American Century Government Bond A (ABTAX)
| Fund Assets | 568.80M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 155.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.37 |
| YTD Return | 2.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.27% |
| 5-Year Return | -10.65% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.08 |
| 52-Week High | 9.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 193 |
| Inception Date | Oct 9, 1997 |
About ABTAX
American Century Government Bond Fund A Class is a mutual fund that primarily invests in U.S. government debt securities, including Treasury bonds, notes, and securities issued or guaranteed by government agencies. Its main objective is to provide the highest possible level of current income, consistent with the safety and credit quality of government obligations. The fund maintains a portfolio whose weighted average maturity typically ranges from 13 months to 10 years, positioning it within the intermediate-term government bond category. Featuring more than 200 holdings, it offers investors diversified access to the government bond market, and distributes income monthly. Notable features include a competitive expense ratio relative to its category and a focus on high credit quality, reducing default risk. The fund is widely used by investors seeking stable, income-oriented exposure in their fixed-income allocation, while its sensitivity to interest rates and inclusion of mortgage-backed securities make it a tool for balancing risk and return in diversified portfolios.
Performance
ABTAX had a total return of 0.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.90%.
Top 10 Holdings
31.50% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association - FNCL 5 7/25 MBS 30yr | FNCL | 6.30% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75 12/31/2028 | T | 4.65% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 03/31/2029 | T | 3.84% |
| State Street Bank & Trust Co - Fixed Income Clearing Corp 4.39 07/01/2025 | STBK | 3.06% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association - FNCL 5.5 7/25 MBS 30yr | FNCL | 3.00% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38 11/30/2030 | T | 2.82% |
| State of California 4.60% 04/01/2038 | CAS | 2.27% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 08/31/2030 | T | 2.18% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.88 10/31/2030 | T | 1.81% |
| GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION - Ginnie Mae II Pool 2.00 | G2 | 1.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03123 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02987 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02885 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03123 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02979 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02808 | Mar 31, 2025 |