American Century Small Company I (ASCQX)
| Fund Assets | 156.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.38 |
| YTD Return | 9.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.30 |
| 52-Week High | 18.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 290 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 1999 |
About ASCQX
The American Century Small Company Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth through investments in U.S. small-cap companies. Primarily following a small blend investment style, the fund seeks to deliver diversified exposure across sectors like industrials, energy, technology, healthcare, and consumer defensive. Its portfolio typically mirrors benchmarks such as the Russell 2000® Index, which tracks the performance of the smallest publicly traded companies in the U.S. market based on market capitalization. Notable holdings often include companies like Atkore Inc, Super Micro Computer Inc, and Alkermes PLC, highlighting its balanced approach within the small-cap segment. The fund is designed for investors interested in the growth potential and dynamic opportunities offered by smaller firms, but also acknowledges the greater volatility and liquidity risks inherent to this asset class. With a competitive expense ratio and relatively low distribution fees, the American Century Small Company Fund Investor Class serves as a core component for portfolios seeking diversification through U.S. small-cap equity exposure.
Performance
ASCQX had a total return of 7.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 1.81% |
| Frontdoor, Inc. | FTDR | 1.38% |
| Commercial Metals Company | CMC | 1.35% |
| PJT Partners Inc. | PJT | 1.31% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 1.25% |
| Cavco Industries, Inc. | CVCO | 1.25% |
| Calix, Inc. | CALX | 1.14% |
| Ovintiv Inc. | OVV | 1.09% |
| Enova International, Inc. | ENVA | 1.05% |
| Cirrus Logic, Inc. | CRUS | 1.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0193 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0195 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.023 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.023 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0222 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.0122 | Jun 18, 2024 |