- ISIN
- US0250765064
- CUSIP
- 025076506
- Issuer
- American Century
- Inception Date
- Sep 1, 1993
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
TWVLX Performance Chart
American Century Value Fund (TWVLX) is up 8.8% since the beginning of the year. TWVLX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TWVLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,537.
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Returns By Period
American Century Value Fund (TWVLX) has returned 8.79% so far this year and 22.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TWVLX has returned 10.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
American Century Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 2.45%
- YTD
- 8.79%
- 6M
- 9.57%
- 1Y
- 22.72%
- 3Y*
- 14.41%
- 5Y*
- 8.97%
- 10Y*
- 10.16%
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%
TWVLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 1993, TWVLX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, TWVLX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.20% | 4.63% | -5.56% | 4.57% | 0.92% | 0.11% | 8.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.90% | 1.88% | -1.62% | -4.13% | 2.48% | 2.43% | 1.63% | 4.80% | 0.33% | -0.71% | 3.55% | 0.49% | 15.70% |
| 2024 | -0.13% | 1.40% | 4.76% | -4.11% | 2.52% | -1.33% | 5.39% | 2.26% | 0.51% | -1.05% | 4.82% | -5.66% | 9.10% |
| 2023 | 5.42% | -2.69% | -1.88% | 1.80% | -5.18% | 5.78% | 3.17% | -3.20% | -3.20% | -2.90% | 7.20% | 5.19% | 8.78% |
| 2022 | 1.35% | -0.33% | 2.08% | -4.69% | 3.44% | -9.18% | 5.64% | -3.02% | -7.88% | 12.27% | 5.81% | -3.02% | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 7.32% | 6.30% | 2.90% | 2.29% | -1.40% | 0.10% | 1.24% | -1.73% | 3.66% | -3.94% | 5.95% | 24.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Century Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.46%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 01, 1993.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.55%) than losses (81.41%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.46% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.46%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 86.55%
- Downside Capture
- 81.41%
Expense Ratio
TWVLX has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TWVLX ranks 60 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 Value Fund (TWVLX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| TWVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.31 | 2.93 | +0.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.58 | 13.52 | -1.94 |
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 Value Fund provided a 9.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.81 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.86 | $0.58 | $1.17 | $1.24 | $0.29 | $0.74 | $0.86 | $0.65 | $0.28 | $0.65 |
Dividend yield | 9.19% | 10.07% | 11.14% | 7.34% | 15.07% | 13.94% | 3.49% | 8.70% | 11.82% | 7.24% | 3.22% | 8.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.81 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.17 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.24 |
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 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 Value Fund was 53.19%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 888 trading sessions.
The current American Century Value Fund drawdown is 0.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.19%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 6mo | 5y 2moJul 2007 - Sep 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.88%Mar 2020 | 2mo 20d | 8mo 16d | 11mo 6dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -28.11%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 1mo | 1y 7moMar 2002 - Nov 2003 |
2000 bear market2000 | -27.26%Feb 2000 | 7mo 11d | 10mo 6d | 1y 5moJul 1999 - Dec 2000 |
1998 bear market1998 | -21.58%Aug 1998 | 4mo 17d | 8mo 1d | 1y 13dApr 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TWVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.19% | -56.78% | +3.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.03% | -9.10% | +2.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.83% | -18.90% | +6.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.12% | -25.43% | +8.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.88% | -33.92% | -5.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.45% | -0.74% | +0.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.64% | -10.72% | +4.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 1.97% | +0.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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