-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SnlOYGUFNMIBG8Xc7lFEqOySU72+48rFXWVI27mKuEGBvoqu1DBp7gebhqqSqjl1 uqKaumsi22Jt5l1uGa3NfA== 0000717316-05-000006.txt : 20050131 0000717316-05-000006.hdr.sgml : 20050131 20050131142905 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000717316-05-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497K3B PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050131 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050131 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20050131 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY CALIFORNIA TAX FREE & MUNICIPAL FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717316 IRS NUMBER: 946562826 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497K3B SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-82734 FILM NUMBER: 05561317 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1665 CHARLESTON RD CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 BUSINESS PHONE: 8003218321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1665 CHARLESTON RD CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST / DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960815 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE & MUNICIPAL FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910218 497K3B 1 profile.htm PROFILE PROFILE

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American Century Brokerage

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American Century
Investments
Fund Profile

INVESTOR CLASS

California Tax-Free Money Market Fund

January 28, 2005

This profile summarizes key information about the fund that is included in the
fund's prospectus. The fund's prospectus includes additional information about
the fund, including a more detailed description of the risks associated with
investing in the fund, that you may want to consider before you invest.

You may obtain the prospectus and other informationabout the fund at no cost by
calling us at 1-888-345-2071, accessing our Web site or visiting one of our
Investor Centers. See the back cover for additional telephone numbers and our
address.

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California Tax-Free Money Market Fund

1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?

   California Tax-Free Money Market seeks safety of principal and high current
   income that is exempt from California and federal income taxes.

2. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?

   The fund's assets are invested in high-quality, very short-term debt
   securities of which 80% must have interest payments exempt from federal and
   California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in
   California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, usually issue these
   securities for public projects, such as schools and roads. Income from these
   securities is exempt from regular federal income tax, state tax and
   alternative minimum tax.

   Additional information about California Tax-Free Money Market's investments
   is available in its annual and semiannual reports. In these reports you
   will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies
   that significantly affected the fund's performance during the most recent
   fiscal period. You may get these reports at no cost by calling us.

3. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND?

   * An investment in the fund is not a bank deposit, and it is not insured or
     guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any
     other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of
     your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by
     investing in the fund.

   * Because high-quality, very short-term debt securities are among the
     safest securities available, the interest they pay is among the lowest
     for income-paying securities. Accordingly, the yield on this fund will
     likely be lower than funds that invest in longer-term or lower-quality
     securities.

   * Because the fund invests in California municipal securities, it will be
     sensitive to events that affect California's economy. California Tax-Free
     Money Market may have a higher level of risk than funds that invest in a
     larger universe of securities.

    FUND PERFORMANCE

    The following bar chart shows the actual performance of California Tax-Free
    Money Market's shares for each of the last 10 calendar years. The bar chart
    indicates the volatility of the fund's historical returns from year to year.
    The bar chart and the performance information below are not intended to
    indicate how the fund will perform in the future. Account fees are not
    reflected in the chart below. If they had been included, returns would be
    lower than those shown.

Calendar Year-By-Year Returns

2004    0.76%
2003    0.60%
2002    1.06%
2001    2.20%
2000    3.30%
1999    2.66%
1998    2.95%
1997    3.19%
1996    3.07%
1995    3.41%

    The highest and lowest quarterly returns for the period reflected in the bar
    chart are:

                              Highest                Lowest
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    California Tax-Free
    Money Market              0.89% (2Q 2000)        0.10% (3Q 2003)




    The following table shows the average annual total returns of the fund's
    shares for the periods indicated. For current performance information,
    including yields, please call us or access our Web site.

                                1 YEAR            5 YEARS            10 YEARS
     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004)
    California Tax-Free
     Money Market               0.76%             1.58%               2.31%

4. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?

   There are no sales loads, fees or other charges

   * to buy fund shares directly from American Century

   * to reinvest dividends in additional shares

   * to exchange into the Investor Class shares of other American Century
     funds

   * to redeem your shares other than a $10 fee to redeem by wire

   The following table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy
   and hold shares of the fund.

     SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENT)
         Maximum Account Maintenance Fee                  $25(1)

    (1) Applies only to investors whose total eligible investments with
        American Century are less than $10,000.

     ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
     (EXPENSES THAT ARE DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)

         Management Fee                               0.50%(1)

         Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees        None

         Other Expenses                               0.02%(2)

         Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses         0.52%

    (1) Based on assets during the fund's most recent fiscal year. The fund
        has a stepped fee schedule. As a result, the fund's management fee rate
        generally decreases as assets increase and increases as assets decrease.

    (2) Other expenses include the fees and expenses of the fund's
        independent trustees and their legal counsel, as well as interest and
        portfolio insurance.

           EXAMPLE

             Assuming you . . .

             * invest $10,000 in the fund

             * redeem all of your shares at the end of the periods shown below

             * earn a 5% return each year

             * incur the same operating expenses as shown above

             . . . your cost of investing in the fund would be:

                  1 year          3 years         5 years           10 years
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                   $53             $167            $290               $652

             Of course, actual costs may be higher or lower. Use this example to
             compare the costs of investing in other funds.

5. WHO ARE THE FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND PORTFOLIO MANAGERS?

   American Century Investment Management, Inc. provides investment advisory
   and management services for the fund. American Century uses teams of
   portfolio managers and analysts working together to manage its mutual funds.
   Identified below is the portfolio manager who leads the team that manages
   California Tax-Free Money Market:

   TODD PARDULA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, has been a member of the
   California Tax-Free Money Market team since May 1994. He joined American
   Century in February 1990 and became a portfolio manager in April 1994. He
   has a bachelor's degree in finance from Santa Clara University. He is a CFA
   charterholder.

6. HOW DO I BUY FUND SHARES?

   American Century Brokerage offers several ways to purchase shares

   * Complete and return a brokerage application along with an investment
     check payable to American Century Brokerage

   * Call us and send your investment by bank wire transfer

   * If you already have an American Century Brokerage account, simply contact
     us by writing, calling or accessing our Web site

   Your initial investment in your brokerage account must be at least $2,500.
   If your brokerage account balance falls below this account minimum, your
   shares may be redeemed involuntarily.


7. HOW DO I SELL FUND SHARES?

   The most convenient way for you to sell money market fund shares in your
   brokerage account is to use our CheckWriting feature. If you do not have
   checks, you can call us during business hours or send us a letter requesting a
   redemption check or bank wire. Bank wires require a minimum redemption of
   $1,000 and a $20 fee applies. In addition, we will automatically sell
   sufficient shares in California Tax-Free Money Market when you direct us to
   make other investments in your brokerage account.

   Depending on the options you select when you open your account, some
   restrictions may apply. For your protection, some redemption requests may
   require a signature guarantee.

8. HOW ARE FUND DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?

   Dividends are declared and available for redemption daily. Distributions will
   generally be exempt from California and federal income taxes. Distributions
   are reinvested automatically in additional shares unless you choose another
   option.

9. WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?

   American Century Brokerage offers several ways to make it easier for you to
   manage your account, such as

   * telephone transactions

   * wire and electronic funds transfers

   * TeleSelect Automated Information and Trading Line transactions

   * 24-hour online account access and transactions

   You will find more information about these choices in our Brokerage
   Information Kit, which you may request by calling us, accessing our Web site
   or visiting one of our Investor Centers.

AMERICAN CENTURY BROKERAGE, INC.
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BROKERAGE CLIENT RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
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FAX
650-967-9627

TELESELECT AUTOMATED INFORMATION
AND TRADING LINE
1-888-345-2091

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF
1-800-634-4113

SEP-IRA SERVICES
1-800-345-3533, ext. 4210

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