American Century Companies Portfolio holdings
American Century Companies, Inc., founded in 1958 by James E. Stowers Jr. as Twentieth Century Mutual Funds and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a privately held investment management firm renowned for its focus on delivering investment results to clients while supporting medical research. Starting with just $100,000 from 24 shareholders, it rebranded to American Century Investments in 1997 and now manages hundreds of billions in assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional portfolios, emphasizing no-load funds and a client-centric approach. The firm’s unique ownership structure sees over 40% of its profits funneled to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which it majority-owns, funding groundbreaking biomedical research, while Nomura Holdings holds a significant minority stake. With a global presence in cities like New York, London, and Hong Kong, and a workforce of around 1,400, American Century blends financial expertise with a mission to improve lives through both wealth creation and scientific advancement.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$318M |
| 2 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$222M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$201M |
| 4 |
Allstate
ALL
|
+$174M |
| 5 |
Newell Brands
NWL
|
+$169M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WR
Westar Energy Inc
WR
|
+$470M |
| 2 |
HAR
Harman International Industries
HAR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Sysco
SYY
|
+$264M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$223M |
| 5 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$189M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 13.44% |
| 2 | Financials | 13.22% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.75% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
ITT
ITT
$19.4B
| $46.7M | 0.05% |
1,461,234
+89,103
| +6% | +$3.2M |
|
377
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$92B
| $46.7M | 0.05% |
873,215
+225,299
| +35% | +$10.2M |
|
378
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.91B
| $45.9M | 0.05% |
2,879,369
+1,166,201
| +68% | +$17.8M |
|
379
Eaton
ETN
$178B
| $45.6M | 0.05% |
763,397
-564,761
| -43% | -$34.7M |
|
380
Goodyear
GT
$1.75B
| $45.6M | 0.05% |
1,775,494
+319,426
| +22% | +$9.16M |
|
|
SIVB
381
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
| $45.6M | 0.05% |
478,729
+114,499
| +31% | +$11.7M |
|
|
AET
382
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $45.5M | 0.05% |
372,668
-555,675
| -60% | -$63.8M |
|
383
Globe Life
GL
$14.1B
| $45.1M | 0.05% |
730,109
-10,788
| -1% | -$630K |
|
|
SPR
384
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $45M | 0.05% |
1,046,091
-271,442
| -21% | -$12.5M |
|
|
GGP
385
DELISTED
GGP Inc.
GGP
| $44.6M | 0.05% |
1,495,515
-1,383,142
| -48% | -$39.1M |
|
386
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.85B
| $44.5M | 0.05% |
260,058
-60,172
| -19% | -$9.74M |
|
387
JetBlue
JBLU
$2.19B
| $43.6M | 0.05% |
2,633,712
+909,876
| +53% | +$16.9M |
|
388
FirstEnergy
FE
$27.1B
| $43.6M | 0.05% |
1,249,246
+672,499
| +117% | +$22.8M |
|
389
Caterpillar
CAT
$388B
| $42.9M | 0.05% |
566,434
+28,903
| +5% | +$2.17M |
|
|
DOC
390
DELISTED
PHYSICIANS REALTY TRUST
DOC
| $42.6M | 0.05% |
2,026,092
+182,614
| +10% | +$3.5M |
|
391
Clorox
CLX
$13.1B
| $42.2M | 0.05% |
304,658
+91,952
| +43% | +$11.9M |
|
392
Honeywell
HON
$72.9B
| $42.1M | 0.05% |
402,681
-664,133
| -62% | -$68.3M |
|
393
Ingredion
INGR
$6.6B
| $42M | 0.05% |
324,652
+58,538
| +22% | +$6.81M |
|
394
Waters Corp
WAT
$40.7B
| $41.8M | 0.05% |
297,464
-2,261
| -0.8% | -$306K |
|
395
Bank OZK
OZK
$5.66B
| $41.7M | 0.05% |
1,110,810
+391,844
| +55% | +$15.4M |
|
396
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.61B
| $41.4M | 0.05% |
591,762
+258,645
| +78% | +$18M |
|
397
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.3B
| $41.1M | 0.05% |
724,420
+41,057
| +6% | +$2.38M |
|
|
AWH
398
DELISTED
Allied World Assurance Co Hld Lt
AWH
| $41.1M | 0.05% |
1,170,281
+53,949
| +5% | +$1.94M |
|
|
BERY
399
DELISTED
Berry Global Group, Inc.
BERY
| $41.1M | 0.05% |
1,151,627
-361,430
| -24% | -$12.4M |
|
400
Newmont
NEM
$124B
| $40.8M | 0.05% |
1,044,001
-1,887,189
| -64% | -$62.5M |
|
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American Century Companies's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, American Century Companies held 1,473 positions worth $88B, up 2.7% from $85.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
American Century Companies's Q2 2016 filing shows 185 new, 535 increased, 524 reduced and 149 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,042,865 shares worth $112M. The largest sale was Westar Energy Inc, an estimated $470M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 13% of assets, up from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- American Century Companies's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,042,865 shares worth $112M.
- American Century Companies added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2016, an estimated $318M increase.
- American Century Companies's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Westar Energy Inc, cutting an estimated $470M.
- American Century Companies fully exited Harman International Industries in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $269M.
- American Century Companies's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $88B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- American Century Companies opened 185 new positions and closed 149 in Q2 2016.
- American Century Companies's portfolio value rose 2.7% quarter-over-quarter to $88B.
Based on American Century Companies's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 26 Jul 2016.