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FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
mutual fund
AFCGX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$17.13
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
AFCGX (Mutual Fund)
FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$17.13
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
AFCGX (Mutual Fund)
FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$17.13
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
6.3%
1 yr return
7.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
-4.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.7%
Net Assets
$90.8 M
Holdings in Top 10
35.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$17.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.74%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 71.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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AFCGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.97%
- Dividend Yield 1.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameFOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
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Fund Family NameAmerican Century Investments
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Inception DateMar 29, 2016
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Shares Outstanding1379557
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Share ClassG
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRajesh Gandhi
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). The fund may also invest in emerging market countries. The fund generally invests in common stock and other equity securities that are denominated in foreign currencies. The portfolio managers look for stocks of companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund’s investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that, over the long term, stock price movements follow growth in earnings, revenues and/or cash flow. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to help them make decisions about buying or holding stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria and selling the stocks of companies that do not. Under normal market conditions, the fund’s portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace. The fund normally invests in a relatively limited number of companies, generally 35–50.
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AFCGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AFCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.3% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 42.11% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -5.6% | 32.7% | 40.79% |
| 3 Yr | -4.5%* | -11.0% | 6.5% | 73.74% |
| 5 Yr | 4.7%* | -2.8% | 11.1% | 32.38% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.0% | 9.6% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AFCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.0% | -0.4% | 28.6% | 87.37% |
| 2022 | -26.8% | -49.5% | -15.2% | 53.05% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | -22.2% | 19.3% | 29.04% |
| 2020 | 32.0% | -3.7% | 85.0% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | N/A | -4.0% | 45.1% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AFCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.3% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 42.11% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -5.6% | 32.7% | 40.79% |
| 3 Yr | -4.5%* | -11.0% | 6.5% | 73.74% |
| 5 Yr | 4.7%* | -2.8% | 11.1% | 32.38% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.0% | 9.6% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AFCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.5% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 94.47% |
| 2022 | -25.8% | -44.4% | -11.0% | 57.03% |
| 2021 | 9.1% | -20.6% | 20.5% | 46.58% |
| 2020 | 33.4% | 7.6% | 97.1% | 15.47% |
| 2019 | N/A | 0.5% | 45.3% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
AFCGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AFCGX | Category Low | Category High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 90.8 M | 201 K | 133 B | 88.16% |
| Number of Holdings | 45 | 4 | 1806 | 78.16% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 35.2 M | 70.5 K | 36.7 B | 88.95% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 35.71% | 10.1% | 99.9% | 35.53% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 5.74%
- Novo Nordisk A/S 5.27%
- SAP SE 3.60%
- ASML Holding NV 3.37%
- Schneider Electric SE 3.28%
- London Stock Exchange Group PLC 3.02%
- RELX PLC 2.99%
- Keyence Corp 2.88%
- ICON PLC 2.82%
- Fixed Income Clearing Corp 5.31 09/03/2024 2.76%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.93% | 86.17% | 119.36% | 77.11% |
| Other | 3.89% | -1.08% | 3.89% | 1.32% |
| Cash | 0.18% | 0.00% | 19.02% | 91.84% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.21% | 79.21% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 75.46% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 75.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 22.35% | 1.51% | 38.21% | 18.21% |
| Healthcare | 18.81% | 1.36% | 29.58% | 14.78% |
| Industrials | 16.57% | 0.68% | 31.28% | 39.31% |
| Financial Services | 12.83% | 0.00% | 38.62% | 61.21% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.15% | 0.00% | 46.28% | 51.45% |
| Basic Materials | 6.17% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 58.05% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.85% | 0.00% | 25.77% | 86.81% |
| Communication Services | 2.66% | 0.00% | 41.13% | 69.13% |
| Utilities | 2.42% | 0.00% | 9.05% | 16.62% |
| Real Estate | 2.20% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 6.86% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 93.40% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 85.71% | 0.00% | 100.55% | 47.11% |
| US | 10.22% | 0.00% | 100.02% | 60.26% |
AFCGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AFCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% | 0.01% | 10.12% | 77.78% |
| Management Fee | 0.74% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 56.05% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.80% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| AFCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| AFCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| AFCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 71.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 86.83% |
AFCGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AFCGX | Category Low | Category High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% | 0.00% | 12.70% | 34.30% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AFCGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AFCGX | Category Low | Category High | AFCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.97% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 13.03% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AFCGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.629 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.137 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.326 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
AFCGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Rajesh Gandhi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 29, 2016
6.18
6.2%
Raj co-manages the Non-U.S. Growth strategies. Prior to his current position, he was a senior investment analyst covering European companies for the team. Before joining American Century Investments in 2002, he was a global equity analyst at Deutsche Asset Management. Raj has worked in the investment industry since 1993. He earned bachelor's degrees in finance and real estate from the University of Wisconsin. Raj is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Jim Zhao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Mr. Zhao, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, has been a member of the team that manages the fund since joining American Century Investments in 2009 as a senior investment analyst. He became a vice president and senior investment analyst in 2016 and a vice president and portfolio manager in 2017. He has a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a CFA charterholder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 26.94 | 7.78 | 20.01 |
