American Century Investments Ginnie Mae Fund C Class (BGNCX)

Fund Assets	311.93M
Expense Ratio	1.55%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	138.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	3.08%
Dividend Growth	2.77%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.55
YTD Return	-2.96%
1-Year Return	-2.57%
5-Year Return	-8.48%
52-Week Low	8.47
52-Week High	9.20
Beta (5Y)	-0.03
Holdings	136
Inception Date	Mar 1, 2010

About BGNCX

The American Century Investments Ginnie Mae Fund C Class is a mutual fund specializing in U.S. government-backed mortgage securities, specifically focusing on securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae). Its primary objective is to provide investors with current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by investing predominantly in fixed-income securities that carry explicit or implied government guarantees. The fund primarily holds mortgage-backed securities, helping to minimize credit risk due to the strong backing associated with GNMA securities, although it still remains sensitive to changes in interest rates. It typically falls within the intermediate government bond fund category, with a portfolio duration commonly between 3.5 and 6 years, and maintains a high overall credit quality. This fund plays a notable role in the market as a conservative choice for those seeking steady income with relatively low credit risk, making it particularly relevant for income-focused portfolios or investors looking for exposure to the U.S. government mortgage market segment.

• Fund Family: American Century Investments
• Category: GNMA
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BGNCX
• Share Class: C Class
• Index: Bloomberg GNMA TR

Performance

BGNCX had a total return of -2.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.30%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGMNX	Fidelity	Fidelity GNMA Fund	0.45%
VFIIX	Vanguard	Vanguard GNMA Fund Investor Shares	0.20%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
AGMNX	R5 Class	0.35%
AGMHX	I Class	0.45%
BGNMX	Investor Class	0.55%
BGNAX	A Class	0.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02245	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02067	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02304	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02192	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02177	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02211	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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