- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Jul 13, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $302M
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Performance
ACLC Performance Chart
American Century Large Cap Equity ETF (ACLC) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. ACLC is currently trading at $83 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACLC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,633.
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Returns By Period
American Century Large Cap Equity ETF (ACLC) has returned 5.51% so far this year and 18.03% over the past 12 months.
American Century Large Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- -2.21%
- 1M
- 0.30%
- YTD
- 5.51%
- 6M
- 4.52%
- 1Y
- 18.03%
- 3Y*
- 16.48%
- 5Y*
- 10.30%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
ACLC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 2020, ACLC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ACLC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.11% | -0.77% | -6.10% | 10.88% | 3.96% | -2.85% | 5.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.35% | -2.68% | -6.68% | -1.12% | 6.76% | 4.89% | 1.69% | 2.26% | 2.77% | 1.98% | 0.53% | -0.86% | 11.80% |
| 2024 | 2.09% | 5.59% | 3.17% | -4.68% | 4.21% | 3.25% | 0.51% | 2.24% | 1.75% | -1.80% | 5.22% | -2.65% | 19.96% |
| 2023 | 6.06% | -2.36% | 3.46% | 0.71% | 0.89% | 5.94% | 3.39% | -1.62% | -4.98% | -1.75% | 8.65% | 4.82% | 24.74% |
| 2022 | -6.04% | -3.49% | 2.82% | -9.50% | -0.63% | -7.92% | 9.55% | -3.88% | -9.03% | 8.87% | 6.16% | -5.68% | -19.37% |
| 2021 | -0.99% | 2.84% | 3.60% | 5.44% | 0.45% | 2.74% | 2.67% | 3.38% | -4.92% | 8.24% | -1.36% | 4.28% | 28.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century Large Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.12%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 105.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 100.58% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.97, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.12%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 100.58%
- Downside Capture
- 105.58%
Expense Ratio
ACLC has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACLC ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 Large Cap Equity ETF (ACLC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ACLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.36 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 2.69 | -0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.40 | 12.34 | -3.94 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Large Cap Equity ETF provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.63 | $0.65 | $0.53 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 0.58% | 0.64% | 0.89% | 1.09% | 1.10% | 0.72% | 0.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Large Cap Equity ETF. 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 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.65 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.43 |
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 Large Cap Equity ETF. 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 Large Cap Equity ETF was 26.44%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 310 trading sessions.
The current American Century Large Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 3.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -26.44%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.49%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 26d | 5mo 10dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.28%Mar 2026 | 2mo 17d | 18d | 3mo 5dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.66%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 24d | 2mo 14dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.17%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.44% | -56.78% | +30.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.28% | -9.10% | -1.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.49% | -18.90% | -1.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.44% | -25.43% | -1.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.59% | -2.97% | -0.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.87% | -10.72% | +4.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.30% | 1.97% | +0.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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