Small Cap Dividend Mutual Fund Launch

To better serve investors seeking the possibility of greater capital appreciation inherent in small cap stocks but with an income mandate, $230 billion* global asset manager American Century Investments announces the launch of American Century^® Small Cap Dividend Fund (AMAEX).

"We're excited to add Small Cap Dividend Fund to our lineup because it's a way to offer clients the experience of our American Century Investments' Global Value Equity team and a history of small cap income investing, but in a mutual fund," said American Century Investments' Chief Investment Officer Victor Zhang. "The U.S. Small Cap Income strategy launched in Oct. 2017, and we are pleased to expand this investment opportunity to more clients. Helping investors and responding to their needs is what drives us, so we are constantly thinking about how we can better serve them."

The fund, co-managed by Jeff John, CFA and Ryan Cope, CFA, invests primarily in U.S. smaller cap companies that the team feels are attractively valued and offer securities paying either a dividend or income. The strategy seeks to invest in 65-85 companies with strong balance sheets, quality management and sustainable competitive advantages.

The investment team believes the use of non-common equities** enhances yield and lowers volatility.

John and Cope also manage the American Century^® Small Cap Value Fund (ASVIX).

Following is information on share classes and expenses:

"We believe this fund launch is timely, given our clients' evolving desire for income-producing investment options," Zhang said.

American Century Investments' value investment lineup began in 1993 with the launch of American Century^® Value Fund (TWVLX). Today, the firm's value discipline comprised $54.7 billion in assets under supervision as of 12/31/21.