American Century Short Duration Fund C Class (ACSKX)
| Fund Assets | 1.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.57% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 272.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.89 |
| YTD Return | 0.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.45 |
| 52-Week High | 9.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 317 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2006 |
About ACSKX
American Century Short Duration Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on **investment‑grade, short‑term fixed income**. Its primary objective is **current income** with an emphasis on limiting price volatility, particularly during periods of rising interest rates. The portfolio centers on high-quality bonds—such as U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, and corporate debentures—with a typical maturity profile of **one to three years**, aligning closely with the characteristics of the Bloomberg U.S. 1–3 Year Government/Credit Bond cohort used as a benchmark reference across the strategy family. The fund maintains at least a majority exposure to investment‑grade, non–money market securities and employs disciplined risk management to balance **interest rate risk** and **credit risk** inherent to short-duration bond investing. Positioned within the short-term bond category, it serves as a **defensive core fixed income** holding, aiming to provide steady income and diversification benefits relative to equity markets while mitigating duration-driven drawdowns compared with intermediate- and long-duration bond funds.
Performance
ACSKX had a total return of 4.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.30%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.15.28 | 8.51% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 11.15.28 | 5.06% |
| Usd | n/a | 4.17% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 12.31.28 | 2.10% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 10.31.27 | 1.69% |
| Fremf 2012 Kf01 Mortgage Trust 4.25758% | FREMF.2016-K54 B | 1.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.375% | T.3.375 09.15.28 | 1.19% |
| Fremf 2012 Kf01 Mortgage Trust 4.31162% | FREMF.2016-K55 B | 1.09% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2.282% | FHMS.K736 A2 | 0.80% |
| Home Depot Inc. 5.15% | HD.5.15 06.25.26 | 0.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02684 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02877 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02503 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02919 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.027 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03065 | Aug 29, 2025 |