About AEUDX
American Century Equity Income Fund R6 Class is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a blend of income and capital appreciation by focusing on dividend-paying stocks. Its primary objective is to generate a stable stream of income while seeking long-term growth, making it particularly relevant for those pursuing equity exposure with a value-oriented approach. The fund predominantly invests in large-cap companies across key sectors such as health care, energy, industrials, financials, and communication services, with a substantial portion allocated to North American firms. Notable holdings include Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Enterprise Products Partners, and JPMorgan Chase, reflecting a diversified, quality-driven portfolio. The fund consistently distributes dividend income quarterly and capital gains annually. It features a competitive expense ratio of 0.58%, which is lower than the category average, and maintains a low turnover rate of 17%, signaling a long-term, disciplined investment style. By benchmarking against the Russell 3000 Index, the fund seeks to capture value opportunities within the broad U.S. equity market while emphasizing income generation and risk management.
Fund Family American Century Investments
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AEUDX
Share Class R6 Class
Index Russell 3000 Value TR
AEUDX had a total return of 17.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.73%.
