About AIADX
The American Century Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund R6 Class is a mutual fund focused on offering investors protection against inflation by investing primarily in inflation-adjusted debt securities. Its core objective is to provide a total return while maintaining inflation protection, achieved by allocating at least 80% of its assets to inflation-indexed bonds – primarily those issued by the U.S. Treasury, such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The fund's portfolio typically consists of a broad range of high-credit-quality government bonds, with a notable concentration in U.S. Treasury securities, ensuring both liquidity and safety for investors.
Designed for institutional and retirement plan investors, the R6 share class distinguishes itself with a low expense ratio and no minimum investment requirement, making it cost-effective within its peer group. Its semi-annual dividend distributions reflect the income generated by its bond holdings, adjusted for inflation, which can help protect purchasing power over time. With its emphasis on inflation protection, the fund plays a key role in fixed income and multi-asset portfolios, especially for those seeking to mitigate the impact of rising prices on bond returns. Its long effective duration reflects moderate sensitivity to interest rate movements, balancing income generation with inflation hedging in a well-regulated, transparent structure.
Fund Family American Century Investments
Category Inflation-Protected Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AIADX
Share Class R6 Class
Index Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR
AIADX had a total return of -1.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.33%.
