American Century Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund R6 Class (APODX)
| Fund Assets | 1.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
| Dividend Growth | 68.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.54 |
| YTD Return | 0.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.02 |
| 52-Week High | 10.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
About APODX
American Century Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund R6 Class is an actively managed mutual fund focused on **total return** with a mandate to **protect against U.S. inflation**. The portfolio normally invests at least 80% of net assets in **inflation-linked debt securities**, with an emphasis on **short-duration** exposure to limit interest rate sensitivity. The strategy centers on **Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)**, tying principal and coupon adjustments to the Consumer Price Index, and targets the **one- to five-year** segment that aligns with its short-term inflation-protected bond focus. By maintaining shorter duration, the fund aims to help preserve purchasing power while moderating volatility associated with rising real rates. It operates within the **Short-Term Inflation-Protected Bond** category, reflecting its concentration in U.S. government inflation-indexed debt and related high-quality instruments. The fund’s role in the market is to provide a **hedge against inflation** within fixed income allocations, serving institutions and retirement plans that seek inflation-aware ballast without extending maturity risk. Key characteristics include professional active management, a benchmark tied to short-maturity TIPS, and a disciplined risk posture around interest rate and inflation dynamics.
Performance
APODX had a total return of 5.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.87%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.3106 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.1301 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.2455 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.0158 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.2599 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.0433 | Jun 20, 2023 |