1.48 | 1.57 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $15.52 | 11.19% | 0.66% | 0.62% | 67% | $368 | |
2023 | $12.51 | 0.09 | 1.52 | 1.61 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) | $14.04 | 12.92% | 0.66% | 0.70% | 119% | $425 | |
2022 | $19.51 | 0.09 | (3.95) | (3.86) | (0.08) | (3.06) | (3.14) | $12.51 | (23.26)% | 0.65% | 0.55% | 205% | $285 | |
2021 | $12.17 | 0.05 | 7.34 | 7.39 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $19.51 | 60.77% | 0.66% | 0.33% | 142% | $404 | |
2020 | $13.37 | 0.08 | (1.14) | (1.06) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $12.17 | (7.97)% | 0.67% | 0.65% | 140% | $164 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
(4)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| Utilities Fund |
| Investor Class (BULIX) |
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Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | Value |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.2% | | |
Construction and Engineering — 1.7% | | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 239,344 | | $ | 4,312,979 | |
Electric Utilities — 64.4% | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 110,008 | | 10,146,038 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | 55,181 | | 12,344,542 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | 206,141 | | 22,209,631 | |
Edison International | 139,389 | | 11,128,818 | |
Entergy Corp. | 88,040 | | 6,675,193 | |
Evergy, Inc. | 128,279 | | 7,895,572 | |
Eversource Energy | 155,425 | | 8,926,058 | |
Exelon Corp. | 340,123 | | 12,802,230 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 360,383 | | 25,835,857 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | 89,949 | | 8,115,199 | |
PG&E Corp. | 646,936 | | 13,055,168 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | 78,486 | | 6,653,258 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | 100,090 | | 4,365,926 | |
PPL Corp. | 4,151 | | 134,741 | |
Southern Co. | 159,378 | | 13,119,997 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | 35,859 | | 2,421,200 | |
| | 165,829,428 | |
Gas Utilities — 3.5% | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | 32,894 | | 4,581,147 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | 109,421 | | 4,328,695 | |
| | 8,909,842 | |
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders — 6.3% | | |
AES Corp. | 518,116 | | 6,668,153 | |
Vistra Corp. | 69,982 | | 9,648,418 | |
| | 16,316,571 | |
Multi-Utilities — 19.8% | | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 127,878 | | 11,410,554 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | 265,852 | | 14,318,789 | |
DTE Energy Co. | 86,728 | | 10,472,406 | |
NiSource, Inc. | 93,191 | | 3,425,701 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 48,331 | | 4,083,486 | |
Sempra | 68,209 | | 5,983,294 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | 13,936 | | 1,310,541 | |
| | 51,004,771 | |
Renewable Electricity — 1.7% | | |
Brookfield Renewable Corp.(1) | 163,810 | | 4,530,985 | |
Water Utilities — 1.8% | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | 2,025 | | 252,092 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | 119,432 | | 4,337,770 | |
| | 4,589,862 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $200,199,614) | | 255,494,438 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.1% | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.4% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 6,635 | | 6,635 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(2) | 993,920 | | 993,920 | |
| | 1,000,555 | |
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| Shares | Value |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.7% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 9/15/27, valued at $279,265), in a joint trading account at 4.40%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $273,774) | | $ | 273,707 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.625%, 4/15/28, valued at $1,640,472), at 4.45%, dated 12/31/24, due 1/2/25 (Delivery value $1,608,398) | | 1,608,000 | |
| | 1,881,707 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,882,262) | | 2,882,262 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.3% (Cost $203,081,876) | | 258,376,700 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.3)% | | (805,277) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 257,571,423 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $1,079,432. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(2)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $1,104,020, which includes securities collateral of $110,100.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $202,087,956) — including $1,079,432 of securities on loan | $ | 257,382,780 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $993,920) | 993,920 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $203,081,876) | 258,376,700 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $12) | 12 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 113,274 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 253,126 | |
Securities lending receivable | 148 | |
| 258,743,260 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 993,920 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 32,078 | |
Accrued management fees | 145,839 | |
| 1,171,837 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 257,571,423 | |
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Investor Class Capital Shares, $0.01 Par Value | |
Shares authorized | 300,000,000 | |
Shares outstanding | 14,635,157 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | $ | 17.60 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | $ | 195,793,128 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | 61,778,295 | |
| $ | 257,571,423 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Dividends | $ | 4,183,780 | |
Interest | 41,244 | |
Securities lending, net | 286 | |
| 4,225,310 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 873,770 | |
Directors' fees and expenses | 8,319 | |
Other expenses | 596 | |
| 882,685 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 3,342,625 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 17,096,451 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 10,449,704 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (253) | |
| 10,449,451 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 27,545,902 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 30,888,527 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,342,625 | | $ | 6,840,137 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 17,096,451 | | (580,438) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 10,449,451 | | 14,283,174 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 30,888,527 | | 20,542,873 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings | (3,475,751) | | (7,049,850) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | 13,900,833 | | 9,708,526 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | 3,286,607 | | 6,657,323 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | (29,418,154) | | (52,347,666) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | (12,230,714) | | (35,981,817) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 15,182,062 | | (22,488,794) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 242,389,361 | | 264,878,155 | |
End of period | $ | 257,571,423 | | $ | 242,389,361 | |
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Transactions in Shares of the Fund | | |
Sold | 770,629 | | 650,367 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 183,019 | | 446,897 | |
Redeemed | (1,630,087) | | (3,583,050) | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund | (676,439) | | (2,485,786) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
DECEMBER 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Utilities Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objectives are to seek current income and long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the utilities industry. The fund offers the Investor Class.
The fund represents a single operating segment as its operating results are monitored as a whole and the long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives executed by the fund’s portfolio management team. The President of the fund serves as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The fund’s income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored and assessed by the CODM, using the information consistent with that presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of December 31, 2024.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 993,920 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 993,920 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 993,920 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee). The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the fund and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The rates for the Investment Category Fee range from 0.3380% to 0.5200% and the rates for the Complex Fee range from 0.2500% to 0.3100%. The effective annual management fee for the period ended December 31, 2024 was 0.64%.
Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended December 31, 2024 were $104,944,397 and $117,429,956, respectively.
5. Fair Value Measurements
The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 255,494,438 | | — | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 1,000,555 | | $ | 1,881,707 | | — | |
| $ | 256,494,993 | | $ | 1,881,707 | | — | |
6. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund concentrates its investments in a narrow segment of the total market. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries.
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 period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 203,719,378 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 61,687,295 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (7,029,973) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 54,657,322 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of June 30, 2024, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(11,778,506), 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 may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted) | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations*: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of†: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2024(3) | $15.83 | 0.22 | 1.78 | 2.00 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $17.60 | 12.63% | 0.65% | 2.47% | 39% | $257,571 | |
2024 | $14.88 | 0.42 | 0.96 | 1.38 | (0.43) | — | (0.43) | $15.83 | 9.52% | 0.66% | 2.84% | 70% | $242,389 | |
2023 | $16.73 | 0.38 | (1.08) | (0.70) | (0.34) | (0.81) | (1.15) | $14.88 | (4.65)% | 0.66% | 2.32% | 113% | $264,878 | |
2022 | $17.17 | 0.33 | 0.56 | 0.89 | (0.31) | (1.02) | (1.33) | $16.73 | 4.98% | 0.65% | 1.86% | 140% | $309,887 | |
2021 | $15.91 | 0.41 | 2.08 | 2.49 | (0.39) | (0.84) | (1.23) | $17.17 | 15.95% | 0.66% | 2.34% | 108% | $314,100 | |
2020 | $17.88 | 0.53 | (1.97) | (1.44) | (0.53) | — | (0.53) | $15.91 | (8.39)% | 0.67% | 2.95% | 102% | $321,917 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended December 31, 2024 (unaudited).
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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(b) The information required by Item 13 of Form N-1A is included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7(a) of this Form.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
None.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
None.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
The remuneration paid to directors, officers and others is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 17. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(2) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
(a)(5) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan | |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan | |
| Title: | President | |
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Date: | February 25, 2025 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan | |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan | |
| Title: | President | |
| | (principal executive officer) | |
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Date: | February 25, 2025 | |
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By: | /s/ R. Wes Campbell | |
| Name: | R. Wes Campbell | |
| Title: | Treasurer and | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | |
| | (principal financial officer) | |
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Date: | February 25, 2025 | |