American Century Government Bond Fund A Class (ABTAX)
| Fund Assets | 581.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 155.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 9.31 |
| YTD Return | 2.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.67% |
| 5-Year Return | -11.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.08 |
| 52-Week High | 9.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 192 |
| 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 1.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.91%.
Top 10 Holdings
28.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 03.31.29 | 4.58% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 12.31.28 | 4.07% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | FNCL.5 7.11 | 3.76% |
| State Street Bank & Trust Co 4 Repo - 01jul25 | n/a | 2.68% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 7.11 | 2.63% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 11.30.30 | 2.47% |
| Us Ultra Bond Cbt Sep25 Xcbt 20250919 | n/a | 2.35% |
| CALIFORNIA ST 4.6% | CA.CAS 4.6 04.01.2038 | 1.99% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 08.31.30 | 1.91% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.875% | T.4.875 10.31.30 | 1.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03046 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03122 | Jan 31, 2025 |