American Century Equity Growth Fund A Class (BEQAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 34.95 |
| YTD Return | 3.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.72 |
| 52-Week High | 35.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 166 |
| Inception Date | Oct 9, 1997 |
About BEQAX
The American Century Equity Growth Fund A Class is a mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through investments in common stocks. The fund maintains a mandate to allocate at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities, employing a risk-managed and systematic investment process that aims to outperform the broad stock market over time. By focusing on large-cap U.S. companies, the fund seeks to provide exposure to sectors integral to the domestic economy, with an emphasis on quality growth opportunities. Since its inception in 1998, the fund has served both individual and institutional investors seeking a diversified portfolio of established equities. Its approach is guided by rigorous research and disciplined stock selection, making it a notable participant in the market’s equity growth segment. The fund’s mix of risk management and growth orientation positions it as a core equity holding for investors seeking consistent participation in U.S. stock market appreciation over the long term.
Performance
BEQAX had a total return of 11.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.15%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FBRNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class I | 0.48% |
| FSSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Fund - Class K | 0.36% |
| FSJHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class M | 0.98% |
| FEYAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class A | 0.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
35.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.40% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.24% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.71% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.67% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.62% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.13% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.09% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.05% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.03% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0359 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0406 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.029 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0349 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.028 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.0218 | Mar 19, 2024 |