American Century Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund A Class (APOAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 78.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.56 |
| YTD Return | 0.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.06 |
| 52-Week High | 10.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2005 |
About APOAX
American Century Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on preserving purchasing power and mitigating interest-rate risk through **short-duration, inflation-linked fixed income** exposure. The fund normally invests at least **80% of net assets in inflation-linked debt securities**, primarily **Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)**, while emphasizing investment-grade quality and a limited interest-rate sensitivity profile. Its strategy targets the **1–5 year segment** of the inflation-protected market to align with shorter duration objectives and reduce volatility from rate moves. Managed by American Century Investments, the approach is **multi-sector and short-duration**, designed specifically to **hedge U.S. inflation and rising rates** while maintaining liquidity and diversification across inflation-linked instruments. Within the short-term inflation-protected bond category, the fund serves investors seeking **explicit CPI-linked adjustments** to principal and coupons, offering a structural mechanism for inflation hedging distinct from nominal bonds. The A share class provides advisor-sold access with standard mutual fund features, including published NAV and total return reporting and prospectus-defined fees and sales charges. This positioning makes it a specialized tool for fixed income allocations requiring targeted inflation protection.
Performance
APOAX had a total return of 5.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.89%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.2828 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.1047 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.2176 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.2327 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.0198 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.5014 | Dec 21, 2022 |