American Century Equity Income R5 (AEIUX)

Fund Assets	5.84B
Expense Ratio	0.726%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	38.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.23
Dividend Yield	2.43%
Dividend Growth	-3.63%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 8, 2026

Previous Close	9.27
YTD Return	11.97%
1-Year Return	14.99%
5-Year Return	48.71%
52-Week Low	8.46
52-Week High	9.66
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	137
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.

• Fund Family: American Century Investments
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: AEIUX
• Share Class: R5 Class
• Index: Russell 3000 Value TR

Performance

AEIUX had a total return of 14.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.51%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FEIKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Equity-Income K	0.45%
FEKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Equity-Income K6 Fund	0.34%
FEQTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Equity Dividend Income Fund	0.53%
FETKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Equity Dividend Income K	0.46%
FEQIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Equity-Income Fund	0.52%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
AEIMX	G Class	0.01%
AEIYX	Y Class	0.60%
AEUDX	R6 Class	0.60%
ACIIX	I Class	0.75%

Top 10 Holdings

25.62% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	3.25%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.	MRSH	3.24%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	2.94%
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.	EPD	2.74%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.57%
Becton, Dickinson and Company	BDX	2.51%
Medtronic plc	MDT	2.33%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation	KMB	2.25%
Linde plc	LIN	1.89%
PepsiCo, Inc.	PEP	1.89%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 8, 2026	$0.0514	Sep 8, 2026
Jun 9, 2026	$0.0836	Jun 9, 2026
Mar 10, 2026	$0.0323	Mar 10, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	$0.7323	Dec 16, 2025
Sep 23, 2025	$0.0503	Sep 23, 2025
Jun 24, 2025	$0.0768	Jun 24, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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