American Century Utilities Fund (BULIX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the utilities industry. The portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques as well as risk controls to construct the fund's portfolio. The quantitative process involves ranking stocks based on their growth and valuation characteristics.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US02507M8819 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 02507M881 |
| Issuer | American Century Investments |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 1993 |
| Category | Utilities Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
BULIX features an expense ratio of 0.65%, 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 Utilities 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 Utilities Fund had a return of 26.91% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.69% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Century Utilities Fund had an annualized return of 6.67%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.92%, indicating that American Century Utilities Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 26.91% | 17.95% |
| 1 month | 5.57% | 3.13% |
| 6 months | 24.67% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 26.69% | 24.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.08% | 13.37% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.67% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BULIX, 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 | -2.89% | 2.34% | 7.12% | 1.56% | 8.65% | -6.04% | 6.89% | 5.02% | 26.91% | ||||
| 2023 | -1.55% | -5.80% | 4.21% | 1.16% | -6.17% | 1.65% | 2.42% | -6.10% | -5.26% | 1.27% | 5.22% | 2.21% | -7.49% |
| 2022 | -5.56% | -1.40% | 7.85% | -5.93% | 3.74% | -5.29% | 6.40% | 0.06% | -11.67% | 2.75% | 6.97% | -0.98% | -5.01% |
| 2021 | -0.29% | -6.23% | 8.17% | 3.51% | -2.28% | -1.71% | 4.02% | 3.58% | -6.24% | 5.68% | -1.76% | 7.87% | 13.77% |
| 2020 | 3.62% | -9.83% | -11.10% | 2.61% | 4.03% | -4.55% | 7.98% | -1.51% | 0.14% | 3.99% | 1.66% | 2.45% | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 3.91% | 3.35% | 2.10% | -0.11% | -3.03% | 4.30% | -0.28% | 2.92% | 4.32% | -0.16% | -1.58% | 2.93% | 19.94% |
| 2018 | -0.76% | -5.51% | 2.93% | 1.64% | -0.78% | 2.29% | 1.60% | 2.16% | 0.99% | 0.63% | 1.36% | -4.37% | 1.82% |
| 2017 | -0.60% | 2.52% | -0.67% | 0.16% | 1.95% | -3.01% | 3.25% | -0.32% | -1.32% | 0.49% | 2.89% | -4.45% | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 4.27% | 3.92% | 7.66% | -2.49% | 0.83% | 7.40% | 0.83% | -4.56% | 0.21% | -1.57% | 0.00% | 5.77% | 23.67% |
| 2015 | -0.11% | -2.88% | -2.18% | 1.35% | 0.00% | -4.83% | 3.13% | -2.98% | 0.84% | 2.82% | -2.27% | 0.72% | -6.52% |
| 2014 | 0.06% | 2.90% | 4.05% | 2.27% | 0.57% | 2.59% | -4.71% | 3.90% | -2.05% | 7.16% | 0.70% | 1.49% | 20.05% |
| 2013 | 4.39% | 2.29% | 5.04% | 5.96% | -5.57% | 1.45% | 3.61% | -5.20% | 1.30% | 5.10% | -1.43% | 0.65% | 18.13% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BULIX is 49, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century Utilities Fund (BULIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Utilities Fund granted a 2.39% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.38 | $1.15 | $1.36 | $1.30 | $0.57 | $1.13 | $1.32 | $1.28 | $0.93 | $1.30 | $1.55 |
Dividend yield | 2.39% | 2.65% | 7.13% | 7.50% | 7.55% | 2.97% | 6.91% | 7.70% | 6.99% | 5.87% | 7.20% | 9.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Utilities 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 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $1.15 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $1.36 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $1.30 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.57 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $1.13 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.32 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.28 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.93 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $1.30 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $1.55 |
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 Utilities 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 Utilities Fund was 54.85%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 729 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.85% | Nov 1, 2000 | 482 | Oct 9, 2002 | 729 | Sep 1, 2005 | 1211 |
| -47.13% | Dec 11, 2007 | 311 | Mar 9, 2009 | 836 | Jun 29, 2012 | 1147 |
| -33.86% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 353 | Aug 16, 2021 | 377 |
| -25.05% | Aug 19, 2022 | 281 | Oct 2, 2023 | 156 | May 15, 2024 | 437 |
| -17.68% | Sep 14, 1993 | 172 | May 11, 1994 | 347 | Sep 8, 1995 | 519 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Century Utilities Fund volatility is 2.86%, 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.