- ISIN
- US0250868447
- CUSIP
- 025086844
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Nov 30, 1998
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $551M
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Performance
TWGGX Performance Chart
American Century Focused Global Growth Fund (TWGGX) is up 6.7% since the beginning of the year. TWGGX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TWGGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,341.
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Returns By Period
American Century Focused Global Growth Fund (TWGGX) has returned 6.68% so far this year and 14.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TWGGX has returned 11.98% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Century Focused Global Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- 1.85%
- YTD
- 6.68%
- 6M
- 6.40%
- 1Y
- 14.90%
- 3Y*
- 14.09%
- 5Y*
- 6.05%
- 10Y*
- 11.98%
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%
TWGGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 1998, TWGGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TWGGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.99% | -1.71% | -8.77% | 10.75% | 3.61% | 0.66% | 6.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.41% | 1.17% | -5.86% | 2.36% | 7.00% | 4.39% | 1.57% | -1.46% | 1.98% | 0.89% | -0.00% | -0.49% | 16.50% |
| 2024 | 0.84% | 5.66% | 2.81% | -4.78% | 5.02% | 1.96% | 1.01% | 3.73% | 0.64% | -2.30% | 2.52% | -3.37% | 13.99% |
| 2023 | 9.93% | -2.52% | 2.49% | 0.19% | -1.65% | 5.42% | 1.87% | -2.94% | -5.68% | -1.81% | 9.60% | 3.47% | 18.49% |
| 2022 | -3.22% | -2.42% | 0.85% | -9.90% | -0.17% | -8.36% | 8.57% | -6.09% | -10.05% | 3.25% | 9.14% | -4.80% | -22.76% |
| 2021 | -2.12% | 4.48% | 1.29% | 4.66% | 1.96% | 1.19% | 0.26% | 1.11% | -2.84% | 3.98% | -4.21% | 3.73% | 13.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century Focused Global Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.07%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 1998.
- This fund captured 104.68% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.17% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.07% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- 3.07%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 104.68%
- Downside Capture
- 94.17%
Expense Ratio
TWGGX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TWGGX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century Focused Global Growth Fund (TWGGX) 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.
| TWGGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.00 | 2.78 | -1.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.09 | 12.44 | -8.35 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Focused Global Growth Fund provided a 8.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.59 | $0.41 | $1.19 | $1.80 | $1.51 | $2.06 | $1.16 | $1.57 | $0.06 | $0.95 |
Dividend yield | 8.46% | 9.02% | 14.90% | 3.81% | 12.67% | 13.16% | 11.05% | 17.27% | 11.31% | 12.90% | 0.58% | 8.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Focused Global Growth 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 | $1.03 | $1.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $1.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
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 Focused Global Growth 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 Focused Global Growth Fund was 58.08%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 960 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -58.08%Mar 2003 | 2y 12mo | 3y 9mo | 6y 9moMar 2000 - Jan 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 2mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.06%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 17d | 4mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.23%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.09%Dec 2018 | 5mo 1d | 2mo 27d | 7mo 28dJul 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TWGGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.08% | -56.78% | -1.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.04% | -9.10% | -4.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.80% | -18.90% | +1.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.23% | -25.43% | -5.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.06% | -33.92% | +1.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.03% | -10.71% | -4.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.44% | 2.03% | +1.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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