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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQM
551
DELISTED
EQM Midstream Partners, LP
EQM
| $17M | 0.02% |
212,214
+195,459
| +1,167% | +$14.7M |
|
|
VR
552
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
| $17M | 0.02% |
350,475
-4,959
| -1% | -$233K |
|
|
EXAR
553
DELISTED
Exar Corporation
EXAR
| $17M | 0.02% |
2,105,671
-164,727
| -7% | -$1.1M |
|
554
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$65.5B
| $16.9M | 0.02% |
355,789
+63,977
| +22% | +$2.97M |
|
|
AHRT
555
AH Realty Trust
AHRT
$501M
| $16.9M | 0.02% |
1,232,094
+166,050
| +16% | +$2.02M |
|
556
SL Green Realty
SLG
$4B
| $16.9M | 0.02% |
163,958
-374,694
| -70% | -$36.8M |
|
557
Best Buy
BBY
$17.5B
| $16.9M | 0.02% |
552,154
+535,106
| +3,139% | +$16.8M |
|
558
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.12B
| $16.7M | 0.02% |
631,154
+614,584
| +3,709% | +$15.8M |
|
559
Churchill Downs
CHDN
$6.17B
| $16.6M | 0.02% |
789,138
-48,276
| -6% | -$1.06M |
|
560
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.4B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
366,251
-137,622
| -27% | -$5.86M |
|
|
FCE.A
561
DELISTED
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
FCE.A
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
721,976
-185,410
| -20% | -$4.04M |
|
|
CBPX
562
DELISTED
CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
CBPX
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
723,420
-298,975
| -29% | -$6.25M |
|
|
AUY
563
DELISTED
Yamana Gold, Inc.
AUY
| $16M | 0.02% |
3,085,603
| – | – |
|
564
Belden
BDC
$5.39B
| $16M | 0.02% |
265,435
+2,139
| +0.8% | +$134K |
|
|
DOOR
565
DELISTED
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP
DOOR
| $16M | 0.02% |
242,113
+8,483
| +4% | +$581K |
|
566
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
$12.2B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
+765,863
| New | +$13.2M |
|
567
Royal Gold
RGLD
$19.7B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
217,721
-67,702
| -24% | -$4.03M |
|
|
BETR
568
DELISTED
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.
BETR
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
1,062,564
+421,542
| +66% | +$5.83M |
|
|
BPFH
569
DELISTED
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.
BPFH
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
1,328,689
-151,209
| -10% | -$1.82M |
|
|
HPP
570
Hudson Pacific Properties
HPP
$777M
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
76,335
+38,301
| +101% | +$7.72M |
|
|
KS
571
DELISTED
KapStone Paper and Pack Corp.
KS
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
1,196,343
-98,095
| -8% | -$1.44M |
|
572
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$4.98B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
1,272,694
-300,508
| -19% | -$3.5M |
|
|
WBA
573
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
185,963
-691,347
| -79% | -$55.8M |
|
574
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.29B
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
645,040
+63,840
| +11% | +$1.4M |
|
575
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$49.5B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
843,060
+294,700
| +54% | +$4.49M |
|
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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.