American Century Government Bond R (ABTRX)

Fund Assets	402.94M
Expense Ratio	0.975%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	218.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.32
Dividend Yield	3.59%
Dividend Growth	-5.17%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.93
YTD Return	-3.17%
1-Year Return	-2.82%
5-Year Return	-9.31%
52-Week Low	8.87
52-Week High	9.59
Beta (5Y)	-0.07
Holdings	147
Inception Date	Mar 1, 2010

About ABTRX

The American Century Government Bond Fund R Class is an open-end mutual fund that aims to provide investors with a high level of current income while maintaining the safety associated with U.S. government debt securities. Its primary function is to invest at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of U.S. Treasury and government agency bonds, as well as mortgage-backed securities issued by agencies such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. The fund’s holdings are structured to maintain a weighted average maturity typically between 13 months and 10 years, classifying it as an intermediate government bond fund. By focusing on government securities, the fund plays a key role for investors seeking income with moderate risk and liquidity in fixed income markets. Notable features include monthly dividend payouts, an average expense ratio, and a minimum investment requirement, making it accessible for retirement plan participants. The fund is benchmarked to indices like the Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage Total Return Index, highlighting its emphasis on government-backed debt. Its market significance lies in providing stability and income to portfolios, particularly for those looking to balance volatility from equity investments or preserve capital in uncertain environments.

• Fund Family: American Century Investments
• Category: Intmdt US Govt
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: ABTRX
• Share Class: R Class
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

ABTRX had a total return of -2.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.71%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ABTIX	R5 Class	0.27%
ABHTX	I Class	0.37%
CPTNX	Investor Class	0.47%
ABTAX	A Class	0.72%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02709	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02516	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02838	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02637	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02718	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02581	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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