American Century Small Company R (ASCRX)
| Fund Assets | 156.96M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.36% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.81 |
| YTD Return | 14.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.96 |
| 52-Week High | 16.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.99 |
| Holdings | 291 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2003 |
About ASCRX
American Century Small Company Fund R Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by primarily investing in the common stocks of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund uses a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to select its holdings, seeking to identify businesses with strong growth prospects within the small-company segment. Investments are diversified across multiple sectors, reflecting the dynamic nature of the small-cap market and the opportunities within various industries. The fund benchmarks its performance to the Russell 2000 Index, which tracks the performance of approximately 2,000 smaller publicly traded U.S. companies, underscoring its emphasis on the small-cap universe. Due to the nature of its investments, the fund may experience higher volatility and liquidity risks compared to funds focused on larger, more established companies, as securities of smaller firms tend to be more sensitive to market fluctuations. The American Century Small Company Fund R Class typically appeals to investors seeking exposure to the growth potential offered by the U.S. small-cap segment and diversification within an equity portfolio.
Performance
ASCRX had a total return of 13.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
12.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 1.81% |
| Frontdoor, Inc. | FTDR | 1.43% |
| Commercial Metals Company | CMC | 1.34% |
| PJT Partners Inc. | PJT | 1.31% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 1.25% |
| Cavco Industries, Inc. | CVCO | 1.25% |
| Calix, Inc. | CALX | 1.13% |
| Ovintiv Inc. | OVV | 1.09% |
| Enova International, Inc. | ENVA | 1.04% |
| Cirrus Logic, Inc. | CRUS | 1.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.410 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.0013 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $0.0123 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $3.0579 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Jun 16, 2020 | $0.0218 | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $1.5319 | Dec 11, 2018 |