American Century Short Duration Fund C Class (ACSKX)
| Fund Assets | 1.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.56% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 272.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.77 |
| YTD Return | 0.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.77 |
| 52-Week High | 9.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.06 |
| Holdings | 296 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2006 |
About ACSKX
American Century Short Duration Fund is a mutual fund that seeks current income while maintaining a relatively stable net asset value by investing primarily in short-duration, investment-grade debt securities. It allocates at least 65% of its assets to non-money market instruments such as notes and bonds, with a focus on those maturing in under five years, including significant holdings in United States Treasury securities. The portfolio emphasizes securities with effective durations around 2 years, featuring average coupons in the mid-5% range and yields distributed across 3% to 8%, predominantly investment-grade. This C Class share class caters to investors seeking income from fixed-income markets with reduced interest rate risk compared to longer-duration funds. American Century Short Duration Fund plays a role in diversified portfolios, offering exposure to government and high-quality corporate debt for conservative income strategies within the short-term bond category. Managed by American Century Investments, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, it supports fixed-income allocation needs in broader investment approaches.
Performance
ACSKX had a total return of 2.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.48%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
30.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88 06/15/2028 | T | 8.20% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50 03/15/2029 | T | 6.72% |
| State Street U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | GVMXX | 5.00% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50 02/15/2029 | T | 2.32% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50 09/15/2028 | T | 1.97% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75 03/31/2028 | T | 1.80% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88 07/31/2027 | T | 1.40% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Bill 0.00 03/18/2027 | B | 1.06% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 03/15/2027 | T | 1.05% |
| U.S. TREASURY - United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.38 02/29/2028 | T | 0.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.02539 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02543 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02704 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02605 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.028 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $0.02684 | Jan 31, 2026 |