- ISIN
- US0250865625
- CUSIP
- 025086562
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap 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
MEQAX Performance Chart
American Century International Value Fund (MEQAX) is up 12.0% since the beginning of the year. MEQAX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MEQAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,662.
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Returns By Period
American Century International Value Fund (MEQAX) has returned 11.98% so far this year and 29.22% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MEQAX has returned 9.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
American Century International Value Fund
- 1D
- -0.80%
- 1M
- 2.32%
- YTD
- 11.98%
- 6M
- 15.85%
- 1Y
- 29.22%
- 3Y*
- 22.13%
- 5Y*
- 10.69%
- 10Y*
- 9.10%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
MEQAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 1997, MEQAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, MEQAX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.35% | 5.94% | -5.45% | 5.50% | 1.39% | -0.80% | 11.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.29% | 5.37% | 3.14% | 3.99% | 3.94% | 2.33% | -0.76% | 4.98% | 1.55% | -0.27% | 3.15% | 3.82% | 41.64% |
| 2024 | -1.43% | 0.60% | 5.05% | -0.92% | 5.66% | -4.48% | 4.12% | 2.53% | 0.75% | -4.36% | -1.00% | -2.21% | 3.73% |
| 2023 | 8.59% | -1.76% | 0.00% | 2.81% | -4.73% | 6.53% | 4.17% | -3.76% | -1.47% | -3.60% | 7.46% | 4.88% | 19.48% |
| 2022 | -1.63% | -3.78% | 0.74% | -5.30% | 2.87% | -9.76% | 2.11% | -4.95% | -9.12% | 6.05% | 13.21% | -0.46% | -11.64% |
| 2021 | -1.68% | 4.27% | 3.25% | 1.38% | 4.78% | -3.26% | 0.22% | 1.01% | -3.55% | 1.72% | -4.86% | 5.44% | 8.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century International Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.02%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 1997.
- This fund participated in 94.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.02%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 78.25%
- Downside Capture
- 94.50%
Expense Ratio
MEQAX has a high expense ratio of 1.39%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MEQAX ranks 58 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 International Value Fund (MEQAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MEQAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.20 | 2.24 | -0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.03 | 3.07 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 2.93 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.24 | 13.52 | -1.28 |
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 International Value Fund provided a 7.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.31 | $0.36 | $0.27 | $0.43 | $0.09 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.03 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 7.03% | 7.87% | 3.66% | 4.28% | 3.72% | 4.95% | 1.11% | 3.27% | 3.31% | 2.80% | 0.43% | 2.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century International Value 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $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 International Value 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 International Value Fund was 60.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1321 trading sessions.
The current American Century International Value Fund drawdown is 1.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.32%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 5y 3mo | 6y 7moNov 2007 - Jun 2014 |
2003 bear market2003 | -45.81%Mar 2003 | 5y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 7y 4moOct 1997 - Feb 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.19%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 28d | 3y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -29.91%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 6moJun 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.58%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moJul 2014 - Oct 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MEQAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.32% | -56.78% | -3.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.35% | -9.10% | -0.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.84% | -18.90% | +6.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.91% | -25.43% | -4.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.19% | -33.92% | -8.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.59% | -0.74% | -0.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.94% | -10.72% | -4.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.41% | 1.97% | +0.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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