American Century Short Dur Strt Inc C (ASCDX)

Fund Assets	867.39M
Expense Ratio	1.52%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	156.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.34
Dividend Yield	3.79%
Dividend Growth	-5.29%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.84
YTD Return	0.32%
1-Year Return	1.26%
5-Year Return	5.60%
52-Week Low	8.84
52-Week High	9.09
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	412
Inception Date	Jul 28, 2014

About ASCDX

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income Fund Class C is an actively managed short‑term bond mutual fund focused on generating current income with limited interest‑rate sensitivity. The portfolio invests across a diversified mix of corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, securitized credit such as collateralized loan obligations and mortgage‑backed/asset‑backed securities, and selectively utilizes preferreds and convertibles when consistent with its income mandate . The strategy spans both investment‑grade and below‑investment‑grade credit, enabling flexible exposure across credit cycles while targeting a short effective duration profile typical of its category . Managed by American Century Investments, the fund distributes income monthly and employs active sector allocation, security selection, and derivatives for risk management and yield enhancement within its short‑duration framework . Positioned within the short‑term bond segment, it aims to provide an income‑oriented core complement to cash alternatives and government‑only holdings by balancing credit diversification with reduced rate exposure relative to intermediate‑term bond funds .

• Fund Family: American Century Investments
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: ASCDX
• Share Class: C Class
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

ASCDX had a total return of 1.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.40%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FBNTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M	0.52%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.49%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.29%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.40%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.24%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ASXDX	R6 Class	0.27%
ASDJX	R5 Class	0.32%
ASYDX	Y Class	0.32%
ASDHX	I Class	0.42%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02677	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02609	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02936	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0278	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02688	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02788	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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