American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund (ACFOX)
The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
Fund Info
US02507H5028
02507H502
May 31, 2006
$2,500
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
ACFOX features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund had a return of 48.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 56.38% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund had an annualized return of 16.36%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.62%.
ACFOX
48.40%
6.07%
24.30%
56.38%
18.97%
16.36%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
27.68%
1.58%
13.90%
32.27%
14.27%
11.62%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACFOX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.88% | 8.31% | 3.57% | -3.58% | 5.21% | 7.87% | -2.05% | 0.54% | 3.72% | 0.71% | 10.43% | 48.40% | |
| 2023 | 11.34% | -3.75% | 5.38% | -1.49% | 7.18% | 5.68% | 4.69% | -1.49% | -6.59% | -4.68% | 9.95% | 6.63% | 35.66% |
| 2022 | -11.99% | -2.72% | 4.31% | -15.44% | -5.53% | -8.77% | 13.98% | -3.56% | -9.20% | 3.21% | 3.46% | -8.20% | -36.32% |
| 2021 | -0.04% | 1.34% | -1.53% | 7.38% | -5.43% | 7.83% | 1.52% | 4.72% | -5.63% | 6.54% | -5.19% | -5.67% | 4.43% |
| 2020 | 5.49% | -1.28% | -10.47% | 16.72% | 11.53% | 5.05% | 10.77% | 11.74% | -4.68% | -3.60% | 14.27% | 3.93% | 72.22% |
| 2019 | 11.59% | 5.63% | -0.18% | 3.46% | -7.39% | 8.32% | 2.88% | -3.55% | -2.28% | 3.48% | 6.17% | 1.70% | 32.30% |
| 2018 | 9.18% | -1.57% | -0.93% | 2.17% | 4.99% | 2.81% | 2.00% | 5.93% | -0.18% | -11.42% | 3.39% | -8.15% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 4.68% | 3.83% | 1.06% | 3.99% | 3.25% | 0.21% | 3.35% | 2.29% | 2.19% | 3.72% | 3.12% | -1.47% | 34.55% |
| 2016 | -6.93% | -0.21% | 7.26% | -0.32% | 1.99% | -0.63% | 7.33% | 0.77% | 0.99% | -3.70% | 0.36% | -0.51% | 5.69% |
| 2015 | -1.63% | 4.98% | -0.76% | 1.95% | 1.74% | -2.39% | -0.64% | -7.39% | -2.85% | 6.78% | -0.67% | -1.95% | -3.55% |
| 2014 | -2.67% | 5.14% | 0.65% | 0.97% | 2.31% | 2.32% | -1.53% | 2.99% | -3.14% | 0.62% | 3.47% | 0.44% | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 5.24% | 0.60% | 3.42% | 1.73% | 3.82% | 0.86% | 5.50% | -3.09% | 3.18% | 5.58% | 3.34% | 1.87% | 36.77% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of ACFOX is 82, placing it in the top 18% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund (ACFOX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.14% | 1.33% | 1.32% | 0.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2013 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth 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 Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund was 59.40%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1189 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.4% | Dec 11, 2007 | 309 | Mar 5, 2009 | 1189 | Nov 22, 2013 | 1498 |
| -45.16% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 506 | Oct 21, 2024 | 741 |
| -32.07% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 46 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -23.26% | Sep 28, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 128 |
| -21.77% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 240 | Jan 25, 2017 | 423 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund volatility is 4.79%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.