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 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$214M |
| 2 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$176M |
| 3 |
PepsiCo
PEP
|
+$171M |
| 4 |
Microchip Technology
MCHP
|
+$166M |
| 5 |
Genuine Parts
GPC
|
+$162M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
|
+$370M |
| 2 |
AT&T
T
|
+$183M |
| 3 |
PNC Financial Services
PNC
|
+$164M |
| 4 |
Lowe's Companies
LOW
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
|
+$148M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 13.41% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.37% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.12% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Halliburton
HAL
$28B
| $268M | 0.27% |
5,713,072
-440,293
| -7% | -$21.7M |
|
|
WBC
102
DELISTED
WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
WBC
| $266M | 0.27% |
1,989,672
+263,012
| +15% | +$38.1M |
|
103
ServiceNow
NOW
$128B
| $265M | 0.27% |
8,018,460
-838,135
| -9% | -$25.9M |
|
104
Edison International
EIX
$26.5B
| $260M | 0.26% |
4,086,346
+526,694
| +15% | +$32.4M |
|
105
Philip Morris
PM
$289B
| $258M | 0.26% |
2,596,599
-727,734
| -22% | -$75.8M |
|
106
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$68.1B
| $258M | 0.26% |
1,621,497
-442,409
| -21% | -$72.9M |
|
107
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$49.2B
| $258M | 0.26% |
1,218,149
+18,849
| +2% | +$4.13M |
|
108
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$85B
| $255M | 0.26% |
3,512,107
-512,961
| -13% | -$37.5M |
|
109
ONE Gas
OGS
$5.01B
| $254M | 0.26% |
3,850,380
+407,643
| +12% | +$27.4M |
|
|
BMS
110
DELISTED
Bemis
BMS
| $253M | 0.26% |
5,816,446
+675,541
| +13% | +$30.8M |
|
111
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.22B
| $252M | 0.26% |
2,126,129
-369,796
| -15% | -$42.3M |
|
112
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$74.4B
| $249M | 0.25% |
15,074,415
+1,430,790
| +10% | +$24.2M |
|
113
Baker Hughes
BKR
$64.4B
| $248M | 0.25% |
8,938,740
+1,176,328
| +15% | +$36M |
|
114
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.6B
| $247M | 0.25% |
2,933,738
+365,412
| +14% | +$29.8M |
|
115
Ross Stores
ROST
$80.3B
| $242M | 0.25% |
3,101,330
+807,366
| +35% | +$64.1M |
|
116
Capitol Federal Financial
CFFN
$1.1B
| $239M | 0.24% |
19,326,332
-16,895
| -0.1% | -$219K |
|
117
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$26.3B
| $238M | 0.24% |
2,372,859
+333,749
| +16% | +$34.2M |
|
118
Spire
SR
$4.83B
| $238M | 0.24% |
3,285,714
+25,755
| +0.8% | +$1.76M |
|
119
Agilent Technologies
A
$42.1B
| $235M | 0.24% |
3,519,285
-1,937
| -0.1% | -$136K |
|
120
Graphic Packaging
GPK
$3.5B
| $234M | 0.24% |
15,253,501
+151,999
| +1% | +$2.37M |
|
|
MRSH
121
Marsh
MRSH
$90.2B
| $233M | 0.24% |
2,822,249
+1,715,497
| +155% | +$142M |
|
122
Hubbell
HUBB
$27.2B
| $232M | 0.24% |
1,906,673
+130,354
| +7% | +$17.1M |
|
123
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $232M | 0.24% |
5,103,607
+90,090
| +2% | +$4.01M |
|
124
Caterpillar
CAT
$398B
| $232M | 0.24% |
1,574,550
-77,061
| -5% | -$12.2M |
|
125
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$81.8B
| $230M | 0.23% |
9,395,450
+95,541
| +1% | +$2.54M |
|
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American Century Companies's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, American Century Companies held 1,408 positions worth $98.4B, down 1.9% from $100B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
American Century Companies's Q1 2018 filing shows 145 new, 513 increased, 527 reduced and 171 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Corpay: 520,136 shares worth $105M. The largest sale was iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF, an estimated $370M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- American Century Companies's largest Q1 2018 buy was Corpay: 520,136 shares worth $105M.
- American Century Companies added most to Dollar Tree in Q1 2018, an estimated $214M increase.
- American Century Companies's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF, cutting an estimated $370M.
- American Century Companies fully exited Welltower Inc. in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $81.6M.
- American Century Companies's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $98.4B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- American Century Companies opened 145 new positions and closed 171 in Q1 2018.
- American Century Companies's portfolio value fell 1.9% quarter-over-quarter to $98.4B.
Based on American Century Companies's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 3 May 2018.