American Century Equity Income Fund R5 Class (AEIUX)
| Fund Assets | 6.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.12 |
| YTD Return | 8.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.26% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.19 |
| 52-Week High | 9.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 116 |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
About AEIUX
American Century Equity Income Fund R5 is a mutual fund designed to prioritize current income through investments in equity securities. Its core objective is to provide investors with a steady stream of income, predominantly by holding dividend-paying stocks and equity-equivalent assets such as convertible securities. Capital appreciation, while an important secondary goal, takes a back seat to the fund's income-focused mandate. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities, aiming to deliver resilience during periods of market volatility by emphasizing large value companies and low-volatility stocks. The fund spans sectors with notable overweight positions in defensive areas like health care and industrials, which have historically bolstered its performance in challenging market environments. With a diversified portfolio of over 120 holdings, American Century Equity Income Fund R5 appeals especially to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans seeking consistent quarterly dividends and conservative capital growth. Its below-average risk profile, competitive expense ratio, and disciplined approach to downside risk management underscore its role as a stable income generator within a larger investment strategy.
Performance
AEIUX had a total return of 17.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.17%.
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Top 10 Holdings
25.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.18% |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | EPD | 3.15% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.01% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 2.98% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation | NSC | 2.43% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc | MMC | 2.36% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 2.31% |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | PEP | 2.07% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated 0.75% | MCHP.0.75 06.01.30 | 2.02% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 1.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.7323 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0503 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0768 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0345 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.8044 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0508 | Sep 17, 2024 |