N-CSRS 1 acmf43023n-csr.htm N-CSRS Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number811-00816
AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI64111
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
JOHN PAK
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:816-531-5575
Date of fiscal year end:10-31
Date of reporting period:04-30-2023






ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

(a) Provided under separate cover.






    


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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Balanced Fund
Investor Class (TWBIX)
I Class (ABINX)
R5 Class (ABGNX)




























Table of Contents
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information


























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks
60.3%
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
11.4%
U.S. Treasury Securities
10.3%
Corporate Bonds
9.2%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
2.2%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.8%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
1.1%
Municipal Securities
0.7%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
0.3%
Sovereign Governments and Agencies
0.3%
U.S. Government Agency Securities
0.3%
Exchange-Traded Funds
0.2%
Bank Loan Obligations
—*
Short-Term Investments
2.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities
(0.5)%
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
Top Five Common Stocks Industries*% of net assets
Software6.4%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment3.7%
Interactive Media and Services3.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals3.0%
Health Care Providers and Services2.9%
*Exposure indicated excludes Exchange-Traded Funds. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,074.50$4.630.90%
I Class$1,000$1,076.10$3.600.70%
R5 Class$1,000$1,075.50$3.600.70%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.33$4.510.90%
I Class$1,000$1,021.32$3.510.70%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.32$3.510.70%
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
COMMON STOCKS — 60.3%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.7%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
13,379 $6,213,877 
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.5%
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
25,592 4,601,698 
Automobile Components — 0.5%
Aptiv PLC(1)
39,891 4,103,188 
Automobiles — 0.5%
Tesla, Inc.(1)
25,606 4,207,322 
Banks — 1.8%
Bank of America Corp.
166,118 4,863,935 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
57,410 7,936,358 
Regions Financial Corp.
133,500 2,437,710 
15,238,003 
Beverages — 1.1%
PepsiCo, Inc.
49,032 9,359,718 
Biotechnology — 1.4%
AbbVie, Inc.
40,662 6,144,841 
Amgen, Inc.
15,277 3,662,508 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
6,352 2,164,317 
11,971,666 
Broadline Retail — 1.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
104,789 11,050,000 
Building Products — 1.0%
Johnson Controls International PLC
94,219 5,638,065 
Masco Corp.
49,812 2,665,440 
8,303,505 
Capital Markets — 2.7%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
10,525 3,211,388 
BlackRock, Inc.
6,033 4,049,350 
Charles Schwab Corp.
23,051 1,204,184 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
25,530 2,780,983 
Morgan Stanley
100,201 9,015,084 
S&P Global, Inc.
8,792 3,187,803 
23,448,792 
Chemicals — 1.6%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
10,672 3,141,410 
Ecolab, Inc.
14,316 2,402,797 
Linde PLC
21,127 7,805,370 
13,349,577 
Communications Equipment — 1.1%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
195,892 9,255,897 
Consumer Finance — 0.3%
American Express Co.
17,653 2,848,135 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.9%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
6,511 3,276,466 
Kroger Co.
76,591 3,724,620 
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Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Sysco Corp.
74,076 $5,684,592 
Target Corp.
24,671 3,891,850 
16,577,528 
Containers and Packaging — 0.3%
Ball Corp.
49,686 2,642,301 
Distributors — 0.3%
LKQ Corp.
46,062 2,659,159 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
173,996 6,756,265 
Electric Utilities — 1.2%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
132,665 10,166,119 
Electrical Equipment — 0.6%
Eaton Corp. PLC
26,189 4,376,706 
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1)
6,580 672,607 
5,049,313 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.0%
CDW Corp.
27,126 4,600,298 
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(1)
28,793 4,164,620 
8,764,918 
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.3%
Schlumberger NV
219,694 10,841,899 
Entertainment — 0.8%
Electronic Arts, Inc.
16,503 2,100,502 
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1)
13,879 1,001,925 
Walt Disney Co.(1)
37,541 3,847,952 
6,950,379 
Financial Services — 1.9%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A
17,489 6,646,345 
Visa, Inc., Class A
42,563 9,905,687 
16,552,032 
Food Products — 0.6%
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A
66,775 5,122,978 
Vital Farms, Inc.(1)
25,270 325,478 
5,448,456 
Ground Transportation — 0.6%
Norfolk Southern Corp.
12,649 2,568,126 
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1)
40,816 1,267,337 
Union Pacific Corp.
8,527 1,668,734 
5,504,197 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.1%
ResMed, Inc.
5,108 1,230,824 
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.9%
Cigna Group
26,904 6,814,514 
CVS Health Corp.
58,239 4,269,501 
Humana, Inc.
5,448 2,890,110 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
21,593 10,625,699 
24,599,824 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.7%
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1)
12,641 1,512,749 
Booking Holdings, Inc.(1)
1,073 2,882,411 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
762 1,575,526 
5,970,686 
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Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Household Products — 0.9%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
30,218 $2,411,397 
Procter & Gamble Co.
35,277 5,516,617 
7,928,014 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%
Honeywell International, Inc.
23,622 4,720,620 
Industrial REITs — 1.3%
Prologis, Inc.
87,720 10,986,930 
Insurance — 1.4%
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
24,940 4,493,939 
Prudential Financial, Inc.
36,276 3,156,012 
Travelers Cos., Inc.
25,950 4,700,583 
12,350,534 
Interactive Media and Services — 3.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
199,740 21,440,092 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(1)
32,653 7,847,169 
29,287,261 
IT Services — 0.6%
Accenture PLC, Class A
19,682 5,516,668 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.8%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
37,602 5,092,439 
Danaher Corp.
19,207 4,550,330 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
9,673 5,367,548 
15,010,317 
Machinery — 1.3%
Cummins, Inc.
18,102 4,254,694 
Deere & Co.
6,638 2,509,297 
Parker-Hannifin Corp.
6,067 1,971,047 
Xylem, Inc.
23,517 2,442,005 
11,177,043 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.2%
ConocoPhillips104,116 10,712,495 
Pharmaceuticals — 2.6%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
94,236 6,292,138 
Eli Lilly & Co.
5,707 2,259,173 
Merck & Co., Inc.
47,560 5,491,753 
Novo Nordisk A/S, B Shares
20,498 3,409,931 
Zoetis, Inc.
25,487 4,480,105 
21,933,100 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 3.7%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
44,412 3,969,100 
Analog Devices, Inc.
31,448 5,656,866 
Applied Materials, Inc.
47,893 5,413,346 
ASML Holding NV
5,343 3,390,734 
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.(1)
22,030 1,295,364 
NVIDIA Corp.
42,779 11,870,745 
31,596,155 
Software — 6.4%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
3,782 1,427,932 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
11,876 2,487,428 
Microsoft Corp.
142,400 43,753,824 
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Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Salesforce, Inc.(1)
21,705 $4,305,621 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
2,854 1,311,185 
Workday, Inc., Class A(1)
10,036 1,868,101 
55,154,091 
Specialized REITs — 0.3%
SBA Communications Corp.
9,827 2,563,766 
Specialty Retail — 1.8%
Home Depot, Inc.
28,115 8,449,682 
TJX Cos., Inc.
66,009 5,202,829 
Tractor Supply Co.
8,106 1,932,471 
15,584,982 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 3.0%
Apple, Inc.
149,974 25,447,588 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.5%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
5,854 2,806,057 
NIKE, Inc., Class B
13,503 1,711,100 
4,517,157 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $425,816,608)
518,151,999 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 11.4%
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%
FHLMC, VRN, 4.31%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35
$54,856 56,179 
FHLMC, VRN, 3.91%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/36
14,357 14,546 
FHLMC, VRN, 4.20%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.14%), 10/1/36
55,506 56,721 
FHLMC, VRN, 4.26%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.26%), 4/1/37
59,237 60,547 
FHLMC, VRN, 4.09%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.89%), 7/1/41
29,273 29,003 
FHLMC, VRN, 3.04%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 1/1/44
62,714 62,946 
FHLMC, VRN, 3.54%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 6/1/45
32,193 32,523 
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46
78,738 79,351 
FHLMC, VRN, 3.07%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 9/1/47
127,708 124,316 
FNMA, VRN, 5.21%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35
22,442 22,602 
FNMA, VRN, 5.31%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35
26,129 26,266 
FNMA, VRN, 4.28%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15%), 3/1/38
57,625 58,909 
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47
103,706 100,260 
FNMA, VRN, 3.12%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/47
56,002 54,113 
FNMA, VRN, 3.20%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47
82,998 82,451 
860,733 
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 11.3%
FHLMC, 2.50%, 3/1/42
1,456,252 1,289,869 
FHLMC, 3.00%, 1/1/50
1,715,185 1,546,059 
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50
301,006 282,169 
FHLMC, 2.50%, 5/1/51
2,054,091 1,789,705 
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51
2,012,567 1,889,634 
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51
784,665 707,162 
FHLMC, 2.00%, 8/1/51
1,681,653 1,403,570 
FHLMC, 2.00%, 8/1/51
3,905 3,254 
FHLMC, 2.50%, 8/1/51
1,845,704 1,601,188 
FHLMC, 4.00%, 8/1/51
725,269 699,636 
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/51
987,737 864,482 
FHLMC, 2.50%, 12/1/51
483,458 419,466 
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51
1,177,832 1,060,792 
FHLMC, 3.00%, 2/1/52
609,804 551,378 
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Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52
$1,363,845 $1,279,252 
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52
1,575,242 1,507,569 
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52
1,189,234 1,146,791 
FHLMC, 5.00%, 7/1/52
735,194 740,728 
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52
2,428,531 2,381,828 
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52
1,790,919 1,751,631 
FHLMC, 6.00%, 11/1/52
3,210,585 3,293,058 
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/52
506,574 512,634 
FNMA, 2.00%, 5/1/36
900,494 814,261 
FNMA, 2.00%, 1/1/37
1,175,408 1,061,679 
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41
138,976 139,198 
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/42
1,378,326 1,222,552 
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42
674,976 644,419 
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/42
1,162,394 1,029,590 
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42
225,648 215,431 
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/50
261,297 236,988 
FNMA, 2.50%, 4/1/50
1,154,825 1,003,876 
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/50
995,962 868,638 
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/51
2,131,021 2,063,893 
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/51
145,285 132,651 
FNMA, 2.50%, 9/1/51
1,860,292 1,612,921 
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51
1,338,766 1,161,196 
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51
1,125,473 976,510 
FNMA, 2.50%, 2/1/52
613,572 534,370 
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52
1,153,227 1,042,726 
FNMA, 2.00%, 3/1/52
3,027,976 2,529,082 
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52
1,403,744 1,224,442 
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/52
2,112,239 1,917,626 
FNMA, 3.00%, 4/1/52
475,217 429,531 
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/52
760,912 708,046 
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52
1,493,783 1,438,624 
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52
697,458 672,566 
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52
507,296 486,106 
FNMA, 2.50%, 5/1/52
2,330,350 2,021,902 
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/52
1,204,631 1,095,141 
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52
2,106,826 1,965,078 
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52
1,845,407 1,717,301 
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52
1,810,371 1,703,696 
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52
2,018,448 1,931,841 
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/52
523,176 475,623 
FNMA, 4.50%, 7/1/52
1,555,001 1,522,287 
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/52
3,454,466 3,443,544 
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/52
848,718 841,505 
FNMA, 5.00%, 9/1/52
1,028,287 1,035,539 
FNMA, 5.50%, 10/1/52
1,704,794 1,719,733 
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/53
2,789,132 2,818,251 
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/53
2,879,401 2,974,317 
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26
6,894 6,966 
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26
5,007 5,074 
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31
15,465 16,244 
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/32
39,437 40,652 
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Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/41
$146,183 $148,191 
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42
257,926 246,957 
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50
554,098 510,361 
GNMA, 3.00%, 5/20/50
566,185 521,190 
GNMA, 3.00%, 6/20/50
848,365 782,010 
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/50
1,498,852 1,378,955 
GNMA, 2.00%, 10/20/50
4,609,631 3,975,073 
GNMA, 2.50%, 11/20/50
1,982,426 1,718,998 
GNMA, 2.50%, 2/20/51
1,425,439 1,265,066 
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51
983,932 930,797 
GNMA, 2.50%, 9/20/51
1,214,540 1,074,963 
GNMA, 2.50%, 12/20/51
1,855,975 1,641,118 
GNMA, 5.00%, 4/20/53
1,622,000 1,615,634 
GNMA, 5.50%, TBA
2,978,000 2,998,241 
UMBS, 6.00%, TBA
1,717,000 1,749,328 
96,780,353 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $100,204,993)
97,641,086 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 10.3%
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/37
200,000 234,496 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 11/15/40
200,000 138,527 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 5/15/41
1,400,000 1,530,156 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.25%, 5/15/42
1,500,000 1,389,434 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 8/15/42
2,100,000 1,978,266 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42
1,400,000 1,194,430 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.00%, 11/15/42
2,800,000 2,884,875 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.875%, 2/15/43
3,700,000 3,740,180 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43
1,300,000 1,128,893 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 11/15/43
600,000 595,922 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44
600,000 526,453 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45
1,500,000 1,203,223 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/49
500,000 428,711 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49
700,000 527,406 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/49
2,400,000 1,857,562 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.00%, 11/15/52
6,400,000 6,797,000 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25(2)
1,500,000 1,430,976 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25(2)
500,000 488,623 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 8/31/25
4,000,000 3,676,719 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 9/15/25
2,000,000 1,982,187 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, 11/15/25
5,000,000 5,076,465 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.00%, 12/15/25
5,000,000 5,022,868 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 12/31/25
200,000 194,031 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 1/15/26
1,500,000 1,502,549 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 3/15/26
9,500,000 9,728,223 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 10/31/26
100,000 93,426 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 12/31/26
700,000 655,293 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 11/30/27
2,100,000 2,130,762 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/29/28
1,000,000 894,141 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.00%, 2/29/28
11,600,000 11,856,922 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 4/30/28
3,600,000 3,227,203 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 4/30/28(3)
3,500,000 3,501,094 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/29
1,500,000 1,371,211 
11


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 4/30/29
$700,000 $675,705 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 11/30/29
700,000 715,312 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 12/31/29
1,000,000 1,022,617 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 1/31/30
3,800,000 3,802,672 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 3/31/30
3,000,000 3,029,045 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.125%, 11/15/32
400,000 422,250 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
(Cost $90,113,916)
88,655,828 
CORPORATE BONDS — 9.2%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2%
Boeing Co., 5.81%, 5/1/50
318,000 316,678 
Northrop Grumman Corp., 5.15%, 5/1/40
45,000 45,284 
Northrop Grumman Corp., 4.95%, 3/15/53
96,000 94,965 
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28
520,000 513,235 
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 3.125%, 7/1/50
200,000 147,561 
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 5.375%, 2/27/53
250,000 263,115 
1,380,838 
Air Freight and Logistics
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31
335,000 265,072 
Automobiles — 0.2%
American Honda Finance Corp., 4.60%, 4/17/30
120,000 120,516 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25
780,000 740,158 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.85%, 4/6/30
227,000 227,042 
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 4.625%, 1/12/28
731,000 744,159 
1,831,875 
Banks — 1.6%
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27
400,000 352,170 
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 1.73%, 7/22/27
825,000 739,664 
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.20%, 4/25/29
375,000 377,716 
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.88%, 10/22/30
1,396,000 1,216,691 
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.57%, 10/20/32
250,000 205,429 
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.57%, 4/27/33
200,000 190,926 
Barclays PLC, VRN, 2.28%, 11/24/27
267,000 238,775 
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.22%, 6/9/26(4)
330,000 307,858 
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 5.125%, 1/13/29(4)
330,000 331,908 
BPCE SA, VRN, 5.98%, 1/18/27(4)
184,000 185,590 
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 5.00%, 4/28/28
350,000 351,656 
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.07%, 2/24/28
481,000 449,947 
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28
514,000 482,898 
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 4.41%, 3/31/31
120,000 114,668 
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.06%, 1/25/33
595,000 507,709 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 5.32%, 3/13/26
251,000 256,222 
Credit Agricole SA, 5.30%, 7/12/28(4)
325,000 332,803 
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 0.73%, 8/17/24
320,000 314,875 
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 2.80%, 5/24/32
480,000 393,329 
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 6.33%, 3/9/44
260,000 274,300 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27
402,000 364,457 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.95%, 2/24/28
683,000 635,912 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29
767,000 668,353 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.58%, 4/22/32
1,175,000 987,663 
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 5.87%, 3/6/29
149,000 152,241 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.44%, 2/22/34
315,000 320,109 
12


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 5.07%, 1/24/34
$365,000 $359,637 
Royal Bank of Canada, 6.00%, 11/1/27
465,000 488,940 
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 6.69%, 1/10/34(4)
286,000 297,623 
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.45%, 1/12/32
290,000 240,479 
Truist Bank, 3.30%, 5/15/26
260,000 241,804 
Truist Bank, VRN, 2.64%, 9/17/29
270,000 253,127 
Truist Financial Corp., VRN, 5.12%, 1/26/34
235,000 228,061 
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 1.65%, 6/2/24
455,000 453,490 
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.54%, 8/15/26
220,000 216,839 
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.39%, 4/24/34
186,000 189,344 
13,723,213 
Beverages — 0.2%
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.70%, 2/1/36
335,000 337,304 
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46
500,000 496,049 
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29
630,000 644,580 
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 4.05%, 4/15/32
175,000 166,343 
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/32
131,000 129,094 
1,773,370 
Biotechnology — 0.3%
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42
515,000 469,472 
Amgen, Inc., 4.05%, 8/18/29
820,000 796,832 
Amgen, Inc., 5.25%, 3/2/33
303,000 311,882 
Amgen, Inc., 5.60%, 3/2/43
370,000 381,020 
Amgen, Inc., 5.65%, 3/2/53
350,000 362,869 
2,322,075 
Broadline Retail
Amazon.com, Inc., 4.55%, 12/1/27
160,000 162,987 
Building Products
Trane Technologies Financing Ltd., 5.25%, 3/3/33
147,000 152,789 
Capital Markets — 0.8%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 5.15%, 5/15/33
395,000 398,490 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., VRN, 4.95%, 4/26/27
250,000 251,949 
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28
200,000 199,108 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.76%, 1/24/25
224,000 217,459 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.43%, 3/9/27
710,000 637,790 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27
714,000 639,861 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.81%, 4/23/29
94,000 88,576 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.99%, 1/27/32
350,000 280,443 
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26
168,000 145,423 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 1.16%, 10/21/25
699,000 654,588 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26
999,000 951,294 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.99%, 12/10/26
105,000 93,957 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.12%, 2/1/29
118,000 118,665 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.16%, 4/20/29
311,000 313,427 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31
540,000 466,350 
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.51%, 10/20/32
285,000 234,767 
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26
72,000 64,562 
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26
183,000 159,120 
State Street Corp., VRN, 5.82%, 11/4/28
235,000 245,717 
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(4)
634,000 551,102 
6,712,648 
13


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Chemicals
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43
$240,000 $209,991 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1%
Republic Services, Inc., 2.30%, 3/1/30
358,000 312,932 
Republic Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/34
90,000 92,127 
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32
370,000 329,479 
Waste Management, Inc., 2.50%, 11/15/50
150,000 98,190 
832,728 
Construction and Engineering
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.35%, 1/15/32
465,000 375,021 
Construction Materials
Eagle Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 7/1/31
310,000 252,850 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.1%
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30
464,000 496,487 
Containers and Packaging — 0.1%
Sonoco Products Co., 2.25%, 2/1/27
447,000 408,066 
WRKCo, Inc., 3.00%, 9/15/24
201,000 195,136 
603,202 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1%
Novant Health, Inc., 3.17%, 11/1/51
245,000 180,023 
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59
355,000 262,499 
442,522 
Diversified REITs — 0.1%
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26
420,000 416,304 
Healthpeak OP LLC, 5.25%, 12/15/32
165,000 166,721 
583,025 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.3%
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35
357,000 336,305 
AT&T, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/37
321,000 311,395 
AT&T, Inc., 4.55%, 3/9/49
163,000 141,643 
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(4)
550,000 482,281 
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32
135,000 165,134 
Telefonica Emisiones SA, 4.90%, 3/6/48
285,000 236,933 
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.27%, 1/15/36
365,000 339,314 
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.81%, 3/15/39
145,000 139,025 
2,152,030 
Electric Utilities — 0.9%
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30
370,000 310,211 
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2.25%, 6/15/31
237,000 201,743 
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.95%, 4/1/33
153,000 157,028 
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.45%, 10/1/32
370,000 367,399 
Commonwealth Edison Co., 5.30%, 2/1/53
264,000 276,099 
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, 2.55%, 4/15/31
154,000 134,583 
Duke Energy Corp., 2.55%, 6/15/31
230,000 193,922 
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52
230,000 216,049 
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30
370,000 308,297 
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42
220,000 187,939 
Duke Energy Indiana LLC, 5.40%, 4/1/53
60,000 62,136 
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 2.00%, 8/15/31
440,000 365,186 
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44
335,000 292,124 
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 5.35%, 3/15/53
120,000 125,068 
14


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51
$180,000 $117,753 
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 3/15/28
203,000 207,626 
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32
391,000 335,837 
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42
169,000 152,357 
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44
290,000 269,693 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 2/28/28
280,000 283,527 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 2/28/33
170,000 171,946 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25%, 2/28/53
150,000 148,627 
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52
240,000 179,278 
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 6.15%, 1/15/33
90,000 91,403 
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41
155,000 119,672 
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 6.70%, 4/1/53
32,000 32,669 
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51
191,000 143,157 
PECO Energy Co., 4.375%, 8/15/52
340,000 313,575 
Public Service Co. of Colorado, 1.875%, 6/15/31
312,000 258,341 
Public Service Co. of Colorado, 5.25%, 4/1/53
190,000 195,732 
Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.10%, 3/15/32
283,000 255,274 
Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 4.65%, 3/15/33
216,000 218,728 
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31
370,000 296,929 
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52
238,000 200,774 
Union Electric Co., 5.45%, 3/15/53
240,000 253,067 
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30
330,000 304,092 
Xcel Energy, Inc., 4.60%, 6/1/32
136,000 133,680 
7,881,521 
Energy Equipment and Services
Schlumberger Investment SA, 2.65%, 6/26/30
340,000 305,460 
Entertainment
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(4)
178,000 167,840 
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 3/15/42(4)
118,000 97,692 
265,532 
Financial Services — 0.1%
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(4)
256,000 211,287 
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30
616,000 546,627 
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.55%, 5/15/32
223,000 220,662 
978,576 
Food Products — 0.3%
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(4)
475,000 376,394 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.875%, 5/15/27
300,000 293,108 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42
379,000 363,639 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45
188,000 182,414 
Mars, Inc., 4.75%, 4/20/33(4)
490,000 495,928 
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.625%, 3/17/27
310,000 290,621 
Nestle Holdings, Inc., 4.85%, 3/14/33(4)
310,000 325,074 
2,327,178 
Ground Transportation — 0.3%
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(4)
304,000 300,732 
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.55%, 5/30/33(4)
200,000 199,061 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45
300,000 268,659 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.30%, 9/15/51
200,000 153,522 
CSX Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/29
280,000 277,995 
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(4)
195,000 184,583 
15


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Norfolk Southern Corp., 4.55%, 6/1/53
$200,000 $181,816 
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39
480,000 414,022 
United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/29(4)
170,000 172,684 
2,153,074 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2%
Baxter International, Inc., 1.92%, 2/1/27
255,000 229,294 
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., 5.65%, 11/15/27(4)
735,000 759,320 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 1.45%, 11/22/24
900,000 852,526 
1,841,140 
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.6%
Centene Corp., 2.45%, 7/15/28
560,000 487,235 
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29
244,000 230,190 
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30
399,000 352,660 
CVS Health Corp., 5.25%, 2/21/33
371,000 379,103 
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38
160,000 152,897 
CVS Health Corp., 5.05%, 3/25/48
400,000 373,666 
CVS Health Corp., 5.625%, 2/21/53
505,000 507,827 
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47
160,000 139,425 
Elevance Health, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/53
159,000 158,202 
HCA, Inc., 2.375%, 7/15/31
250,000 204,266 
Humana, Inc., 2.15%, 2/3/32
484,000 392,599 
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51
260,000 185,300 
Roche Holdings, Inc., 2.61%, 12/13/51(4)
440,000 307,189 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.35%, 2/15/33
320,000 341,433 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.50%, 4/15/33
315,000 315,561 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/53
250,000 282,644 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.05%, 4/15/53
315,000 320,246 
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26
427,000 377,628 
5,508,071 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1%
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32
212,000 186,055 
Starbucks Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/26
405,000 408,753 
594,808 
Household Durables
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24
310,000 298,939 
Household Products — 0.1%
Clorox Co., 1.80%, 5/15/30
385,000 321,493 
Clorox Co., 4.60%, 5/1/32
373,000 374,015 
695,508 
Insurance
Allstate Corp., 5.25%, 3/30/33
186,000 189,655 
Five Corners Funding Trust III, 5.79%, 2/15/33(4)
184,000 188,387 
378,042 
IT Services — 0.1%
International Business Machines Corp., 4.75%, 2/6/33
433,000 432,403 
Life Sciences Tools and Services
Danaher Corp., 2.80%, 12/10/51
320,000 223,741 
Machinery — 0.1%
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.75%, 1/20/28
623,000 637,929 
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.85%, 10/11/29
150,000 155,906 
793,835 
16


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Media — 0.3%
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.125%, 7/1/49
$235,000 $183,897 
Comcast Corp., 6.50%, 11/15/35
205,000 236,656 
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36
320,000 272,272 
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40
480,000 414,760 
Comcast Corp., 2.94%, 11/1/56
285,000 189,754 
Cox Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 8/15/24(4)
68,000 66,313 
Fox Corp., 5.48%, 1/25/39
358,000 339,614 
Paramount Global, 4.95%, 1/15/31
175,000 162,679 
Paramount Global, 4.375%, 3/15/43
145,000 103,675 
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42
440,000 335,587 
2,305,207 
Metals and Mining — 0.1%
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(4)
440,000 365,065 
South32 Treasury Ltd., 4.35%, 4/14/32(4)
340,000 305,922 
670,987 
Multi-Utilities — 0.2%
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31
430,000 392,079 
Ameren Illinois Co., 3.85%, 9/1/32
177,000 168,715 
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/31
285,000 243,446 
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41
270,000 248,647 
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27
180,000 169,844 
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27
280,000 244,529 
1,467,260 
Office REITs — 0.1%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.50%, 7/30/29
40,000 38,642 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 2.95%, 3/15/34
40,000 32,412 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.75%, 4/15/35
126,000 120,024 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.00%, 2/1/50
290,000 219,455 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 5.15%, 4/15/53
93,000 85,275 
495,808 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.6%
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(4)
290,000 263,773 
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41
250,000 195,228 
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32
280,000 233,353 
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.27%, 11/15/26(4)
310,000 278,055 
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/33
320,000 341,493 
Enbridge, Inc., 5.70%, 3/8/33
203,000 210,900 
Energy Transfer LP, 5.75%, 2/15/33
312,000 318,508 
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35
270,000 254,437 
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44
272,000 254,281 
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49
230,000 178,775 
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., 2.94%, 9/30/40(4)
854,865 703,059 
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39
173,000 184,181 
MPLX LP, 5.65%, 3/1/53
90,000 86,276 
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35
50,000 34,783 
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 2.69%, 6/17/31(4)
1,000,000 893,585 
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27
460,000 460,297 
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 11/7/29
320,000 286,390 
Shell International Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/11/45
180,000 167,602 
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.15%, 4/1/33
195,000 198,453 
5,543,429 
17


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Personal Care Products — 0.1%
Haleon US Capital LLC, 4.00%, 3/24/52
$275,000 $232,599 
Kenvue, Inc., 5.10%, 3/22/43(4)
735,000 762,471 
995,070 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.95%, 3/15/32
427,000 385,835 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.55%, 11/13/50
267,000 178,909 
Eli Lilly & Co., 4.875%, 2/27/53
255,000 266,758 
Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc., 3.95%, 6/15/26
700,000 670,051 
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50
91,000 59,106 
Zoetis, Inc., 5.60%, 11/16/32
342,000 367,366 
1,928,025 
Real Estate Management and Development
Essential Properties LP, 2.95%, 7/15/31
316,000 233,740 
Retail REITs
Kimco Realty OP LLC, 4.60%, 2/1/33
105,000 99,313 
National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.80%, 10/15/48
270,000 229,240 
328,553 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1%
Intel Corp., 5.70%, 2/10/53
166,000 170,024 
Intel Corp., 3.20%, 8/12/61
443,000 293,039 
463,063 
Software — 0.1%
Oracle Corp., 3.90%, 5/15/35
260,000 228,358 
Oracle Corp., 3.85%, 7/15/36
153,000 130,952 
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40
422,000 328,040 
687,350 
Specialized REITs — 0.1%
Crown Castle, Inc., 4.15%, 7/1/50
221,000 178,795 
Equinix, Inc., 2.90%, 11/18/26
345,000 322,410 
501,205 
Specialty Retail — 0.1%
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 2.625%, 4/1/31
690,000 594,192 
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/53
420,000 428,966 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.70%, 6/15/32
253,000 251,747 
1,274,905 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.1%
Apple, Inc., 3.95%, 8/8/52
545,000 486,995 
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 8.10%, 7/15/36
111,000 130,396 
617,391 
Trading Companies and Distributors
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(4)
221,000 216,801 
Water Utilities — 0.1%
American Water Capital Corp., 4.45%, 6/1/32
480,000 477,474 
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30
380,000 331,073 
808,547 
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1%
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/29
794,000 728,448 
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.375%, 4/15/40
140,000 125,829 
Vodafone Group PLC, 4.875%, 6/19/49
345,000 310,003 
1,164,280 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $83,827,038)
78,652,172 
18


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 2.2%
ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO IV Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class BR, VRN, 7.19%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 10/27/33(4)
$600,000 $564,408 
ACREC LLC, Series 2023-FL2, Class A, VRN, 7.15%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.23%), 2/19/38(4)
474,000 473,310 
AIMCO CLO 10 Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class BR, VRN, 6.87%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/22/32(4)
740,000 722,400 
Arbor Realty Collateralized Loan Obligation Ltd., Series 2020-FL1, Class AS, VRN, 6.52%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.63%), 2/15/35(4)
839,500 840,036 
Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., Series 2021-FL2, Class A, VRN, 6.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.10%), 5/15/36(4)
545,000 528,614 
Ares XL CLO Ltd., Series 2016-40A, Class BRR, VRN, 7.06%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 1/15/29(4)
500,000 481,384 
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class C, VRN, 6.66%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 6/16/36(4)
525,000 494,476 
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class A, VRN, 5.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.92%), 1/18/36(4)
789,123 772,120 
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class C, VRN, 6.51%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.55%), 1/18/36(4)
500,000 471,682 
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class D, VRN, 6.86%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/18/36(4)
400,000 378,122 
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, VRN, 6.27%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.02%), 4/20/31(4)
575,000 569,658 
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class C, VRN, 6.65%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.76%), 2/15/38(4)
1,090,000 985,680 
Canyon Capital CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 6.86%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/15/30(4)
350,000 340,133 
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 7.07%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 8/14/30(4)
450,000 439,750 
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXIII LP, Series 2021-3A, Class A, VRN, 6.82%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.56%), 7/23/33(4)
800,000 781,153 
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXIX LP, Series 2022-3A, Class A, VRN, 7.39%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.40%), 1/20/33(4)
700,000 697,474 
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXVI LP, Series 2021-6A, Class A, VRN, 6.66%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 11/22/33(4)
197,637 196,611 
FS Rialto Issuer LLC, Series 2022-FL6, Class A, SEQ, VRN, 7.50%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.58%), 8/17/37(4)
566,000 565,160 
Goldentree Loan Opportunities XI Ltd., Series 2015-11A, Class BR2, VRN, 6.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.35%), 1/18/31(4)
200,000 197,044 
KKR CLO 18 Ltd., Series 2018, Class BR, VRN, 6.86%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/18/30(4)
575,000 560,017 
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class A, VRN, 6.40%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 7/20/31(4)
450,000 445,553 
KREF Ltd., Series 2021-FL2, Class B, VRN, 6.60%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 2/15/39(4)
800,000 762,594 
MF1 Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class AS, VRN, 6.41%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.45%), 10/16/36(4)
1,075,000 1,039,429 
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 6.77%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 7/19/30(4)
800,000 779,113 
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2021-3A, Class A2, VRN, 6.65%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 7/20/29(4)
400,000 392,457 
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-2A, Class A2, VRN, 6.89%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.90%), 10/15/30(4)
550,000 544,799 
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class C, VRN, 6.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 8/9/37(4)
807,000 758,742 
19


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Sound Point CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class BR, VRN, 6.95%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 1/20/32(4)
$750,000 $721,349 
TCW CLO Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class BR, VRN, 6.91%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 4/25/31(4)
725,000 707,460 
THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class BR2, VRN, 6.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 10/18/30(4)
525,000 512,165 
TSTAT Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 8.32%, (3-month SOFR plus 3.27%), 7/20/31(4)
500,000 497,473 
Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1RR, VRN, 6.23%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.98%), 7/20/30(4)
348,050 344,622 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $19,063,209)
18,564,988 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.8%
Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class A, SEQ, 2.80%, 1/15/47(4)
724,351 626,401 
Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.48%, 8/15/46(4)
642,000 555,508 
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2II, SEQ, 4.72%, 6/5/49(4)
878,130 827,271 
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(4)
736,871 647,638 
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A, SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(4)
422,742 385,639 
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.46%, 5/11/37(4)
1,467,995 1,275,229 
DI Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.72%, 9/15/51(4)
1,852,379 1,664,709 
Edgeconnex Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2, SEQ, 4.25%, 3/25/52(4)
938,520 876,262 
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class D, 2.19%, 8/17/38(4)
950,000 825,396 
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class E1, 2.39%, 8/17/38(4)
500,000 430,195 
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(4)
1,150,000 1,034,932 
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(4)
325,436 296,953 
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(4)
617,849 525,102 
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(4)
430,655 361,857 
J.G. Wentworth XL LLC, Series 2017-3A, Class B, 5.43%, 2/15/69(4)
85,442 79,068 
J.G. Wentworth XLII LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class B, 4.70%, 10/15/77(4)
529,685 465,881 
J.G. Wentworth XXXIX LLC, Series 2017-2A, Class B, 5.09%, 9/17/74(4)
158,592 141,226 
J.G. Wentworth XXXVIII LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 5.43%, 8/15/62(4)
193,252 176,633 
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(4)
1,286,204 1,133,477 
New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B1, 2.41%, 10/20/61(4)
1,550,000 1,310,738 
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR3, Class C, 2.09%, 5/17/26(4)
500,000 447,137 
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 1.79%, 11/20/37(4)
193,626 178,724 
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 4.54%, 2/25/44(4)
915,146 899,293 
20


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 1.88%, 3/26/46(4)
$593,000 $529,418 
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(4)
161,996 156,755 
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $17,844,164)
15,851,442 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 1.1%
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.0%
ABN Amro Mortgage Corp., Series 2003-4, Class A4, 5.50%, 3/25/33
3,135 2,879 
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class B1, VRN, 7.52%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 7/25/29(4)
400,000 399,094 
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class M1C, VRN, 6.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/25/29(4)
323,259 322,856 
CHNGE Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 3.01%, 1/25/67(4)
684,541 620,272 
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35
1,041 962 
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class A2, SEQ, VRN, 1.38%, 2/25/66(4)
277,521 235,425 
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-RPL3, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 2.00%, 1/25/60(4)
377,515 327,926 
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 4.11%, 5/25/65(4)
525,000 487,048 
Eagle RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 7.52%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.70%), 10/25/33(4)
525,000 524,639 
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-CM2, Class A1, SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 8/25/66(4)
1,034,568 946,103 
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3, SEQ, VRN, 1.15%, 1/25/66(4)
222,157 186,799 
Home RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1B, VRN, 6.57%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.55%), 7/25/33(4)
130,383 130,240 
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 7.67%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(4)
425,000 427,580 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2, VRN, 3.45%, 1/25/47(4)
122,443 112,551 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A15, VRN, 3.50%, 8/25/50(4)
180,101 162,011 
MFA Trust, Series 2021-INV2, Class A3, SEQ, VRN, 2.26%, 11/25/56(4)
713,066 612,351 
NewRez Warehouse Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A, VRN, 5.77%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.75%), 5/25/55(4)
650,000 643,992 
PRMI Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A5, VRN, 2.50%, 4/25/51(4)
840,127 666,029 
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4, SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(4)
38,343 34,933 
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B1E, VRN, 3.00%, 4/25/60(4)
446,000 397,299 
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A2, VRN, 1.12%, 2/25/64(4)
220,642 191,388 
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A3, VRN, 1.23%, 2/25/64(4)
252,311 218,959 
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2023-INV1, Class A2, 6.56%, 2/25/68(4)
561,573 562,184 
8,213,520 
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1%
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA5, Class M2, VRN, 7.62%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.80%), 10/25/50(4)
264,249 268,547 
21


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
FNMA, Series 2013-C01, Class M2, VRN, 10.27%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.25%), 10/25/23
$427,095 $435,303 
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.62%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24
112,998 113,881 
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 9.92%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24
143,288 150,608 
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2C, VRN, 8.02%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/29
110,000 112,759 
1,081,098 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $10,033,804)
9,294,618 
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 0.7%
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40
295,000 357,254 
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51
500,000 370,850 
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49
275,000 234,345 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34
660,000 556,960 
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47
120,000 111,173 
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago GO, 5.72%, 12/1/38
650,000 718,324 
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47
570,000 448,267 
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33
130,000 138,152 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40
200,000 257,148 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41
95,000 119,014 
New York City GO, 6.27%, 12/1/37
95,000 108,812 
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48
330,000 248,477 
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34
110,000 111,757 
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51
50,000 51,313 
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60
245,000 180,077 
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40
300,000 325,766 
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36
210,000 235,639 
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40
105,000 117,717 
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32
115,000 122,058 
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38
355,000 353,450 
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39
100,000 131,515 
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39
160,000 200,928 
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40
80,000 106,261 
State of Washington GO, 5.14%, 8/1/40
20,000 21,040 
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Rev., 5.17%, 4/1/41
185,000 201,591 
University of California Rev., 3.07%, 5/15/51
180,000 130,589 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
(Cost $6,394,415)
5,958,477 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.3%
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.66%, 3/9/44(4)
537,839 449,616 
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIVA, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 3/11/44(4)
355,000 288,215 
22


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT, Class F, VRN, 7.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/36(4)
$600,000 $555,413 
ELP Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-ELP, Class E, VRN, 7.07%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.12%), 11/15/38(4)
577,000 548,999 
WMRK Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-WMRK, Class A, VRN, 7.68%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.79%), 11/15/27(4)
794,000 794,115 
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $2,888,589)
2,636,358 
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.3%
Chile
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42
100,000 81,970 
Germany — 0.2%
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 5/15/35(5)
EUR1,700,000 1,409,119 
Mexico — 0.1%
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27
$600,000 594,743 
Peru
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50
170,000 176,438 
Philippines
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34
150,000 169,815 
Uruguay
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45
120,000 112,829 
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES
(Cost $2,547,986)
2,544,914 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.3%
FNMA, 0.75%, 10/8/27
2,000,000 1,769,500 
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30
400,000 477,990 
Tennessee Valley Authority, 1.50%, 9/15/31
300,000 248,355 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES
(Cost $2,766,489)
2,495,845 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.2%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
(Cost $1,586,616)
3,875 1,611,729 
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(6)†
Pharmaceuticals
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 6.81%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28
(Cost $343,817)
$343,920 343,874 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.4%
Money Market Funds — 1.6%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
13,977,586 13,977,586 
Treasury Bills(7) — 0.8%
U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.78%, 4/18/24
$7,000,000 6,687,349 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $20,665,330)
20,664,935 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.5%
(Cost $784,096,974)
863,068,265 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.5)%
(4,545,669)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$858,522,596 
23


FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
EUR21,454 USD23,626 Bank of America N.A.6/15/23$72 
EUR22,510 USD24,061 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/15/23804 
EUR22,662 USD24,134 Morgan Stanley6/15/23898 
EUR84,473 USD91,663 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/231,725 
EUR79,477 USD87,244 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23621 
EUR108,543 USD119,464 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23535 
EUR69,940 USD76,974 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23348 
USD36,097 EUR33,474 Bank of America N.A.6/15/23(878)
USD1,271,912 EUR1,193,088 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/15/23(45,986)
USD37,211 EUR34,554 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/15/23(957)
USD46,212 EUR43,328 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/15/23(1,648)
USD3,028,620 EUR2,803,499 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(70,766)
USD123,922 EUR113,539 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(1,600)
$(116,832)

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration
Date
Notional
Amount
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)^
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes88June 2023$18,142,437 $4,429 
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes163June 202317,887,977 12,197 
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes75June 20238,640,234 46,962 
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes78June 20239,473,344 73,758 
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds7June 2023921,594 (1,389)
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds41June 20235,797,656 73,322 
$60,863,242 $209,279 
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS
Reference EntityTypeFixed Rate
Received
(Paid)
Quarterly
Termination
Date
Notional
Amount
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Value^
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index Series 40Buy(1.00)%6/20/28$10,000,000 $(105,356)$(18,735)$(124,091)
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.

CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS
Floating Rate IndexPay/Receive Floating Rate Index at TerminationFixed
Rate
Termination
Date
Notional
Amount
Premiums Paid (Received)Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Value
CPURNSAReceive2.90%10/11/23$1,450,000 $224 $4,919 $5,143 
CPURNSAReceive2.97%10/14/23$2,150,000 229 5,925 6,154 
CPURNSAReceive2.97%10/14/23$2,150,000 229 5,925 6,154 
$682 $16,769 $17,451 
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
CDXCredit Derivatives Indexes
CPURNSAU.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index
EUREuro
FHLMCFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMAFederal National Mortgage Association
GNMAGovernment National Mortgage Association
GOGeneral Obligation
H15T1YConstant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
SEQSequential Payer
SOFRSecured Overnight Financing Rate
TBATo-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement.
UMBSUniform Mortgage-Backed Securities
USDUnited States Dollar
VRNVariable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown.
Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $1,580,819.
(3)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(4)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $55,661,394, which represented 6.5% of total net assets.
(5)Security is a zero-coupon bond. Zero-coupon securities may be issued at a substantial discount from their value at maturity.
(6)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(7)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $784,096,974)$863,068,265 
Receivable for investments sold5,536,677 
Receivable for capital shares sold56,500 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts217,806 
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements1,609 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts5,003 
Interest and dividends receivable2,751,348 
871,637,208 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased11,956,802 
Payable for capital shares redeemed415,553 
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements1,909 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts121,835 
Accrued management fees618,513 
13,114,612 
Net Assets$858,522,596 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$847,539,442 
Distributable earnings (loss)10,983,154 
$858,522,596 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$775,150,07346,632,003$16.62
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$81,787,0934,915,559$16.64
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,585,43095,312$16.63


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $178)$6,675,122 
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $7,979)4,264,705 
10,939,827 
Expenses:
Management fees3,679,031 
Directors' fees and expenses13,307 
Other expenses3,783 
3,696,121 
Net investment income (loss)7,243,706 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions(21,166,635)
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(198,370)
Futures contract transactions133,471 
Swap agreement transactions(420,315)
Foreign currency translation transactions(1,869)
(21,653,718)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments75,346,977 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(97,309)
Futures contracts360,792 
Swap agreements85,093 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies720 
75,696,273 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)54,042,555 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$61,286,261 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$7,243,706 $9,929,564 
Net realized gain (loss)(21,653,718)(45,718,048)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)75,696,273 (147,043,622)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations61,286,261 (182,832,106)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(6,946,045)(182,013,217)
I Class(784,874)(19,755,430)
R5 Class(15,596)(1,288,948)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(7,746,515)(203,057,595)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(29,271,936)102,479,503 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets24,267,810 (283,410,198)
Net Assets
Beginning of period834,254,786 1,117,664,984 
End of period$858,522,596 $834,254,786 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Balanced Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth and current income by investing approximately 60% of its assets in equity securities and the remainder in bonds and other fixed-income securities. The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class and R5 Class.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share.  Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.




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If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Investment Income —  Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.

Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

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Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund’s assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets).

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class0.800% to 0.900%0.90%
I Class0.600% to 0.700%0.70%
R5 Class0.600% to 0.700%0.70%

Directors' Fees and Expenses The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 totaled $284,678,560, of which $161,410,430 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.

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Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 totaled $329,365,508, of which $152,026,626 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.

5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized530,000,000 530,000,000 
Sold835,620 $13,562,167 3,005,843 $55,164,090 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions421,137 6,749,603 9,390,770 177,010,306 
Redeemed(3,228,342)(52,161,301)(7,454,780)(129,723,101)
(1,971,585)(31,849,531)4,941,833 102,451,295 
I Class/Shares Authorized100,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold504,782 8,158,772 655,830 11,760,961 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions48,909 784,510 1,047,229 19,742,816 
Redeemed(389,795)(6,282,368)(1,644,932)(28,254,238)
163,896 2,660,914 58,127 3,249,539 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold3,673 59,711 28,087 525,838 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions973 15,596 68,140 1,288,948 
Redeemed(9,696)(158,626)(302,630)(5,036,117)
(5,050)(83,319)(206,403)(3,221,331)
Net increase (decrease)(1,812,739)$(29,271,936)4,793,557 $102,479,503 

6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels. 

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. 

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

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The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$511,351,334 $6,800,665 — 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities— 97,641,086 — 
U.S. Treasury Securities— 88,655,828 — 
Corporate Bonds— 78,652,172 — 
Collateralized Loan Obligations— 18,564,988 — 
Asset-Backed Securities— 15,851,442 — 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations— 9,294,618 — 
Municipal Securities— 5,958,477 — 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities— 2,636,358 — 
Sovereign Governments and Agencies— 2,544,914 — 
U.S. Government Agency Securities— 2,495,845 — 
Exchange-Traded Funds1,611,729 — — 
Bank Loan Obligations— 343,874 — 
Short-Term Investments13,977,586 6,687,349 — 
$526,940,649 $336,127,616 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$210,668 — — 
Swap Agreements— $17,451 — 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— 5,003 — 
$210,668 $22,454 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$1,389 — — 
Swap Agreements— $124,091 — 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— 121,835 — 
$1,389 $245,926 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $20,901,630.

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Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $4,698,658.

Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $45,179,391 futures contracts purchased.

Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $5,750,000.

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Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2023
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValueLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValue
Credit RiskReceivable for variation margin on swap agreements*— Payable for variation margin on swap agreements*$1,909 
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$5,003 Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts121,835 
Interest Rate RiskReceivable for variation margin on futures contracts*217,806 Payable for variation margin on futures contracts*— 
Other ContractsReceivable for variation margin on swap agreements*1,609 Payable for variation margin on swap agreements*— 
$224,418 $123,744 
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Net Realized Gain (Loss)Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of OperationsValueLocation on Statement of OperationsValue
Credit RiskNet realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions$(420,315)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements$78,850 
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(198,370)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts(97,309)
Interest Rate RiskNet realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions133,471 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts360,792 
Other ContractsNet realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions— Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements6,243 
$(485,214)$348,576 

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.

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9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$786,431,056 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$125,706,246 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(49,069,037)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$76,637,209 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(42,032,109) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(3,467,805), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.

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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From Investment OperationsNet
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net
Asset Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$15.610.141.021.16(0.15)(0.15)$16.627.45%
0.90%(4)
1.70%(4)
34%$775,150 
2022$22.970.18(3.38)(3.20)(0.15)(4.01)(4.16)$15.61(16.94)%0.91%1.00%94%$758,468 
2021$19.730.144.304.44(0.17)(1.03)(1.20)$22.9723.34%0.90%0.67%225%$1,002,740 
2020$19.250.201.221.42(0.25)(0.69)(0.94)$19.737.54%0.90%1.03%165%$841,328 
2019$18.550.291.732.02(0.29)(1.03)(1.32)$19.2511.82%0.90%1.58%101%$838,309 
2018$19.310.250.090.34(0.25)(0.85)(1.10)$18.551.72%0.90%1.32%115%$798,120 
I Class
2023(3)
$15.620.151.031.18(0.16)(0.16)$16.647.61%
0.70%(4)
1.90%(4)
34%$81,787 
2022$22.980.21(3.37)(3.16)(0.19)(4.01)(4.20)$15.62(16.76)%0.71%1.20%94%$74,220 
2021$19.740.194.294.48(0.21)(1.03)(1.24)$22.9823.58%0.70%0.87%225%$107,875 
2020$19.260.231.231.46(0.29)(0.69)(0.98)$19.747.75%0.70%1.23%165%$99,524 
2019$18.560.331.722.05(0.32)(1.03)(1.35)$19.2612.04%0.70%1.78%101%$68,889 
2018$19.320.290.090.38(0.29)(0.85)(1.14)$18.561.92%0.70%1.52%115%$62,077 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From Investment OperationsNet
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net
Asset Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$15.620.151.021.17(0.16)(0.16)$16.637.55%
0.70%(4)
1.90%(4)
34%$1,585 
2022$22.980.19(3.35)(3.16)(0.19)(4.01)(4.20)$15.62(16.76)%0.71%1.20%94%$1,567 
2021$19.740.184.304.48(0.21)(1.03)(1.24)$22.9823.58%0.70%0.87%225%$7,050 
2020$19.260.241.221.46(0.29)(0.69)(0.98)$19.747.75%0.70%1.23%165%$3,545 
2019$18.560.331.722.05(0.32)(1.03)(1.35)$19.2612.04%0.70%1.78%101%$3,053 
2018$19.320.300.080.38(0.29)(0.85)(1.14)$18.561.93%0.70%1.52%115%$2,574 
Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments. 


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.

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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.




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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Growth Fund
Investor Class (TWCGX)
I Class (TWGIX)
Y Class (AGYWX)
A Class (TCRAX)
C Class (TWRCX)
R Class (AGWRX)
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Table of Contents
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information




























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks99.4%
Short-Term Investments1.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.4)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software18.1%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals10.8%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment8.5%
Interactive Media and Services8.2%
Financial Services5.7%

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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,131.30$4.970.94%
I Class$1,000$1,132.70$3.910.74%
Y Class$1,000$1,133.50$3.120.59%
A Class$1,000$1,130.30$6.291.19%
C Class$1,000$1,125.80$10.231.94%
R Class$1,000$1,128.30$7.601.44%
R5 Class$1,000$1,132.50$3.910.74%
R6 Class$1,000$1,133.10$3.120.59%
G Class$1,000$1,136.70$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.13$4.710.94%
I Class$1,000$1,021.13$3.710.74%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
A Class$1,000$1,018.89$5.961.19%
C Class$1,000$1,015.17$9.691.94%
R Class$1,000$1,017.65$7.201.44%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.13$3.710.74%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
G Class$1,000$1,024.80$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
(2)Other expenses, which include directors' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 99.4%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.5%
Lockheed Martin Corp.373,596 $173,516,662 
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.1%
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B698,312 125,563,481 
Automobile Components — 0.6%
Aptiv PLC(1)
667,654 68,674,890 
Automobiles — 1.7%
Tesla, Inc.(1)
1,204,256 197,871,303 
Beverages — 1.9%
PepsiCo, Inc.1,172,250 223,770,802 
Biotechnology — 3.5%
AbbVie, Inc.1,867,979 282,288,987 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
361,069 123,027,040 
405,316,027 
Broadline Retail — 4.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
4,725,263 498,278,983 
Building Products — 0.5%
Masco Corp.421,364 22,547,188 
Trex Co., Inc.(1)
629,103 34,386,770 
56,933,958 
Capital Markets — 1.0%
Charles Schwab Corp.499,149 26,075,544 
S&P Global, Inc.258,873 93,862,172 
119,937,716 
Chemicals — 0.8%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.327,915 96,525,059 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.1%
Costco Wholesale Corp.104,930 52,802,875 
Sysco Corp.1,034,310 79,372,949 
132,175,824 
Electrical Equipment — 0.8%
Eaton Corp. PLC334,796 55,951,107 
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1)
305,454 31,223,508 
87,174,615 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.5%
CDW Corp.486,409 82,490,102 
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(1)
626,747 90,652,686 
173,142,788 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.7%
Schlumberger NV1,668,142 82,322,808 
Entertainment — 1.2%
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1)
562,726 40,623,190 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(1)
340,629 42,336,778 
Walt Disney Co.(1)
495,176 50,755,540 
133,715,508 
Financial Services — 5.7%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A250,031 95,019,281 
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SharesValue
Visa, Inc., Class A2,451,998 $570,653,494 
665,672,775 
Food Products — 1.1%
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A1,415,233 108,576,676 
Vital Farms, Inc.(1)
975,643 12,566,282 
121,142,958 
Ground Transportation — 1.8%
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1)
2,785,710 86,496,295 
Union Pacific Corp.640,918 125,427,653 
211,923,948 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.7%
DexCom, Inc.(1)
532,533 64,617,554 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1)
103,998 51,183,656 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1)
280,479 84,485,884 
200,287,094 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.8%
Cigna Group446,203 113,018,758 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.656,644 323,127,946 
436,146,704 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 2.4%
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1)
603,085 72,171,182 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
44,399 91,800,260 
Dutch Bros, Inc., Class A(1)(2)
386,375 12,035,581 
Expedia Group, Inc.(1)
336,590 31,625,997 
Starbucks Corp.636,964 72,798,616 
280,431,636 
Household Products — 1.3%
Procter & Gamble Co.961,938 150,427,864 
Industrial REITs — 0.3%
Prologis, Inc.250,866 31,420,967 
Insurance — 0.8%
Progressive Corp.714,127 97,406,923 
Interactive Media and Services — 8.2%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
7,500,380 805,090,789 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(1)
591,994 142,267,998 
947,358,787 
IT Services — 2.2%
Accenture PLC, Class A575,581 161,329,599 
Okta, Inc.(1)
556,442 38,132,970 
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(1)
153,930 22,793,954 
Twilio, Inc., Class A(1)
504,841 26,559,685 
248,816,208 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.7%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.518,829 70,265,011 
Repligen Corp.(1)
95,450 14,473,084 
84,738,095 
Machinery — 0.1%
Parker-Hannifin Corp.47,929 15,571,174 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.5%
ConocoPhillips603,004 62,043,082 
Personal Care Products — 0.5%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A246,191 60,740,244 
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SharesValue
Pharmaceuticals — 3.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.476,737 $188,721,109 
Novo Nordisk A/S, B Shares642,259 106,842,578 
Zoetis, Inc.708,746 124,583,372 
420,147,059 
Professional Services — 0.1%
Paycor HCM, Inc.(1)
486,219 11,426,147 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 8.5%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
1,882,147 168,207,478 
Analog Devices, Inc.521,756 93,853,469 
Applied Materials, Inc.972,341 109,903,703 
ASML Holding NV177,246 112,482,506 
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.(1)(2)
423,057 24,875,752 
NVIDIA Corp.1,724,717 478,591,720 
987,914,628 
Software — 18.1%
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
526,499 110,275,215 
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
578,556 69,455,648 
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1)
785,487 52,926,114 
Microsoft Corp.5,247,051 1,612,208,890 
PagerDuty, Inc.(1)
1,550,926 46,620,836 
Salesforce, Inc.(1)
299,920 59,495,130 
Splunk, Inc.(1)
744,266 64,185,500 
Workday, Inc., Class A(1)
458,935 85,426,161 
2,100,593,494 
Specialized REITs — 0.7%
SBA Communications Corp.330,200 86,145,878 
Specialty Retail — 2.6%
Home Depot, Inc.447,798 134,581,211 
Ross Stores, Inc.527,044 56,251,406 
TJX Cos., Inc.1,406,017 110,822,260 
301,654,877 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 10.8%
Apple, Inc.7,400,767 1,255,762,145 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.7%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
134,476 64,459,726 
NIKE, Inc., Class B1,028,001 130,268,287 
194,728,013 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $6,058,566,202)
11,547,421,124 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0%
Money Market Funds — 0.3%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class84,217 84,217 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3)
35,750,076 35,750,076 
35,834,293 
Repurchase Agreements — 0.7%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $18,107,601), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $17,797,521)17,790,553 
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SharesValue
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.875%, 12/31/27, valued at $64,046,869), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $62,816,064)$62,791,000 
80,581,553 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $116,415,846)
116,415,846 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.4%
(Cost $6,174,982,048)
11,663,836,970 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.4)%(46,501,974)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$11,617,334,996 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
EUR2,802,259 USD3,040,774 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23$57,242 
EUR2,636,534 USD2,894,203 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/2320,596 
EUR3,600,753 USD3,963,046 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/2317,737 
EUR2,320,150 USD2,553,478 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/2311,545 
USD100,469,912 EUR93,001,862 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(2,347,550)
USD4,110,918 EUR3,766,477 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(53,081)
$(2,293,511)

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)^
S&P 500 E-Mini236June 2023$49,424,300 $714,671 
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
EUREuro
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $34,967,043. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $35,750,076.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $6,139,231,972) — including $34,967,043 of securities on loan$11,628,086,894 
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value  
(cost of $35,750,076)
35,750,076 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $6,174,982,048)11,663,836,970 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts2,643,200 
Receivable for investments sold34,206,527 
Receivable for capital shares sold1,265,976 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts410,050 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts107,120 
Dividends and interest receivable6,135,844 
Securities lending receivable111,063 
11,708,716,750 
Liabilities
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan35,750,076 
Payable for investments purchased28,516,873 
Payable for capital shares redeemed17,371,896 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,400,631 
Accrued management fees7,280,736 
Distribution and service fees payable61,542 
91,381,754 
Net Assets$11,617,334,996 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$5,855,246,158 
Distributable earnings (loss)5,762,088,838 
$11,617,334,996 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$7,526,415,820182,237,492$41.30
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,543,695,34236,272,514$42.56
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$4,372,832102,334$42.73
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$110,950,8432,833,490$39.16
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$9,610,188274,429$35.02
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$77,315,3882,071,400$37.33
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,247,09052,740$42.61
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,009,655,03523,670,443$42.65
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,333,072,45831,219,912$42.70
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $41.55 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $272,653)$51,683,772 
Interest1,669,597 
Securities lending, net638,309 
53,991,678 
Expenses:
Management fees46,994,781 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class128,305 
C Class44,969 
R Class180,884 
Directors' fees and expenses171,206 
Other expenses2,663 
47,522,808 
Fees waived(1)
(5,700,454)
41,822,354 
Net investment income (loss)12,169,324 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions282,292,256 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(8,099,999)
Futures contract transactions2,703,782 
Foreign currency translation transactions17,827 
276,913,866 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments1,094,369,966 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(1,578,874)
Futures contracts2,035,065 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies41,065 
1,094,867,222 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)1,371,781,088 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$1,383,950,412 
(1)Amount consists of $1,208,959, $252,200, $1,285, $17,792, $1,559, $12,544, $372, $159,263 and $4,046,480 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsApril 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$12,169,324 $(9,631,518)
Net realized gain (loss)276,913,866 485,747,879 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)1,094,867,222 (4,518,219,436)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,383,950,412 (4,042,103,075)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(130,923,030)(1,115,919,430)
I Class(28,431,909)(218,489,765)
Y Class(77,719)(6,859,773)
A Class(2,025,018)(16,507,216)
C Class(200,352)(1,609,267)
R Class(1,501,407)(13,326,719)
R5 Class(39,996)(495,405)
R6 Class(19,062,256)(94,719,581)
G Class(34,721,085)(53)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(216,982,772)(1,467,927,209)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(189,700,782)2,682,027,313 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets977,266,858 (2,828,002,971)
Net Assets
Beginning of period10,640,068,138 13,468,071,109 
End of period$11,617,334,996 $10,640,068,138 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on March 1, 2022.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

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Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of April 30, 2023.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements
Overnight and
Continuous
<30 days
Between
30 & 90 days
>90 daysTotal
Securities Lending Transactions(1)
Common Stocks$35,750,076 — — — $35,750,076 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions$35,750,076 
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 7% of the shares of the fund.


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Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). During the period ended April 30, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.936% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.736% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.586% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until February 29, 2024 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows: 
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Before WaiverAfter Waiver
Investor Class0.800% to 0.990%0.97%0.94%
I Class0.600% to 0.790%0.77%0.74%
Y Class0.450% to 0.640%0.62%0.59%
A Class0.800% to 0.990%0.97%0.94%
C Class0.800% to 0.990%0.97%0.94%
R Class0.800% to 0.990%0.97%0.94%
R5 Class0.600% to 0.790%0.77%0.74%
R6 Class0.450% to 0.640%0.62%0.59%
G Class0.450% to 0.640%0.62%0.00%

Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $859,159,874 and $1,249,960,613, respectively.
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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022(1)
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized2,100,000,000 2,100,000,000 
Sold2,363,590 $90,319,630 6,391,740 $297,390,697 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions3,478,510 125,885,867 20,434,759 1,074,423,880 
Redeemed(7,885,374)(300,470,815)(17,480,300)(782,195,190)
(2,043,274)(84,265,318)9,346,199 589,619,387 
I Class/Shares Authorized460,000,000 460,000,000 
Sold2,571,765 99,081,744 5,934,225 266,630,922 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions755,840 28,162,602 4,000,612 216,189,001 
Redeemed(4,036,946)(160,911,182)(7,491,997)(347,687,734)
(709,341)(33,666,836)2,442,840 135,132,189 
Y Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold16,370 627,373 225,208 10,058,408 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,679 62,797 124,070 6,727,246 
Redeemed(1,095,162)(43,297,672)(287,650)(13,390,946)
(1,077,113)(42,607,502)61,628 3,394,708 
A Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold311,324 11,270,805 631,470 26,719,672 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions54,233 1,862,349 302,755 15,172,225 
Redeemed(368,348)(13,394,063)(693,020)(29,569,792)
(2,791)(260,909)241,205 12,322,105 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold25,294 812,533 116,881 4,505,694 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,237 192,040 33,783 1,532,167 
Redeemed(42,925)(1,367,781)(112,566)(4,159,173)
(11,394)(363,208)38,098 1,878,688 
R Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold171,344 5,925,159 319,143 12,981,909 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions45,822 1,501,361 277,158 13,325,583 
Redeemed(289,124)(10,039,114)(576,540)(24,349,882)
(71,958)(2,612,594)19,761 1,957,610 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold1,402 55,777 3,880 180,466 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions990 36,932 8,690 471,376 
Redeemed(14,012)(565,209)(31,042)(1,503,613)
(11,620)(472,500)(18,472)(851,771)
R6 Class/Shares Authorized300,000,000 200,000,000 
Sold2,235,600 88,978,934 9,854,771 425,174,120 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions509,251 19,010,326 1,749,733 94,651,353 
Redeemed(1,950,879)(77,301,675)(3,392,419)(153,693,823)
793,972 30,687,585 8,212,085 366,131,650 
G Class/Shares Authorized780,000,000 780,000,000
Sold2,312,378 88,070,668 3,787,174 153,740,082 
Issued in connection with reorganization (Note 10)— — 31,393,184 1,540,737,439 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions931,110 34,721,085 53 
Redeemed(4,442,827)(178,931,253)(2,761,108)(122,034,827)
(1,199,339)(56,139,500)32,419,251 1,572,442,747 
Net increase (decrease)(4,332,858)$(189,700,782)52,762,595 $2,682,027,313 
(1)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022 for the G Class.
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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels. 

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. 

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$11,328,096,040 $219,325,084 — 
Short-Term Investments35,834,293 80,581,553 — 
$11,363,930,333 $299,906,637 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$714,671 — — 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $107,120 — 
$714,671 $107,120 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $2,400,631 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was $35,860,369 futures contracts purchased.

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Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $138,971,576.

Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2023
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValueLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValue
Equity Price RiskReceivable for variation margin on futures contracts*$410,050 Payable for variation margin on futures contracts*— 
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts107,120 Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$2,400,631 
$517,170 $2,400,631 
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Net Realized Gain (Loss)Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of OperationsValueLocation on Statement of OperationsValue
Equity Price RiskNet realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions$2,703,782 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts$2,035,065
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(8,099,999)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts(1,578,874)
$(5,396,217)$456,191

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

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9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$6,183,883,856 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$5,776,286,027 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(296,332,913)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$5,479,953,114 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

10. Reorganization

On December 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an agreement and plan of reorganization (the reorganization), whereby the net assets of NT Growth Fund, one fund in a series issued by the corporation, were transferred to Growth Fund in exchange for shares of Growth Fund. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with substantially similar investment objectives and strategies. The financial statements and performance history of Growth Fund survived after the reorganization. The reorganization was effective at the close of the NYSE on March 25, 2022.

The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares. On March 25, 2022, NT Growth Fund exchanged its shares for shares of Growth Fund as follows:
Original Fund/ClassShares ExchangedNew Fund/ClassShares Received
NT Growth Fund – G Class71,233,354 Growth Fund – G Class31,393,184 

The net assets of NT Growth Fund and Growth Fund immediately before the reorganization were $1,540,737,439 and $12,083,608,261, respectively. NT Growth Fund's unrealized appreciation of $732,269,787 was combined with that of Growth Fund. Immediately after the reorganization, the combined net assets were $13,624,345,700.

Assuming the reorganization had been completed on November 1, 2021, the beginning of the annual reporting period, the pro forma results of operations for the period ended October 31, 2022 are as follows:
Net investment income (loss)$(5,465,166)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(4,163,440,617)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$(4,168,905,783)

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of NT Growth Fund that have been included in the fund’s Statement of Operations since March 25, 2022.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$37.230.014.784.79(0.72)(0.72)$41.3013.13%
0.94%(4)
0.97%(4)
0.06%(4)
0.03%(4)
8%$7,526,416 
2022$58.23(0.09)(14.59)(14.68)(6.32)(6.32)$37.23(28.26)%0.95%0.97%(0.19)%(0.21)%25%$6,859,912 
2021$41.94(0.18)18.0317.85(1.56)(1.56)$58.2343.66%0.96%0.96%(0.36)%(0.36)%21%$10,186,486 
2020$35.80(0.02)9.129.10(0.15)(2.81)(2.96)$41.9426.70%0.97%0.97%(0.04)%(0.04)%33%$7,656,430 
2019$34.940.084.704.78(0.08)(3.84)(3.92)$35.8016.35%0.98%0.98%0.24%0.24%30%$5,937,959 
2018$34.930.043.353.39(0.06)(3.32)(3.38)$34.9410.22%0.97%0.97%0.13%0.13%38%$5,627,171 
I Class
2023(3)
$38.350.054.934.98(0.05)(0.72)(0.77)$42.5613.27%
0.74%(4)
0.77%(4)
0.26%(4)
0.23%(4)
8%$1,543,695 
2022$59.70
(5)
(15.03)(15.03)(6.32)(6.32)$38.35(28.14)%0.75%0.77%0.01%(0.01)%25%$1,418,404 
2021$42.87(0.08)18.4718.39(1.56)(1.56)$59.7043.95%0.76%0.76%(0.16)%(0.16)%21%$2,061,819 
2020$36.560.069.299.35(0.23)(2.81)(3.04)$42.8726.93%0.77%0.77%0.16%0.16%33%$1,719,814 
2019$35.590.154.814.96(0.15)(3.84)(3.99)$36.5616.62%0.78%0.78%0.44%0.44%30%$1,382,618 
2018$35.520.123.403.52(0.13)(3.32)(3.45)$35.5910.46%0.77%0.77%0.33%0.33%38%$1,230,065 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$38.530.114.925.03(0.11)(0.72)(0.83)$42.7313.35%
0.59%(4)
0.62%(4)
0.41%(4)
0.38%(4)
8%$4,373 
2022$59.860.07(15.08)(15.01)(6.32)(6.32)$38.53(28.02)%0.60%0.62%0.16%0.14%25%$45,448 
2021$42.93(0.01)18.5018.49(1.56)(1.56)$59.8644.13%0.61%0.61%(0.01)%(0.01)%21%$66,916 
2020$36.610.139.309.43(0.30)(2.81)(3.11)$42.9327.15%0.62%0.62%0.31%0.31%33%$52,046 
2019$35.640.204.815.01(0.20)(3.84)(4.04)$36.6116.78%0.63%0.63%0.59%0.59%30%$53,641 
2018$35.540.173.403.57(0.15)(3.32)(3.47)$35.6410.61%0.62%0.62%0.48%0.48%38%$52,601 
A Class
2023(3)
$35.37(0.03)4.544.51(0.72)(0.72)$39.1613.03%
1.19%(4)
1.22%(4)
(0.19)%(4)
(0.22)%(4)
8%$110,951 
2022$55.78(0.19)(13.90)(14.09)(6.32)(6.32)$35.37(28.46)%1.20%1.22%(0.44)%(0.46)%25%$100,332 
2021$40.32(0.30)17.3217.02(1.56)(1.56)$55.7843.31%1.21%1.21%(0.61)%(0.61)%21%$144,743 
2020$34.52(0.10)8.758.65(0.04)(2.81)(2.85)$40.3226.38%1.22%1.22%(0.29)%(0.29)%33%$102,472 
2019$33.82
(5)
4.544.54(3.84)(3.84)$34.5216.06%1.23%1.23%(0.01)%(0.01)%30%$93,422 
2018$33.94(0.04)3.243.20(3.32)(3.32)$33.829.94%1.22%1.22%(0.12)%(0.12)%38%$103,115 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$31.83(0.15)4.063.91(0.72)(0.72)$35.0212.58%
1.94%(4)
1.97%(4)
(0.94)%(4)
(0.97)%(4)
8%$9,610 
2022$51.16(0.46)(12.55)(13.01)(6.32)(6.32)$31.83(28.97)%1.95%1.97%(1.19)%(1.21)%25%$9,097 
2021$37.37(0.59)15.9415.35(1.56)(1.56)$51.1642.23%1.96%1.96%(1.36)%(1.36)%21%$12,674 
2020$32.37(0.37)8.187.81(2.81)(2.81)$37.3725.43%1.97%1.97%(1.04)%(1.04)%33%$13,527 
2019$32.18(0.23)4.264.03(3.84)(3.84)$32.3715.23%1.98%1.98%(0.76)%(0.76)%30%$8,408 
2018$32.67(0.29)3.122.83(3.32)(3.32)$32.189.12%1.97%1.97%(0.87)%(0.87)%38%$9,871 
R Class
2023(3)
$33.80(0.07)4.324.25(0.72)(0.72)$37.3312.83%
1.44%(4)
1.47%(4)
(0.44)%(4)
(0.47)%(4)
8%$77,315 
2022$53.69(0.29)(13.28)(13.57)(6.32)(6.32)$33.80(28.62)%1.45%1.47%(0.69)%(0.71)%25%$72,437 
2021$38.96(0.40)16.6916.29(1.56)(1.56)$53.6942.94%1.46%1.46%(0.86)%(0.86)%21%$114,022 
2020$33.50(0.19)8.498.30(0.03)(2.81)(2.84)$38.9626.07%1.47%1.47%(0.54)%(0.54)%33%$96,170 
2019$33.02(0.08)4.404.32(3.84)(3.84)$33.5015.78%1.48%1.48%(0.26)%(0.26)%30%$87,302 
2018$33.29(0.13)3.183.05(3.32)(3.32)$33.029.66%1.47%1.47%(0.37)%(0.37)%38%$100,915 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$38.400.064.924.98(0.05)(0.72)(0.77)$42.6113.25%
0.74%(4)
0.77%(4)
0.26%(4)
0.23%(4)
8%$2,247 
2022$59.76(0.01)(15.03)(15.04)(6.32)(6.32)$38.40(28.12)%0.75%0.77%0.01%(0.01)%25%$2,471 
2021$42.91(0.09)18.5018.41(1.56)(1.56)$59.7643.96%0.76%0.76%(0.16)%(0.16)%21%$4,950 
2020$36.590.089.289.36(0.23)(2.81)(3.04)$42.9126.94%0.77%0.77%0.16%0.16%33%$433 
2019$35.620.154.814.96(0.15)(3.84)(3.99)$36.5916.61%0.78%0.78%0.44%0.44%30%$533 
2018$35.530.123.403.52(0.11)(3.32)(3.43)$35.6210.45%0.77%0.77%0.33%0.33%38%$404 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$38.470.084.935.01(0.11)(0.72)(0.83)$42.6513.31%
0.59%(4)
0.62%(4)
0.41%(4)
0.38%(4)
8%$1,009,655 
2022$59.770.07(15.05)(14.98)(6.32)(6.32)$38.47(28.01)%0.60%0.62%0.16%0.14%25%$879,964 
2021$42.86(0.01)18.4818.47(1.56)(1.56)$59.7744.15%0.61%0.61%(0.01)%(0.01)%21%$876,460 
2020$36.560.129.299.41(0.30)(2.81)(3.11)$42.8627.13%0.62%0.62%0.31%0.31%33%$611,600 
2019$35.590.214.805.01(0.20)(3.84)(4.04)$36.5616.81%0.63%0.63%0.59%0.59%30%$479,123 
2018$35.530.173.403.57(0.19)(3.32)(3.51)$35.5910.60%0.62%0.62%0.48%0.48%38%$834,003 
G Class
2023(3)
$38.620.204.935.13(0.33)(0.72)(1.05)$42.7013.67%
0.00%(4)(6)
0.62%(4)
1.00%(4)
0.38%(4)
8%$1,333,072 
2022(7)
$47.730.23(8.33)(8.10)(1.01)(1.01)$38.62(17.41)%
0.00%(4)(6)
0.62%(4)
0.82%(4)
0.20%(4)
25%(8)
$1,252,003 



Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(7)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022.
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.


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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.


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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Heritage Fund
Investor Class (TWHIX)
I Class (ATHIX)
Y Class (ATHYX)
A Class (ATHAX)
C Class (AHGCX)
R Class (ATHWX)
R5 Class (ATHGX)
R6 Class (ATHDX)
G Class (ACILX)


















Table of Contents
 
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information
























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics 
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.5%
Short-Term Investments3.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.5)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software12.9%
Life Sciences Tools and Services9.1%
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure7.8%
Biotechnology5.6%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment5.1%
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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class
$1,000$1,059.20$5.111.00%
I Class
$1,000$1,059.80$4.090.80%
Y Class
$1,000$1,060.80$3.320.65%
A Class
$1,000$1,058.00$6.381.25%
C Class
$1,000$1,052.80$10.182.00%
R Class
$1,000$1,056.70$7.651.50%
R5 Class
$1,000$1,060.30$4.090.80%
R6 Class
$1,000$1,060.80$3.320.65%
G Class
$1,000$1,064.30$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,019.84$5.011.00%
I Class$1,000$1,020.83$4.010.80%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.57$3.260.65%
A Class$1,000$1,018.60$6.261.25%
C Class$1,000$1,014.88$9.992.00%
R Class$1,000$1,017.36$7.501.50%
R5 Class$1,000$1,020.83$4.010.80%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.57$3.260.65%
G Class$1,000$1,024.80$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
(2)Other expenses, which include directors' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.5%
Aerospace and Defense — 3.5%
CAE, Inc.(1)
1,540,208 $34,661,359 
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
457,759 77,741,211 
HEICO Corp.
413,962 69,810,551 
182,213,121 
Automobile Components — 1.6%
Aptiv PLC(1)
798,947 82,179,688 
Beverages — 1.6%
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(1)
870,075 83,153,068 
Biotechnology — 5.6%
Cytokinetics, Inc.(1)
1,982,605 74,149,427 
IVERIC bio, Inc.(1)
1,193,763 39,262,865 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
756,235 76,409,985 
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
830,951 102,015,854 
291,838,131 
Broadline Retail — 0.4%
Etsy, Inc.(1)
186,859 18,878,365 
Building Products — 1.9%
Trane Technologies PLC
538,930 100,138,583 
Capital Markets — 4.2%
Ares Management Corp., Class A
944,152 82,698,273 
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
240,294 50,182,999 
MSCI, Inc.
177,304 85,540,315 
218,421,587 
Chemicals — 2.2%
Avient Corp.
1,292,419 49,771,056 
Element Solutions, Inc.
3,378,933 61,327,634 
111,098,690 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.8%
Republic Services, Inc.
654,216 94,612,718 
Communications Equipment — 2.2%
Arista Networks, Inc.(1)
699,911 112,097,746 
Containers and Packaging — 1.4%
Avery Dennison Corp.
422,119 73,651,323 
Electrical Equipment — 3.8%
AMETEK, Inc.
634,580 87,527,619 
Eaton Corp. PLC
188,095 31,434,436 
Plug Power, Inc.(1)(2)
769,687 6,950,274 
Regal Rexnord Corp.
547,604 71,276,137 
197,188,466 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 2.8%
Cognex Corp.
1,295,862 61,799,659 
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(1)
589,325 85,239,968 
147,039,627 
Entertainment — 1.8%
Spotify Technology SA(1)
501,422 66,989,979 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(1)
216,445 26,901,949 
93,891,928 
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SharesValue
Food Products — 3.6%
Hershey Co.
678,195 $185,187,927 
Ground Transportation — 1.3%
Norfolk Southern Corp.
317,869 64,536,943 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.5%
DexCom, Inc.(1)
1,054,358 127,935,800 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.2%
R1 RCM, Inc.(1)
3,916,423 61,057,035 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 7.8%
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1)
929,629 111,248,702 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
59,617 123,265,302 
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
1,184,393 170,576,280 
405,090,284 
Industrial REITs — 0.9%
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.
841,987 46,957,615 
Interactive Media and Services — 0.7%
Match Group, Inc.(1)
1,040,600 38,398,140 
IT Services — 2.3%
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A(1)
1,128,854 53,112,581 
EPAM Systems, Inc.(1)
234,169 66,138,692 
119,251,273 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 9.1%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
770,513 104,350,576 
Avantor, Inc.(1)
2,849,475 55,507,773 
Bio-Techne Corp.
942,601 75,294,968 
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(1)
694,324 130,692,606 
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(1)
68,880 102,734,520 
468,580,443 
Machinery — 2.1%
Graco, Inc.
704,690 55,874,870 
Parker-Hannifin Corp.
166,552 54,109,414 
109,984,284 
Media — 1.7%
Trade Desk, Inc., Class A(1)
1,327,645 85,420,679 
Metals and Mining — 0.2%
Capstone Copper Corp.(1)
2,430,585 11,427,705 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 3.5%
Excelerate Energy, Inc., Class A
910,129 19,567,773 
Hess Corp.
1,107,981 160,723,724 
180,291,497 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.2%
Catalent, Inc.(1)
1,199,117 60,099,744 
Professional Services — 2.6%
Jacobs Solutions, Inc.
715,311 82,589,808 
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
278,354 54,031,295 
136,621,103 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 5.1%
Enphase Energy, Inc.(1)
271,487 44,578,165 
Marvell Technology, Inc.
1,332,976 52,625,893 
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
159,810 73,827,426 
Teradyne, Inc.
1,005,643 91,895,657 
262,927,141 
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SharesValue
Software — 12.9%
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
1,176,460 $246,409,547 
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1)
612,071 41,241,344 
DocuSign, Inc.(1)
324,081 16,022,565 
HubSpot, Inc.(1)
232,639 97,929,387 
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(1)
808,727 133,989,889 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(1)
736,934 134,460,978 
670,053,710 
Specialty Retail — 1.7%
Burlington Stores, Inc.(1)
171,050 32,980,150 
Chewy, Inc., Class A(1)(2)
769,770 23,870,568 
Five Below, Inc.(1)
160,607 31,697,398 
88,548,116 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 2.3%
lululemon athletica, Inc.(1)
244,041 92,718,497 
On Holding AG, Class A(1)
831,307 26,975,912 
119,694,409 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $4,211,203,450)
5,048,466,889 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.0%
Money Market Funds — 0.5%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
134,139 134,139 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3)
25,952,082 25,952,082 
26,086,221 
Repurchase Agreements — 2.5%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $28,372,581), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $27,886,720)
27,875,802 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.875%, 12/31/27, valued at $100,353,772), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $98,425,272)
98,386,000 
126,261,802 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $152,348,023)
152,348,023 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.5%
(Cost $4,363,551,473)
5,200,814,912 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.5)%
(24,200,276)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$5,176,614,636 

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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement Date
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
CAD1,458,728 USD1,079,056 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23$(1,122)
CAD1,383,570 USD1,016,566 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/235,831 
USD29,170,922 CAD39,839,020 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23(268,335)
USD7,196,537 CAD9,872,958 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23(99,138)
USD2,598,975 CAD3,509,308 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/235,753 
USD1,395,782 CAD1,884,116 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/233,504 
USD1,154,517 CAD1,557,732 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/233,423 
USD1,241,512 CAD1,666,882 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/239,760 
USD1,266,840 CAD1,703,007 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/238,393 
$(331,931)

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
CADCanadian Dollar
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $25,997,069. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $26,614,194, which includes securities collateral of $662,112.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $4,337,599,391) — including $25,997,069 of securities on loan$5,174,862,830 
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value
(cost of $25,952,082)
25,952,082 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $4,363,551,473)5,200,814,912 
Receivable for investments sold7,720,156 
Receivable for capital shares sold8,004,673 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts36,664 
Dividends and interest receivable1,539,349 
Securities lending receivable7,805 
5,218,123,559 
Liabilities
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan25,952,082 
Payable for investments purchased9,918,060 
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,855,954 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts368,595 
Accrued management fees3,353,032 
Distribution and service fees payable61,200 
41,508,923 
Net Assets$5,176,614,636 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$4,370,680,311 
Distributable earnings (loss)805,934,325 
$5,176,614,636 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,473,706,520178,052,455$19.51
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$230,744,18310,501,731$21.97
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$67,654,2353,004,344$22.52
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$219,191,61513,207,131$16.60
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$8,396,354858,977$9.77
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$21,670,6731,322,554$16.39
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,029,56346,847$21.98
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$165,592,7497,354,167$22.52
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$988,628,74443,592,302$22.68
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $17.61 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends$12,944,037 
Interest1,695,984 
Securities lending, net50,686 
14,690,707 
Expenses:
Management fees23,243,644 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class274,729 
C Class46,440 
R Class56,348 
Directors' fees and expenses81,158 
Other expenses90 
23,702,409 
Fees waived - G Class(3,146,548)
20,555,861 
Net investment income (loss)(5,865,154)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions6,242,707 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions582,482 
Foreign currency translation transactions701 
6,825,890 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments298,670,105 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(520,058)
298,150,047 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)304,975,937 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$299,110,783 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsApril 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$(5,865,154)$(26,978,024)
Net realized gain (loss)6,825,890 25,575,200 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)298,150,047 (2,065,258,931)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations299,110,783 (2,066,661,755)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class— (547,949,693)
I Class— (38,407,013)
Y Class— (7,958,731)
A Class— (42,842,616)
C Class— (3,844,904)
R Class— (4,516,028)
R5 Class— (89,193)
R6 Class— (19,749,500)
G Class— (17)
From tax return of capital:
Investor Class— (26,689,361)
I Class— (1,870,717)
Y Class— (387,652)
A Class— (2,086,765)
C Class— (187,276)
R Class— (219,965)
R5 Class— (4,344)
R6 Class— (961,952)
G Class— (1)
Decrease in net assets from distributions— (697,765,728)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(128,948,156)1,344,144,810 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets170,162,627 (1,420,282,673)
Net Assets
Beginning of period5,006,452,009 6,426,734,682 
End of period$5,176,614,636 $5,006,452,009 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Heritage Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on March 1, 2022.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.


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Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of April 30, 2023.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements
Overnight and
Continuous
<30 daysBetween
30 & 90 days
>90 daysTotal
Securities Lending Transactions(1)
Common Stocks$25,952,082 — — — $25,952,082 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions$25,952,082 
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 12% of the shares of the fund.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class.  The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
Investor ClassI ClassY ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 ClassR6 Class
G Class(1)
1.00%0.80%0.65%1.00%1.00%1.00%0.80%0.65%0.00%
(1)Annual management fee before waiver was 0.65%.
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Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Directors' Fees and Expenses The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $795,251,583 and $1,035,262,300, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022(1)
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized2,100,000,000 2,100,000,000 
Sold3,990,352 $76,560,599 5,450,159 $117,591,534 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 21,908,157 555,645,736 
Redeemed(8,822,227)(168,794,444)(21,411,659)(453,757,160)
(4,831,875)(92,233,845)5,946,657 219,480,110 
I Class/Shares Authorized175,000,000 175,000,000 
Sold757,595 16,401,512 2,286,889 53,737,981 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 1,350,856 38,443,277 
Redeemed(1,433,818)(30,809,127)(4,894,049)(111,937,246)
(676,223)(14,407,615)(1,256,304)(19,755,988)
Y Class/Shares Authorized75,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold281,062 6,199,745 773,501 18,473,033 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 281,698 8,188,472 
Redeemed(216,845)(4,822,922)(641,475)(14,996,714)
64,217 1,376,823 413,724 11,664,791 
A Class/Shares Authorized170,000,000 170,000,000 
Sold786,924 12,852,326 1,566,938 27,642,868 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 1,998,593 43,327,936 
Redeemed(1,508,201)(24,656,028)(3,608,747)(64,855,097)
(721,277)(11,803,702)(43,216)6,115,707 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold14,058 135,918 35,190 368,852 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 309,641 4,016,798 
Redeemed(264,144)(2,556,050)(524,168)(5,884,153)
(250,086)(2,420,132)(179,337)(1,498,503)
R Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold83,577 1,347,545 193,183 3,472,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 220,330 4,731,864 
Redeemed(234,360)(3,741,191)(397,202)(7,139,270)
(150,783)(2,393,646)16,311 1,064,594 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold29,004 648,852 1,746 41,396 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 3,272 93,537 
Redeemed(38)(837)(16,382)(428,965)
28,966 648,015 (11,364)(294,032)
R6 Class/Shares Authorized120,000,000 70,000,000 
Sold621,956 13,912,563 2,340,269 59,207,062 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 710,311 20,669,761 
Redeemed(561,477)(12,403,063)(1,499,478)(36,291,908)
60,479 1,509,500 1,551,102 43,584,915 
G Class/Shares Authorized600,000,000 600,000,000 
Sold3,051,885 67,238,290 4,284,233 87,885,057 
Issued in connection with reorganization (Note 10)— — 44,533,666 1,106,922,147 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 18 
Redeemed(3,375,955)(76,461,844)(4,901,528)(111,024,006)
(324,070)(9,223,554)43,916,372 1,083,783,216 
Net increase (decrease)(6,800,652)$(128,948,156)50,353,945 $1,344,144,810 
(1)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022 for the G Class.
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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels. 

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. 

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$5,002,377,825 $46,089,064 — 
Short-Term Investments26,086,221 126,261,802 — 
$5,028,464,046 $172,350,866 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $36,664 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $368,595 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $36,816,560.

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The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of April 30, 2023, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $36,664 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $368,595 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $582,482 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $(520,058) in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

The fund may invest in common stocks of small companies. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund investing solely in larger, more established companies.

9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$4,376,851,046 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,295,640,291 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(471,676,425)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$823,963,866 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(2,091,033), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(19,868,291), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.


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10. Reorganization

On December 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an agreement and plan of reorganization (the reorganization), whereby the net assets of NT Heritage Fund, one fund in a series issued by the corporation, were transferred to Heritage Fund in exchange for shares of Heritage Fund. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with substantially similar investment objectives and strategies. The financial statements and performance history of Heritage Fund survived after the reorganization. The reorganization was effective at the close of the NYSE on March 25, 2022.

The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares. On March 25, 2022, NT Heritage Fund exchanged its shares for shares of Heritage Fund as follows:
Original Fund/ClassShares ExchangedNew Fund/ClassShares Received
NT Heritage Fund – G Class82,805,306 Heritage Fund – G Class44,533,666 

The net assets of NT Heritage Fund and Heritage Fund immediately before the reorganization were $1,106,922,147 and $5,030,214,398, respectively. NT Heritage Fund's unrealized appreciation of $213,647,362 was combined with that of Heritage Fund. Immediately after the reorganization, the combined net assets were $6,137,136,545.

Assuming the reorganization had been completed on November 1, 2021, the beginning of the annual reporting period, the pro forma results of operations for the period ended October 31, 2022 are as follows:
Net investment income (loss)$(25,569,877)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(2,266,997,913)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$(2,292,567,790)

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of NT Heritage Fund that have been included in the fund’s Statement of Operations since March 25, 2022.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Realized
Gains
Tax Return
of
Capital
Total DistributionsNet Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss) (before
expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$18.42(0.04)1.131.09$19.515.92%
1.00%(4)
1.00%(4)
(0.43)%(4)
(0.43)%(4)
16%$3,473,707 
2022$30.00(0.13)(8.19)(8.32)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$18.42(30.66)%1.01%1.01%(0.62)%(0.62)%47%$3,369,474 
2021$24.38(0.18)9.359.17(3.55)(3.55)$30.0040.54%1.00%1.00%(0.66)%(0.66)%44%$5,307,249 
2020$21.74(0.10)5.094.99(2.35)(2.35)$24.3825.00%1.00%1.00%(0.47)%(0.47)%85%$4,083,843 
2019$23.19(0.08)2.952.87(4.32)(4.32)$21.7417.22%1.00%1.00%(0.38)%(0.38)%82%$3,702,699 
2018$23.67(0.07)1.701.63(2.11)(2.11)$23.197.16%1.00%1.00%(0.30)%(0.30)%85%$3,787,202 
I Class
2023(3)
$20.73(0.02)1.261.24$21.975.98%
0.80%(4)
0.80%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
16%$230,744 
2022$33.26(0.10)(9.17)(9.27)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$20.73(30.49)%0.81%0.81%(0.42)%(0.42)%47%$231,708 
2021$26.66(0.14)10.2910.15(3.55)(3.55)$33.2640.78%0.80%0.80%(0.46)%(0.46)%44%$413,523 
2020$23.52(0.06)5.555.49(2.35)(2.35)$26.6625.25%0.80%0.80%(0.27)%(0.27)%85%$328,636 
2019$24.66(0.04)3.223.18(4.32)(4.32)$23.5217.50%0.80%0.80%(0.18)%(0.18)%82%$336,242 
2018$25.00(0.03)1.801.77(2.11)(2.11)$24.667.35%0.80%0.80%(0.10)%(0.10)%85%$247,267 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Realized
Gains
Tax Return
of
Capital
Total DistributionsNet Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss) (before
expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$21.23(0.01)1.301.29$22.526.08%
0.65%(4)
0.65%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
16%$67,654 
2022$33.93(0.07)(9.37)(9.44)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$21.23(30.38)%0.66%0.66%(0.27)%(0.27)%47%$62,416 
2021$27.10(0.10)10.4810.38(3.55)(3.55)$33.9340.98%0.65%0.65%(0.31)%(0.31)%44%$85,720 
2020$23.84(0.03)5.645.61(2.35)(2.35)$27.1025.43%0.65%0.65%(0.12)%(0.12)%85%$52,978 
2019$24.90(0.01)3.273.26(4.32)(4.32)$23.8417.68%0.65%0.65%(0.03)%(0.03)%82%$29,803 
2018$25.19
(5)
1.821.82(2.11)(2.11)$24.907.51%0.65%0.65%0.05%0.05%85%$9,694 
A Class
2023(3)
$15.69(0.05)0.960.91$16.605.80%
1.25%(4)
1.25%(4)
(0.68)%(4)
(0.68)%(4)
16%$219,192 
2022$26.11(0.16)(7.00)(7.16)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$15.69(30.80)%1.26%1.26%(0.87)%(0.87)%47%$218,573 
2021$21.67(0.22)8.217.99(3.55)(3.55)$26.1140.12%1.25%1.25%(0.91)%(0.91)%44%$364,852 
2020$19.61(0.14)4.554.41(2.35)(2.35)$21.6724.73%1.25%1.25%(0.72)%(0.72)%85%$281,637 
2019$21.42(0.12)2.632.51(4.32)(4.32)$19.6116.91%1.25%1.25%(0.63)%(0.63)%82%$263,578 
2018$22.07(0.12)1.581.46(2.11)(2.11)$21.426.89%1.25%1.25%(0.55)%(0.55)%85%$276,813 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Realized
Gains
Tax Return
of
Capital
Total DistributionsNet Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss) (before
expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$9.28(0.07)0.560.49$9.775.28%
2.00%(4)
2.00%(4)
(1.43)%(4)
(1.43)%(4)
16%$8,396 
2022$16.95(0.18)(4.23)(4.41)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$9.28(31.31)%2.01%2.01%(1.62)%(1.62)%47%$10,289 
2021$15.22(0.25)5.535.28(3.55)(3.55)$16.9539.13%2.00%2.00%(1.66)%(1.66)%44%$21,836 
2020$14.54(0.20)3.233.03(2.35)(2.35)$15.2223.73%2.00%2.00%(1.47)%(1.47)%85%$31,677 
2019$17.18(0.19)1.871.68(4.32)(4.32)$14.5416.06%2.00%2.00%(1.38)%(1.38)%82%$39,794 
2018$18.22(0.23)1.301.07(2.11)(2.11)$17.186.13%2.00%2.00%(1.30)%(1.30)%85%$57,552 
R Class
2023(3)
$15.51(0.07)0.950.88$16.395.67%
1.50%(4)
1.50%(4)
(0.93)%(4)
(0.93)%(4)
16%$21,671 
2022$25.91(0.20)(6.94)(7.14)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$15.51(30.98)%1.51%1.51%(1.12)%(1.12)%47%$22,855 
2021$21.57(0.27)8.167.89(3.55)(3.55)$25.9139.80%1.50%1.50%(1.16)%(1.16)%44%$37,753 
2020$19.58(0.18)4.524.34(2.35)(2.35)$21.5724.37%1.50%1.50%(0.97)%(0.97)%85%$31,862 
2019$21.43(0.17)2.642.47(4.32)(4.32)$19.5816.66%1.50%1.50%(0.88)%(0.88)%82%$32,803 
2018$22.13(0.18)1.591.41(2.11)(2.11)$21.436.62%1.50%1.50%(0.80)%(0.80)%85%$32,464 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Realized
Gains
Tax Return
of
Capital
Total DistributionsNet Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss) (before
expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$20.73(0.03)1.281.25$21.986.03%
0.80%(4)
0.80%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
16%$1,030 
2022$33.26(0.11)(9.16)(9.27)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$20.73(30.50)%0.81%0.81%(0.42)%(0.42)%47%$371 
2021$26.66(0.14)10.2910.15(3.55)(3.55)$33.2640.78%0.80%0.80%(0.46)%(0.46)%44%$973 
2020$23.52(0.04)5.535.49(2.35)(2.35)$26.6625.25%0.80%0.80%(0.27)%(0.27)%85%$1,339 
2019$24.66(0.04)3.223.18(4.32)(4.32)$23.5217.50%0.80%0.80%(0.18)%(0.18)%82%$3,663 
2018$25.00(0.04)1.811.77(2.11)(2.11)$24.667.35%0.80%0.80%(0.10)%(0.10)%85%$3,053 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$21.23(0.01)1.301.29$22.526.08%
0.65%(4)
0.65%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
16%$165,593 
2022$33.93(0.07)(9.37)(9.44)(3.12)(0.14)(3.26)$21.23(30.38)%0.66%0.66%(0.27)%(0.27)%47%$154,825 
2021$27.10(0.09)10.4710.38(3.55)(3.55)$33.9340.98%0.65%0.65%(0.31)%(0.31)%44%$194,829 
2020$23.84(0.03)5.645.61(2.35)(2.35)$27.1025.43%0.65%0.65%(0.12)%(0.12)%85%$148,536 
2019$24.90(0.01)3.273.26(4.32)(4.32)$23.8417.68%0.65%0.65%(0.03)%(0.03)%82%$134,822 
2018$25.190.021.801.82(2.11)(2.11)$24.907.51%0.65%0.65%0.05%0.05%85%$132,651 
G Class
2023(3)
$21.310.061.311.37$22.686.43%
0.00%(4)(6)
0.65%(4)
0.57%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
16%$988,629 
2022(7)
$24.550.06(3.12)(3.06)(0.04)(0.14)(0.18)$21.31(12.57)%
0.01%(4)
0.66%(4)
0.43%(4)
(0.22)%(4)
47%(8)
$935,941 




Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(7)March 1, 2022 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2022.
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.  


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.


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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

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Notes

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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Select Fund
Investor Class (TWCIX)
I Class (TWSIX)
Y Class (ASLWX)
A Class (TWCAX)
C Class (ACSLX)
R Class (ASERX)
R5 Class (ASLGX)
R6 Class (ASDEX)






















Table of Contents
 
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information
























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks99.3%
Convertible Bonds0.4%
Short-Term Investments0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.2%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals15.0%
Software12.7%
Interactive Media and Services9.6%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment9.0%
Financial Services8.0%
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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,103.40$4.900.94%
I Class$1,000$1,104.40$3.860.74%
Y Class$1,000$1,105.20$3.080.59%
A Class$1,000$1,101.90$6.201.19%
C Class$1,000$1,097.80$10.091.94%
R Class$1,000$1,100.60$7.501.44%
R5 Class$1,000$1,104.40$3.860.74%
R6 Class$1,000$1,105.20$3.080.59%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.13$4.710.94%
I Class$1,000$1,021.13$3.710.74%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
A Class$1,000$1,018.89$5.961.19%
C Class$1,000$1,015.17$9.691.94%
R Class$1,000$1,017.65$7.201.44%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.13$3.710.74%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Shares/
Principal Amount
Value
COMMON STOCKS — 99.3%
Automobiles — 2.6%
Tesla, Inc.(1)
621,100 $102,052,941 
Beverages — 2.6%
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A272,400 62,507,628 
Diageo PLC917,900 41,871,007 
104,378,635 
Biotechnology — 4.7%
Biogen, Inc.(1)
216,400 65,835,372 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
71,000 56,927,090 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
192,000 65,420,160 
188,182,622 
Broadline Retail — 5.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
2,087,600 220,137,420 
Capital Markets — 1.3%
MSCI, Inc.94,100 45,398,545 
S&P Global, Inc.18,800 6,816,504 
52,215,049 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.7%
Costco Wholesale Corp.130,200 65,519,244 
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.0%
ChampionX Corp.1,487,700 40,286,916 
Entertainment — 1.5%
Electronic Arts, Inc.184,800 23,521,344 
Walt Disney Co.(1)
337,300 34,573,250 
58,094,594 
Financial Services — 7.9%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A481,300 182,908,439 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1)
358,500 27,246,000 
Visa, Inc., Class A445,100 103,588,123 
313,742,562 
Ground Transportation — 0.5%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.232,000 18,288,076 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.6%
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.(1)
416,000 33,837,440 
Penumbra, Inc.(1)
97,900 27,815,348 
61,652,788 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.6%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.291,200 143,296,608 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.2%
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1)
389,600 46,623,432 
Insurance — 0.5%
Progressive Corp.152,400 20,787,360 
Interactive Media and Services — 9.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
1,656,400 177,797,976 
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(1)
1,451,400 157,070,508 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(1)
194,500 46,742,240 
381,610,724 
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Shares/
Principal Amount
Value
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.5%
Danaher Corp.254,800 $60,364,668 
Machinery — 4.4%
FANUC Corp.753,000 25,429,709 
Graco, Inc.906,600 71,884,314 
Middleby Corp.(1)
181,200 25,527,456 
Otis Worldwide Corp.620,500 52,928,650 
175,770,129 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.7%
Sitio Royalties Corp., Class A1,077,800 27,365,342 
Personal Care Products — 0.4%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A64,200 15,839,424 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.6%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.971,900 64,893,763 
Professional Services — 0.4%
Verisk Analytics, Inc.90,800 17,625,188 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 9.0%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
252,100 22,530,177 
Analog Devices, Inc.501,400 90,191,832 
KLA Corp.97,500 37,687,650 
NVIDIA Corp.520,500 144,433,545 
Texas Instruments, Inc.380,100 63,552,720 
358,395,924 
Software — 12.7%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
104,200 39,341,752 
Atlassian Corp., Class A(1)
236,600 34,936,356 
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
265,100 31,825,255 
Microsoft Corp.1,070,000 328,768,200 
Roper Technologies, Inc.44,600 20,283,188 
Salesforce, Inc.(1)
190,000 37,690,300 
Zscaler, Inc.(1)
145,300 13,091,530 
505,936,581 
Specialized REITs — 1.7%
American Tower Corp.199,000 40,673,610 
Equinix, Inc.36,400 26,356,512 
67,030,122 
Specialty Retail — 4.5%
Home Depot, Inc.201,400 60,528,756 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.346,600 72,033,878 
TJX Cos., Inc.151,500 11,941,230 
Tractor Supply Co.138,900 33,113,760 
177,617,624 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 15.0%
Apple, Inc.3,518,500 597,019,080 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.6%
NIKE, Inc., Class B498,200 63,131,904 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,666,642,093)
3,947,858,720 
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.4%
Biotechnology — 0.3%
Ascendis Pharma A/S, 2.25%, 4/1/28$12,937,000 10,786,224 
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Shares/
Principal Amount
Value
Financial Services — 0.1%
Block, Inc., 0.50%, 5/15/23$5,601,000 $5,602,400 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $18,126,557)
16,388,624 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1%
Money Market Funds
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class5,021 5,021 
Repurchase Agreements — 0.1%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $1,027,834), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $1,010,233)1,009,837 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.75%, 11/15/43, valued at $3,635,348), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $3,565,423)3,564,000 
4,573,837 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,578,858)
4,578,858 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.8%
(Cost $1,689,347,508)
3,968,826,202 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.2%7,324,802 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$3,976,151,004 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD12,393,062 CAD16,925,328 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23$(114,001)
USD445,271 CAD599,256 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/232,448 
$(111,553)

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
CADCanadian Dollar
USDUnited States Dollar
Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,689,347,508)$3,968,826,202 
Receivable for investments sold9,617,918 
Receivable for capital shares sold576,761 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,448 
Dividends and interest receivable1,664,185 
3,980,687,514 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,444,208 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts114,001 
Accrued management fees2,963,220 
Distribution and service fees payable15,081 
4,536,510 
Net Assets$3,976,151,004 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$1,578,055,686 
Distributable earnings (loss)2,398,095,318 
$3,976,151,004 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,629,724,44141,413,598$87.65
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$138,105,1311,524,507$90.59
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$82,298,990901,218$91.32
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$55,688,689664,707$83.78
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,767,46840,570$68.21
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,787,31846,384$81.65
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$10,961121$90.59
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$63,768,006699,384$91.18
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $88.89 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $57,222)$15,488,698 
Interest730,289 
Securities lending, net297,920 
16,516,907 
Expenses:
Management fees17,862,673 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class64,492 
C Class13,047 
R Class9,073 
Directors' fees and expenses58,423 
Other expenses1,565 
18,009,273 
Fees waived(1)
(976,622)
17,032,651 
Net investment income (loss)(515,744)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions126,847,304 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions203,220 
Written options contract transactions818,042 
Foreign currency translation transactions30,974 
127,899,540 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments245,907,069 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(223,911)
Written options contracts(112,628)
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies604 
245,571,134 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)373,470,674 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$372,954,930 
(1)Amount consists of $894,007, $32,717, $19,360, $13,628, $689, $959, $2 and $15,260 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class, respectively.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsApril 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$(515,744)$(11,718,738)
Net realized gain (loss)127,899,540 343,453,191 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)245,571,134 (1,516,001,847)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations372,954,930 (1,184,267,394)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(300,971,050)(367,899,374)
I Class(10,057,502)(11,838,751)
Y Class(5,975,720)(7,876,454)
A Class(4,699,301)(5,779,062)
C Class(284,405)(386,505)
R Class(349,201)(370,140)
R5 Class(856)(978)
R6 Class(4,781,866)(492,899)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(327,119,901)(394,644,163)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)206,695,328 183,740,003 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets252,530,357 (1,395,171,554)
Net Assets
Beginning of period3,723,620,647 5,118,792,201 
End of period$3,976,151,004 $3,723,620,647 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Select Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Convertible bonds are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded options contracts are valued at a mean as provided by independent pricing services. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. For convertible bonds, the premiums attributable only to the debt instrument are amortized. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

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Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. The fund may elect to treat a portion of its payment to a redeeming shareholder, which represents the pro rata share of undistributed net investment income and net realized gains, as a distribution for federal income tax purposes (tax equalization).

Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). During the period ended April 30, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.937% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.737% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.587% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until February 29, 2024 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors.

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The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows: 
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Before WaiverAfter Waiver
Investor Class0.800% to 0.990%0.99%0.94%
I Class0.600% to 0.790%0.79%0.74%
Y Class0.450% to 0.640%0.64%0.59%
A Class0.800% to 0.990%0.99%0.94%
C Class0.800% to 0.990%0.99%0.94%
R Class0.800% to 0.990%0.99%0.94%
R5 Class0.600% to 0.790%0.79%0.74%
R6 Class0.450% to 0.640%0.64%0.59%

Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Directors' Fees and Expenses — The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund sales were $3,861,957 and there were no interfund purchases. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $3,756,087 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $208,696,539 and $263,493,658, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized475,000,000 475,000,000 
Sold395,051 $32,848,858 961,456 $97,839,389 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions3,720,800 285,831,832 3,012,004 350,115,324 
Redeemed(1,756,299)(145,335,961)(3,355,187)(334,401,604)
2,359,552 173,344,729 618,273 113,553,109 
I Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold253,152 20,896,492 290,331 29,975,712 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions120,626 9,570,439 94,457 11,283,831 
Redeemed(181,837)(15,709,549)(281,924)(28,747,163)
191,941 14,757,382 102,864 12,512,380 
Y Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold204,967 16,758,134 195,249 20,961,209 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions74,022 5,917,295 65,028 7,809,242 
Redeemed(137,605)(11,427,909)(311,173)(32,029,898)
141,384 11,247,520 (50,896)(3,259,447)
A Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold43,326 3,383,300 63,203 6,035,283 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions62,534 4,595,613 50,370 5,639,954 
Redeemed(51,591)(4,105,876)(110,162)(10,511,367)
54,269 3,873,037 3,411 1,163,870 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold3,436 227,461 4,731 394,505 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions4,615 276,897 4,031 379,383 
Redeemed(4,486)(306,295)(12,297)(943,621)
3,565 198,063 (3,535)(169,733)
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold5,557 437,275 11,613 1,074,576 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions4,852 347,831 3,372 370,140 
Redeemed(8,260)(637,297)(8,546)(800,152)
2,149 147,809 6,439 644,564 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions11 856 978 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold62,567 5,500,230 626,176 61,006,124 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions59,852 4,776,814 4,066 487,636 
Redeemed(82,062)(7,151,112)(22,329)(2,199,478)
40,357 3,125,932 607,913 59,294,282 
Net increase (decrease)2,793,228 $206,695,328 1,284,477 $183,740,003 

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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$3,862,269,928 $85,588,792 — 
Convertible Bonds— 16,388,624 — 
Short-Term Investments5,021 4,573,837 — 
$3,862,274,949 $106,551,253 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $2,448 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $114,001 — 

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7. Derivative Instruments

Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into options contracts based on an equity index or specific security in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The risks of entering into equity price risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. A fund may purchase or write an option contract to protect against declines in market value on the underlying index or security. A purchased option contract provides the fund a right, but not an obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an equity-related asset at a specified exercise price within a certain period or on a specific date. A written option contract holds the corresponding obligation to sell (call writing) or buy (put writing) the underlying equity-related asset if the purchaser exercises the option contract. The buyer pays the seller an initial purchase price (premium) for this right. Option contracts purchased by a fund are accounted for in the same manner as marketable portfolio securities. The premium received by a fund for option contracts written is recorded as a liability and valued daily. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of option contracts are decreased by the premium paid to purchase the option contracts. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. A fund may recognize a realized gain or loss when the option contract is closed, exercised or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of purchased options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of written options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts, respectively. The fund’s average exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was 960 written options contracts.

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $13,305,194.

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Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2023
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Type of Risk
Exposure
Location on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValueLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValue
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$2,448 Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$114,001 

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Net Realized Gain (Loss)Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of OperationsValueLocation on Statement of OperationsValue
Equity Price RiskNet realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions$818,042 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts$(112,628)
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions203,220 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts(223,911)
$1,021,262 $(336,539)

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$1,690,330,657 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$2,336,767,941 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(58,272,396)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$2,278,495,545 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(8,537,239), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$87.50(0.02)7.977.95(7.80)(7.80)$87.6510.34%
0.94%(4)
0.99%(4)
(0.05)%(4)
(0.10)%(4)
6%$3,629,724 
2022$124.12(0.28)(26.71)(26.99)(9.63)(9.63)$87.50(23.66)%0.96%1.00%(0.28)%(0.32)%15%$3,417,398 
2021$93.93(0.40)36.9136.51(6.32)(6.32)$124.1240.63%0.97%0.99%(0.37)%(0.39)%11%$4,770,672 
2020$78.58(0.13)19.8319.70(4.35)(4.35)$93.9326.10%0.97%0.99%(0.15)%(0.17)%16%$3,596,722 
2019$73.74
(5)
10.4210.42(0.03)(5.55)(5.58)$78.5815.98%0.97%0.99%
0.00%(6)
(0.02)%17%$3,054,007 
2018$71.920.046.206.24(0.21)(4.21)(4.42)$73.748.94%0.97%0.99%0.06%0.04%22%$2,835,970 
I Class
2023(3)
$90.090.078.238.30(7.80)(7.80)$90.5910.44%
0.74%(4)
0.79%(4)
0.15%(4)
0.10%(4)
6%$138,105 
2022$127.27(0.08)(27.47)(27.55)(9.63)(9.63)$90.09(23.51)%0.76%0.80%(0.08)%(0.12)%15%$120,051 
2021$95.99(0.19)37.7937.60(6.32)(6.32)$127.2740.90%0.77%0.79%(0.17)%(0.19)%11%$156,502 
2020$80.060.0520.2320.28(4.35)(4.35)$95.9926.35%0.77%0.79%0.05%0.03%16%$119,954 
2019$75.020.1310.6310.76(0.17)(5.55)(5.72)$80.0616.22%0.77%0.79%0.20%0.18%17%$105,310 
2018$73.110.196.296.48(0.36)(4.21)(4.57)$75.029.15%0.77%0.79%0.26%0.24%22%$70,986 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$90.690.138.308.43(7.80)(7.80)$91.3210.52%
0.59%(4)
0.64%(4)
0.30%(4)
0.25%(4)
6%$82,299 
2022$127.870.07(27.62)(27.55)(9.63)(9.63)$90.69(23.39)%0.61%0.65%0.07%0.03%15%$68,908 
2021$96.28(0.03)37.9437.91(6.32)(6.32)$127.8741.11%0.62%0.64%(0.02)%(0.04)%11%$103,669 
2020$80.170.1620.3020.46(4.35)(4.35)$96.2826.55%0.62%0.64%0.20%0.18%16%$72,595 
2019$75.130.2210.6410.86(0.27)(5.55)(5.82)$80.1716.38%0.62%0.64%0.35%0.33%17%$46,034 
2018$73.130.286.336.61(0.40)(4.21)(4.61)$75.139.34%0.62%0.64%0.41%0.39%22%$14,529 
A Class
2023(3)
$84.10(0.12)7.607.48(7.80)(7.80)$83.7810.19%
1.19%(4)
1.24%(4)
(0.30)%(4)
(0.35)%(4)
6%$55,689 
2022$119.94(0.51)(25.70)(26.21)(9.63)(9.63)$84.10(23.85)%1.21%1.25%(0.53)%(0.57)%15%$51,336 
2021$91.18(0.65)35.7335.08(6.32)(6.32)$119.9440.26%1.22%1.24%(0.62)%(0.64)%11%$72,806 
2020$76.58(0.33)19.2818.95(4.35)(4.35)$91.1825.79%1.22%1.24%(0.40)%(0.42)%16%$54,558 
2019$72.15(0.18)10.169.98(5.55)(5.55)$76.5815.69%1.22%1.24%(0.25)%(0.27)%17%$42,013 
2018$70.45(0.14)6.075.93(0.02)(4.21)(4.23)$72.158.67%1.22%1.24%(0.19)%(0.21)%22%$39,459 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$70.21(0.34)6.145.80(7.80)(7.80)$68.219.78%
1.94%(4)
1.99%(4)
(1.05)%(4)
(1.10)%(4)
6%$2,767 
2022$102.40(1.05)(21.51)(22.56)(9.63)(9.63)$70.21(24.42)%1.96%2.00%(1.28)%(1.32)%15%$2,598 
2021$79.23(1.21)30.7029.49(6.32)(6.32)$102.4039.23%1.97%1.99%(1.37)%(1.39)%11%$4,151 
2020$67.55(0.82)16.8516.03(4.35)(4.35)$79.2324.85%1.97%1.99%(1.15)%(1.17)%16%$5,390 
2019$64.79(0.63)8.948.31(5.55)(5.55)$67.5514.82%1.97%1.99%(1.00)%(1.02)%17%$5,523 
2018$64.11(0.62)5.514.89(4.21)(4.21)$64.797.86%1.97%1.99%(0.94)%(0.96)%22%$5,700 
R Class
2023(3)
$82.26(0.21)7.407.19(7.80)(7.80)$81.6510.06%
1.44%(4)
1.49%(4)
(0.55)%(4)
(0.60)%(4)
6%$3,787 
2022$117.80(0.74)(25.17)(25.91)(9.63)(9.63)$82.26(24.04)%1.46%1.50%(0.78)%(0.82)%15%$3,639 
2021$89.86(0.90)35.1634.26(6.32)(6.32)$117.8039.92%1.47%1.49%(0.87)%(0.89)%11%$4,452 
2020$75.71(0.53)19.0318.50(4.35)(4.35)$89.8625.48%1.47%1.49%(0.65)%(0.67)%16%$3,384 
2019$71.56(0.36)10.069.70(5.55)(5.55)$75.7115.40%1.47%1.49%(0.50)%(0.52)%17%$3,019 
2018$70.05(0.30)6.025.72(4.21)(4.21)$71.568.41%1.47%1.49%(0.44)%(0.46)%22%$2,259 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$90.090.068.248.30(7.80)(7.80)$90.5910.44%
0.74%(4)
0.79%(4)
0.15%(4)
0.10%(4)
6%$11 
2022$127.28(0.08)(27.48)(27.56)(9.63)(9.63)$90.09(23.51)%0.76%0.80%(0.08)%(0.12)%15%$10 
2021$95.99(0.18)37.7937.61(6.32)(6.32)$127.2840.91%0.77%0.79%(0.17)%(0.19)%11%$13 
2020$80.070.0320.2420.27(4.35)(4.35)$95.9926.34%0.77%0.79%0.05%0.03%16%$9 
2019$75.040.1310.6210.75(0.17)(5.55)(5.72)$80.0716.20%0.77%0.79%0.20%0.18%17%$7 
2018$73.100.186.286.46(0.31)(4.21)(4.52)$75.049.13%0.77%0.79%0.26%0.24%22%$6 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$90.560.138.298.42(7.80)(7.80)$91.1810.52%
0.59%(4)
0.64%(4)
0.30%(4)
0.25%(4)
6%$63,768 
2022$127.700.06(27.57)(27.51)(9.63)(9.63)$90.56(23.39)%0.61%0.65%0.07%0.03%15%$59,681 
2021$96.16(0.02)37.8837.86(6.32)(6.32)$127.7041.11%0.62%0.64%(0.02)%(0.04)%11%$6,527 
2020$80.080.1620.2720.43(4.35)(4.35)$96.1626.54%0.62%0.64%0.20%0.18%16%$4,256 
2019$75.050.2510.6010.85(0.27)(5.55)(5.82)$80.0816.39%0.62%0.64%0.35%0.33%17%$2,544 
2018$73.130.316.296.60(0.47)(4.21)(4.68)$75.059.33%0.62%0.64%0.41%0.39%22%$1,708 



Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.


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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.

Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Small Cap Growth Fund
Investor Class (ANOIX)
I Class (ANONX)
Y Class (ANOYX)
A Class (ANOAX)
C Class (ANOCX)
R Class (ANORX)
R5 Class (ANOGX)
R6 Class (ANODX)
G Class (ANOHX)

















Table of Contents
 
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information
























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.3%
Short-Term Investments3.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.5)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Biotechnology8.5%
Software6.7%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies6.4%
Health Care Providers and Services5.6%
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure4.4%
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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,045.50$5.931.17%
I Class$1,000$1,046.90$4.920.97%
Y Class$1,000$1,047.30$4.160.82%
A Class$1,000$1,044.20$7.201.42%
C Class$1,000$1,040.00$10.982.17%
R Class$1,000$1,043.20$8.461.67%
R5 Class$1,000$1,046.80$4.920.97%
R6 Class$1,000$1,047.90$4.160.82%
G Class$1,000$1,051.60$0.050.01%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,018.99$5.861.17%
I Class$1,000$1,019.98$4.860.97%
Y Class$1,000$1,020.73$4.110.82%
A Class$1,000$1,017.75$7.101.42%
C Class$1,000$1,014.03$10.842.17%
R Class$1,000$1,016.51$8.351.67%
R5 Class$1,000$1,019.98$4.860.97%
R6 Class$1,000$1,020.73$4.110.82%
G Class$1,000$1,024.75$0.050.01%
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.3%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.8%
CAE, Inc.(1)
926,550 $20,851,393 
Mercury Systems, Inc.(1)
417,040 19,880,297 
40,731,690 
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.2%
Cargojet, Inc.(2)
175,180 13,175,512 
GXO Logistics, Inc.(1)
295,519 15,700,924 
28,876,436 
Automobile Components — 1.6%
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(1)
215,823 23,928,296 
Gentherm, Inc.(1)
203,543 12,141,340 
36,069,636 
Banks — 0.5%
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
213,168 11,905,433 
Beverages — 2.0%
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.(1)
1,386,597 20,937,615 
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
259,627 25,619,992 
46,557,607 
Biotechnology — 8.5%
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(1)
1,490,427 4,992,930 
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
232,833 19,425,257 
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.(1)
92,525 1,651,571 
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.(1)
464,824 6,433,164 
Biohaven Ltd.(1)
380,310 4,974,455 
Blueprint Medicines Corp.(1)
185,104 9,449,559 
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
146,095 4,593,227 
Centessa Pharmaceuticals PLC, ADR(1)(2)
464,785 2,193,785 
Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.(1)(2)
230,393 6,690,613 
Cytokinetics, Inc.(1)
399,328 14,934,867 
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
410,960 13,204,145 
Insmed, Inc.(1)
527,254 10,281,453 
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
103,689 3,914,260 
IVERIC bio, Inc.(1)
417,453 13,730,029 
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
86,756 17,215,861 
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
103,110 4,573,444 
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
94,131 2,968,892 
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
27,294 8,515,728 
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
383,719 5,161,021 
Natera, Inc.(1)
429,088 21,763,343 
Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.(1)
92,725 17,984,014 
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
197,367 2,244,063 
196,895,681 
Broadline Retail — 0.9%
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(1)
316,889 20,677,007 
Building Products — 2.5%
AZEK Co., Inc.(1)
834,165 22,639,238 
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(1)
1,439,016 18,390,624 
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SharesValue
Trex Co., Inc.(1)
302,045 $16,509,780 
57,539,642 
Capital Markets — 1.0%
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A
310,478 22,876,019 
Chemicals — 1.4%
Diversey Holdings Ltd.(1)
2,456,708 19,973,036 
Perimeter Solutions SA(1)
1,520,593 11,374,036 
31,347,072 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 4.2%
Clean Harbors, Inc.(1)
254,844 36,993,155 
Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.(1)
1,202,939 36,930,227 
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
1,567,749 24,472,562 
98,395,944 
Communications Equipment — 0.4%
Ciena Corp.(1)
221,127 10,180,687 
Construction and Engineering — 0.7%
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A(1)
662,929 17,196,378 
Construction Materials — 1.2%
Eagle Materials, Inc.
81,318 12,052,141 
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(1)
584,690 16,026,353 
28,078,494 
Consumer Finance — 0.3%
LendingTree, Inc.(1)
281,633 6,711,314 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.3%
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(1)
185,840 14,192,601 
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(1)
567,658 16,904,855 
31,097,456 
Containers and Packaging — 2.3%
AptarGroup, Inc.
100,571 11,918,669 
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
1,006,948 24,831,338 
O-I Glass, Inc.(1)
685,243 15,397,410 
52,147,417 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.8%
European Wax Center, Inc., Class A(1)
989,887 18,649,471 
Electric Utilities — 0.8%
IDACORP, Inc.
173,596 19,289,988 
Electrical Equipment — 0.9%
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC
490,193 21,298,886 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 2.1%
Jabil, Inc.
175,484 13,714,074 
Littelfuse, Inc.
36,312 8,796,219 
National Instruments Corp.
444,651 25,892,028 
48,402,321 
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.8%
Expro Group Holdings NV(1)
1,043,942 20,764,006 
Transocean Ltd.(1)
2,009,550 11,856,345 
Weatherford International PLC(1)
493,014 31,863,495 
64,483,846 
Financial Services — 0.7%
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A(1)
252,841 17,135,035 
Food Products — 2.1%
Freshpet, Inc.(1)
274,848 18,956,266 
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SharesValue
Sovos Brands, Inc.(1)
683,646 $11,724,529 
SunOpta, Inc.(1)
2,188,514 18,602,369 
49,283,164 
Ground Transportation — 1.2%
Saia, Inc.(1)
59,271 17,649,126 
XPO, Inc.(1)
205,819 9,093,083 
26,742,209 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 6.4%
Establishment Labs Holdings, Inc.(1)
242,233 16,881,218 
Inari Medical, Inc.(1)
343,980 22,847,152 
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.(1)
89,177 23,866,440 
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(1)
387,202 33,086,411 
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.(1)
501,500 15,240,585 
SI-BONE, Inc.(1)
762,324 16,847,360 
Silk Road Medical, Inc.(1)
464,979 20,468,376 
149,237,542 
Health Care Providers and Services — 5.6%
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(1)
298,601 21,585,866 
Ensign Group, Inc.
233,470 22,667,602 
HealthEquity, Inc.(1)
409,797 21,903,650 
Option Care Health, Inc.(1)
547,152 17,590,937 
R1 RCM, Inc.(1)
1,908,494 29,753,421 
Surgery Partners, Inc.(1)
386,969 15,347,191 
128,848,667 
Health Care Technology — 1.6%
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(1)
694,444 25,284,706 
Schrodinger, Inc.(1)
405,562 11,972,190 
37,256,896 
Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.7%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
193,123 17,315,408 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 4.4%
Churchill Downs, Inc.
113,347 33,157,398 
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(1)
454,984 37,827,369 
Wingstop, Inc.
154,489 30,914,794 
101,899,561 
Household Durables — 0.9%
TopBuild Corp.(1)
93,867 21,165,131 
Industrial REITs — 0.8%
Terreno Realty Corp.
291,516 17,954,470 
Insurance — 3.5%
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
124,337 40,622,141 
RLI Corp.
225,355 31,335,613 
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.(1)
471,711 10,085,181 
82,042,935 
Interactive Media and Services — 1.1%
Eventbrite, Inc., Class A(1)
2,061,119 14,984,335 
QuinStreet, Inc.(1)
896,776 9,963,182 
24,947,517 
IT Services — 0.4%
Perficient, Inc.(1)
145,576 9,450,794 
Leisure Products — 1.7%
Brunswick Corp.
252,187 21,382,936 
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(1)
826,212 18,317,120 
39,700,056 
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SharesValue
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.3%
MaxCyte, Inc.(1)
1,513,490 $7,567,450 
Machinery — 1.7%
Astec Industries, Inc.
389,238 16,067,745 
ATS Corp.(1)
553,114 23,711,009 
39,778,754 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.8%
Antero Resources Corp.(1)
823,242 18,926,334 
Kosmos Energy Ltd.(1)
3,487,863 22,322,323 
41,248,657 
Personal Care Products — 0.9%
Beauty Health Co.(1)(2)
1,763,913 20,214,443 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.9%
Arvinas, Inc.(1)
167,296 4,384,828 
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc.(1)(2)
453,680 3,978,774 
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(1)
129,326 4,169,470 
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(1)
364,372 22,645,720 
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.(1)
227,291 8,546,141 
43,724,933 
Professional Services — 2.4%
CACI International, Inc., Class A(1)
22,310 6,990,169 
Korn Ferry
280,086 13,449,730 
Paycor HCM, Inc.(1)
604,031 14,194,728 
Paylocity Holding Corp.(1)
107,264 20,733,059 
55,367,686 
Real Estate Management and Development — 1.4%
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
784,496 9,751,285 
FirstService Corp.(2)
154,925 23,304,215 
33,055,500 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 4.2%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.(1)
518,096 4,201,759 
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(1)
318,966 25,421,590 
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(1)
159,580 9,309,897 
Onto Innovation, Inc.(1)
219,701 17,791,387 
Power Integrations, Inc.
323,357 23,533,922 
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(1)
117,600 16,381,680 
96,640,235 
Software — 6.7%
Box, Inc., Class A(1)
670,986 17,754,290 
Five9, Inc.(1)
285,138 18,488,348 
Guidewire Software, Inc.(1)
165,096 12,578,664 
JFrog Ltd.(1)
368,597 6,844,846 
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(1)
192,615 31,912,453 
nCino, Inc.(1)
470,945 11,646,470 
SPS Commerce, Inc.(1)
177,868 26,199,956 
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(1)
801,252 29,638,312 
155,063,339 
Specialty Retail — 1.1%
Murphy USA, Inc.
93,378 25,700,427 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.4%
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1)
366,418 8,365,323 
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SharesValue
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.3%
Crocs, Inc.(1)
237,744 $29,401,801 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 1.7%
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
491,667 17,945,845 
MRC Global, Inc.(1)
729,365 7,104,015 
NOW, Inc.(1)
1,445,659 15,425,182 
40,475,042 
Water Utilities — 1.2%
SJW Group
371,261 28,186,135 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,082,783,899)
2,257,177,535 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.2%
Money Market Funds — 0.2%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
70,962 70,962 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(3)
5,325,185 5,325,185 
5,396,147 
Repurchase Agreements — 3.0%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $15,576,565), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $15,309,827)
15,303,833 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.625% - 3.875%, 11/30/29 - 3/31/30, valued at $55,094,338), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $54,035,561)
54,014,000 
69,317,833 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $74,713,980)
74,713,980 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.5%
(Cost $2,157,497,879)
2,331,891,515 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.5)%
(10,621,229)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$2,321,270,286 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
CAD9,507,103 USD7,070,160 Bank of America N.A.6/30/23$(44,835)
USD1,615,997 CAD2,176,263 Bank of America N.A.6/30/237,836 
USD3,533,525 CAD4,744,888 Bank of America N.A.6/30/2327,264 
USD62,526,151 CAD85,791,819 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23(870,174)
USD1,668,119 CAD2,251,734 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/234,188 
USD1,570,524 CAD2,109,961 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/2311,357 
USD2,757,489 CAD3,674,210 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/2342,411 
USD2,204,259 CAD2,942,730 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/2329,713 
USD2,105,592 CAD2,858,177 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/30/23(6,473)
$(798,713)

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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADRAmerican Depositary Receipt
CADCanadian Dollar
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $10,379,586. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $10,498,777, which includes securities collateral of $5,173,592.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,152,172,694) — including $10,379,586 of securities on loan$2,326,566,330 
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value  (cost of $5,325,185)5,325,185 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $2,157,497,879)2,331,891,515 
Receivable for investments sold7,242,868 
Receivable for capital shares sold4,871,137 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts122,769 
Dividends and interest receivable27,749 
Securities lending receivable2,021 
2,344,158,059 
Liabilities
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan5,325,185 
Payable for investments purchased13,590,240 
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,410,813 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts921,482 
Accrued management fees1,606,461 
Distribution and service fees payable33,592 
22,887,773 
Net Assets$2,321,270,286 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$2,403,009,332 
Distributable earnings (loss)(81,739,046)
$2,321,270,286 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$684,642,80039,726,704$17.23
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$501,642,70227,726,839$18.09
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$130,671,8307,069,322$18.48
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$96,491,5896,007,578$16.06
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$11,899,864914,457$13.01
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$10,718,882704,512$15.21
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,121,315117,165$18.11
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$574,774,83631,107,866$18.48
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$308,306,46816,121,731$19.12
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $17.04 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $98,462)$4,937,984 
Interest1,320,891 
Securities lending, net28,346 
6,287,221 
Expenses:
Management fees10,365,571 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class116,332 
C Class51,956 
R Class24,568 
Directors' fees and expenses33,715 
Other expenses45,704 
10,637,846 
Fees waived - G Class(1,241,798)
9,396,048 
Net investment income (loss)(3,108,827)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions(72,525,173)
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions1,726,539 
Foreign currency translation transactions(3,690)
(70,802,324)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments172,246,229 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(1,543,276)
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies681 
170,703,634 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)99,901,310 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$96,792,483 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsApril 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$(3,108,827)$(6,203,045)
Net realized gain (loss)(70,802,324)(165,115,033)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)170,703,634 (451,125,193)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations96,792,483 (622,443,271)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class— (122,931,535)
I Class— (76,314,465)
Y Class(36,299)(30,096,913)
A Class— (23,815,635)
C Class— (2,264,825)
R Class— (2,347,192)
R5 Class— (1,046,109)
R6 Class(127,260)(56,730,478)
G Class(2,238,802)(60,650,367)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(2,402,361)(376,197,519)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)179,116,124 779,423,619 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets273,506,246 (219,217,171)
Net Assets
Beginning of period2,047,764,040 2,266,981,211 
End of period$2,321,270,286 $2,047,764,040 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Small Cap Growth Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

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Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of April 30, 2023.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements
Overnight and
Continuous
<30 daysBetween
30 & 90 days
>90 daysTotal
Securities Lending Transactions(1)
Common Stocks$5,325,185 — — — $5,325,185 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions$5,325,185 
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 8% of the shares of the fund.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.

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The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class1.100% to 1.500%1.16%
I Class0.900% to 1.300%0.96%
Y Class0.750% to 1.150%0.81%
A Class1.100% to 1.500%1.16%
C Class1.100% to 1.500%1.16%
R Class1.100% to 1.500%1.16%
R5 Class0.900% to 1.300%0.96%
R6 Class0.750% to 1.150%0.81%
G Class0.750% to 1.150%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.81%.

Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Directors' Fees and Expenses The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $874,263,592 and $689,257,047, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized435,000,000 335,000,000 
Sold5,167,638 $88,358,720 13,339,669 $232,213,257 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 5,388,578 115,638,892 
Redeemed(4,044,527)(67,243,839)(6,364,731)(113,460,104)
1,123,111 21,114,881 12,363,516 234,392,045 
I Class/Shares Authorized310,000,000 210,000,000 
Sold7,133,891 125,590,958 13,495,288 251,882,616 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 3,285,206 73,818,580 
Redeemed(4,902,143)(85,530,106)(7,662,984)(142,163,256)
2,231,748 40,060,852 9,117,510 183,537,940 
Y Class/Shares Authorized145,000,000 45,000,000 
Sold1,039,289 18,689,824 5,727,995 120,183,758 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions534 9,204 312,106 7,150,342 
Redeemed(2,184,707)(38,173,746)(4,837,380)(93,841,274)
(1,144,884)(19,474,718)1,202,721 33,492,826 
A Class/Shares Authorized70,000,000 70,000,000 
Sold461,113 7,198,348 716,199 12,279,729 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 1,153,265 23,146,028 
Redeemed(429,877)(6,755,496)(1,086,574)(19,044,576)
31,236 442,852 782,890 16,381,181 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold255,490 3,234,457 248,066 3,481,441 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 137,205 2,254,281 
Redeemed(51,890)(657,896)(153,990)(2,101,776)
203,600 2,576,561 231,281 3,633,946 
R Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold164,675 2,465,810 179,162 2,864,123 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 122,925 2,345,411 
Redeemed(77,935)(1,153,020)(195,209)(3,158,172)
86,740 1,312,790 106,878 2,051,362 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold13,776 245,258 274,361 5,403,546 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions— — 46,535 1,046,109 
Redeemed(24,464)(423,989)(418,340)(7,132,576)
(10,688)(178,731)(97,444)(682,921)
R6 Class/Shares Authorized350,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold10,311,205 186,789,956 14,132,982 265,555,653 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions7,230 124,420 2,448,923 56,080,343 
Redeemed(2,858,491)(51,680,606)(4,630,700)(89,487,995)
7,459,944 135,233,770 11,951,205 232,148,001 
G Class/Shares Authorized200,000,000 140,000,000 
Sold909,238 16,718,190 1,674,311 37,100,478 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions126,059 2,238,802 2,568,842 60,650,367 
Redeemed(1,116,707)(20,929,125)(978,802)(23,281,606)
(81,410)(1,972,133)3,264,351 74,469,239 
Net increase (decrease)9,899,397 $179,116,124 38,922,908 $779,423,619 

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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$2,176,135,406 $81,042,129 — 
Short-Term Investments5,396,147 69,317,833 — 
$2,181,531,553 $150,359,962 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $122,769 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $921,482 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $94,983,338.

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The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of April 30, 2023, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $122,769 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $921,482 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $1,726,539 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $(1,543,276) in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

The fund invests in common stocks of small companies. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a fund investing in larger, more established companies.


9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$2,168,530,194 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$329,421,056 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(166,059,735)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$163,361,321 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(154,138,887) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(13,025,307), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$16.48(0.05)0.800.75$17.234.55%
1.17%(4)
1.17%(4)
(0.58)%(4)
(0.58)%(4)
33%$684,643 
2022$27.32(0.11)(6.12)(6.23)(4.61)(4.61)$16.48(26.71)%1.17%1.17%(0.61)%(0.61)%61%$636,149 
2021$22.00(0.21)8.258.04(2.72)(2.72)$27.3238.56%1.17%1.17%(0.82)%(0.82)%96%$716,869 
2020$17.54(0.15)5.615.46(1.00)(1.00)$22.0032.43%1.22%1.22%(0.81)%(0.81)%141%$531,353 
2019$18.08(0.12)1.911.79(2.33)(2.33)$17.5413.00%1.28%1.28%(0.70)%(0.70)%92%$392,956 
2018$16.70(0.17)1.651.48(0.10)(0.10)$18.088.89%1.27%1.27%(0.93)%(0.93)%116%$386,455 
I Class
2023(3)
$17.28(0.03)0.840.81$18.094.69%
0.97%(4)
0.97%(4)
(0.38)%(4)
(0.38)%(4)
33%$501,643 
2022$28.37(0.08)(6.40)(6.48)(4.61)(4.61)$17.28(26.59)%0.97%0.97%(0.41)%(0.41)%61%$440,618 
2021$22.71(0.17)8.558.38(2.72)(2.72)$28.3738.81%0.97%0.97%(0.62)%(0.62)%96%$464,632 
2020$18.04(0.11)5.785.67(1.00)(1.00)$22.7132.76%1.02%1.02%(0.61)%(0.61)%141%$317,466 
2019$18.50(0.09)1.961.87(2.33)(2.33)$18.0413.16%1.08%1.08%(0.50)%(0.50)%92%$305,249 
2018$17.04(0.14)1.701.56(0.10)(0.10)$18.509.18%1.07%1.07%(0.73)%(0.73)%116%$371,030 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$17.65(0.02)0.860.84(0.01)(0.01)$18.484.73%
0.82%(4)
0.82%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
33%$130,672 
2022$28.83(0.05)(6.52)(6.57)(4.61)(4.61)$17.65(26.45)%0.82%0.82%(0.26)%(0.26)%61%$144,975 
2021$23.02(0.13)8.668.53(2.72)(2.72)$28.8339.02%0.82%0.82%(0.47)%(0.47)%96%$202,169 
2020$18.24(0.10)5.885.78(1.00)(1.00)$23.0232.96%0.87%0.87%(0.46)%(0.46)%141%$130,958 
2019$18.65(0.06)1.981.92(2.33)(2.33)$18.2413.34%0.93%0.93%(0.35)%(0.35)%92%$6,392 
2018$17.16(0.07)1.661.59(0.10)(0.10)$18.659.29%0.92%0.92%(0.58)%(0.58)%116%$1,778 
A Class
2023(3)
$15.38(0.06)0.740.68$16.064.42%
1.42%(4)
1.42%(4)
(0.83)%(4)
(0.83)%(4)
33%$96,492 
2022$25.87(0.15)(5.73)(5.88)(4.61)(4.61)$15.38(26.89)%1.42%1.42%(0.86)%(0.86)%61%$91,898 
2021$21.00(0.26)7.857.59(2.72)(2.72)$25.8738.22%1.42%1.42%(1.07)%(1.07)%96%$134,367 
2020$16.82(0.19)5.375.18(1.00)(1.00)$21.0032.14%1.47%1.47%(1.06)%(1.06)%141%$98,200 
2019$17.49(0.16)1.821.66(2.33)(2.33)$16.8212.72%1.53%1.53%(0.95)%(0.95)%92%$80,127 
2018$16.19(0.21)1.611.40(0.10)(0.10)$17.498.61%1.52%1.52%(1.18)%(1.18)%116%$77,764 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$12.50(0.10)0.610.51$13.014.00%
2.17%(4)
2.17%(4)
(1.58)%(4)
(1.58)%(4)
33%$11,900 
2022$22.08(0.23)(4.74)(4.97)(4.61)(4.61)$12.50(27.44)%2.17%2.17%(1.61)%(1.61)%61%$8,889 
2021$18.38(0.38)6.806.42(2.72)(2.72)$22.0837.19%2.17%2.17%(1.82)%(1.82)%96%$10,587 
2020$14.94(0.28)4.724.44(1.00)(1.00)$18.3831.18%2.22%2.22%(1.81)%(1.81)%141%$5,298 
2019$15.92(0.25)1.601.35(2.33)(2.33)$14.9411.84%2.28%2.28%(1.70)%(1.70)%92%$4,790 
2018$14.86(0.32)1.481.16(0.10)(0.10)$15.927.83%2.27%2.27%(1.93)%(1.93)%116%$6,227 
R Class
2023(3)
$14.58(0.08)0.710.63$15.214.32%
1.67%(4)
1.67%(4)
(1.08)%(4)
(1.08)%(4)
33%$10,719 
2022$24.84(0.18)(5.47)(5.65)(4.61)(4.61)$14.58(27.12)%1.67%1.67%(1.11)%(1.11)%61%$9,010 
2021$20.30(0.31)7.577.26(2.72)(2.72)$24.8437.88%1.67%1.67%(1.32)%(1.32)%96%$12,690 
2020$16.33(0.23)5.204.97(1.00)(1.00)$20.3031.80%1.72%1.72%(1.31)%(1.31)%141%$8,492 
2019$17.09(0.19)1.761.57(2.33)(2.33)$16.3312.39%1.78%1.78%(1.20)%(1.20)%92%$6,099 
2018$15.86(0.25)1.581.33(0.10)(0.10)$17.098.41%1.77%1.77%(1.43)%(1.43)%116%$5,687 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$17.29(0.03)0.850.82$18.114.68%
0.97%(4)
0.97%(4)
(0.38)%(4)
(0.38)%(4)
33%$2,121 
2022$28.39(0.07)(6.42)(6.49)(4.61)(4.61)$17.29(26.56)%0.97%0.97%(0.41)%(0.41)%61%$2,211 
2021$22.73(0.18)8.568.38(2.72)(2.72)$28.3938.84%0.97%0.97%(0.62)%(0.62)%96%$6,396 
2020$18.05(0.12)5.805.68(1.00)(1.00)$22.7332.74%1.02%1.02%(0.61)%(0.61)%141%$9 
2019$18.51(0.08)1.951.87(2.33)(2.33)$18.0513.21%1.08%1.08%(0.50)%(0.50)%92%$7 
2018$17.05(0.14)1.701.56(0.10)(0.10)$18.519.12%1.07%1.07%(0.73)%(0.73)%116%$7 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$17.64(0.02)0.870.85(0.01)(0.01)$18.484.79%
0.82%(4)
0.82%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
33%$574,775 
2022$28.82(0.05)(6.52)(6.57)(4.61)(4.61)$17.64(26.46)%0.82%0.82%(0.26)%(0.26)%61%$417,197 
2021$23.01(0.13)8.668.53(2.72)(2.72)$28.8239.04%0.82%0.82%(0.47)%(0.47)%96%$337,132 
2020$18.24(0.09)5.865.77(1.00)(1.00)$23.0132.91%0.87%0.87%(0.46)%(0.46)%141%$108,820 
2019$18.65(0.06)1.981.92(2.33)(2.33)$18.2413.40%0.93%0.93%(0.35)%(0.35)%92%$48,763 
2018$17.15(0.11)1.711.60(0.10)(0.10)$18.659.30%0.92%0.92%(0.58)%(0.58)%116%$39,687 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
G Class
2023(3)
$18.320.050.880.93(0.13)(0.13)$19.125.16%
0.01%(4)
0.82%(4)
0.58%(4)
(0.23)%(4)
33%$308,306 
2022$29.530.11(6.71)(6.60)(4.61)(4.61)$18.32(25.84)%
0.00%(5)
0.82%0.56%(0.26)%61%$296,816 
2021$23.350.108.808.90(2.72)(2.72)$29.5340.15%
0.00%(5)
0.82%0.35%(0.47)%96%$382,140 
2020$18.340.085.936.01(1.00)(1.00)$23.3534.09%0.01%0.87%0.40%(0.46)%141%$299,803 
2019(6)
$17.430.050.860.91$18.345.22%
0.00%(4)(5)
0.93%(4)
0.52%(4)
(0.41)%(4)
92%(7)
$8,326 
Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(6)April 1, 2019 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2019.
(7)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2019.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.



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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.



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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Sustainable Equity Fund
Investor Class (AFDIX)
I Class (AFEIX)
Y Class (AFYDX)
A Class (AFDAX)
C Class (AFDCX)
R Class (AFDRX)
R5 Class (AFDGX)
R6 Class (AFEDX)
G Class (AFEGX)





















Table of Contents
President's Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information































Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks98.9%
Short-Term Investments1.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.1%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software10.6%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment6.0%
Interactive Media and Services5.7%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals4.9%
Health Care Providers and Services4.7%

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Shareholder Fee Example

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,079.60$4.070.79%
I Class$1,000$1,080.70$3.040.59%
Y Class$1,000$1,081.60$2.270.44%
A Class$1,000$1,078.40$5.361.04%
C Class$1,000$1,074.40$9.211.79%
R Class$1,000$1,077.10$6.641.29%
R5 Class$1,000$1,080.90$3.040.59%
R6 Class$1,000$1,081.50$2.270.44%
G Class$1,000$1,083.80$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.88$3.960.79%
I Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
Y Class$1,000$1,022.61$2.210.44%
A Class$1,000$1,019.64$5.211.04%
C Class$1,000$1,015.92$8.951.79%
R Class$1,000$1,018.40$6.461.29%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.87$2.960.59%
R6 Class$1,000$1,022.61$2.210.44%
G Class$1,000$1,024.80$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
(2)Other expenses, which include directors' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 98.9%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.2%
Lockheed Martin Corp.107,659 $50,002,223 
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.9%
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B203,771 36,640,063 
Automobile Components — 0.8%
Aptiv PLC(1)
317,624 32,670,805 
Automobiles — 0.8%
Tesla, Inc.(1)
205,147 33,707,704 
Banks — 2.9%
Bank of America Corp.1,323,659 38,756,736 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.460,438 63,650,949 
Regions Financial Corp.1,063,747 19,424,020 
121,831,705 
Beverages — 1.8%
PepsiCo, Inc.396,778 75,740,952 
Biotechnology — 2.3%
AbbVie, Inc.325,884 49,247,590 
Amgen, Inc.121,642 29,162,453 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
50,877 17,335,320 
95,745,363 
Broadline Retail — 2.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
860,444 90,733,820 
Building Products — 1.5%
Johnson Controls International PLC750,387 44,903,158 
Masco Corp.381,265 20,401,490 
65,304,648 
Capital Markets — 4.4%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.83,839 25,580,956 
BlackRock, Inc.48,059 32,257,201 
Charles Schwab Corp.183,616 9,592,100 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.197,216 21,482,739 
Morgan Stanley802,524 72,203,084 
S&P Global, Inc.68,401 24,800,834 
185,916,914 
Chemicals — 2.5%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.83,314 24,524,309 
Ecolab, Inc.110,544 18,553,705 
Linde PLC170,890 63,135,310 
106,213,324 
Communications Equipment — 1.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc.1,603,016 75,742,506 
Consumer Finance — 0.5%
American Express Co.135,645 21,884,964 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.1%
Costco Wholesale Corp.52,289 26,312,871 
Kroger Co.597,217 29,042,663 
Sysco Corp.595,574 45,704,349 
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SharesValue
Target Corp.197,594 $31,170,453 
132,230,336 
Containers and Packaging — 0.5%
Ball Corp.390,530 20,768,385 
Distributors — 0.5%
LKQ Corp.368,915 21,297,463 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.3%
Verizon Communications, Inc.1,418,673 55,087,073 
Electric Utilities — 2.0%
NextEra Energy, Inc.1,089,856 83,515,665 
Electrical Equipment — 0.9%
Eaton Corp. PLC209,748 35,053,086 
Generac Holdings, Inc.(1)
47,936 4,900,018 
39,953,104 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.6%
CDW Corp.214,316 36,345,850 
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(1)
227,117 32,850,203 
69,196,053 
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.1%
Schlumberger NV1,796,352 88,649,971 
Entertainment — 1.3%
Electronic Arts, Inc.130,830 16,652,042 
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C(1)
110,478 7,975,407 
Walt Disney Co.(1)
302,326 30,988,415 
55,615,864 
Financial Services — 3.2%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A142,388 54,111,712 
Visa, Inc., Class A349,095 81,244,879 
135,356,591 
Food Products — 1.0%
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A533,062 40,896,517 
Vital Farms, Inc.(1)
151,809 1,955,300 
42,851,817 
Ground Transportation — 1.0%
Norfolk Southern Corp.99,231 20,146,870 
Uber Technologies, Inc.(1)
320,127 9,939,943 
Union Pacific Corp.63,580 12,442,606 
42,529,419 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2%
ResMed, Inc.37,408 9,013,832 
Health Care Providers and Services — 4.7%
Cigna Group217,304 55,040,930 
CVS Health Corp.468,372 34,336,351 
Humana, Inc.43,173 22,902,845 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.177,000 87,099,930 
199,380,056 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.1%
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(1)
99,144 11,864,562 
Booking Holdings, Inc.(1)
8,593 23,083,462 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
6,011 12,428,464 
47,376,488 
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SharesValue
Household Products — 1.5%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.232,518 $18,554,937 
Procter & Gamble Co.280,798 43,911,191 
62,466,128 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.9%
Honeywell International, Inc.186,831 37,336,307 
Industrial REITs — 2.1%
Prologis, Inc.718,224 89,957,556 
Insurance — 2.3%
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.198,910 35,841,593 
Prudential Financial, Inc.293,671 25,549,377 
Travelers Cos., Inc.207,841 37,648,319 
99,039,289 
Interactive Media and Services — 5.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
1,638,137 175,837,625 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(1)
265,559 63,819,139 
239,656,764 
IT Services — 1.1%
Accenture PLC, Class A158,157 44,329,825 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 2.9%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.301,934 40,890,921 
Danaher Corp.153,836 36,445,287 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.77,963 43,261,669 
120,597,877 
Machinery — 2.1%
Cummins, Inc.144,223 33,898,174 
Deere & Co.53,167 20,098,189 
Parker-Hannifin Corp.48,796 15,852,845 
Xylem, Inc.188,891 19,614,441 
89,463,649 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.1%
ConocoPhillips852,378 87,701,172 
Pharmaceuticals — 4.2%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.767,461 51,243,371 
Eli Lilly & Co.45,570 18,039,340 
Merck & Co., Inc.384,699 44,421,194 
Novo Nordisk A/S, B Shares164,174 27,311,059 
Zoetis, Inc.201,736 35,461,154 
176,476,118 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 6.0%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
353,654 31,606,058 
Analog Devices, Inc.251,873 45,306,915 
Applied Materials, Inc.383,579 43,355,935 
ASML Holding NV42,546 27,000,218 
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.(1)
163,532 9,615,682 
NVIDIA Corp.350,933 97,380,398 
254,265,206 
Software — 10.6%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
28,073 10,599,242 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
94,567 19,807,058 
Microsoft Corp.1,163,931 357,629,439 
Salesforce, Inc.(1)
173,835 34,483,649 
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SharesValue
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
23,274 $10,692,541 
Workday, Inc., Class A(1)
79,883 14,869,422 
448,081,351 
Specialized REITs — 0.5%
SBA Communications Corp.77,118 20,119,315 
Specialty Retail — 3.0%
Home Depot, Inc.227,311 68,316,048 
TJX Cos., Inc.532,905 42,003,572 
Tractor Supply Co.65,473 15,608,763 
125,928,383 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 4.9%
Apple, Inc.1,229,351 208,596,278 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.9%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
46,357 22,220,764 
NIKE, Inc., Class B108,145 13,704,135 
35,924,899 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $3,193,124,709)
4,174,897,225 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0%
Money Market Funds
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class47,530 47,530 
Repurchase Agreements — 1.0%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $10,033,811), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $9,861,989)9,858,128 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.625% - 3.375%, 11/15/48 - 11/15/50, valued at $35,489,937), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $34,807,889)34,794,000 
44,652,128 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $44,699,658)
44,699,658 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9%
(Cost $3,237,824,367)
4,219,596,883 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1%2,672,268 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$4,222,269,151 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
EUR676,415 USD733,988 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23$13,817 
EUR636,412 USD698,608 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/234,972 
EUR869,157 USD956,608 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/234,281 
EUR674,726 USD742,581 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/233,357 
USD24,251,632 EUR22,448,979 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(566,656)
USD992,302 EUR909,160 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(12,813)
$(553,042)

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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)^
S&P 500 E-Mini135June 2023$28,272,375 $133,184 
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
EUREuro
USDUnited States Dollar
Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $3,237,824,367)$4,219,596,883 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts1,512,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold438,052 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts26,427 
Dividends and interest receivable4,561,181 
4,226,134,543 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed2,299,785 
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts130,997 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts579,469 
Accrued management fees822,710 
Distribution and service fees payable32,431 
3,865,392 
Net Assets$4,222,269,151 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$3,256,374,652 
Distributable earnings (loss)965,894,499 
$4,222,269,151 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$791,188,13518,998,553$41.64
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$411,096,7119,845,734$41.75
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$20,622,292493,314$41.80
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$88,272,5372,130,272$41.44
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$10,090,585254,893$39.59
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$15,287,986372,366$41.06
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$6,425,904153,806$41.78
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$89,897,5562,148,321$41.85
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,789,387,44566,550,876$41.91
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $43.97 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $60,910)$31,683,016 
Interest1,710,744 
33,393,760 
Expenses:
Management fees10,344,615 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class105,700 
C Class50,733 
R Class37,845 
Directors' fees and expenses60,519 
Other expenses32,402 
10,631,814 
Fees waived - G Class(5,583,465)
5,048,349 
Net investment income (loss)28,345,411 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions(13,021,661)
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(1,289,147)
Futures contract transactions(2,152,745)
Foreign currency translation transactions(6,107)
(16,469,660)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments277,255,946 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts(441,230)
Futures contracts1,108,573 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies11,517 
277,934,806 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)261,465,146 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$289,810,557 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$28,345,411 $37,493,196 
Net realized gain (loss)(16,469,660)54,563,587 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)277,934,806 (719,539,525)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations289,810,557 (627,482,742)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(4,703,433)(18,997,998)
I Class(3,225,447)(12,504,157)
Y Class(183,618)(523,036)
A Class(309,322)(2,155,985)
C Class(8,235)(301,327)
R Class(19,136)(345,587)
R5 Class(49,068)(152,501)
R6 Class(648,296)(1,671,016)
G Class(37,755,401)(71,512,712)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(46,901,956)(108,164,319)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)958,269,713 (109,858,853)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets1,201,178,314 (845,505,914)
Net Assets
Beginning of period3,021,090,837 3,866,596,751 
End of period$4,222,269,151 $3,021,090,837 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Sustainable Equity Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

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Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 45% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class0.740% to 0.790%0.79%
I Class0.540% to 0.590%0.59%
Y Class0.390% to 0.440%0.44%
A Class0.740% to 0.790%0.79%
C Class0.740% to 0.790%0.79%
R Class0.740% to 0.790%0.79%
R5 Class0.540% to 0.590%0.59%
R6 Class0.390% to 0.440%0.44%
G Class0.390% to 0.440%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.44%.

Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

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Directors' Fees and Expenses The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $126,501,855 and there were no interfund sales.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $1,220,903,005 and $307,878,475, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized230,000,000 230,000,000 
Sold4,192,859 $169,552,985 2,153,769 $94,682,130 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions119,111 4,647,708 392,775 18,727,551 
Redeemed(1,398,484)(56,355,873)(3,844,149)(166,180,504)
2,913,486 117,844,820 (1,297,605)(52,770,823)
I Class/Shares Authorized160,000,000 60,000,000 
Sold865,364 34,617,332 4,104,054 178,948,732 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions78,829 3,081,437 246,421 11,771,507 
Redeemed(1,404,148)(56,735,329)(3,786,589)(156,033,845)
(459,955)(19,036,560)563,886 34,686,394 
Y Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold50,922 2,038,555 158,367 6,693,832 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions4,670 182,677 10,875 519,740 
Redeemed(47,866)(1,931,726)(75,607)(3,218,336)
7,726 289,506 93,635 3,995,236 
A Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold145,400 5,832,938 437,345 19,088,308 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions7,068 274,665 39,834 1,891,744 
Redeemed(195,090)(7,789,413)(335,476)(13,891,180)
(42,622)(1,681,810)141,703 7,088,872 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold7,037 268,980 45,289 1,874,998 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions180 6,716 5,567 254,494 
Redeemed(40,740)(1,543,172)(76,167)(3,059,799)
(33,523)(1,267,476)(25,311)(930,307)
R Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 25,000,000 
Sold41,322 1,634,320 152,944 6,572,356 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions497 19,136 7,335 345,587 
Redeemed(65,703)(2,605,844)(145,270)(6,282,968)
(23,884)(952,388)15,009 634,975 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold14,002 564,592 71,614 3,061,514 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions963 37,647 2,292 109,528 
Redeemed(16,847)(683,729)(38,805)(1,582,623)
(1,882)(81,490)35,101 1,588,419 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold995,466 40,430,365 1,359,287 58,850,417 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions16,555 648,296 34,929 1,671,016 
Redeemed(369,048)(14,846,513)(854,032)(34,400,294)
642,973 26,232,148 540,184 26,121,139 
G Class/Shares Authorized775,000,000 525,000,000 
Sold24,722,114 1,005,764,502 3,532,127 143,877,234 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions964,132 37,755,401 1,495,144 71,512,712 
Redeemed(5,095,250)(206,596,940)(7,693,538)(345,662,704)
20,590,996 836,922,963 (2,666,267)(130,272,758)
Net increase (decrease)23,593,315 $958,269,713 (2,599,665)$(109,858,853)
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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. 

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$4,120,585,948 $54,311,277 — 
Short-Term Investments47,530 44,652,128 — 
$4,120,633,478 $98,963,405 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$133,184 — — 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $26,427 — 
$133,184 $26,427 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $579,469 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on an equity index in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin). A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was $56,638,385 futures contracts purchased.

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Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $28,456,226.

Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2023
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValueLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValue
Equity Price RiskReceivable for variation margin on futures contracts*— Payable for variation margin on futures contracts*$130,997 
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$26,427Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts579,469 
$26,427 $710,466 
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Net Realized Gain (Loss)Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of OperationsValueLocation on Statement of OperationsValue
Equity Price RiskNet realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions$(2,152,745)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts$1,108,573 
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(1,289,147)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts(441,230)
$(3,441,892)$667,343 

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

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9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$3,261,614,303 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,030,856,197 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(72,873,617)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$957,982,580 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$38.810.182.893.07(0.21)(0.03)(0.24)$41.647.96%
0.79%(4)
0.79%(4)
0.93%(4)
0.93%(4)
8%$791,188 
2022$48.060.26(8.36)(8.10)(0.19)(0.96)(1.15)$38.81(17.29)%0.79%0.79%0.62%0.62%15%$624,266 
2021$33.630.1914.4014.59(0.16)(0.16)$48.0643.50%0.79%0.79%0.46%0.46%18%$835,453 
2020$30.400.283.153.43(0.20)(0.20)$33.6311.33%0.79%0.83%0.88%0.84%36%$595,557 
2019$28.190.333.774.10(0.22)(1.67)(1.89)$30.4016.10%0.80%0.84%1.14%1.10%33%$118,225 
2018$27.220.261.521.78(0.20)(0.61)(0.81)$28.196.60%0.95%0.95%0.91%0.91%41%$142,923 
I Class
2023(3)
$38.950.232.893.12(0.29)(0.03)(0.32)$41.758.07%
0.59%(4)
0.59%(4)
1.13%(4)
1.13%(4)
8%$411,097 
2022$48.230.35(8.38)(8.03)(0.29)(0.96)(1.25)$38.95(17.13)%0.59%0.59%0.82%0.82%15%$401,398 
2021$33.750.2714.4414.71(0.23)(0.23)$48.2343.78%0.59%0.59%0.66%0.66%18%$469,840 
2020$30.500.353.163.51(0.06)(0.20)(0.26)$33.7511.55%0.59%0.63%1.08%1.04%36%$245,759 
2019$28.270.373.814.18(0.28)(1.67)(1.95)$30.5016.37%0.60%0.64%1.34%1.30%33%$106,268 
2018$27.300.331.511.84(0.26)(0.61)(0.87)$28.276.80%0.75%0.75%1.11%1.11%41%$38,188 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$39.020.262.903.16(0.35)(0.03)(0.38)$41.808.16%
0.44%(4)
0.44%(4)
1.28%(4)
1.28%(4)
8%$20,622 
2022$48.320.42(8.40)(7.98)(0.36)(0.96)(1.32)$39.02(17.01)%0.44%0.44%0.97%0.97%15%$18,949 
2021$33.810.3414.4614.80(0.29)(0.29)$48.3244.01%0.44%0.44%0.81%0.81%18%$18,939 
2020$30.560.433.123.55(0.10)(0.20)(0.30)$33.8111.70%0.44%0.48%1.23%1.19%36%$8,115 
2019$28.320.413.824.23(0.32)(1.67)(1.99)$30.5616.56%0.45%0.49%1.49%1.45%33%$51,037 
2018$27.330.361.521.88(0.28)(0.61)(0.89)$28.326.93%0.60%0.60%1.26%1.26%41%$14,485 
A Class
2023(3)
$38.570.142.883.02(0.12)(0.03)(0.15)$41.447.84%
1.04%(4)
1.04%(4)
0.68%(4)
0.68%(4)
8%$88,273 
2022$47.770.16(8.33)(8.17)(0.07)(0.96)(1.03)$38.57(17.50)%1.04%1.04%0.37%0.37%15%$83,808 
2021$33.430.0814.3214.40(0.06)(0.06)$47.7743.13%1.04%1.04%0.21%0.21%18%$97,032 
2020$30.290.213.133.34(0.20)(0.20)$33.4311.07%1.04%1.08%0.63%0.59%36%$54,638 
2019$28.090.253.784.03(0.16)(1.67)(1.83)$30.2915.81%1.05%1.09%0.89%0.85%33%$54,290 
2018$27.130.191.511.70(0.13)(0.61)(0.74)$28.096.31%1.20%1.20%0.66%0.66%41%$50,489 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$36.88(0.01)2.752.74(0.03)(0.03)$39.597.44%
1.79%(4)
1.79%(4)
(0.07)%(4)
(0.07)%(4)
8%$10,091 
2022$45.99(0.16)(7.99)(8.15)(0.96)(0.96)$36.88(18.12)%1.79%1.79%(0.38)%(0.38)%15%$10,636 
2021$32.37(0.22)13.8413.62$45.9942.08%1.79%1.79%(0.54)%(0.54)%18%$14,427 
2020$29.56(0.02)3.033.01(0.20)(0.20)$32.3710.22%1.79%1.83%(0.12)%(0.16)%36%$10,178 
2019$27.480.043.713.75(1.67)(1.67)$29.5614.98%1.80%1.84%0.14%0.10%33%$10,149 
2018$26.63(0.03)1.491.46(0.61)(0.61)$27.485.51%1.95%1.95%(0.09)%(0.09)%41%$11,277 
R Class
2023(3)
$38.170.092.852.94(0.02)(0.03)(0.05)$41.067.71%
1.29%(4)
1.29%(4)
0.43%(4)
0.43%(4)
8%$15,288 
2022$47.330.05(8.25)(8.20)(0.96)(0.96)$38.17(17.71)%1.29%1.29%0.12%0.12%15%$15,124 
2021$33.15(0.02)14.2014.18$47.3342.78%1.29%1.29%(0.04)%(0.04)%18%$18,044 
2020$30.120.123.113.23(0.20)(0.20)$33.1510.77%1.29%1.33%0.38%0.34%36%$9,014 
2019$27.930.183.773.95(0.09)(1.67)(1.76)$30.1215.56%1.30%1.34%0.64%0.60%33%$4,466 
2018$26.980.111.511.62(0.06)(0.61)(0.67)$27.936.04%1.45%1.45%0.41%0.41%41%$3,223 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$38.970.232.903.13(0.29)(0.03)(0.32)$41.788.09%
0.59%(4)
0.59%(4)
1.13%(4)
1.13%(4)
8%$6,426 
2022$48.260.35(8.39)(8.04)(0.29)(0.96)(1.25)$38.97(17.14)%0.59%0.59%0.82%0.82%15%$6,068 
2021$33.770.2714.4514.72(0.23)(0.23)$48.2643.78%0.59%0.59%0.66%0.66%18%$5,819 
2020$30.520.343.173.51(0.06)(0.20)(0.26)$33.7711.55%0.59%0.63%1.08%1.04%36%$3,195 
2019$28.290.383.804.18(0.28)(1.67)(1.95)$30.5216.36%0.60%0.64%1.34%1.30%33%$1,314 
2018$27.300.321.521.84(0.24)(0.61)(0.85)$28.296.82%0.75%0.75%1.11%1.11%41%$1,344 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$39.060.262.913.17(0.35)(0.03)(0.38)$41.858.15%
0.44%(4)
0.44%(4)
1.28%(4)
1.28%(4)
8%$89,898 
2022$48.370.42(8.41)(7.99)(0.36)(0.96)(1.32)$39.06(17.02)%0.44%0.44%0.97%0.97%15%$58,804 
2021$33.840.3214.5014.82(0.29)(0.29)$48.3744.03%0.44%0.44%0.81%0.81%18%$46,681 
2020$30.560.393.173.56(0.08)(0.20)(0.28)$33.8411.70%0.44%0.48%1.23%1.19%36%$5,150 
2019(5)
$28.050.212.302.51$30.568.95%
0.44%(4)
0.49%(4)
1.18%(4)
1.13%(4)
33%(6)
$3,979 
G Class
2023(3)
$39.210.342.913.25(0.52)(0.03)(0.55)$41.918.38%
0.00%(4)(7)
0.44%(4)
1.72%(4)
1.28%(4)
8%$2,789,387 
2022$48.540.60(8.40)(7.80)(0.57)(0.96)(1.53)$39.21(16.63)%
0.00%(7)
0.44%1.41%0.97%15%$1,802,038 
2021$33.970.5314.4915.02(0.45)(0.45)$48.5444.61%
0.00%(7)
0.44%1.25%0.81%18%$2,360,362 
2020$30.640.543.183.72(0.19)(0.20)(0.39)$33.9712.21%
0.00%(7)
0.48%1.67%1.19%36%$1,800,919 
2019(5)
$28.050.372.222.59$30.649.23%
0.00%(4)(7)
0.49%(4)
2.04%(4)
1.55%(4)
33%(6)
$497,635 




Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 1, 2019 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2019.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2019.
(7)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.



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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.


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Semiannual Report
April 30, 2023
Ultra® Fund
Investor Class (TWCUX)
I Class (TWUIX)
Y Class (AULYX)
A Class (TWUAX)
C Class (TWCCX)
R Class (AULRX)
R5 Class (AULGX)
R6 Class (AULDX)
G Class (AULNX)


















Table of Contents
 
President’s Letter
Fund Characteristics
Shareholder Fee Example
Schedule of Investments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
Liquidity Risk Management Program
Additional Information
























Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.



President’s Letter
image26.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2023. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Year-to-Date Rebound Lifted Asset Class Returns

After ending 2022 on a disappointing note, most asset classes rallied in the first four months of 2023. This bounce back, which occurred despite relentless volatility, led to six-month gains for broad stock and bond indices. Investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to conclude its rate-hike campaign largely fueled the optimism.

After climbing to multidecade highs in mid- to late-2022, U.S. and European inflation moderated during the six-month reporting period. This dynamic combined with mounting recession worries prompted investors to recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still much higher than central bank targets, policymakers continued to raise rates, albeit at a slower pace, and markets remained volatile.

Late in the reporting period, high-profile bank failures in the U.S. and Europe highlighted the growing risks to the global financial system and economic growth. Market volatility escalated, but quick action from U.S. and European regulators helped restore order.
Nevertheless, heightened uncertainty surrounding the banking industry and credit availability further fueled recession fears. These worries bolstered investor expectations for a near-term end to central bank tightening and potential rate cuts later in the year.

Overall, most U.S. stock and bond indices advanced for the period. Large-cap stocks rallied and outpaced small caps, which declined, and the growth style outperformed the value style. Global and emerging markets bonds also rallied, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, falling U.S. Treasury yields helped support rate-sensitive assets, including real estate investment trusts.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of still-high inflation, tighter financial conditions, banking industry turbulence and economic uncertainty. In addition, increasingly tense geopolitical considerations complicate the market backdrop.

We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. American Century Investments has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Fund Characteristics
APRIL 30, 2023
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks99.6%
Short-Term Investments0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—*
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals14.9%
Software10.0%
Financial Services9.4%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment9.2%
Interactive Media and Services8.2%
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Shareholder Fee Example 

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Beginning
Account Value
11/1/22
Ending
Account Value
4/30/23
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
11/1/22 - 4/30/23
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,109.60$4.860.93%
I Class$1,000$1,110.80$3.820.73%
Y Class$1,000$1,111.60$3.040.58%
A Class$1,000$1,108.40$6.171.18%
C Class$1,000$1,104.40$10.071.93%
R Class$1,000$1,106.90$7.471.43%
R5 Class$1,000$1,110.70$3.820.73%
R6 Class$1,000$1,111.70$3.040.58%
G Class$1,000$1,114.90$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.18$4.660.93%
I Class$1,000$1,021.18$3.660.73%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.92$2.910.58%
A Class$1,000$1,018.94$5.911.18%
C Class$1,000$1,015.22$9.641.93%
R Class$1,000$1,017.70$7.151.43%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.18$3.660.73%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.92$2.910.58%
G Class$1,000$1,024.80$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
(2)Other expenses, which include directors' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
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Schedule of Investments

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 99.6%
Automobiles — 3.0%
Tesla, Inc.(1)
3,127,662 $513,906,143 
Beverages — 1.6%
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A
1,193,000 273,757,710 
Biotechnology — 3.3%
Genmab A/S(1)
333,000 136,851,182 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
643,000 52,861,030 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
474,000 380,048,460 
569,760,672 
Broadline Retail — 5.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
8,534,000 899,910,300 
Building Products — 1.0%
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
1,167,000 100,035,240 
Johnson Controls International PLC
1,237,000 74,022,080 
174,057,320 
Capital Markets — 1.2%
MSCI, Inc.
428,994 206,968,155 
Chemicals — 0.7%
Ecolab, Inc.
715,000 120,005,600 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.6%
Copart, Inc.(1)
1,360,808 107,571,872 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.0%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
676,413 340,384,550 
Distributors — 0.5%
Pool Corp.
251,000 88,181,320 
Electrical Equipment — 0.6%
Acuity Brands, Inc.
713,000 112,211,940 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.9%
Cognex Corp.
1,647,000 78,545,430 
Keyence Corp.
180,000 81,172,093 
159,717,523 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.5%
Schlumberger NV
1,682,000 83,006,700 
Entertainment — 1.4%
Netflix, Inc.(1)
503,000 165,954,790 
Walt Disney Co.(1)
795,000 81,487,500 
247,442,290 
Financial Services — 9.4%
Adyen NV(1)
54,000 86,770,012 
Block, Inc.(1)
990,000 60,182,100 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A
1,975,312 750,677,819 
Visa, Inc., Class A
3,138,000 730,306,740 
1,627,936,671 
Ground Transportation — 0.6%
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
637,000 111,659,730 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 6.2%
Contra Abiomed, Inc.(1)
281,340 286,967 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
2,020,000 245,106,800 
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SharesValue
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1)
1,609,000 $141,559,820 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1)
235,000 115,657,600 
Insulet Corp.(1)
638,905 203,197,346 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(1)
1,195,502 360,109,113 
1,065,917,646 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.2%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1,131,000 556,553,790 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 3.3%
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
197,000 407,321,140 
Wingstop, Inc.
834,000 166,891,740 
574,212,880 
Household Durables — 0.2%
Sonos, Inc.(1)
1,999,000 42,258,860 
Interactive Media and Services — 8.2%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
5,765,580 618,877,357 
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(1)
6,325,160 684,508,815 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(1)
474,886 114,124,604 
1,417,510,776 
IT Services — 0.6%
Okta, Inc.(1)
1,515,000 103,822,950 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.0%
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
1,943,000 26,793,970 
Waters Corp.(1)
480,000 144,172,800 
170,966,770 
Machinery — 2.6%
Donaldson Co., Inc.
951,750 60,483,712 
Fortive Corp.
1,791,000 112,994,190 
Nordson Corp.
548,000 118,537,880 
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.
1,140,000 111,343,800 
Yaskawa Electric Corp.
970,000 39,503,863 
442,863,445 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.5%
EOG Resources, Inc.
2,124,016 253,756,192 
Personal Care Products — 0.2%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A
162,000 39,968,640 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4%
Eli Lilly & Co.
607,000 240,287,020 
Professional Services — 1.2%
Paycom Software, Inc.(1)
726,000 210,808,620 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 9.2%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
1,896,000 169,445,520 
Analog Devices, Inc.
1,163,000 209,200,440 
Applied Materials, Inc.
2,454,000 277,375,620 
ASML Holding NV
190,000 120,576,352 
NVIDIA Corp.
2,937,000 814,988,130 
1,591,586,062 
Software — 10.0%
Datadog, Inc., Class A(1)
864,000 58,216,320 
DocuSign, Inc.(1)
1,732,000 85,630,080 
Fair Isaac Corp.(1)
161,000 117,199,950 
Microsoft Corp.
4,090,401 1,256,816,611 
Salesforce, Inc.(1)
527,000 104,540,990 
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SharesValue
Zscaler, Inc.(1)
1,106,000 $99,650,600 
1,722,054,551 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 14.9%
Apple, Inc.
15,163,282 2,572,905,690 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 3.4%
lululemon athletica, Inc.(1)
771,000 292,926,030 
NIKE, Inc., Class B
2,296,611 291,026,546 
583,952,576 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $6,232,776,066)
17,225,904,964 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%
Money Market Funds
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
71,391 71,391 
Repurchase Agreements — 0.4%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 3.75%, 11/15/29 - 8/15/49, valued at $17,359,343), in a joint trading account at 4.70%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $17,062,076)
17,055,396 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.125%, 11/15/28, valued at $61,400,016), at 4.79%, dated 4/28/23, due 5/1/23 (Delivery value $60,220,028)
60,196,000 
77,251,396 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $77,322,787)
77,322,787 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.0%
(Cost $6,310,098,853)
17,303,227,751 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(7,202,782)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$17,296,024,969 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement DateUnrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
EUR2,007,720 USD2,187,029 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23$32,589 
USD54,086,991 EUR50,066,640 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(1,263,780)
USD2,367,549 EUR2,169,180 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/30/23(30,570)
JPY410,819,500 USD3,144,527 UBS AG6/30/23(102,124)
JPY427,584,500 USD3,292,698 UBS AG6/30/23(126,139)
USD51,063,970 JPY6,623,099,000 UBS AG6/30/232,015,335 
$525,311 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
EUREuro
JPYJapanese Yen
USDUnited States Dollar
Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $6,310,098,853)$17,303,227,751 
Receivable for capital shares sold10,096,308 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,047,924 
Dividends and interest receivable2,147,859 
17,317,519,842 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed7,414,526 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts1,522,613 
Accrued management fees12,477,611 
Distribution and service fees payable80,123 
21,494,873 
Net Assets$17,296,024,969 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$5,772,306,572 
Distributable earnings (loss)11,523,718,397 
$17,296,024,969 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$14,871,313,217229,981,455$64.66
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$834,813,68612,218,006$68.33
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$24,288,581351,997$69.00
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$199,446,4483,315,929$60.15
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$27,229,726592,508$45.96
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$44,269,915773,177$57.26
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$38,585,202564,261$68.38
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,246,574,28518,089,703$68.91
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$9,503,909134,520$70.65
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $63.82 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $207,460)$48,820,676 
Interest2,252,234 
Securities lending, net36,871 
51,109,781 
Expenses:
Management fees72,579,990 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class221,199 
C Class126,671 
R Class99,671 
Directors' fees and expenses248,958 
Other expenses39,867 
73,316,356 
Fees waived(1)
(2,040,463)
71,275,893 
Net investment income (loss)(20,166,112)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions626,395,259 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(11,273,658)
Foreign currency translation transactions(61,867)
615,059,734 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments1,111,155,868 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts272,506 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies25,876 
1,111,454,250 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)1,726,513,984 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$1,706,347,872 
(1)Amount consists of $1,776,716, $97,198, $1,774, $22,769, $3,266, $5,135, $4,409, $126,254 and $2,942 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsApril 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$(20,166,112)$(71,411,317)
Net realized gain (loss)615,059,734 1,090,107,299 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)1,111,454,250 (7,273,773,500)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,706,347,872 (6,255,077,518)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(896,713,321)(1,280,659,962)
I Class(46,333,790)(52,994,662)
Y Class(215,908)(187,141)
A Class(11,837,304)(17,349,829)
C Class(2,245,082)(2,961,708)
R Class(2,878,068)(2,905,579)
R5 Class(2,023,455)(22,646)
R6 Class(55,607,014)(48,932,667)
G Class(14,068)(620)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(1,017,868,010)(1,406,014,814)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)946,664,514 1,145,217,950 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets1,635,144,376 (6,515,874,382)
Net Assets
Beginning of period15,660,880,593 22,176,754,975 
End of period$17,296,024,969 $15,660,880,593 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

APRIL 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization

American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. (the corporation) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. Ultra Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.

Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Directors oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. 

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.

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The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.

Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.

Investment Income — Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.

Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Directors. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.

Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.

Income Tax Status — It is the fund's policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

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Indemnifications — Under the corporation’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.

Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

Certain officers and directors of the corporation are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The corporation's investment advisor, ACIM, the corporation's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the corporation's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). During the period ended April 30, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive a portion of the fund’s management fee such that the management fee does not exceed 0.928% for Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.728% for I Class and R5 Class, and 0.578% for Y Class and R6 Class. The investment advisor expects this waiver arrangement to continue until February 29, 2024 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Directors.

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The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows: 
Management Fee Schedule Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Before Waiver
After Waiver
Investor Class0.800% to 0.990%0.95%0.93%
I Class0.600% to 0.790%0.75%0.73%
Y Class0.450% to 0.640%0.60%0.58%
A Class0.800% to 0.990%0.95%0.93%
C Class0.800% to 0.990%0.95%0.93%
R Class0.800% to 0.990%0.95%0.93%
R5 Class0.600% to 0.790%0.75%0.73%
R6 Class0.450% to 0.640%0.60%0.58%
G Class0.450% to 0.640%0.60%0.00%

Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Directors has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2023 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Directors' Fees and Expenses The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The directors receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund's officers do not receive compensation from the fund.

Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2023 were $1,586,158,164 and $1,532,112,864, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Six months ended
April 30, 2023
Year ended
October 31, 2022
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized3,000,000,000 3,000,000,000 
Sold4,106,857 $249,525,957 8,135,056 $598,685,724 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions15,165,810 855,808,796 14,055,454 1,225,916,765 
Redeemed(9,805,533)(592,315,141)(18,002,094)(1,314,146,186)
9,467,134 513,019,612 4,188,416 510,456,303 
I Class/Shares Authorized220,000,000 120,000,000 
Sold2,425,728 155,472,052 4,448,913 343,822,287 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions715,408 42,623,986 526,979 48,255,456 
Redeemed(1,992,330)(126,827,844)(2,515,718)(190,427,803)
1,148,806 71,268,194 2,460,174 201,649,940 
Y Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold307,930 19,074,683 19,261 1,498,589 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,012 120,975 1,273 117,405 
Redeemed(8,967)(569,672)(1,016)(87,262)
300,975 18,625,986 19,518 1,528,732 
A Class/Shares Authorized60,000,000 60,000,000 
Sold470,269 26,297,155 783,879 54,250,243 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions212,777 11,177,165 202,249 16,548,087 
Redeemed(287,213)(16,291,017)(977,454)(67,216,794)
395,833 21,183,303 8,674 3,581,536 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold65,661 2,808,656 158,031 8,597,018 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions46,222 1,860,437 39,175 2,529,562 
Redeemed(65,216)(2,832,867)(142,611)(7,653,360)
46,667 1,836,226 54,595 3,473,220 
R Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold103,419 5,613,707 288,585 18,499,188 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions57,503 2,878,025 37,039 2,905,336 
Redeemed(74,286)(3,987,439)(130,237)(8,695,824)
86,636 4,504,293 195,387 12,708,700 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold106,471 6,621,729 515,024 36,057,190 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions33,751 2,012,590 80 7,330 
Redeemed(77,533)(4,902,953)(17,322)(1,131,238)
62,689 3,731,366 497,782 34,933,282 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized210,000,000 110,000,000 
Sold5,880,326 377,303,128 7,411,532 533,392,489 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions906,288 54,431,628 525,013 48,359,000 
Redeemed(2,002,369)(128,393,582)(2,781,944)(205,088,810)
4,784,245 303,341,174 5,154,601 376,662,679 
G Class/Shares Authorized80,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold134,141 9,362,425 3,322 222,941 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions229 14,068 620 
Redeemed(3,283)(222,133)— (3)
131,087 9,154,360 3,329 223,558 
Net increase (decrease)16,424,072 $946,664,514 12,582,476 $1,145,217,950 

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6. Fair Value Measurements

The fund's investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels. 

Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.

Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. 

Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).

The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$16,761,031,462 $464,873,502 — 
Short-Term Investments71,391 77,251,396 — 
$16,761,102,853 $542,124,898 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $2,047,924 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $1,522,613 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $184,474,855.

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The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of April 30, 2023, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $2,047,924 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $1,522,613 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $(11,273,658) in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $272,506 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

8. Risk Factors

The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.

9. Federal Tax Information

The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.

As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$6,317,718,063 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$11,221,266,019 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(235,756,331)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$10,985,509,688 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2022, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(56,874,991), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2023(3)
$62.50(0.08)6.336.25(4.09)(4.09)$64.6610.96%
0.93%(4)
0.95%(4)
(0.28)%(4)
(0.30)%(4)
10%$14,871,313 
2022$93.37(0.30)(24.63)(24.93)(5.94)(5.94)$62.50(28.50)%0.94%0.95%(0.42)%(0.43)%13%$13,781,358 
2021$66.38(0.38)29.4929.11(2.12)(2.12)$93.3744.70%0.95%0.95%(0.47)%(0.47)%8%$20,198,765 
2020$50.27(0.21)18.5518.34(2.23)(2.23)$66.3837.77%0.97%0.97%(0.36)%(0.36)%6%$14,648,925 
2019$47.74(0.06)5.925.86(3.33)(3.33)$50.2713.83%0.97%0.97%(0.13)%(0.13)%13%$11,308,500 
2018$44.59(0.06)5.825.76(0.07)(2.54)(2.61)$47.7413.44%0.97%0.97%(0.12)%(0.12)%17%$10,524,969 
I Class
2023(3)
$65.74(0.03)6.716.68(4.09)(4.09)$68.3311.08%
0.73%(4)
0.75%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
(0.10)%(4)
10%$834,814 
2022$97.72(0.16)(25.88)(26.04)(5.94)(5.94)$65.74(28.36)%0.74%0.75%(0.22)%(0.23)%13%$727,643 
2021$69.25(0.23)30.8230.59(2.12)(2.12)$97.7245.00%0.75%0.75%(0.27)%(0.27)%8%$841,255 
2020$52.25(0.10)19.3319.23(2.23)(2.23)$69.2538.05%0.77%0.77%(0.16)%(0.16)%6%$588,451 
2019$49.390.036.166.19(3.33)(3.33)$52.2514.05%0.77%0.77%0.07%0.07%13%$365,036 
2018$46.040.036.026.05(0.16)(2.54)(2.70)$49.3913.68%0.77%0.77%0.08%0.08%17%$402,938 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2023(3)
$66.30
(5)
6.796.79(4.09)(4.09)$69.0011.16%
0.58%(4)
0.60%(4)
0.07%(4)
0.05%(4)
10%$24,289 
2022$98.36(0.04)(26.08)(26.12)(5.94)(5.94)$66.30(28.25)%0.59%0.60%(0.07)%(0.08)%13%$3,383 
2021$69.59(0.11)31.0030.89(2.12)(2.12)$98.3645.21%0.60%0.60%(0.12)%(0.12)%8%$3,099 
2020$52.42(0.01)19.4119.40(2.23)(2.23)$69.5938.26%0.62%0.62%(0.01)%(0.01)%6%$1,708 
2019$49.470.106.186.28(3.33)(3.33)$52.4214.22%0.62%0.62%0.22%0.22%13%$1,259 
2018$46.070.116.026.13(0.19)(2.54)(2.73)$49.4713.85%0.62%0.62%0.23%0.23%17%$944 
A Class
2023(3)
$58.50(0.15)5.895.74(4.09)(4.09)$60.1510.84%
1.18%(4)
1.20%(4)
(0.53)%(4)
(0.55)%(4)
10%$199,446 
2022$87.98(0.46)(23.08)(23.54)(5.94)(5.94)$58.50(28.69)%1.19%1.20%(0.67)%(0.68)%13%$170,819 
2021$62.81(0.56)27.8527.29(2.12)(2.12)$87.9844.35%1.20%1.20%(0.72)%(0.72)%8%$256,161 
2020$47.79(0.34)17.5917.25(2.23)(2.23)$62.8137.43%1.22%1.22%(0.61)%(0.61)%6%$167,682 
2019$45.67(0.17)5.625.45(3.33)(3.33)$47.7913.54%1.22%1.22%(0.38)%(0.38)%13%$116,630 
2018$42.80(0.17)5.585.41(2.54)(2.54)$45.6713.15%1.22%1.22%(0.37)%(0.37)%17%$102,806 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2023(3)
$45.85(0.28)4.484.20(4.09)(4.09)$45.9610.44%
1.93%(4)
1.95%(4)
(1.28)%(4)
(1.30)%(4)
10%$27,230 
2022$70.74(0.76)(18.19)(18.95)(5.94)(5.94)$45.85(29.22)%1.94%1.95%(1.42)%(1.43)%13%$25,028 
2021$51.23(0.91)22.5421.63(2.12)(2.12)$70.7443.28%1.95%1.95%(1.47)%(1.47)%8%$34,751 
2020$39.65(0.62)14.4313.81(2.23)(2.23)$51.2336.39%1.97%1.97%(1.36)%(1.36)%6%$24,320 
2019$38.77(0.43)4.644.21(3.33)(3.33)$39.6512.69%1.97%1.97%(1.13)%(1.13)%13%$16,676 
2018$36.96(0.45)4.804.35(2.54)(2.54)$38.7712.32%1.97%1.97%(1.12)%(1.12)%17%$10,700 
R Class
2023(3)
$55.96(0.21)5.605.39(4.09)(4.09)$57.2610.69%
1.43%(4)
1.45%(4)
(0.78)%(4)
(0.80)%(4)
10%$44,270 
2022$84.62(0.59)(22.13)(22.72)(5.94)(5.94)$55.96(28.86)%1.44%1.45%(0.92)%(0.93)%13%$38,416 
2021$60.62(0.72)26.8426.12(2.12)(2.12)$84.6244.00%1.45%1.45%(0.97)%(0.97)%8%$41,561 
2020$46.31(0.46)17.0016.54(2.23)(2.23)$60.6237.08%1.47%1.47%(0.86)%(0.86)%6%$26,729 
2019$44.47(0.28)5.455.17(3.33)(3.33)$46.3113.26%1.47%1.47%(0.63)%(0.63)%13%$17,240 
2018$41.84(0.28)5.455.17(2.54)(2.54)$44.4712.87%1.47%1.47%(0.62)%(0.62)%17%$15,137 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2023(3)
$65.79(0.03)6.716.68(4.09)(4.09)$68.3811.07%
0.73%(4)
0.75%(4)
(0.08)%(4)
(0.10)%(4)
10%$38,585 
2022$97.78(0.12)(25.93)(26.05)(5.94)(5.94)$65.79(28.35)%0.74%0.75%(0.22)%(0.23)%13%$32,996 
2021$69.29(0.23)30.8430.61(2.12)(2.12)$97.7845.00%0.75%0.75%(0.27)%(0.27)%8%$371 
2020$52.28(0.12)19.3619.24(2.23)(2.23)$69.2938.05%0.77%0.77%(0.16)%(0.16)%6%$258 
2019$49.420.016.186.19(3.33)(3.33)$52.2814.04%0.77%0.77%0.07%0.07%13%$94 
2018$46.040.046.026.06(0.14)(2.54)(2.68)$49.4213.69%0.77%0.77%0.08%0.08%17%$7 
R6 Class
2023(3)
$66.210.026.776.79(4.09)(4.09)$68.9111.17%
0.58%(4)
0.60%(4)
0.07%(4)
0.05%(4)
10%$1,246,574 
2022$98.25(0.05)(26.05)(26.10)(5.94)(5.94)$66.21(28.26)%0.59%0.60%(0.07)%(0.08)%13%$881,007 
2021$69.51(0.11)30.9730.86(2.12)(2.12)$98.2545.22%0.60%0.60%(0.12)%(0.12)%8%$800,782 
2020$52.36
(5)
19.3819.38(2.23)(2.23)$69.5138.26%0.62%0.62%(0.01)%(0.01)%6%$509,484 
2019$49.420.106.176.27(3.33)(3.33)$52.3614.22%0.62%0.62%0.22%0.22%13%$461,623 
2018$46.070.106.026.12(0.23)(2.54)(2.77)$49.4213.85%0.62%0.62%0.23%0.23%17%$369,109 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
G Class
2023(3)
$67.600.077.077.14(4.09)(4.09)$70.6511.49%
0.00%(4)(6)
0.60%(4)
0.65%(4)
0.05%(4)
10%$9,504 
2022$99.610.23(26.30)(26.07)(5.94)(5.94)$67.60(27.84)%
0.00%(6)
0.60%0.52%(0.08)%13%$232 
2021$70.040.4231.2731.69(2.12)(2.12)$99.6146.08%
0.00%(6)
0.60%0.48%(0.12)%8%$10 
2020$52.440.3719.4619.83(2.23)(2.23)$70.0439.09%0.01%0.62%0.60%(0.01)%6%$7 
2019(7)
$51.280.101.061.16$52.442.26%
0.00%(4)(6)
0.62%(4)
0.78%(4)
0.16%(4)
13%(8)
$5 




Notes to Financial Highlights
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2023 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(7)August 1, 2019 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2019.
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2019.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of the fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of the fund's investments.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Liquidity Risk Management Program


The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments, conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to the program.

Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain investments held by the Fund is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.


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Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

A description of the policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. It is also available on American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.




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Notes


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(b) None.


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable for semiannual report filings.


ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semiannual report filings.


ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semiannual report filings.


ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for semiannual report filings.


ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.

(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not applicable.


ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.


ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.





ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.

(a)(2) Separate certifications by the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(a)(4) Not applicable.

(b) A certification by the registrant’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, is furnished and attached hereto as EX- 99.906CERT.





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant:American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.
By:/s/ Patrick Bannigan
Name:Patrick Bannigan
Title:President
Date:June 28, 2023


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:/s/ Patrick Bannigan
Name:Patrick Bannigan
Title:President
(principal executive officer)
Date:June 28, 2023


By:/s/ R. Wes Campbell
Name:R. Wes Campbell
Title:Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date:June 28, 2023