About AIOCX
American Century International Opportunities Fund Class C is a mutual fund that focuses on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies located outside the United States. The fund targets both developed and emerging markets, offering diversified exposure to international small-sized firms across a range of industries. This approach seeks to capture growth opportunities presented by dynamic, lesser-known companies worldwide, which are often underrepresented in large-cap focused portfolios. The fund is actively managed and typically holds a broad basket of stocks, with over 100 holdings, designed to mitigate the unique risks associated with smaller companies and international investing, such as political instability, currency fluctuations, and lower liquidity. Its investment process aims to identify companies with strong growth potential, providing investors with access to expanding segments of the global economy beyond U.S. borders. The fund’s Class C shares are available through financial advisors and are characterized by higher expense ratios relative to other classes, reflecting their distribution structure. Overall, the American Century International Opportunities Fund Class C serves as a vehicle for investors seeking global diversification through small-cap international equity exposure.
Fund Family American Century Investments
Category Foreign Small/Mid Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol AIOCX
Share Class C Class
Index MSCI ACWI XUS Small Cap Growth NR USD
AIOCX had a total return of 10.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.81%.
