American Century Short Duration Fund (ACSNX)
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0249324361 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 024932436 |
| Issuer | American Century Investments |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Category | Short-Term Bond |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
ACSNX features an expense ratio of 0.57%, 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 Short Duration 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 Short Duration Fund had a return of 4.14% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.38% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Century Short Duration Fund had an annualized return of 1.87%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that American Century Short Duration Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.14% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -0.23% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 3.18% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 6.38% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.90% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.87% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACSNX, 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 | 0.74% | -0.37% | 0.48% | -0.34% | 0.82% | 0.48% | 1.22% | 0.93% | 0.86% | -0.53% | 4.14% | ||
| 2023 | 0.87% | -0.45% | 1.15% | 0.39% | -0.09% | -0.56% | 0.43% | 0.35% | -0.52% | 0.62% | 1.31% | 1.03% | 4.61% |
| 2022 | -0.66% | -0.66% | -1.37% | -0.28% | 0.16% | -1.04% | 0.50% | -0.42% | -1.22% | -0.30% | 0.67% | 0.41% | -4.14% |
| 2021 | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.22% | 0.33% | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.21% | 0.13% | 0.11% | -0.29% | -0.08% | -0.33% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 0.65% | 0.54% | -2.21% | 1.55% | 1.10% | 0.41% | 0.49% | 0.32% | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.47% | 0.50% | 4.05% |
| 2019 | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.63% | 0.50% | -0.08% | 0.82% | -0.19% | 0.30% | -0.02% | 0.16% | 3.94% |
| 2018 | 0.07% | -0.02% | -0.04% | 0.09% | 0.30% | -0.09% | 0.30% | 0.22% | 0.10% | -0.07% | 0.16% | 0.32% | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 0.23% | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.35% | 0.24% | -0.03% | 0.26% | 0.26% | -0.03% | -0.03% | -0.23% | 0.08% | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 0.24% | 0.05% | 0.53% | 0.33% | 0.04% | 0.53% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.14% | -0.07% | -0.25% | 0.13% | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 0.45% | 0.27% | 0.06% | 0.25% | 0.04% | -0.15% | 0.14% | -0.17% | 0.13% | 0.22% | -0.26% | -0.13% | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 0.03% | 0.33% | -0.07% | 0.14% | 0.25% | -0.42% | -0.13% | 0.35% | -0.13% | 0.26% | 0.07% | -0.13% | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.23% | -0.37% | -0.57% | 0.30% | -0.10% | 0.19% | 0.20% | 0.13% | -0.07% | 0.16% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of ACSNX is 80, placing it in the top 20% 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 Short Duration Fund (ACSNX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Short Duration Fund provided a 4.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.21 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 4.51% | 4.23% | 2.17% | 1.61% | 1.52% | 2.57% | 2.52% | 1.93% | 1.63% | 1.73% | 1.82% | 1.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Short Duration 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.37 | |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.16 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2017 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.17 |
| 2015 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.19 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
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 Short Duration 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 Short Duration Fund was 6.32%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 311 trading sessions.
The current American Century Short Duration Fund drawdown is 0.84%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.32% | Oct 4, 2021 | 266 | Oct 20, 2022 | 311 | Jan 12, 2024 | 577 |
| -5.32% | Mar 9, 2020 | 12 | Mar 24, 2020 | 53 | Jun 9, 2020 | 65 |
| -1.27% | Mar 4, 2008 | 72 | Jun 13, 2008 | 14 | Jul 7, 2008 | 86 |
| -1.18% | Nov 13, 2008 | 6 | Nov 20, 2008 | 19 | Dec 18, 2008 | 25 |
| -1.14% | Dec 2, 2009 | 18 | Dec 28, 2009 | 43 | Mar 2, 2010 | 61 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Century Short Duration Fund volatility is 0.53%, 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.