American Century Equity Income Fund Y Class (AEIYX)
| Fund Assets | 6.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.41% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.69 |
| YTD Return | 3.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.91% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.95 |
| 52-Week High | 9.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 116 |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
About AEIYX
The American Century Equity Income Fund is a mutual fund aiming to provide investors with a combination of income and long-term capital appreciation. It primarily invests in dividend-paying stocks of companies, focusing on those with potential for stable earnings and less volatility. The fund's strategy involves selecting quality stocks where the valuation and relative rate of return do not reflect the company's true earnings power, often resulting in a portfolio with higher rates of return. The fund's investments are diversified across various sectors, contributing to its role in the financial market as a stable equity income vehicle. It benchmarks its performance against broad equity indices, such as the Russell 3000 Value Index, highlighting its focus on value-oriented investments within the U.S. equity market.
Performance
AEIYX had a total return of 11.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.27%.
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 Fund - Class 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 Fund - Class K | 0.46% |
| FEIRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund | 1.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.0348 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.736 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0536 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.080 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0375 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.8084 | Dec 17, 2024 |