- ISIN
- US02508F6795
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Apr 4, 2022
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
AMAEX Performance Chart
American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund (AMAEX) is up 22.7% since the beginning of the year. AMAEX is currently trading at $12 per share.
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Returns By Period
American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund (AMAEX) has returned 22.65% so far this year and 29.27% over the past 12 months.
American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- 5.04%
- YTD
- 22.65%
- 6M
- 20.49%
- 1Y
- 29.27%
- 3Y*
- 11.44%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AMAEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2022, AMAEX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, AMAEX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.59% | 2.43% | -4.57% | 9.58% | 2.27% | 5.04% | 22.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.60% | -2.45% | -5.10% | -5.80% | 1.15% | 2.43% | 1.11% | 6.21% | -4.23% | -2.67% | 1.83% | 1.15% | -4.42% |
| 2024 | -3.05% | 2.21% | 5.13% | -4.99% | 4.22% | -1.96% | 9.63% | -0.19% | -0.58% | -1.40% | 9.40% | -6.43% | 11.05% |
| 2023 | 9.88% | -0.40% | -8.53% | -2.28% | -3.34% | 7.69% | 5.04% | -5.71% | -3.95% | -5.10% | 8.00% | 9.65% | 8.86% |
| 2022 | -2.26% | 3.68% | -8.34% | 7.10% | -3.42% | -9.39% | 11.31% | 5.56% | -5.13% | -2.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund has an annualized alpha of -4.05%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2022.
- This fund participated in 103.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.59, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.05%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 77.44%
- Downside Capture
- 103.98%
Expense Ratio
AMAEX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMAEX ranks 42 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 Small Cap Dividend Fund (AMAEX) 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.
| AMAEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.74 | 2.78 | -0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.07 | 12.44 | -5.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund provided a 1.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.26 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 1.76% | 2.57% | 1.37% | 1.99% | 2.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Small Cap Dividend 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.26 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.15 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.24 |
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 Small Cap Dividend 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 Small Cap Dividend Fund was 23.97%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 218 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -23.97%Apr 2025 | 4mo 6d | 10mo 18d | 1y 2moDec 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -19.72%Oct 2023 | 8mo 26d | 5mo 3d | 1y 1moFeb 2023 - Mar 2024 |
Bear market2022 | -15.80%Sep 2022 | 1mo 14d | 3mo 28d | 5mo 12dAug 2022 - Jan 2023 |
Bear market2022 | -11.85%Jun 2022 | 8d | 2mo 1d | 2mo 9dJun 2022 - Aug 2022 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.14%Mar 2026 | 25d | 28d | 1mo 23dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AMAEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.97% | -56.78% | +32.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.70% | -9.10% | -1.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.97% | -18.90% | -5.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.37% | -10.71% | +3.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 2.03% | +2.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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