Frequently Asked Questions About TWCCX

What does TWCCX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to achieve significant long-term appreciation for investors' capital. It typically invests in the stock of companies that the fund's advisor believes are poised to increase in value over time. The portfolio management team bases its investment selections predominantly on thorough examinations of individual businesses, rather than on broader economic predictions. Utilizing a variety of sophisticated research techniques and analytical tools, the managers aim to identify large-cap companies that meet their specific investment standards. In normal market environments, the team targets securities of companies exhibiting not just consistent growth in their earnings or revenues, but a clear acceleration in that growth rate.

What is the expense ratio of TWCCX?

American Century Ultra Fund C Class (TWCCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.87%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

Is TWCCX a good long-term hold?

TWCCX is a leveraged fund designed to deliver a daily multiple of its underlying index. Daily reset compounding means returns over multi-day periods can diverge significantly from the headline multiple, typically with negative drift in choppy markets. These funds are designed for short-term tactical use, not buy-and-hold. Review the fund's prospectus before holding more than a few days.

How does TWCCX's daily reset work?

TWCCX rebalances exposure each trading day to maintain its target leverage ratio against the next day's move. The daily reset means returns compound at the daily level, so a +1%, −1% sequence on the underlying doesn't return the underlying to flat after the leverage multiplier. Over time this path-dependence erodes returns in volatile markets and amplifies them in trending markets.

How big is TWCCX?

American Century Ultra Fund C Class (TWCCX) manages $25.82B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is TWCCX actively managed or an index fund?

TWCCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

TWCCX

American Century Ultra Fund C Class

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$59.77$1.95−3.16%

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$59.77−$1.95 (−3.16%)today

−14.32%CAGR −3.05%

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Oct 29, 2001Oct 23, 2021 → Oct 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 23, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$10.89

Distribution Yield (FWD)18.22%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$10.89

Distribution Yield (TTM)18.22%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+38.7%

FrequencyAnnual

Most Recent$10.89

Ex-Dividend DateDec 16

Payment DateDec 16

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings66

Top 10 Weight64.5%

Top 25 Weight85.7%

Effective Holdings17

Sectors—

Largest HoldingNVDA · 15.5%

Largest Sector—

Asset ClassEquity

StrategyLeveraged

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio1.87%

Cost per 10k Invested$187

AUM$25.82B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$59.77

NAV$59.77

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$51.42 – $72.73

Beta1.25

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Issuer: American Century
Asset Class: Equity
Strategy: Leveraged
Inception: October 29, 2001
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US0250832880
CUSIP: 025083288
Website: www.americancentury.com/invest/funds/ultra/twccx/

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TWCUX

American Century Ultra Investor Class

Cap

$25.8B

TWUIX

American Century Ultra Fund - I Class

Cap

$25.8B

PRILX

Parnassus Core Equity Fund - Institutional Shares

Cap

$21.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions About TWCCX

What does TWCCX invest in?: This fund's primary objective is to achieve significant long-term appreciation for investors' capital. It typically invests in the stock of companies that the fund's advisor believes are poised to increase in value over time. The portfolio management team bases its investment selections predominantly on thorough examinations of individual businesses, rather than on broader economic predictions. Utilizing a variety of sophisticated research techniques and analytical tools, the managers aim to identify large-cap companies that meet their specific investment standards. In normal market environments, the team targets securities of companies exhibiting not just consistent growth in their earnings or revenues, but a clear acceleration in that growth rate.
What is the expense ratio of TWCCX?: American Century Ultra Fund C Class (TWCCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.87%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
Is TWCCX a good long-term hold?: TWCCX is a leveraged fund designed to deliver a daily multiple of its underlying index. Daily reset compounding means returns over multi-day periods can diverge significantly from the headline multiple, typically with negative drift in choppy markets. These funds are designed for short-term tactical use, not buy-and-hold. Review the fund's prospectus before holding more than a few days.
How does TWCCX's daily reset work?: TWCCX rebalances exposure each trading day to maintain its target leverage ratio against the next day's move. The daily reset means returns compound at the daily level, so a +1%, −1% sequence on the underlying doesn't return the underlying to flat after the leverage multiplier. Over time this path-dependence erodes returns in volatile markets and amplifies them in trending markets.
How big is TWCCX?: American Century Ultra Fund C Class (TWCCX) manages $25.82B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is TWCCX actively managed or an index fund?: TWCCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.