- ISIN
- US0249328081
- CUSIP
- 024932808
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $87M
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Performance
ABHIX Performance Chart
American Century High-Yield Fund (ABHIX) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. ABHIX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ABHIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,156.
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Returns By Period
American Century High-Yield Fund (ABHIX) has returned 2.11% so far this year and 7.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ABHIX has returned 4.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
American Century High-Yield Fund
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- 0.74%
- YTD
- 2.11%
- 6M
- 2.85%
- 1Y
- 7.49%
- 3Y*
- 8.30%
- 5Y*
- 2.95%
- 10Y*
- 4.49%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
ABHIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1997, ABHIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ABHIX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -4.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | 0.33% | -1.21% | 1.93% | 0.74% | -0.19% | 2.11% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.03% | 0.87% | -0.89% | 0.29% | 1.28% | 1.65% | 0.12% | 1.30% | 1.10% | 0.14% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 8.64% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -0.14% | 1.07% | -1.11% | 1.31% | 0.84% | 1.86% | 1.48% | 1.21% | -0.89% | 1.07% | -0.46% | 6.37% |
| 2023 | 3.49% | -1.56% | 0.91% | 0.63% | -0.97% | 1.30% | 1.25% | 0.06% | -1.56% | -1.18% | 4.51% | 3.17% | 10.27% |
| 2022 | -2.68% | -1.27% | -1.13% | -3.72% | 0.17% | -6.76% | 5.18% | -2.36% | -4.45% | 2.12% | 2.32% | -0.55% | -12.89% |
| 2021 | -0.17% | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.88% | 0.49% | 1.20% | 0.35% | 0.50% | -0.19% | -0.20% | -1.06% | 1.98% | 4.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century High-Yield Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.70%, beta of 0.10, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 1997.
- This fund participated in 34.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.01% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.12 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.12 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.70%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 34.01%
- Downside Capture
- 34.39%
Expense Ratio
ABHIX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ABHIX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century High-Yield Fund (ABHIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ABHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.32 | +0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.03 | 2.46 | +0.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.76 | 10.92 | +3.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century High-Yield Fund provided a 6.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 6.23% | 5.87% | 5.54% | 5.34% | 3.62% | 3.71% | 4.29% | 4.64% | 5.73% | 5.13% | 5.21% | 5.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century High-Yield Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Century High-Yield Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Century High-Yield Fund was 26.67%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current American Century High-Yield Fund drawdown is 0.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -26.67%Nov 2008 | 6mo 5d | 9mo 27d | 1y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.63%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 10d | 5mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -17.89%Sep 2001 | 1y 6mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -16.35%Sep 2022 | 8mo 29d | 1y 10mo | 2y 7moJan 2022 - Aug 2024 |
1998 correction1998 | -13.57%Oct 1998 | 2mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 1y 6moAug 1998 - Feb 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ABHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.67% | -56.78% | +30.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.55% | -9.10% | +6.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.81% | -18.90% | +15.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.35% | -25.43% | +9.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.63% | -33.92% | +14.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.19% | -3.21% | +3.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.51% | -10.71% | +7.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.52% | 2.04% | -1.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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