- ISIN
- US0250762095
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Jul 8, 1998
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
ACIIX Performance Chart
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX) is up 7.9% since the beginning of the year. ACIIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,444.
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Returns By Period
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX) has returned 7.88% so far this year and 16.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACIIX has returned 9.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.70% annually.
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.33%
- 1M
- 0.38%
- YTD
- 7.88%
- 6M
- 7.12%
- 1Y
- 16.14%
- 3Y*
- 11.26%
- 5Y*
- 7.63%
- 10Y*
- 9.13%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
ACIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 8, 1998, ACIIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ACIIX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 11, 1998 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.01% | 4.77% | -4.86% | 3.54% | -1.10% | 1.61% | 7.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.71% | 2.19% | -1.19% | -3.44% | 1.78% | 1.60% | 1.97% | 3.41% | -0.21% | -1.44% | 3.26% | 0.06% | 12.05% |
| 2024 | 0.83% | 0.82% | 3.67% | -2.37% | 1.97% | -0.79% | 5.20% | 3.40% | 0.86% | -0.95% | 3.63% | -5.65% | 10.58% |
| 2023 | 2.17% | -1.67% | 0.05% | 2.39% | -3.90% | 4.17% | 1.46% | -2.32% | -3.36% | -2.59% | 5.32% | 2.97% | 4.25% |
| 2022 | -1.42% | -1.03% | 2.99% | -3.34% | 1.05% | -6.06% | 5.01% | -2.86% | -6.25% | 7.60% | 5.11% | -2.68% | -2.96% |
| 2021 | -1.88% | 1.35% | 5.82% | 2.96% | 1.85% | -0.20% | 1.93% | 1.60% | -3.99% | 4.31% | -3.25% | 6.02% | 17.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 2.88%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 08, 1998.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.41%) than losses (60.11%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.65 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.88%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 65.41%
- Downside Capture
- 60.11%
Expense Ratio
ACIIX has an expense ratio of 0.72%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACIIX ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX) 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.
| ACIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.30 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.60 | 2.29 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.46 | 10.15 | -1.69 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I provided a 9.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.89 | $0.98 | $0.69 | $0.79 | $0.69 | $0.20 | $0.69 | $0.72 | $1.08 | $0.71 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 9.96% | 10.55% | 11.71% | 8.21% | 8.96% | 7.02% | 2.18% | 7.57% | 9.05% | 12.14% | 8.08% | 10.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Equity Income Fund Class I. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.89 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.98 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.69 |
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 Equity Income Fund Class I. 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 Equity Income Fund Class I was 39.16%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 523 trading sessions.
The current American Century Equity Income Fund Class I drawdown is 1.00%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -39.16%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 26d | 3y 5moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.76%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 9mo 19d | 10mo 23dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2000 bear market2000 | -29.07%Feb 2000 | 1y 2mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 4moDec 1998 - Apr 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -21.12%Jul 2002 | 4mo 5d | 10mo 28d | 1y 2moMar 2002 - Jun 2003 |
2011 correction2011 | -14.89%Aug 2011 | 3mo 7d | 5mo 15d | 8mo 22dMay 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.16% | -56.78% | +17.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.38% | -9.10% | +2.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.15% | -18.90% | +8.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.49% | -25.43% | +11.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.76% | -33.92% | +1.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.00% | -3.31% | +2.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.24% | -10.71% | +5.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.96% | 2.05% | -0.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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