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 |
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
|
+$448M |
| 2 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$200M |
| 3 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$199M |
| 4 |
DXC Technology
DXC
|
+$190M |
| 5 |
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
|
+$177M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3M
MMM
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$183M |
| 3 |
Trane Technologies
TT
|
+$178M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$164M |
| 5 |
CST
CST Brands, Inc.
CST
|
+$151M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.48% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 13.98% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.66% |
| 4 | Industrials | 11.18% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.25% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CMA
126
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $235M | 0.24% |
3,205,987
-1,123,511
| -26% | -$78.9M |
|
127
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.7B
| $235M | 0.24% |
28,184,900
+10,543,600
| +60% | +$97.8M |
|
128
Qualcomm
QCOM
$170B
| $234M | 0.24% |
4,241,106
+11,618
| +0.3% | +$649K |
|
|
129
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$314B
| $234M | 0.24% |
10,484,034
+8,772,972
| +513% | +$177M |
|
|
NBL
130
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $234M | 0.24% |
8,258,410
+1,068,521
| +15% | +$33.3M |
|
131
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$38B
| $234M | 0.24% |
3,561,906
-653,851
| -16% | -$40.7M |
|
|
WBC
132
DELISTED
WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
WBC
| $229M | 0.24% |
1,795,643
-376,638
| -17% | -$45.1M |
|
133
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48B
| $228M | 0.24% |
4,968,110
-46,100
| -0.9% | -$2.12M |
|
|
LPNT
134
DELISTED
LifePoint Health, Inc.
LPNT
| $226M | 0.23% |
3,369,543
-520,977
| -13% | -$32.9M |
|
135
Boston Scientific
BSX
$73.1B
| $226M | 0.23% |
8,144,192
-616,192
| -7% | -$16.4M |
|
|
APC
136
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $226M | 0.23% |
4,978,874
+777,630
| +19% | +$41.3M |
|
137
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$29.4B
| $224M | 0.23% |
3,509,869
+1,025,607
| +41% | +$61.5M |
|
138
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.4B
| $221M | 0.23% |
2,663,556
-75,140
| -3% | -$6.16M |
|
|
BNY
139
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$108B
| $220M | 0.23% |
4,316,545
+539,926
| +14% | +$25.8M |
|
140
Tesla
TSLA
$1.31T
| $218M | 0.23% |
9,053,745
-670,575
| -7% | -$14.8M |
|
|
WR
141
DELISTED
Westar Energy Inc
WR
| $215M | 0.22% |
4,057,368
+3,185,194
| +365% | +$169M |
|
|
INFO
142
DELISTED
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
| $215M | 0.22% |
4,874,778
-531,198
| -10% | -$23.7M |
|
143
Mattel
MAT
$4.21B
| $214M | 0.22% |
9,958,114
+4,759,608
| +92% | +$108M |
|
144
Keysight
KEYS
$57.3B
| $214M | 0.22% |
5,504,028
-608,632
| -10% | -$23M |
|
145
Pinnacle West Capital
PNW
$12B
| $214M | 0.22% |
2,515,865
+1,470,383
| +141% | +$127M |
|
146
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$139B
| $214M | 0.22% |
770,322
+111,522
| +17% | +$30.6M |
|
147
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.44B
| $213M | 0.22% |
5,827,011
+12,191
| +0.2% | +$435K |
|
148
Baxter International
BAX
$14.4B
| $211M | 0.22% |
3,480,777
-986,013
| -22% | -$56M |
|
149
Heartland Express
HTLD
$911M
| $210M | 0.22% |
10,103,973
+620,252
| +7% | +$12.4M |
|
|
ESRX
150
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $208M | 0.21% |
3,252,148
+135,124
| +4% | +$8.49M |
|
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American Century Companies's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, American Century Companies held 1,471 positions worth $96.7B, up 0.39% from $96.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
American Century Companies's Q2 2017 filing shows 165 new, 517 increased, 578 reduced and 150 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DXC Technology: 2,862,995 shares worth $190M. The largest sale was 3M, an estimated $188M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 15% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- American Century Companies's largest Q2 2017 buy was DXC Technology: 2,862,995 shares worth $190M.
- American Century Companies added most to iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF in Q2 2017, an estimated $448M increase.
- American Century Companies's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was 3M, cutting an estimated $188M.
- American Century Companies fully exited CST Brands, Inc. in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $151M.
- American Century Companies's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $96.7B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- American Century Companies opened 165 new positions and closed 150 in Q2 2017.
- American Century Companies's portfolio value rose 0.39% quarter-over-quarter to $96.7B.
Based on American Century Companies's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 7 Aug 2017.