With more than $123 billion in assets under management and 200
institutional clients, American Century Investments is one of the
world's leading asset management firms. Founded in 1958 by James
Stowers, Jr, the company offers a wide range of products and
services across a variety of asset classes. It takes a long term
view of investments which allows it to be closely aligned to
stated investment objectives. American Century prides itself on a
team-managed approach and contributes a significant share of
profits towards cutting edge medical research.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated American Century
funds. Each has earned a
Zacks #1 Rank
(Strong Buy) as we expect the fund to outperform its peers in the
future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all
American Century funds, investors can
click here to see the complete list of funds
.
American Century International Growth A
(TWGAX) seeks capital appreciation. The fund focuses on acquiring
securities issues by companies from at least three mature
markets, apart from the U.S. It seeks out firms whose earnings
are increasing at a rapid pace. This non-diversified fund
returned 21.58% over the last one year period.
The American Century mutual fund has a minimum initial
investment of $2,500 and an expense ratio of 1.57% compared to a
category average of 1.42%.
American Century International Opportunities A
(AIVOX) focuses on purchasing equity securities of foreign small
cap companies from mature markets as well as developing
economies. The fund seeks to invest in growth oriented stocks.
The fund returned 24.70% over the last one year period.
The Fund Manager is Mark Kopinski and he has managed this
American Century mutual fund since 2008.
American Century One Choice Very Aggressive
(AOVIX) seeks the maximum total return possible given its asset
composition. The fund invests in mutual funds from American
Century which in turn invest in a variety of asset classes and
have varied investment strategies. The fund returned 16.79% over
the last one year period.
As of September 2012, this American Century mutual fund held
122 issues, with 8.88% of its total assets invested in Apple
Inc.
American Century Emerging Markets A
(AEMMX) invests the majority of its assets in emerging market
companies. It seeks to purchase equity securities of companies
with appreciably high revenue and earnings growth. The fund
returned 24.60% over the last one year period.
The American Century mutual fund has a minimum initial
investment of $2,500 and an expense ratio of 1.96% compared to a
category average of 1.60%.
American Century High-Yield Municipal A
(AYMAX) seeks current income which is not subject to federal
income tax. A large share of the fund's assets is utilized to
purchase municipal securities and other debt instruments which
provide high yields. It focuses on acquiring long term and
intermediate term securities. The fund returned 12.45% over the
last one year period
The Fund Manager is Alan Kruss and he has managed this
American Century mutual fund since 2011.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all American
Century mutual funds, investors can
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.
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