American Century Equity Income Fund C Class (AEYIX)
| Fund Assets | 6.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.93% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.59% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.11 |
| YTD Return | 8.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.26 |
| 52-Week High | 9.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 116 |
| Inception Date | Jul 13, 2001 |
About AEYIX
American Century Equity Income Fund C Class is an actively managed mutual fund focused on producing current income and long-term capital growth for its investors. This fund primarily invests in U.S. large-cap, value-oriented equities, emphasizing companies that pay dividends or have the potential to do so. To enhance income generation and manage risk, the portfolio may also allocate capital to convertible and foreign securities, though these positions are typically limited and subject to additional risk factors, such as interest rate fluctuations and credit quality. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 3000 Value Index, which tracks companies in the U.S. with comparatively low price-to-book ratios and subdued growth expectations. Since its launch in 2001, the fund has maintained a strategy centered on downside protection and stable income, appealing to investors seeking a conservative, income-generating option within the equity market. The C Class structure is tailored for clients working with financial advisors, with specific fee and investment minimums applicable to this class.
Performance
AEYIX had a total return of 15.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.66%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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 | $0.7021 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0234 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.051 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0104 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.7725 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0227 | Sep 17, 2024 |