About AGBTX
American Century Global Bond Fund C Class is an open-ended mutual fund specializing in global fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to seek long-term total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in bonds, including U.S. and international government securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The portfolio is globally diversified, typically maintaining a significant allocation to developed markets with the flexibility to invest in emerging markets as conditions permit. The fund’s holdings generally have an average maturity between two and ten years, balancing interest rate and credit risk considerations. A substantial portion of assets, at least 40% under normal conditions, is allocated to foreign investments, providing broad geographic exposure and currency hedging. Managed by American Century Investment Management, the fund benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, highlighting its focus on investment-grade securities worldwide. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors access to a curated mix of high-quality global bonds, serving as a portfolio diversifier and a tool for managing interest rate and currency risks in a single vehicle.
Fund Family American Century Investments
Category World Bond-USD Hedged
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AGBTX
Share Class C Class
Index Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR USD Hedged
AGBTX had a total return of 4.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.40%.
