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 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$386M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
|
+$257M |
| 3 |
Texas Instruments
TXN
|
+$245M |
| 4 |
HEICO Corp
HEI
|
+$195M |
| 5 |
T. Rowe Price
TROW
|
+$192M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PepsiCo
PEP
|
+$406M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
|
+$308M |
| 3 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$273M |
| 4 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$272M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$226M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.14% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.32% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.52% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.89% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CTLT
126
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $188M | 0.22% |
3,613,486
-256,911
| -7% | -$14M |
|
|
BDXA
127
DELISTED
Becton, Dickinson and Company Depositary Shares, each Representing a 1/20th Interest in a Share of 6
BDXA
| $187M | 0.22% |
3,580,107
+388,839
| +12% | +$23.5M |
|
128
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$15.5B
| $186M | 0.22% |
1,859,160
+317,784
| +21% | +$45.4M |
|
129
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.23B
| $185M | 0.22% |
1,985,755
+263,374
| +15% | +$34.1M |
|
130
Republic Services
RSG
$65.6B
| $175M | 0.21% |
2,332,117
-1,576,422
| -40% | -$143M |
|
131
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$23.5B
| $174M | 0.21% |
1,246,267
-88,348
| -7% | -$13.8M |
|
132
Eversource Energy
ES
$26.9B
| $174M | 0.21% |
2,219,223
-225,264
| -9% | -$19.8M |
|
133
Cognex
CGNX
$10.2B
| $171M | 0.2% |
4,049,039
+2,111,100
| +109% | +$106M |
|
134
Bank of America
BAC
$453B
| $170M | 0.2% |
7,987,052
-518,356
| -6% | -$15.5M |
|
135
Prologis
PLD
$134B
| $168M | 0.2% |
2,095,280
+125,520
| +6% | +$11M |
|
136
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$49.9B
| $167M | 0.2% |
1,630,393
-255,019
| -14% | -$37.8M |
|
137
AT&T
T
$166B
| $166M | 0.2% |
7,539,444
-941,586
| -11% | -$25.7M |
|
138
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.2B
| $165M | 0.2% |
1,669,912
+697,887
| +72% | +$88.4M |
|
139
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62B
| $165M | 0.2% |
2,626,493
+195,541
| +8% | +$16.7M |
|
140
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$11.1B
| $165M | 0.2% |
7,364,621
-199,205
| -3% | -$5.46M |
|
|
TWTR
141
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $161M | 0.19% |
6,575,221
+569,532
| +9% | +$18.4M |
|
|
142
PepsiCo
PEP
$189B
| $161M | 0.19% |
1,338,624
-3,006,390
| -69% | -$406M |
|
143
Conagra Brands
CAG
$7.16B
| $159M | 0.19% |
5,427,751
-57,836
| -1% | -$1.74M |
|
144
Heartland Express
HTLD
$950M
| $157M | 0.19% |
8,454,058
+298,741
| +4% | +$5.68M |
|
145
Keysight
KEYS
$60.6B
| $156M | 0.19% |
1,867,066
-637,615
| -25% | -$60.6M |
|
146
Avantor
AVTR
$9.42B
| $155M | 0.19% |
12,441,276
+329,389
| +3% | +$5.28M |
|
147
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$89B
| $155M | 0.18% |
2,342,737
+259,150
| +12% | +$18M |
|
148
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.56B
| $154M | 0.18% |
4,099,359
+9,983
| +0.2% | +$473K |
|
149
Ross Stores
ROST
$79.6B
| $153M | 0.18% |
1,761,661
+44,239
| +3% | +$4.72M |
|
|
150
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$23.8B
| $153M | 0.18% |
1,567,303
+1,564,330
| +52,618% | +$192M |
|
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American Century Companies's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, American Century Companies held 1,788 positions worth $83.9B, down 20% from $105B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
American Century Companies's Q1 2020 filing shows 295 new, 795 increased, 493 reduced and 185 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IQVIA: 1,154,404 shares worth $125M. The largest sale was PepsiCo, an estimated $406M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- American Century Companies's largest Q1 2020 buy was IQVIA: 1,154,404 shares worth $125M.
- American Century Companies added most to Norfolk Southern in Q1 2020, an estimated $386M increase.
- American Century Companies's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was PepsiCo, cutting an estimated $406M.
- American Century Companies fully exited TotalEnergies in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $139M.
- American Century Companies's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $83.9B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- American Century Companies opened 295 new positions and closed 185 in Q1 2020.
- American Century Companies's portfolio value fell 20% quarter-over-quarter to $83.9B.
Based on American Century Companies's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 14 May 2020.