N-CSR 1 acqef6302020n-csr.htm N-CSR 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 number811-05447
AMERICAN CENTURY QUANTITATIVE EQUITY FUNDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI64111
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
CHARLES A. ETHERINGTON
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:06-30
Date of reporting period:06-30-2020




ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.






        


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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Disciplined Growth Fund
Investor Class (ADSIX)
I Class (ADCIX)
Y Class (ADCYX)
A Class (ADCVX)
C Class (ADCCX)
R Class (ADRRX)
R5 Class (ADGGX)


















Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.










Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   
Average Annual Returns
 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception Date
Investor ClassADSIX22.13%12.84%15.64%9/30/05
Russell 1000 Growth Index23.28%15.87%17.22%
I ClassADCIX22.38%13.06%15.87%9/30/05
Y ClassADCYX22.42%15.81%4/10/17
A ClassADCVX9/30/05
No sales charge21.84%12.56%15.36%
With sales charge14.85%11.24%14.68%
C ClassADCCX20.94%11.72%14.49%9/28/07
R ClassADRRX21.56%12.28%15.06%9/30/05
R5 ClassADGGX22.37%15.76%4/10/17
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.



















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $42,802
Russell 1000 Growth Index — $49,029
Ending value of Investor Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassY ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 Class
1.02%0.82%0.77%1.27%2.02%1.52%0.82%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
 












Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Yulin Long and Tsuyoshi Ozaki

Performance Summary

Disciplined Growth returned 22.13%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the 23.28% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index.

Disciplined Growth advanced during the fiscal year, but underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Stock selection in the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors detracted, while positioning in consumer staples and health care benefited relative performance.

Positioning Across Several Sectors Detracted From Relative Returns

Security selections in the information technology sector were the largest drivers of relative underperformance. Stock choices in the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry were the main headwind. An underweight to chipmaker NVIDIA was among the leading individual detractors from relative performance. Demand for NVIDIA’s gaming chips was high throughout the period but spiked starting in March, when widespread pandemic lockdown measures caused game manufacturers to purchase large amounts of the chips out of fear that production would stop. Elsewhere in the sector, positions in communications equipment company Motorola Solutions and software company Cornerstone OnDemand also weighed on returns. We have since exited our position in Cornerstone.

Stock selection within consumer discretionary also detracted from relative returns. A lack of exposure to automobile manufacturer Tesla was a leading detractor from performance compared with the benchmark for the period. The stock began a significant upward trend in March after the company’s automobile deliveries for the quarter shattered analysts’ expectations. The manufacturer also rolled out a new model in early 2020 and reduced pricing on older models. Both developments are expected to bolster demand. Within textiles, apparel and luxury goods, a position in Deckers Outdoor provided a headwind to results, as did stakes in specialty retailers Ross Stores and AutoZone. Specialty retailers, especially those that rely heavily on foot traffic for sales, experienced sales setbacks during the COVID-19 lockdown. We have since closed our position in AutoZone.

Security choices within the materials sector also detracted. Factory closures due to the pandemic constrained some companies’ abilities to produce their products. Within containers and packaging, Ball Corp. weighed on results, as did construction materials company Eagle Materials. We have since closed these positions.

Positioning within Consumer Staples and Health Care was Additive

Within the consumer staples sector, positioning in the beverages industry was the leading driver, as an underweight to The Coca-Cola Co. was among the top individual contributors for the period. It was beneficial to be underrepresented in the stock of the soft drink company as widespread lockdown measures hurt key markets, such as sporting events and restaurants. Conversely, adult beverage manufacturer The Boston Beer Co. enjoyed increased demand for its products during the lockdown, boosting its stock price. Its seltzer product, Truly, enjoyed strong demand throughout the reporting period. We have since sold out of both Coca-Cola and Boston Beer. Within the sector, it was also beneficial to have no exposure to tobacco companies and an underweight allocation in food and staples retailing companies.

*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Within the health care sector, security selections within the health care equipment and supplies industry bolstered relative returns. Masimo and DexCom were among the leading individual contributors to performance during the 12 months. Overweights to these patient-monitoring device manufacturers were beneficial during the period. The COVID-19 outbreak increased demand for remote patient-monitoring devices, which Masimo makes, and patient self-monitoring devices for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, which are provided by DexCom. Within the biotechnology industry, an overweight in Vertex Pharmaceuticals was also among the leading contributors to overall performance.

A Look Ahead

Our disciplined, objective and systematic investment strategy is designed to take advantage of opportunities at the individual company level. We believe this approach is an effective way to capitalize on market inefficiencies that lead to the mispricing of individual stocks. As a result of this approach, our sector and industry allocations reflect where we are finding the greatest opportunities among individual companies at a given time.

At period-end, financials was the most overweight sector. We increased our relative overweight position during the year in order to take advantage of opportunities our models identified in the capital markets industry. Communication services is also among our largest active weights as of period-end. Based on our factor model, we believe there are significant opportunities in the entertainment industry. Conversely, we are underweight the consumer staples and real estate sectors. Beverages and food and staples companies show a lack of opportunity and are comparatively unattractive in terms of our model metrics. In the real estate sector, our underweight is driven by a lack of exposure to equity real estate investment trusts (REITs).
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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Microsoft Corp.9.2%
Apple, Inc.8.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.7.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A4.3%
Facebook, Inc., Class A4.1%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A1.8%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1.7%
S&P Global, Inc.1.7%
Merck & Co., Inc.1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.1.6%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software18.7%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals9.0%
Interactive Media and Services8.4%
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail7.9%
IT Services6.2%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks95.2%
Temporary Cash Investments4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.1%

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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual    
Investor Class$1,000$1,119.80$5.321.01%
I Class$1,000$1,121.10$4.270.81%
Y Class$1,000$1,120.90$4.010.76%
A Class$1,000$1,118.10$6.641.26%
C Class$1,000$1,114.50$10.572.01%
R Class$1,000$1,116.80$7.951.51%
R5 Class$1,000$1,120.50$4.270.81%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,019.84$5.071.01%
I Class$1,000$1,020.84$4.070.81%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.08$3.820.76%
A Class$1,000$1,018.60$6.321.26%
C Class$1,000$1,014.87$10.072.01%
R Class$1,000$1,017.36$7.571.51%
R5 Class$1,000$1,020.84$4.070.81%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 95.2%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.8%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(1)
13,782 $1,352,428 
Lockheed Martin Corp.4,929 1,798,691 
Mercury Systems, Inc.(1)
6,952 546,844 
3,697,963 
Auto Components — 0.1%
Aptiv plc5,355 417,262 
Beverages — 0.1%
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
7,148 495,499 
Biotechnology — 3.3%
AbbVie, Inc.30,963 3,039,947 
Biogen, Inc.(1)
150 40,133 
Exelixis, Inc.(1)
87,099 2,067,730 
Incyte Corp.(1)
5,108 531,079 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
11,633 1,419,226 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
25,707 7,462,999 
14,561,114 
Building Products — 1.4%
AAON, Inc.8,429 457,610 
AO Smith Corp.22,685 1,068,917 
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.17,828 1,139,744 
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.20,868 1,760,425 
UFP Industries, Inc.32,596 1,613,828 
6,040,524 
Capital Markets — 4.5%
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.12,544 4,120,328 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.4,372 2,190,022 
Moody's Corp.1,796 493,415 
MSCI, Inc.12,028 4,015,187 
S&P Global, Inc.22,560 7,433,069 
SEI Investments Co.30,802 1,693,494 
19,945,515 
Chemicals — 0.5%
NewMarket Corp.5,075 2,032,436 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1%
IAA, Inc.(1)
5,991 231,073 
Communications Equipment — 1.3%
Arista Networks, Inc.(1)
1,578 331,427 
Cisco Systems, Inc.23,745 1,107,467 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.30,935 4,334,922 
5,773,816 
Distributors — 0.3%
LKQ Corp.(1)
49,692 1,301,930 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1%
Chegg, Inc.(1)
5,078 341,546 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.4%
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.23,515 1,819,120 
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SharesValue
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.0%
Trimble, Inc.(1)
35,036 $1,513,205 
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(1)
11,005 2,816,730 
4,329,935 
Entertainment — 2.4%
Electronic Arts, Inc.(1)
19,980 2,638,359 
Netflix, Inc.(1)
3,793 1,725,967 
Spotify Technology SA(1)
11,208 2,893,794 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(1)
7,874 1,098,974 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(1)
235,197 2,243,779 
10,600,873 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0%
American Tower Corp.6,267 1,620,270 
Crown Castle International Corp.13,854 2,318,467 
Public Storage1,817 348,664 
4,287,401 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.3%
Costco Wholesale Corp.1,560 473,008 
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(1)
33,248 850,816 
1,323,824 
Food Products — 0.9%
Hershey Co. (The)30,146 3,907,525 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.1%
ABIOMED, Inc.(1)
4,496 1,086,054 
Align Technology, Inc.(1)
16,860 4,627,058 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
5,267 2,135,242 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1)
16,604 5,481,977 
Masimo Corp.(1)
1,216 277,236 
NuVasive, Inc.(1)
16,934 942,546 
ResMed, Inc.15,944 3,061,248 
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(1)
6,094 602,818 
18,214,179 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.5%
Amedisys, Inc.(1)
8,242 1,636,367 
Chemed Corp.5,038 2,272,491 
HCA Healthcare, Inc.6,965 676,023 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.6,488 1,913,635 
6,498,516 
Health Care Technology — 2.0%
Cerner Corp.46,716 3,202,382 
Omnicell, Inc.(1)
28,712 2,027,641 
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1)
15,817 3,707,821 
8,937,844 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.8%
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
1,836 1,932,133 
Domino's Pizza, Inc.3,341 1,234,299 
Yum! Brands, Inc.4,621 401,611 
3,568,043 
Household Durables — 0.2%
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(1)
10,255 737,847 
Household Products — 0.7%
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)22,488 2,688,890 
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SharesValue
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.12,118 $420,979 
3,109,869 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%
3M Co.18,176 2,835,274 
Insurance — 0.6%
Aon plc, Class A9,839 1,894,991 
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A2,711 520,241 
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.2,565 398,114 
2,813,346 
Interactive Media and Services — 8.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
13,313 18,878,499 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
80,667 18,317,056 
37,195,555 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 7.9%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
11,847 32,683,740 
eBay, Inc.46,315 2,429,222 
35,112,962 
IT Services — 6.2%
Accenture plc, Class A15,111 3,244,634 
International Business Machines Corp.8,697 1,050,337 
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.12,397 2,281,420 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A26,679 7,888,980 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1)
24,857 4,330,835 
Square, Inc., Class A(1)
19,690 2,066,268 
VeriSign, Inc.(1)
15,813 3,270,603 
Visa, Inc., Class A18,129 3,501,979 
27,635,056 
Leisure Products — 0.2%
Polaris, Inc.7,587 702,177 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1%
Illumina, Inc.(1)
677 250,727 
Machinery — 0.8%
Graco, Inc.29,350 1,408,506 
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.24,120 2,031,869 
3,440,375 
Media — 0.5%
Cable One, Inc.486 862,577 
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.205,969 1,209,038 
2,071,615 
Multiline Retail — 0.1%
Dollar General Corp.1,668 317,771 
Pharmaceuticals — 2.9%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.44,808 2,634,710 
Eli Lilly & Co.9,648 1,584,009 
Merck & Co., Inc.93,391 7,221,926 
Zoetis, Inc.10,698 1,466,054 
12,906,699 
Road and Rail — 1.5%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.9,245 1,112,543 
Landstar System, Inc.32,328 3,630,758 
Union Pacific Corp.12,281 2,076,349 
6,819,650 
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SharesValue
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 5.6%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
32,047 $1,685,993 
Applied Materials, Inc.48,198 2,913,569 
Broadcom, Inc.21,770 6,870,830 
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(1)
9,876 280,380 
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.6,724 1,593,588 
NVIDIA Corp.8,208 3,118,301 
QUALCOMM, Inc.31,199 2,845,661 
Texas Instruments, Inc.41,034 5,210,087 
Universal Display Corp.3,312 495,541 
25,013,950 
Software — 18.7%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
3,500 1,523,585 
ANSYS, Inc.(1)
445 129,820 
Atlassian Corp. plc, Class A(1)
9,657 1,740,867 
Autodesk, Inc.(1)
19,921 4,764,904 
Blackline, Inc.(1)
6,536 541,900 
Box, Inc., Class A(1)
36,765 763,241 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
39,783 3,817,577 
DocuSign, Inc.(1)
7,521 1,295,191 
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(1)
79,890 1,739,205 
Fair Isaac Corp.(1)
4,044 1,690,554 
Fortinet, Inc.(1)
29,136 3,999,499 
Intuit, Inc.18,065 5,350,672 
Microsoft Corp.199,618 40,624,259 
Oracle Corp. (New York)24,259 1,340,795 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(1)
12,992 2,983,873 
Pegasystems, Inc.1,939 196,169 
Proofpoint, Inc.(1)
28,037 3,115,471 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
3,026 1,225,712 
Synopsys, Inc.(1)
23,473 4,577,235 
Workday, Inc., Class A(1)
6,967 1,305,337 
82,725,866 
Specialty Retail — 2.4%
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.9,094 1,295,440 
Best Buy Co., Inc.11,982 1,045,669 
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
4,723 272,281 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)15,303 3,833,555 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.9,590 1,295,801 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(1)
4,442 1,873,058 
Ross Stores, Inc.12,189 1,038,990 
10,654,794 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 9.0%
Apple, Inc.102,522 37,400,026 
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1)
128,309 2,223,595 
39,623,621 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.8%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
7,130 1,400,261 
lululemon athletica, Inc.(1)
1,379 430,262 
NIKE, Inc., Class B62,007 6,079,786 
7,910,309 
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SharesValue
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1%
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(1)
6,033 $687,581 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $262,543,165)
420,890,982 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 4.7%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $9,137,214), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $8,961,728)8,961,723 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $11,904,467), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20,
due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $11,671,016)
11,671,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class29,013 29,013 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $20,661,736)
20,661,736 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9% 
(Cost $283,204,901)
441,552,718 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1%624,523 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$442,177,241 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
NASDAQ 100 E-Mini18September 2020$360 $3,653,010 $61,785 
S&P 500 E-Mini62September 2020$3,100 9,579,620 (25,418)
$13,232,630 $36,367 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $283,204,901)$441,552,718 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts1,014,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold173,405 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts194,210 
Dividends and interest receivable136,508 
443,070,841 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed530,453 
Accrued management fees334,264 
Distribution and service fees payable28,883 
893,600 
Net Assets$442,177,241 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$227,469,023 
Distributable earnings214,708,218 
$442,177,241 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$238,407,815 9,774,431 $24.39
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$136,351,419 5,556,801 $24.54
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$231,659 9,431 $24.56
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$34,139,001 1,419,477 $24.05*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$22,346,463 1,016,381 $21.99
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$9,548,129 407,676 $23.42
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,152,755 46,951 $24.55
*Maximum offering price $25.52 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends$4,160,244 
Interest108,524 
4,268,768 
Expenses:
Management fees4,379,853 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class77,703 
C Class226,556 
R Class46,626 
Directors' fees and expenses35,841 
Other expenses2,729 
4,769,308 
Fees waived(1)
(42,127)
4,727,181 
Net investment income (loss)(458,413)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions99,990,010 
Futures contract transactions(458,884)
99,531,126 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(12,954,123)
Futures contracts36,367 
(12,917,756)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)86,613,370 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$86,154,957 

(1)Amount consists of $21,225, $15,066, $34, $2,827, $2,050, $846 and $79 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class, respectively.
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$(458,413)$1,351,051 
Net realized gain (loss)99,531,126 45,932,096 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(12,917,756)(14,402,286)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations86,154,957 32,880,861 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(19,742,797)(45,161,834)
I Class(14,515,555)(29,157,974)
Y Class(29,840)(64,786)
A Class(2,597,617)(4,846,907)
C Class(2,101,210)(5,520,779)
R Class(775,728)(1,329,846)
R5 Class(64,578)(174,914)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(39,827,325)(86,257,040)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(138,096,911)(96,661,652)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(91,769,279)(150,037,831)
Net Assets
Beginning of period533,946,520 683,984,351 
End of period$442,177,241 $533,946,520 


See Notes to Financial Statements.





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Notes to Financial Statements
 
JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Disciplined 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 and R5 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
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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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid semiannually. Distributions from 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.

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.
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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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. Effective August 1, 2019, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.01% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2021 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Before Waiver

After Waiver
Investor Class0.6880%
to 0.8700%
0.2500% to 0.3100%1.01%1.00%
I Class0.0500% to 0.1100%0.81%0.80%
Y Class0.0000% to 0.0600%0.76%0.75%
A Class0.2500% to 0.3100%1.01%1.00%
C Class0.2500% to 0.3100%1.01%1.00%
R Class0.2500% to 0.3100%1.01%1.00%
R5 Class0.0500% to 0.1100%0.81%0.80%

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 June 30, 2020 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 purchases and sales were $29,107,332 and $26,197,056, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $4,418,761 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 June 30, 2020 were $646,205,288 and $843,646,404, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized170,000,000 170,000,000 
Sold1,261,048 $27,858,757 1,724,795 $38,178,631 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions889,315 19,280,340 2,313,663 44,454,539 
Redeemed(3,908,883)(85,287,974)(7,593,146)(167,211,561)
(1,758,520)(38,148,877)(3,554,688)(84,578,391)
I Class/Shares Authorized100,000,000 100,000,000 
Sold947,512 20,998,104 3,351,906 73,682,578 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions664,465 14,478,684 1,504,817 29,065,330 
Redeemed(5,846,700)(126,745,336)(4,650,312)(102,481,992)
(4,234,723)(91,268,548)206,411 265,916 
Y Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold547 12,143 23,311 576,397 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,368 29,840 3,350 64,786 
Redeemed(18,978)(429,123)(421)(9,234)
(17,063)(387,140)26,240 631,949 
A Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold238,636 5,163,120 230,717 4,997,549 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions111,662 2,390,694 228,295 4,338,081 
Redeemed(400,827)(8,643,889)(573,977)(12,456,674)
(50,529)(1,090,075)(114,965)(3,121,044)
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold53,988 1,039,561 48,617 973,637 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions102,058 2,005,435 300,837 5,318,801 
Redeemed(445,546)(8,913,381)(828,976)(16,048,707)
(289,500)(5,868,385)(479,522)(9,756,269)
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold82,972 1,773,737 106,184 2,301,204 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions37,170 775,728 71,536 1,329,846 
Redeemed(184,733)(3,945,878)(158,256)(3,624,503)
(64,591)(1,396,413)19,464 6,547 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold20,945 454,916 30,933 631,619 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,962 64,578 9,057 174,914 
Redeemed(20,777)(456,967)(43,479)(916,893)
3,130 62,527 (3,489)(110,360)
Net increase (decrease)(6,411,796)$(138,096,911)(3,900,549)$(96,661,652)

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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$420,890,982   
Temporary Cash Investments29,013 $20,632,723  
$420,919,995 $20,632,723  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$61,785   
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$25,418   

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). 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 $1,987 futures contracts purchased.

The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $194,210 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $(458,884) in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $36,367 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
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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, 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’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.

9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$4,359,897 $18,056,173 
Long-term capital gains$35,467,428 $68,200,867 

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.

The reclassifications, which are primarily due to tax equalization, were made to capital $12,128,326 and distributable earnings $(12,128,326).

As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$285,914,028 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$159,613,716 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(3,975,026)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$155,638,690 
Undistributed ordinary income$3,687,984 
Accumulated long-term gains$55,381,544 
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 June 30 (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
2020$21.76(0.02)4.594.57(1.94)(1.94)$24.3922.13%1.01%1.02%(0.10)%(0.11)%142%$238,408 
2019$24.050.051.081.13(0.04)(3.38)(3.42)$21.766.61%1.02%1.02%0.24%0.24%105%$250,920 
2018$22.100.053.974.02(0.03)(2.04)(2.07)$24.0518.80%1.02%1.02%0.21%0.21%97%$362,865 
2017$18.360.113.743.85(0.11)(0.11)$22.1020.88%1.02%1.02%0.51%0.51%124%$434,242 
2016$19.150.12(0.53)(0.41)(0.12)(0.26)(0.38)$18.36(2.08)%1.03%1.03%0.64%0.64%113%$370,901 
I Class
2020$21.840.024.624.64(1.94)(1.94)$24.5422.38%0.81%0.82%0.10%0.09%142%$136,351 
2019$24.130.101.081.18(0.09)(3.38)(3.47)$21.846.82%0.82%0.82%0.44%0.44%105%$213,805 
2018$22.160.103.994.09(0.08)(2.04)(2.12)$24.1319.01%0.82%0.82%0.41%0.41%97%$231,261 
2017$18.410.153.753.90(0.15)(0.15)$22.1621.18%0.82%0.82%0.71%0.71%124%$238,480 
2016$19.200.16(0.53)(0.37)(0.16)(0.26)(0.42)$18.41(1.95)%0.83%0.83%0.84%0.84%113%$318,576 
Y Class
2020$21.850.044.614.65(1.94)(1.94)$24.5622.42%0.76%0.77%0.15%0.14%142%$232 
2019$24.140.121.071.19(0.10)(3.38)(3.48)$21.856.87%0.77%0.77%0.49%0.49%105%$579 
2018$22.170.113.994.10(0.09)(2.04)(2.13)$24.1419.06%0.77%0.77%0.46%0.46%97%$6 
2017(3)
$21.620.040.630.67(0.12)(0.12)$22.173.07%
0.77%(4)
0.77%(4)
0.74%(4)
0.74%(4)
124%(5)
$5 




For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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)
A Class
2020$21.53(0.08)4.544.46(1.94)(1.94)$24.0521.84%1.26%1.27%(0.35)%(0.36)%142%$34,139 
2019$23.87
(6)
1.061.06(0.02)(3.38)(3.40)$21.536.32%1.27%1.27%(0.01)%(0.01)%105%$31,650 
2018$21.97(0.01)3.953.94(2.04)(2.04)$23.8718.48%1.27%1.27%(0.04)%(0.04)%97%$37,832 
2017$18.280.053.723.77(0.08)(0.08)$21.9720.61%1.27%1.27%0.26%0.26%124%$58,469 
2016$19.090.07(0.52)(0.45)(0.10)(0.26)(0.36)$18.28(2.35)%1.28%1.28%0.39%0.39%113%$133,042 
C Class
2020$19.98(0.22)4.173.95(1.94)(1.94)$21.9920.94%2.01%2.02%(1.10)%(1.11)%142%$22,346 
2019$22.55(0.16)0.970.81(3.38)(3.38)$19.985.57%2.02%2.02%(0.76)%(0.76)%105%$26,088 
2018$21.00(0.17)3.763.59(2.04)(2.04)$22.5517.57%2.02%2.02%(0.79)%(0.79)%97%$40,253 
2017$17.54(0.09)3.553.46$21.0019.73%2.02%2.02%(0.49)%(0.49)%124%$44,456 
2016$18.41(0.06)(0.51)(0.57)(0.04)(0.26)(0.30)$17.54(3.11)%2.03%2.03%(0.36)%(0.36)%113%$45,050 
R Class
2020$21.06(0.13)4.434.30(1.94)(1.94)$23.4221.56%1.51%1.52%(0.60)%(0.61)%142%$9,548 
2019$23.47(0.06)1.030.97(3.38)(3.38)$21.066.03%1.52%1.52%(0.26)%(0.26)%105%$9,948 
2018$21.68(0.06)3.893.83(2.04)(2.04)$23.4718.20%1.52%1.52%(0.29)%(0.29)%97%$10,626 
2017$18.06
(6)
3.673.67(0.05)(0.05)$21.6820.33%1.52%1.52%0.01%0.01%124%$11,184 
2016$18.890.03(0.52)(0.49)(0.08)(0.26)(0.34)$18.06(2.60)%1.53%1.53%0.14%0.14%113%$12,778 




For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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
2020$21.850.024.624.64(1.94)(1.94)$24.5522.37%0.81%0.82%0.10%0.09%142%$1,153 
2019$24.140.101.081.18(0.09)(3.38)(3.47)$21.856.82%0.82%0.82%0.44%0.44%105%$957 
2018$22.170.103.994.09(0.08)(2.04)(2.12)$24.1419.00%0.82%0.82%0.41%0.41%97%$1,142 
2017(3)
$21.620.030.630.66(0.11)(0.11)$22.173.06%
0.82%(4)
0.82%(4)
0.69%(4)
0.69%(4)
124%(5)
$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)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through June 30, 2017.
(4)Annualized.
(5)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended June 30, 2017.
(6)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.


See Notes to Financial Statements.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Disciplined Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Disciplined Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.
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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor.
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The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was at the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group.The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund's annual unified management fee of 0.01% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 1.01% to 1.00%) for at least one year, beginning August 1, 2020.The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.

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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.



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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $3,829,422, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $46,701,545, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund hereby designates $5,254,106 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $12,128,326 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).
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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Equity Growth Fund
Investor Class (BEQGX)
I Class (AMEIX)
A Class (BEQAX)
C Class (AEYCX)
R Class (AEYRX)
R5 Class (AEYGX)



















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Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   Average Annual Returns 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassBEQGX5.86%8.51%12.88%5/9/91
S&P 500 Index7.51%10.72%13.98%
I ClassAMEIX6.10%8.73%13.10%1/2/98
A ClassBEQAX10/9/97
No sales charge5.57%8.24%12.59%
With sales charge-0.49%6.97%11.93%
C ClassAEYCX4.80%7.44%11.76%7/18/01
R ClassAEYRX5.31%7.97%12.31%7/29/05
R5 ClassAEYGX6.06%9.86%4/10/17
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.






















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $33,612
S&P 500 Index — $37,031

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 Class
0.67%0.47%0.92%1.67%1.17%0.47%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
 













Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Claudia Musat and Steven Rossi

Effective August 2020, portfolio manager Claudia Musat will leave the fund’s portfolio management team, and Guan Wang will join the fund as a portfolio manager.

Performance Summary

Equity Growth returned 5.86%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the 7.51% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.

Equity Growth advanced during the fiscal year, but underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. Security selection in the information technology, consumer discretionary and materials sectors detracted the most from fund performance compared with the benchmark, while positioning in energy and communication services were most additive.

Stock Choices Across Several Sectors Detracted From Relative Returns

Stock choices in the information technology sector weighed most heavily on the fund’s 12-month results. Selections in the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry were the main headwind. An underweight to chipmaker NVIDIA was among the leading individual detractors from relative performance. Demand for NVIDIA’s gaming chips was high throughout the period but spiked starting in March, when widespread pandemic lockdown measures caused game manufacturers to purchase large amounts of the chips out of fear that production would stop. Positioning within the communications equipment industry also detracted, as did stock selection in IT services, where an underweight to PayPal Holdings was another leading individual detractor. We have since exited our position in PayPal Holdings.

Within the consumer discretionary sector, security selections in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry weighed most heavily on relative results. Within the specialty retail industry, an underweight compared with the benchmark in The Home Depot was among the leading individual detractors for the year. The price increased early in the period but fell during the March 2020 volatility. However, the stock rose heartily during the second quarter of 2020 as people under lockdown turned to home improvement projects to pass the time, stoking demand for the store’s products. Within the internet and direct marketing retail industry, a position in Amazon was also among the top detractors from overall performance.

Stock selections within the metals and mining industry provided the largest headwind for the materials sector. Security picks within the chemicals industry also weighed on results, as did a position in Domtar within the paper and forest products industry. We have since sold the stock. Many areas of the materials sector performed poorly during the 12 months as the economy entered recession and sapped demand for basic materials.

Energy and Communication Services were Additive

Positioning within the energy sector was the largest tailwind to relative returns during the period reflecting reduced exposure to several areas of the sector. Amid the spring lockdown, energy demand fell sharply, which weighed on the price of oil. In addition, a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia further exacerbated the drop. Many energy companies, such as drillers and refiners, were hurt by the price decrease. Within the oil, gas and consumable fuels industry, underweight exposure to Exxon Mobil boosted returns and was among the leading contributors to relative performance.


*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Reduced exposure to other companies such as Phillips 66, Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips also helped performance compared with the benchmark. As of the end of the period, we have exited our positions in Phillips 66, Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips. Limited exposure to several companies within the energy equipment and services industry also bolstered results.

Stock selection within the communication services sector was also helpful, particularly within the entertainment industry. Video game companies did well during the period, with demand for their products surging during the lockdown. An overweight to Activision Blizzard was among the leading individual contributors for the period. A position in Electronic Arts was also beneficial. Both companies boasted strong revenues and earnings beats during the period, especially in the first quarter of 2020. An underweight to The Walt Disney Co. also drove relative returns, as the company’s revenues were hurt by park closures due to the pandemic. We have since exited the stock. Positioning within the interactive media and services industry also provided a tailwind.

A Look Ahead

Our disciplined, objective and systematic investment strategy is designed to take advantage of opportunities at the individual company level. We believe this approach is an effective way to capitalize on market inefficiencies that lead to the mispricing of individual stocks. Our strategy is designed to provide investors with well-diversified and risk-managed exposure to broad U.S. equities. As such, we do not see significant deviations in sector weightings versus the S&P 500 Index. Nevertheless, we can point to select sectors and industries where we are finding more or less investment opportunity.

At period-end, health care was the largest sector overweight. Our model detects opportunities within the biotechnology, health care technology and life sciences tools and services industries. The information technology sector was the largest absolute weighting and second-largest relative overweight. Software and communications equipment represent some of the most attractive industry groups we see. Conversely, our real estate sector underweight position reflects a lack of opportunity within REITs across most factors in the stock selection model. A relative lack of exposure to financials reflects the fact that we see a number of stocks in the capital markets, diversified financial services and banks industries that do not score well across our models in the current environment.











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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Apple, Inc.5.0%
Microsoft Corp.4.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.3.7%
Facebook, Inc., Class A2.9%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A2.8%
Adobe, Inc.2.0%
Merck & Co., Inc.1.5%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.1.4%
Broadcom, Inc.1.4%
Verizon Communications, Inc.1.2%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software12.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals5.9%
Interactive Media and Services5.7%
Pharmaceuticals5.3%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment4.7%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.0%
Temporary Cash Investments2.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.2%

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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$975.50$3.290.67%
I Class$1,000$976.70$2.310.47%
A Class$1,000$974.40$4.520.92%
C Class$1,000$971.10$8.181.67%
R Class$1,000$973.30$5.741.17%
R5 Class$1,000$976.40$2.310.47%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
I Class$1,000$1,022.53$2.360.47%
A Class$1,000$1,020.29$4.620.92%
C Class$1,000$1,016.56$8.371.67%
R Class$1,000$1,019.05$5.871.17%
R5 Class$1,000$1,022.53$2.360.47%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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
 
JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.8%
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.23,104 $4,031,417 
Lockheed Martin Corp.42,468 15,497,423 
19,528,840 
Banks — 2.4%
Bank of America Corp.561,206 13,328,642 
Citigroup, Inc.61,757 3,155,783 
East West Bancorp, Inc.72,722 2,635,445 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.232,450 21,864,247 
Regions Financial Corp.206,385 2,295,001 
Truist Financial Corp.101,702 3,818,910 
Wells Fargo & Co.117,991 3,020,570 
Zions Bancorp N.A.147,796 5,025,064 
55,143,662 
Beverages — 1.1%
Coca-Cola Co. (The)101,896 4,552,713 
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B256,483 8,812,756 
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
158,655 10,997,965 
24,363,434 
Biotechnology — 2.7%
AbbVie, Inc.129,249 12,689,667 
Amgen, Inc.23,432 5,526,672 
Biogen, Inc.(1)
53,444 14,298,942 
Exelixis, Inc.(1)
94,457 2,242,409 
Incyte Corp.(1)
61,964 6,442,397 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
18,708 2,282,376 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
22,114 13,791,396 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
15,885 4,611,574 
61,885,433 
Building Products — 1.4%
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.152,181 9,728,931 
Masco Corp.464,974 23,346,345 
33,075,276 
Capital Markets — 2.3%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.43,374 6,507,835 
Eaton Vance Corp.44,738 1,726,887 
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.37,342 12,265,727 
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.67,573 5,297,723 
Moody's Corp.45,646 12,540,326 
Morgan Stanley79,133 3,822,124 
SEI Investments Co.135,381 7,443,247 
State Street Corp.38,291 2,433,393 
52,037,262 
Chemicals — 0.6%
Eastman Chemical Co.82,105 5,717,792 
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SharesValue
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A121,086 $7,957,772 
13,675,564 
Communications Equipment — 0.9%
Cisco Systems, Inc.176,792 8,245,579 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.85,614 11,997,090 
20,242,669 
Consumer Finance — 0.1%
Capital One Financial Corp.50,233 3,144,083 
Containers and Packaging — 1.0%
International Paper Co.231,657 8,156,643 
Packaging Corp. of America102,253 10,204,850 
WestRock Co.156,005 4,408,701 
22,770,194 
Distributors — 0.2%
LKQ Corp.(1)
179,034 4,690,691 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.1%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
139,465 24,895,897 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.6%
AT&T, Inc.630,550 19,061,526 
CenturyLink, Inc.1,226,353 12,300,321 
Verizon Communications, Inc.497,926 27,450,660 
58,812,507 
Electric Utilities — 2.0%
Duke Energy Corp.81,744 6,530,528 
Evergy, Inc.183,445 10,876,454 
Exelon Corp.122,100 4,431,009 
NextEra Energy, Inc.6,841 1,643,003 
NRG Energy, Inc.337,849 11,000,363 
PPL Corp.377,989 9,767,236 
Southern Co. (The)32,737 1,697,414 
45,946,007 
Electrical Equipment — 1.3%
Emerson Electric Co.380,210 23,584,426 
Hubbell, Inc.55,253 6,926,516 
30,510,942 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.5%
Trimble, Inc.(1)
155,367 6,710,301 
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(1)
22,066 5,647,792 
12,358,093 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2%
Schlumberger Ltd.191,886 3,528,784 
Entertainment — 2.3%
Activision Blizzard, Inc.161,872 12,286,085 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(1)
176,989 23,371,398 
Netflix, Inc.(1)
9,507 4,326,065 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(1)
1,270,369 12,119,320 
52,102,868 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2%
WP Carey, Inc.67,910 4,594,111 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4%
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.104,692 4,437,894 
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SharesValue
Walmart, Inc.35,706 $4,276,865 
8,714,759 
Food Products — 2.9%
Campbell Soup Co.54,474 2,703,545 
General Mills, Inc.270,095 16,651,357 
Hershey Co. (The)180,188 23,355,969 
Hormel Foods Corp.216,039 10,428,202 
Kellogg Co.166,169 10,977,124 
Kraft Heinz Co. (The)76,607 2,442,997 
66,559,194 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.0%
Abbott Laboratories279,693 25,572,331 
ABIOMED, Inc.(1)
25,163 6,078,374 
Align Technology, Inc.(1)
36,767 10,090,335 
Baxter International, Inc.247,800 21,335,580 
Danaher Corp.29,548 5,224,973 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
5,874 2,381,320 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1)
181,638 12,553,002 
Medtronic plc70,291 6,445,685 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.27,861 3,325,489 
93,007,089 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.2%
Cardinal Health, Inc.44,438 2,319,219 
CVS Health Corp.306,236 19,896,153 
Henry Schein, Inc.(1)
36,387 2,124,637 
Humana, Inc.50,003 19,388,663 
McKesson Corp.87,109 13,364,263 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.55,862 16,476,497 
73,569,432 
Health Care Technology — 1.0%
Cerner Corp.323,943 22,206,293 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.8%
Las Vegas Sands Corp.141,498 6,443,819 
Starbucks Corp.165,302 12,164,574 
18,608,393 
Household Durables — 0.6%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(1)
71,229 7,248,263 
PulteGroup, Inc.177,674 6,046,246 
13,294,509 
Household Products — 2.4%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.161,501 11,831,563 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.118,643 16,770,188 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)218,921 26,176,384 
54,778,135 
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.4%
3M Co.85,061 13,268,665 
Carlisle Cos., Inc.117,463 14,056,797 
Honeywell International, Inc.38,954 5,632,359 
32,957,821 
Insurance — 1.8%
American Financial Group, Inc.66,474 4,218,440 
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SharesValue
Aon plc, Class A16,977 $3,269,770 
Brown & Brown, Inc.185,181 7,547,978 
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)117,585 4,532,902 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.109,108 11,714,926 
MetLife, Inc.245,278 8,957,552 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.29,198 2,290,291 
42,531,859 
Interactive Media and Services — 5.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
46,158 65,454,352 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
291,468 66,183,639 
131,637,991 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
31,142 85,915,173 
eBay, Inc.393,694 20,649,250 
106,564,423 
IT Services — 3.6%
Accenture plc, Class A39,749 8,534,905 
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1)
48,561 5,200,398 
Amdocs Ltd.178,876 10,889,971 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A81,065 4,606,113 
International Business Machines Corp.185,429 22,394,261 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A26,359 7,794,356 
Visa, Inc., Class A68,719 13,274,449 
Western Union Co. (The)498,079 10,768,468 
83,462,921 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.9%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.225,051 19,887,757 
Machinery — 1.7%
Cummins, Inc.155,673 26,971,904 
Snap-on, Inc.81,160 11,241,472 
38,213,376 
Media — 0.8%
Discovery, Inc., Class C(1)
827,039 15,928,771 
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)149,236 2,560,890 
18,489,661 
Metals and Mining — 0.9%
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.157,717 14,972,075 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.236,052 6,158,596 
21,130,671 
Multi-Utilities — 0.6%
Dominion Energy, Inc.133,961 10,874,954 
MDU Resources Group, Inc.119,231 2,644,544 
13,519,498 
Multiline Retail — 0.7%
Target Corp.141,829 17,009,552 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.9%
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.117,652 2,021,261 
Chevron Corp.287,665 25,668,348 
Exxon Mobil Corp.225,011 10,062,492 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.254,465 3,860,234 
Williams Cos., Inc. (The)161,723 3,075,972 
44,688,307 
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SharesValue
Personal Products — 0.7%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A80,890 $15,262,325 
Pharmaceuticals — 5.3%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.565,933 33,276,860 
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc(1)
99,697 11,000,567 
Johnson & Johnson194,130 27,300,502 
Merck & Co., Inc.433,663 33,535,160 
Mylan NV(1)
646,586 10,397,103 
Pfizer, Inc.221,078 7,229,251 
122,739,443 
Professional Services — 0.7%
Nielsen Holdings plc280,473 4,167,829 
Robert Half International, Inc.243,108 12,843,395 
17,011,224 
Road and Rail — 0.5%
Kansas City Southern71,929 10,738,280 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 4.7%
Applied Materials, Inc.326,421 19,732,149 
Broadcom, Inc.104,398 32,949,053 
Intel Corp.169,727 10,154,766 
KLA Corp.22,431 4,362,381 
Lam Research Corp.15,341 4,962,200 
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.133,244 8,075,919 
NVIDIA Corp.9,224 3,504,290 
Qorvo, Inc.(1)
47,385 5,237,464 
Texas Instruments, Inc.146,472 18,597,550 
107,575,772 
Software — 12.4%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
103,496 45,052,844 
Autodesk, Inc.(1)
79,468 19,007,951 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
202,790 19,459,728 
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(1)
328,463 7,150,639 
Intuit, Inc.59,595 17,651,443 
Microsoft Corp.508,029 103,388,982 
NortonLifeLock, Inc.173,507 3,440,644 
Oracle Corp. (New York)274,317 15,161,501 
salesforce.com, Inc.(1)
124,506 23,323,709 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
45,148 18,287,649 
VMware, Inc., Class A(1)
78,978 12,230,533 
284,155,623 
Specialty Retail — 1.7%
AutoZone, Inc.(1)
7,033 7,934,068 
Best Buy Co., Inc.128,846 11,244,390 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)13,346 3,343,307 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(1)
24,807 10,460,368 
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(1)
35,582 7,238,090 
40,220,223 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 5.9%
Apple, Inc.315,662 115,153,498 
HP, Inc.629,373 10,969,971 
NetApp, Inc.229,725 10,192,898 
136,316,367 
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SharesValue
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.6%
Ralph Lauren Corp.203,991 $14,793,427 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.9%
W.W. Grainger, Inc.62,340 19,584,734 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $1,745,115,101)
2,232,535,376 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.8%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $28,206,695), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $27,664,968)27,664,953 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $36,747,683), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $36,027,050)36,027,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class88,651 88,651 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $63,780,604)
63,780,604 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.8% 
(Cost $1,808,895,705)
2,296,315,980 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.2%3,800,789 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$2,300,116,769 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
S&P 500 E-Mini370September 2020$18,500$57,168,700 $1,229,662 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,808,895,705)$2,296,315,980 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts4,440,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold179,219 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts786,250 
Dividends and interest receivable1,687,386 
2,303,408,835 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed2,086,349 
Accrued management fees1,179,780 
Distribution and service fees payable25,937 
3,292,066 
Net Assets$2,300,116,769 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$1,617,335,029 
Distributable earnings682,781,740 
$2,300,116,769 

 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,789,425,710 58,839,494 $30.41
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$419,610,212 13,781,916 $30.45
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$61,504,294 2,025,672 $30.36*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$5,880,299 196,169 $29.98
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$21,393,902 704,162 $30.38
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,302,352 75,605 $30.45
*Maximum offering price $32.21 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends$43,000,439 
Interest976,935 
Securities lending, net7,414 
43,984,788 
Expenses:
Management fees15,740,597 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class173,115 
C Class64,653 
R Class105,204 
Directors' fees and expenses192,638 
Other expenses15,875 
16,292,082 
Net investment income (loss)27,692,706 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions351,475,883 
Futures contract transactions8,059,288 
359,535,171 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(242,565,441)
Futures contracts801,458 
(241,763,983)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)117,771,188 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$145,463,894 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$27,692,706 $36,511,467 
Net realized gain (loss)359,535,171 188,944,034 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(241,763,983)(38,705,025)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations145,463,894 186,750,476 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(193,302,904)(265,255,033)
I Class(40,657,808)(46,413,839)
A Class(6,862,367)(8,778,046)
C Class(598,033)(838,751)
R Class(2,047,280)(2,368,400)
R5 Class(218,843)(213,507)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(243,687,235)(323,867,576)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(449,071,936)(93,176,001)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(547,295,277)(230,293,101)
Net Assets
Beginning of period2,847,412,046 3,077,705,147 
End of period$2,300,116,769 $2,847,412,046 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Equity 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 by investing in common stocks.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.

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The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from 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).
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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. 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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.

The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Investor Class
0.3380% to
0.5200%
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.66%
I Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.46%
A Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.66%
C Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.66%
R Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.66%
R5 Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.46%


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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 June 30, 2020 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 purchases and sales were $65,337,806 and $84,041,293, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $6,336,392 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 June 30, 2020 were $2,721,430,596 and $3,396,973,332, respectively.


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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized680,000,000 680,000,000 
Sold3,076,813 $91,838,331 5,221,355 $166,954,910 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,045,901 188,741,405 9,151,538 260,741,084 
Redeemed(22,435,146)(701,557,557)(18,886,278)(581,731,249)
(13,312,432)(420,977,821)(4,513,385)(154,035,255)
I Class/Shares Authorized120,000,000 120,000,000 
Sold2,921,120 85,171,554 4,112,238 136,248,140 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,283,020 40,071,785 1,610,269 46,027,392 
Redeemed(4,461,127)(137,401,925)(3,449,137)(111,171,558)
(256,987)(12,158,586)2,273,370 71,103,974 
A Class/Shares Authorized45,000,000 45,000,000 
Sold262,546 7,894,410 452,590 14,223,425 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions202,427 6,313,811 275,610 7,829,884 
Redeemed(998,318)(30,297,298)(922,614)(29,222,799)
(533,345)(16,089,077)(194,414)(7,169,490)
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold20,012 578,499 24,278 771,743 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions17,839 550,419 28,679 800,283 
Redeemed(77,138)(2,307,450)(156,576)(5,055,558)
(39,287)(1,178,532)(103,619)(3,483,532)
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold216,601 6,406,575 158,901 5,028,068 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions65,573 2,047,260 83,539 2,368,370 
Redeemed(253,381)(7,460,016)(244,147)(7,563,285)
28,793 993,819 (1,707)(166,847)
R5 Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold14,171 425,154 41,111 1,351,155 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions7,007 218,843 7,472 213,507 
Redeemed(10,714)(305,736)(30,051)(989,513)
10,464 338,261 18,532 575,149 
Net increase (decrease)(14,102,794)$(449,071,936)(2,521,223)$(93,176,001)

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).

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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$2,232,535,376   
Temporary Cash Investments88,651$63,691,953  
$2,232,624,027 $63,691,953  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$1,229,662   

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). 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 $25,479 futures contracts purchased.
The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $786,250 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $8,059,288 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $801,458 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

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, 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’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.


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9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$26,146,735 $102,578,649 
Long-term capital gains$217,540,500 $221,288,927 

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.

The reclassifications, which are primarily due to tax equalization, were made to capital $36,069,094 and distributable earnings $(36,069,094).
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$1,815,494,624 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$568,501,637 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(87,680,281)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$480,821,356 
Undistributed ordinary income 
Accumulated long-term gains$201,960,384 

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 June 30 (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
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2020$31.730.341.581.92(0.33)(2.91)(3.24)$30.415.86%0.67%1.09%113%$1,789,426 
2019$33.360.391.561.95(0.37)(3.21)(3.58)$31.737.21%0.67%1.23%80%$2,289,532 
2018$31.790.434.404.83(0.40)(2.86)(3.26)$33.3615.62%0.66%1.30%84%$2,557,773 
2017$27.440.404.504.90(0.40)(0.15)(0.55)$31.7917.99%0.67%1.34%85%$2,542,710 
2016$30.560.41(1.29)(0.88)(0.40)(1.84)(2.24)$27.44(2.78)%0.67%1.45%91%$2,488,951 
I Class
2020$31.760.401.591.99(0.39)(2.91)(3.30)$30.456.10%0.47%1.29%113%$419,610 
2019$33.390.451.562.01(0.43)(3.21)(3.64)$31.767.41%0.47%1.43%80%$445,933 
2018$31.820.504.404.90(0.47)(2.86)(3.33)$33.3915.87%0.46%1.50%84%$392,859 
2017$27.460.464.514.97(0.46)(0.15)(0.61)$31.8218.21%0.47%1.54%85%$471,260 
2016$30.580.46(1.29)(0.83)(0.45)(1.84)(2.29)$27.46(2.58)%0.47%1.65%91%$453,858 
A Class
2020$31.690.261.571.83(0.25)(2.91)(3.16)$30.365.57%0.92%0.84%113%$61,504 
2019$33.320.311.571.88(0.30)(3.21)(3.51)$31.696.96%0.92%0.98%80%$81,086 
2018$31.760.354.394.74(0.32)(2.86)(3.18)$33.3215.32%0.91%1.05%84%$91,750 
2017$27.410.324.504.82(0.32)(0.15)(0.47)$31.7617.71%0.92%1.09%85%$116,980 
2016$30.530.33(1.29)(0.96)(0.32)(1.84)(2.16)$27.41(3.03)%0.92%1.20%91%$144,365 




For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2020$31.340.031.551.58(0.03)(2.91)(2.94)$29.984.80%1.67%0.09%113%$5,880 
2019$33.000.071.551.62(0.07)(3.21)(3.28)$31.346.17%1.67%0.23%80%$7,378 
2018$31.500.104.344.44(0.08)(2.86)(2.94)$33.0014.48%1.66%0.30%84%$11,191 
2017$27.190.104.464.56(0.10)(0.15)(0.25)$31.5016.78%1.67%0.34%85%$11,777 
2016$30.290.12(1.27)(1.15)(0.11)(1.84)(1.95)$27.19(3.73)%1.67%0.45%91%$12,542 
R Class
2020$31.710.181.571.75(0.17)(2.91)(3.08)$30.385.31%1.17%0.59%113%$21,394 
2019$33.340.231.571.80(0.22)(3.21)(3.43)$31.716.69%1.17%0.73%80%$21,413 
2018$31.780.284.374.65(0.23)(2.86)(3.09)$33.3415.06%1.16%0.80%84%$22,576 
2017$27.430.254.504.75(0.25)(0.15)(0.40)$31.7817.37%1.17%0.84%85%$31,953 
2016$30.540.27(1.29)(1.02)(0.25)(1.84)(2.09)$27.43(3.24)%1.17%0.95%91%$28,535 
R5 Class
2020$31.770.401.581.98(0.39)(2.91)(3.30)$30.456.06%0.47%1.29%113%$2,302 
2019$33.390.451.572.02(0.43)(3.21)(3.64)$31.777.44%0.47%1.43%80%$2,069 
2018$31.820.434.474.90(0.47)(2.86)(3.33)$33.3915.83%0.46%1.50%84%$1,556 
2017(3)
$31.120.110.690.80(0.10)(0.10)$31.822.58%
0.47%(4)
1.60%(4)
85%(5)
$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)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through June 30, 2017.
(4)Annualized.
(5)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended June 30, 2017.


See Notes to Financial Statements.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Equity Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Equity Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.




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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)



















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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment
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management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group.The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.

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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.



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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $26,146,735, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $252,853,146, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $36,069,094 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).









































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American Century Investment Management, Inc.
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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Global Gold Fund
Investor Class (BGEIX)
I Class (AGGNX)
A Class (ACGGX)
C Class (AGYCX)
R Class (AGGWX)




















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Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
Average
Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 year5 years10 yearsInception Date
Investor ClassBGEIX41.12%16.24%-1.81%8/17/88
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index44.54%16.94%-2.23%
MSCI World Index2.84%6.89%9.94%
I ClassAGGNX41.34%16.46%-1.62%9/28/07
A Class
ACGGX5/6/98
No sales charge
40.72%15.95%-2.06%
With sales charge32.65%14.60%-2.63%
C ClassAGYCX39.71%15.11%-2.79%9/28/07
R ClassAGGWX40.44%15.67%-2.29%9/28/07
Extraordinary performance is attributable in part to unusually favorable market conditions and may not be repeated or consistently achieved in the future

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied..





















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $8,330
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index — $7,982
MSCI World Index — $25,828

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR Class
0.68%0.48%0.93%1.68%1.18%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.













Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Manager: Yulin Long

Elizabeth Xie left the fund's portfolio management team in March 2020.

Effective August 2020, Guan Wang will join the fund's portfolio management team.

Performance Summary

Global Gold returned 41.12%* for the 12 months ended June 30, 2020. The portfolio’s benchmark, the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, gained 44.54%. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the benchmark’s return does not. By comparison, the MSCI World Index, a broad measure of global equity market performance, returned 2.84%.

Gold Rallies Amid Global Crises

Gold performed very well in a period that saw the global spread of a pandemic, a sharp economic recession and a bear market in stocks. The precious metal began the period at roughly $1,400 an ounce and ended June 2020 at approximately $1,770, but was volatile in between. Gold is often viewed as a safe-haven investment in times of market stress, which supported demand during the period. According to the World Gold Council, gold exchange-traded fund holdings—viewed as a proxy for investment demand—reached a record high in June. Nevertheless, gold’s price did decline briefly in March, as investors were believed to have sold some of their gold holdings to meet liquidity needs at the peak of the market decline. Ultimately, gold’s price recovered rapidly and was among the best-performing asset classes for the 12 months.

Central bank demand for gold as a reserve asset was also positive, but below levels of recent years. In addition, record-low interest rates and central bank bond buying all reduced the appeal of cash and bonds as interest-bearing assets in competition with gold. The U.S. dollar was little changed for the period, as gold’s price reached the highest level in dollar terms in eight years. The rising price and economic downturn meant jewelry demand fell to a record low in the first quarter of 2020.

Even as prices rose, gold supply fell. The pandemic disrupted mine production, which fell to a five-year low in the first quarter of 2020, according to the World Gold Council. Producer net hedging also declined. When gold prices rise, miners may sell some of their production forward as a way to lock in attractive prices. So the fact that producer hedging went down even as prices touched their highest level in years is a sign that producers expected higher prices ahead.

Looking at the stocks of gold companies, share prices and earnings rose along with the price of the underlying metal. Not only did gold prices rise, but all-in production costs for gold companies fell through the fourth quarter of 2019 according to Standard & Poor’s. Mining output also fell in 2020, as the pandemic disrupted mining activity and threatened capital spending plans. Gold company profits are highly levered to changes in the price of the underlying metal. Consider a hypothetical example—assume production costs of $1,000 an ounce and a gold price of $1,100. If the gold price rises to $1,200, the price has increased less than 10%, but the profit has doubled from $100 to $200 an ounce. Of course, this principle also works in reverse, so that small declines in gold’s price lead to large declines in miners’ profits. During the period, gold company profits benefited from falling production costs and rising prices for the underlying metal.





* All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structures; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Key Contributors to Relative Performance

The key contributors to relative results were stocks that performed poorly and to which we had less exposure than the benchmark. Peruvian miner Cia de Minas Buenaventura underperformed amid production setbacks at a number of its mines. Australia-based miner Newcrest Mining similarly missed production estimates and lowered its forecasted output for the year. It was also beneficial to have no exposure to Chinese company Zhaojin Mining Industry and Australian company Resolute Mining, which operates mines in Africa. Both companies saw production disrupted by the pandemic and efforts to combat it.

Notable Detractors From Relative Results

In a period of such strong performance, few positions detracted in an absolute sense. Relative to the benchmark, the leading detractor was Pan American Silver, a Canada-based miner with operations throughout Latin America. The stock benefited from record production and profits announced during the period. We had some exposure to the stock, but less than the benchmark. Australian miner Regis Resources was another notable detractor from performance compared with the benchmark. The stock was volatile and though the company reported record profits during the period, production at one of its mines disappointed even before pandemic-related closures. Other notable detractors from relative returns were Newmont, Yamana Gold and Wheaton Precious Metals. These were modest underweight positions relative to the benchmark that performed well.

Portfolio Positioning

We see many reasons to be positive on gold going forward. In terms of supply and demand fundamentals, mine supply is likely to be constrained going forward because of the effects of the pandemic and uncertain capital spending budgets for the remainder of the year. The backdrop for demand is also likely supportive. Interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and central banks all over the world mean yields on perceived safe-haven investments that compete with gold for a place in investor portfolios are at record lows. In addition, central bank decisions to lower interest rates don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect a highly uncertain environment economically, politically and financially. Because we don’t see an end to this uncertainty anytime soon, we would expect safe-haven demand to remain supportive of gold’s price for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, the metal may be vulnerable to profit-taking after its very strong recent performance, particularly if the pandemic and economic conditions were to improve significantly.

In terms of gold mining stocks, a high or rising gold price directly benefits profitability and translates into higher valuations for deposits in the ground. Given that production costs for gold mining companies are relatively fixed in the short run, increases in gold prices typically result in proportionally larger gains in gold miners’ operating profit. We believe that creates a positive backdrop for the shares going forward.

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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Newmont Corp.13.4%
Barrick Gold Corp.*13.0%
Franco-Nevada Corp. (New York)7.7%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.5.1%
Newcrest Mining Ltd.4.4%
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.*4.2%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (New York)3.7%
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.3.6%
Royal Gold, Inc.3.3%
Kinross Gold Corp. (New York)3.3%
*Includes shares traded on all exchanges.
Geographic Composition% of net assets
Canada54.7%
United States17.7%
Australia14.1%
South Africa7.7%
United Kingdom1.2%
Peru0.3%
China0.2%
Exchange-Traded Funds2.5%
Cash and Equivalents*1.6%
*Includes temporary cash investments and other assets and liabilities.
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Foreign Common Stocks78.2%
Domestic Common Stocks17.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds2.5%
Total Equity Exposure98.4%
Temporary Cash Investments1.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—*
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.

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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,233.60$3.720.67%
I Class$1,000$1,233.90$2.610.47%
A Class$1,000$1,230.80$5.100.92%
C Class$1,000$1,227.40$9.251.67%
R Class$1,000$1,229.70$6.491.17%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
I Class$1,000$1,022.53$2.360.47%
A Class$1,000$1,020.29$4.620.92%
C Class$1,000$1,016.56$8.371.67%
R Class$1,000$1,019.05$5.871.17%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 95.9%
Australia — 14.1%
Evolution Mining Ltd.6,074,400 $24,284,261 
Gold Road Resources Ltd.(1)
639,490 753,316 
Newcrest Mining Ltd.1,487,513 33,164,485 
Northern Star Resources Ltd.1,895,800 18,045,231 
Perseus Mining Ltd.(1)
3,788,000 3,496,606 
Ramelius Resources Ltd.1,247,200 1,741,392 
Regis Resources Ltd.2,261,383 8,316,552 
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd.(1)
1,651,034 6,341,076 
Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(1)
4,773,500 7,149,279 
St. Barbara Ltd.1,220,300 2,714,170 
106,006,368 
Canada — 54.7%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (New York)436,500 27,962,190 
Alacer Gold Corp.(1)
1,131,600 7,776,833 
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A (New York)1,218,800 11,432,344 
B2Gold Corp. (New York)3,818,400 21,726,696 
Barrick Gold Corp.3,502,120 94,347,113 
Barrick Gold Corp., (Toronto)119,300 3,210,098 
Centerra Gold, Inc.830,300 9,265,649 
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.237,700 1,565,290 
Eldorado Gold Corp.(1)
300,300 2,912,910 
Eldorado Gold Corp., (Toronto)(1)
40,300 388,573 
Endeavour Mining Corp.(1)
141,000 3,411,793 
Equinox Gold Corp.(1)
174,800 1,961,256 
First Majestic Silver Corp. (New York)(1)
178,500 1,776,075 
Franco-Nevada Corp. (New York)413,200 57,699,248 
GoGold Resources, Inc.(1)
5,526,925 4,071,100 
Guyana Goldfields, Inc.(1)
721,621 924,883 
IAMGOLD Corp. (New York)(1)
6,400 25,280 
Kinross Gold Corp. (New York)(1)
3,409,657 24,617,724 
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.655,278 26,981,467 
OceanaGold Corp.(1)
2,327,400 5,417,342 
Orezone Gold Corp.(1)
5,400,000 3,420,742 
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.8,000 80,000 
Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ)537,800 16,343,742 
Pretium Resources, Inc.(1)
405,300 3,404,520 
Roxgold, Inc.(1)
1,618,400 1,823,919 
Sandstorm Gold Ltd.(1)
565,900 5,431,406 
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (New York)(1)
5,900 56,758 
SEMAFO, Inc.(1)
1,020,900 3,481,708 
Silvercorp Metals, Inc.685,700 3,682,209 
SSR Mining, Inc.(1)
229,700 4,899,501 
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(1)
258,100 4,066,558 
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.(1)
242,500 2,095,260 
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.870,500 38,345,525 
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SharesValue
Yamana Gold, Inc. (New York)2,966,881 $16,199,170 
410,804,882 
China — 0.2%
Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., H Shares870,450 1,875,037 
Peru — 0.3%
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR232,400 2,124,136 
South Africa — 7.7%
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.149,802 4,398,584 
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., ADR912,476 26,908,917 
Gold Fields Ltd.498,310 4,711,026 
Gold Fields Ltd., ADR1,953,100 18,359,140 
Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd., ADR(1)
740,600 3,088,302 
57,465,969 
United Kingdom — 1.2%
Centamin plc3,160,000 7,191,423 
Highland Gold Mining Ltd.200,300 576,579 
Petropavlovsk plc(1)
4,787,800 1,491,382 
9,259,384 
United States — 17.7%
Coeur Mining, Inc.(1)
577,400 2,933,192 
Gold Resource Corp.173,500 713,085 
Hecla Mining Co.1,000,000 3,270,000 
Newmont Corp.1,632,480 100,789,315 
Royal Gold, Inc.200,921 24,978,499 
132,684,091 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $378,661,146)
720,219,867 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 2.5%
SPDR Gold Shares(1)
43,000 7,196,910 
VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF227,200 11,264,576 
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS 
(Cost $17,485,233)
18,461,486 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.6%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $5,419,879), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $5,315,787)5,315,784 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $7,060,541), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $6,922,010)6,922,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class17,258 17,258 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $12,255,042)
12,255,042 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.0% 
(Cost $408,401,421)
750,936,395 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(370,380)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$750,566,015 

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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADR-American Depositary Receipt
† 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
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $408,401,421)$750,936,395 
Cash15,556 
Receivable for capital shares sold992,477 
Dividends and interest receivable281,426 
752,225,854 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,287,882 
Accrued management fees361,668 
Distribution and service fees payable10,289 
1,659,839 
Net Assets$750,566,015 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$545,645,166 
Distributable earnings204,920,849 
$750,566,015 
 
 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$644,945,956 47,297,811 $13.64
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$74,729,996 5,418,382 $13.79
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$15,797,864 1,185,124 $13.33*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$4,628,436 366,516 $12.63
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$10,463,763 794,707 $13.17
*Maximum offering price $14.14 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.



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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income: 
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $449,373)$5,506,702 
Interest65,135 
Securities lending, net46,828 
5,618,665 
Expenses:
Management fees3,569,397 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class30,885 
C Class35,721 
R Class35,634 
Directors' fees and expenses41,587 
Other expenses1,736 
3,714,960 
Net investment income (loss)1,903,705 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions17,109,741 
Foreign currency translation transactions(148,938)
16,960,803 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments184,512,702 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(2,499)
184,510,203 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)201,471,006 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$203,374,711 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$1,903,705 $3,046,382 
Net realized gain (loss)16,960,803 (5,164,354)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)184,510,203 62,975,001 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations203,374,711 60,857,029 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(4,394,193) 
I Class(560,018) 
A Class(82,256) 
R Class(25,464) 
Decrease in net assets from distributions(5,061,931) 
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)103,964,323 11,193,212 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets302,277,103 72,050,241 
Net Assets
Beginning of period448,288,912 376,238,671 
End of period$750,566,015 $448,288,912 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements
 
JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Global Gold Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class and R 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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 net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of
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Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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 American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid semiannually. Distributions from 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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.

The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Investor Class0.3380%
to 0.5200%
0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
I Class0.0500% to 0.1100%0.46%
A Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
C Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
R Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%

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
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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 June 30, 2020 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 June 30, 2020 were $365,065,310 and $273,245,016, respectively.

5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
 Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized360,000,000 360,000,000 
Sold23,530,168 $259,679,350 11,498,013 $91,760,087 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions404,401 4,136,691   
Redeemed(17,491,083)(190,197,797)(11,133,781)(91,058,012)
6,443,486 73,618,244 364,232 702,075 
I Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold5,075,948 56,439,549 5,463,516 43,020,050 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions53,180 559,735   
Redeemed(2,808,552)(30,720,336)(3,919,422)(33,623,403)
2,320,576 26,278,948 1,544,094 9,396,647 
A Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold902,594 9,720,707 688,777 5,511,378 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions8,049 80,011   
Redeemed(806,308)(8,517,206)(497,467)(3,985,567)
104,335 1,283,512 191,310 1,525,811 
C Class/Shares Authorized15,000,000 15,000,000 
Sold134,297 1,385,471 123,257 914,110 
Redeemed(98,829)(1,015,442)(99,114)(753,262)
35,468 370,029 24,143 160,848 
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold800,388 8,567,549 266,925 2,079,551 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,590 25,464   
Redeemed(599,664)(6,179,423)(339,420)(2,671,720)
203,314 2,413,590 (72,495)(592,169)
Net increase (decrease)9,107,179 $103,964,323 2,051,284 $11,193,212 


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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
Australia $106,006,368  
Canada$327,472,261 83,332,621  
China 1,875,037  
South Africa48,356,359 9,109,610  
United Kingdom 9,259,384  
Other Countries134,808,227   
Exchange-Traded Funds18,461,486   
Temporary Cash Investments17,258 12,237,784  
$529,115,591 $221,820,804  

7. 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, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund concentrates its investments in a narrow segment of the total market. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries. Gold stocks are generally considered speculative because of high share price volatility. The price of gold will likely impact the value of the companies in which the fund invests. The price of gold will fluctuate, sometimes considerably. Though many investors believe that gold investments hedge against inflation, currency devaluations and stock market declines, there is no guarantee that these historical inverse relationships will continue.

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8. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$5,061,931  
Long-term capital gains  

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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$420,263,049 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$333,817,628 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(3,144,282)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments330,673,346 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies3,639 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$330,676,985 
Undistributed ordinary income$874,061 
Accumulated short-term capital losses$(41,701,713)
Accumulated long-term capital losses$(84,928,484)
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
Accumulated capital losses 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 June 30 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
  Income From Investment Operations:  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 OperationsDistributions From Net Investment IncomeNet 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
2020$9.760.043.943.98(0.10)$13.6441.12%0.67%0.35%50%$644,946 
2019$8.580.071.111.18$9.7613.75%0.67%0.84%47%$398,804 
2018$8.250.040.290.33$8.584.00%0.66%0.47%37%$347,311 
2017$11.66
(3)
(2.57)(2.57)(0.84)$8.25(21.33)%0.67%0.05%27%$351,207 
2016$7.21
(3)
4.454.45$11.6661.72%0.68%0.06%11%$474,952 
I Class
2020$9.880.063.984.04(0.13)$13.7941.34%0.47%0.55%50%$74,730 
2019$8.670.081.131.21$9.8813.96%0.47%1.04%47%$30,608 
2018$8.320.060.290.35$8.674.21%0.46%0.67%37%$13,464 
2017$11.750.02(2.60)(2.58)(0.85)$8.32(21.17)%0.47%0.25%27%$14,717 
2016$7.250.024.484.50$11.7562.07%0.48%0.26%11%$15,579 
A Class
2020$9.540.013.853.86(0.07)$13.3340.72%0.92%0.10%50%$15,798 
2019$8.400.051.091.14$9.5413.57%0.92%0.59%47%$10,311 
2018$8.110.020.270.29$8.403.58%0.91%0.22%37%$7,475 
2017$11.47(0.02)(2.52)(2.54)(0.82)$8.11(21.45)%0.92%(0.20)%27%$7,895 
2016$7.11(0.01)4.374.36$11.4761.32%0.93%(0.19)%11%$15,196 




For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
  Income From Investment Operations:  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 OperationsDistributions From Net Investment IncomeNet Asset
Value,
End of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net Assets,
End of Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2020$9.04(0.07)3.663.59$12.6339.71%1.67%(0.65)%50%$4,628 
2019$8.03(0.01)1.021.01$9.0412.58%1.67%(0.16)%47%$2,994 
2018$7.80(0.04)0.270.23$8.032.95%1.66%(0.53)%37%$2,463 
2017$11.07(0.09)(2.43)(2.52)(0.75)$7.80(22.04)%1.67%(0.95)%27%$2,284 
2016$6.91(0.06)4.224.16$11.0760.20%1.68%(0.94)%11%$2,589 
R Class
2020$9.42(0.01)3.803.79(0.04)$13.1740.44%1.17%(0.15)%50%$10,464 
2019$8.320.021.081.10$9.4213.22%1.17%0.34%47%$5,573 
2018$8.05
(3)
0.270.27$8.323.35%1.16%(0.03)%37%$5,524 
2017$11.39(0.04)(2.50)(2.54)(0.80)$8.05(21.63)%1.17%(0.45)%27%$4,517 
2016$7.08(0.03)4.344.31$11.3960.88%1.18%(0.44)%11%$5,176 
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)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.


See Notes to Financial Statements.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Global Gold Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Global Gold Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.


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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)



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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the five- and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods reviewed
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by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was the lowest of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.


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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.

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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $2,665,420, or up to the maximum amount
allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as
qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the fund intends to pass through to shareholders foreign
source income of $4,671,321 and foreign taxes paid of $420,068, or up to the maximum amount
allowable, as a foreign tax credit. Foreign source income and foreign tax expense per outstanding
share on June 30, 2020 are $0.0848 and $0.0076, respectively.
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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Income & Growth Fund
Investor Class (BIGRX)
I Class (AMGIX)
A Class (AMADX)
C Class (ACGCX)
R Class (AICRX)
R5 Class (AICGX)



















Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.









Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   Average Annual Returns 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassBIGRX1.70%7.28%11.82%12/17/90
Russell 1000 Value Index-8.84%4.64%10.40%
S&P 500 Index7.51%10.72%13.98%
I ClassAMGIX1.90%7.50%12.04%1/28/98
A ClassAMADX12/15/97
No sales charge1.46%7.02%11.54%
With sales charge-4.37%5.76%10.88%
C ClassACGCX0.68%6.22%10.71%6/28/01
R ClassAICRX1.18%6.75%11.26%8/29/03
R5 ClassAICGX1.90%6.96%4/10/17
Effective July 1, 2020, the fund's benchmark changed from the S&P 500 Index to the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund's investment advisor believes that the Russell 1000 Value Index aligns better with the fund's strategy.

Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.


















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.

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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $30,581
Russell 1000 Value Index — $26,923
S&P 500 Index — $37,031

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 Class
0.67%0.47%0.92%1.67%1.17%0.47%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.










 
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Steven Rossi and Claudia Musat

In April 2020, Brian Garbe departed the fund's portfolio management team and Steven Rossi joined.

Effective August 2020, portfolio manager Claudia Musat will leave the fund’s portfolio management team, and Yulin Long will join the fund as a portfolio manager.
Performance Summary

Income & Growth returned 1.70%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the 7.51% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.

Income & Growth advanced during the fiscal year, but underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. Stock selections in the information technology, real estate and financials sectors were the main detractors from fund performance, while positioning in industrials and utilities was additive.

Security Selection within Information Technology Detracted Most From Relative Returns

Stock choices in information technology weighed most heavily on the fund’s 12-month results. Selections in the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry were the main headwind. A lack of exposure to chipmaker NVIDIA was among the leading individual detractors from performance. Demand for NVIDIA’s gaming chips was high throughout the period but spiked starting in March, when widespread pandemic lockdown measures caused game manufacturers to purchase large amounts of the chips out of fear that production would stop. Positioning within the communications equipment industry also detracted, as did stock selection in IT services. Within the communications equipment and software industries, positions in Cisco Systems and Zscaler, respectively, were also among the leading detractors from overall results. We have since eliminated our position in Zscaler.

Within real estate, Lamar Advertising, an equity real estate investment trust, weighed heavily on returns. It was among the top individual detractors from performance. The stock began the period with upward momentum but fell in late February as the spread of COVID-19 led businesses to curtail advertising spending. Positions in other stocks such as VICI Properties, WP Carey and Realty Income also provided a headwind to results. Amid the lockdown, widespread concerns over tenant ability to pay rent as foot traffic at retail centers fell and commercial office space sat unused worked to depress prices. We have since closed our positions in Lamar Advertising, VICI Properties and WP Carey.

Security selections within the financials sector also hurt relative results. Positioning within banks was problematic. Late in the year, a low-rate environment cut into banks’ profitability on lending products. Investors also showed concern over the loan portfolios on many banks balance sheets as borrowers’ future ability to make loan payments was questioned amid widespread unemployment stemming from the pandemic. An overweight to KeyCorp was among the leading individual detractors for the period. We have since exited the stock. Security choices within capital markets also provided a headwind, as did those within the insurance industry.








*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Positioning in Industrials and Utilities Benefits Returns

Stock selection within industrials was the primary contributor to relative results. Positioning within aerospace and defense provided a tailwind to returns. Reduced exposure to The Boeing Co. was a leading individual contributor to relative results. The company was plagued throughout the first half of the period by continued issues with its 737 MAX airliner and governance concerns. In the second half of the year, the stock price came under additional pressure due to canceled orders for its aircraft. Business and consumer travel ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting airline companies’ demand for Boeing jets. We have exited the stock. Reduced exposure to several other companies within the sector also provided a tailwind, such as General Electric and Honeywell International. Within trading companies and distributors, an overweight to Fastenal was among the leading individual contributors to returns. Avoidance of several airline stocks also worked to bolster relative results. The companies struggled during the latter half of the period due to reduced travel.

In the utilities sector, reduced exposure to several multi-utilities companies that underperformed the broader market during the period helped to bolster relative returns. The same was true of independent power and renewable electricity producers and gas utilities companies. A similar theme occurred in the energy sector, where prices were hurt by reduced consumer demand brought on by lockdown measures and a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Avoidance of several energy equipment and services companies, which are located in the index, worked to benefit relative results.

Portfolio Positioning

We employ a structured, disciplined investment approach for both stock selection and portfolio construction. We incorporate measures of valuation, quality, growth and sentiment into our stock-selection process, with the aim of producing consistent long-term performance. We seek to maintain balanced exposure to our fundamentally based, multidimensional drivers of stock returns, applying bottom-up research and analysis on individual stocks to determine positioning. As a result of this approach and our risk-control process, which seeks to limit active risk at the sector and industry level, we will have only modest sector overweights/underweights at any given time.

At period-end, industrials was the largest relative overweight. We increased our position during the year, as our model indicates desirable opportunities in the air freight and logistics, machinery and trading companies and distributors industries. Elsewhere, information technology was the largest absolute weight and second-largest relative overweight. We increased our allocation to the sector as attractive opportunities became available in the wake of the bear market. Based on our models, we are currently seeing opportunities in the computers and peripherals and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries. Conversely, we are comparatively underweight consumer discretionary and financials stocks. Within consumer discretionary, our underweight is in part due to our limited exposure to the specialty retail and textiles, apparel and luxury goods industries, which score poorly on multiple factors. Our financials sector underweight position reflects a lack of opportunity in this area across most factors in the stock selection model, particularly within the capital markets and diversified financial services industries.













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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Apple, Inc.5.8%
Microsoft Corp.5.7%
Amazon.com, Inc.4.2%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A3.4%
Facebook, Inc., Class A2.3%
Verizon Communications, Inc.1.7%
Johnson & Johnson1.7%
AT&T, Inc.1.6%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.1.6%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software9.2%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals7.9%
Pharmaceuticals6.4%
Interactive Media and Services5.7%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment5.1%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.0%
Temporary Cash Investments2.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.2%


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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid 
During Period(1) 
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
 
Annualized 
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$934.40$3.220.67%
I Class$1,000$935.30$2.260.47%
A Class$1,000$933.20$4.420.92%
C Class$1,000$929.70$8.011.67%
R Class$1,000$932.00$5.621.17%
R5 Class$1,000$935.30$2.260.47%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
I Class$1,000$1,022.53$2.360.47%
A Class$1,000$1,020.29$4.620.92%
C Class$1,000$1,016.56$8.371.67%
R Class$1,000$1,019.05$5.871.17%
R5 Class$1,000$1,022.53$2.360.47%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2%
Lockheed Martin Corp.12,262 $4,474,649 
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.0%
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B189,508 21,069,499 
Airlines — 0.1%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.61,380 1,721,709 
Banks — 4.6%
Bank of America Corp.728,923 17,311,921 
Citigroup, Inc.213,338 10,901,572 
Fifth Third Bancorp98,197 1,893,238 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.269,862 25,383,220 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)100,709 10,595,594 
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.83,344 4,948,967 
Regions Financial Corp.366,150 4,071,588 
SVB Financial Group(1)
17,764 3,828,675 
Truist Financial Corp.36,394 1,366,595 
U.S. Bancorp49,364 1,817,582 
Wells Fargo & Co.312,367 7,996,595 
Zions Bancorp N.A.110,077 3,742,618 
93,858,165 
Beverages — 1.9%
Coca-Cola Co. (The)19,952 891,455 
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B417,461 14,343,960 
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
47,054 3,261,783 
PepsiCo, Inc.158,299 20,936,626 
39,433,824 
Biotechnology — 3.4%
AbbVie, Inc.161,937 15,898,974 
Amgen, Inc.97,164 22,917,101 
Biogen, Inc.(1)
22,196 5,938,540 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.260,049 20,008,170 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
6,558 4,089,897 
68,852,682 
Building Products — 0.6%
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.54,500 3,484,185 
Johnson Controls International plc36,916 1,260,312 
Masco Corp.149,387 7,500,722 
12,245,219 
Capital Markets — 1.5%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.22,944 3,442,518 
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.41,910 3,909,365 
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.9,345 3,069,552 
Moody's Corp.12,811 3,519,566 
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.138,505 17,105,367 
31,046,368 
Chemicals — 0.4%
Dow, Inc.71,778 2,925,672 
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SharesValue
Eastman Chemical Co.89,491 $6,232,153 
9,157,825 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1%
Waste Management, Inc.12,437 1,317,203 
Communications Equipment — 1.5%
Cisco Systems, Inc.420,017 19,589,593 
Juniper Networks, Inc.326,576 7,465,527 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.31,330 4,390,273 
31,445,393 
Consumer Finance — 0.1%
Discover Financial Services27,359 1,370,412 
Containers and Packaging — 1.8%
Amcor plc1,349,459 13,777,976 
International Paper Co.539,508 18,996,077 
Packaging Corp. of America27,949 2,789,310 
35,563,363 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1%
H&R Block, Inc.113,604 1,622,265 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.7%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
85,040 15,180,490 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.3%
AT&T, Inc.1,102,987 33,343,297 
Verizon Communications, Inc.625,165 34,465,346 
67,808,643 
Electric Utilities — 1.8%
Evergy, Inc.59,687 3,538,842 
IDACORP, Inc.10,673 932,500 
NextEra Energy, Inc.36,831 8,845,701 
NRG Energy, Inc.174,832 5,692,530 
OGE Energy Corp.272,994 8,288,098 
PPL Corp.349,180 9,022,811 
36,320,482 
Electrical Equipment — 0.8%
Eaton Corp. plc72,514 6,343,525 
Emerson Electric Co.161,435 10,013,813 
16,357,338 
Entertainment — 0.9%
Activision Blizzard, Inc.57,017 4,327,590 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(1)
78,755 10,399,598 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(1)
352,419 3,362,077 
18,089,265 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.9%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.57,033 8,104,960 
Extra Space Storage, Inc.83,278 7,692,389 
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., Class A92,874 2,463,019 
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust59,022 1,212,902 
Life Storage, Inc.82,875 7,868,981 
National Retail Properties, Inc.112,538 3,992,848 
Prologis, Inc.85,991 8,025,540 
Public Storage15,246 2,925,555 
Realty Income Corp.233,548 13,896,106 
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SharesValue
Simon Property Group, Inc.24,645 $1,685,225 
57,867,525 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4%
Sysco Corp.63,774 3,485,887 
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.40,833 1,730,911 
Walmart, Inc.28,919 3,463,918 
8,680,716 
Food Products — 2.5%
Campbell Soup Co.72,231 3,584,825 
General Mills, Inc.427,858 26,377,446 
Hershey Co. (The)67,204 8,710,982 
Kellogg Co.194,505 12,849,000 
51,522,253 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.5%
Abbott Laboratories96,769 8,847,590 
Baxter International, Inc.63,854 5,497,829 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
7,649 3,100,905 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1)
48,798 3,372,430 
Medtronic plc108,012 9,904,700 
30,723,454 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.7%
Cardinal Health, Inc.232,275 12,122,432 
Cigna Corp.14,899 2,795,798 
CVS Health Corp.105,601 6,860,897 
Humana, Inc.12,435 4,821,671 
McKesson Corp.26,422 4,053,663 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.12,488 3,683,336 
34,337,797 
Health Care Technology — 0.3%
Cerner Corp.90,913 6,232,086 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.0%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.25,441 1,927,665 
McDonald's Corp.53,548 9,878,000 
Starbucks Corp.75,872 5,583,420 
Vail Resorts, Inc.14,781 2,692,359 
20,081,444 
Household Durables — 0.2%
Leggett & Platt, Inc.90,852 3,193,448 
Household Products — 2.4%
Clorox Co. (The)47,757 10,476,453 
Colgate-Palmolive Co.29,794 2,182,708 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.109,275 15,446,021 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)175,336 20,964,926 
49,070,108 
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.9%
3M Co.134,592 20,995,006 
Carlisle Cos., Inc.39,379 4,712,485 
Honeywell International, Inc.89,530 12,945,143 
38,652,634 
Insurance — 1.3%
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.28,216 3,029,552 
MetLife, Inc.124,418 4,543,745 
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SharesValue
Old Republic International Corp.564,109 $9,200,618 
Prudential Financial, Inc.39,502 2,405,672 
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)70,563 8,047,710 
27,227,297 
Interactive Media and Services — 5.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
47,706 67,649,493 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
208,378 47,316,393 
114,965,886 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
30,706 84,712,327 
eBay, Inc.160,900 8,439,205 
93,151,532 
IT Services — 4.1%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.46,650 6,945,719 
International Business Machines Corp.248,962 30,067,141 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A10,672 3,155,710 
Paychex, Inc.195,694 14,823,821 
Visa, Inc., Class A50,049 9,667,965 
Western Union Co. (The)850,815 18,394,620 
83,054,976 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.3%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.79,823 7,053,959 
Machinery — 2.1%
Caterpillar, Inc.56,533 7,151,424 
Cummins, Inc.160,833 27,865,926 
Snap-on, Inc.50,359 6,975,225 
41,992,575 
Media — 0.9%
Discovery, Inc., Class C(1)
199,575 3,843,814 
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)799,130 13,713,071 
17,556,885 
Metals and Mining — 0.4%
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.38,554 3,659,931 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.163,368 4,262,271 
7,922,202 
Multi-Utilities — 0.2%
Dominion Energy, Inc.38,710 3,142,478 
Multiline Retail — 0.7%
Target Corp.115,312 13,829,368 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 3.5%
Chevron Corp.336,199 29,999,037 
ConocoPhillips87,602 3,681,036 
EOG Resources, Inc.80,519 4,079,092 
Exxon Mobil Corp.371,472 16,612,228 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.321,597 4,878,626 
Phillips 6637,409 2,689,707 
Valero Energy Corp.118,773 6,986,228 
Williams Cos., Inc. (The)152,883 2,907,835 
71,833,789 
Personal Products — 0.1%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A15,421 2,909,634 
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SharesValue
Pharmaceuticals — 6.4%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.548,680 $32,262,384 
Eli Lilly & Co.16,933 2,780,060 
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc(1)
44,955 4,960,335 
Johnson & Johnson240,180 33,776,513 
Merck & Co., Inc.323,847 25,043,088 
Mylan NV(1)
241,839 3,888,771 
Pfizer, Inc.828,888 27,104,638 
129,815,789 
Professional Services — 0.2%
Robert Half International, Inc.69,330 3,662,704 
Road and Rail — 0.4%
Kansas City Southern26,511 3,957,827 
Union Pacific Corp.21,355 3,610,490 
7,568,317 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 5.1%
Applied Materials, Inc.114,796 6,939,418 
Broadcom, Inc.102,076 32,216,207 
Intel Corp.231,754 13,865,842 
Lam Research Corp.11,531 3,729,817 
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.146,684 8,890,517 
QUALCOMM, Inc.116,255 10,603,619 
Texas Instruments, Inc.215,225 27,327,118 
103,572,538 
Software — 9.2%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
39,617 17,245,676 
Autodesk, Inc.(1)
15,049 3,599,570 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
25,594 2,456,000 
Intuit, Inc.11,621 3,442,024 
Microsoft Corp.568,482 115,691,772 
NortonLifeLock, Inc.450,285 8,929,152 
Oracle Corp. (New York)59,931 3,312,387 
salesforce.com, Inc.(1)
90,007 16,861,011 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
27,204 11,019,252 
VMware, Inc., Class A(1)
21,573 3,340,795 
185,897,639 
Specialty Retail — 2.3%
AutoZone, Inc.(1)
2,206 2,488,633 
Best Buy Co., Inc.143,763 12,546,197 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)125,029 31,321,015 
46,355,845 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 7.9%
Apple, Inc.324,827 118,496,890 
HP, Inc.826,677 14,408,980 
NetApp, Inc.315,846 14,014,087 
Seagate Technology plc265,108 12,833,878 
159,753,835 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.2%
Ralph Lauren Corp.57,207 4,148,652 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 1.8%
Fastenal Co.416,821 17,856,612 
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SharesValue
W.W. Grainger, Inc.19,931 $6,261,523 
Watsco, Inc.69,675 12,381,247 
36,499,382 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $1,538,528,925)
1,969,211,541 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.8%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $24,719,697), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $24,244,940)24,244,927 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 01/15/30, valued at $32,204,555), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $31,573,044)31,573,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class77,560 77,560 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $55,895,487)
55,895,487 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.8% 
(Cost $1,594,424,412)
2,025,107,028 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.2%4,192,467 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$2,029,299,495 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
S&P 500 E-Mini266September 2020$13,300 $41,099,660 $884,027 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,594,424,412)$2,025,107,028 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts3,192,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold974,842 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts565,250 
Dividends and interest receivable1,562,557 
2,031,401,677 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,011,483 
Accrued management fees1,051,932 
Distribution and service fees payable38,767 
2,102,182 
Net Assets$2,029,299,495 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$1,564,132,354 
Distributable earnings465,167,141 
$2,029,299,495 

 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,588,536,921 44,137,434 $35.99
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$272,306,984 7,553,742 $36.05
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$130,397,742 3,629,618 $35.93*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$7,451,620 207,902 $35.84
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$14,217,872 395,273 $35.97
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$16,388,356 454,486 $36.06
*Maximum offering price $38.12 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income: 
Dividends$57,318,552 
Interest630,991 
Securities lending, net158,373 
58,107,916 
Expenses:
Management fees13,401,156 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class349,656 
C Class81,942 
R Class95,027 
Directors' fees and expenses161,857 
Other expenses11,423 
14,101,061 
Net investment income (loss)44,006,855 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions42,593,197 
Futures contract transactions3,397,912 
45,991,109 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(51,179,283)
Futures contracts884,027 
(50,295,256)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(4,304,147)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$39,702,708 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$44,006,855 $45,547,410 
Net realized gain (loss)45,991,109 78,603,188 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(50,295,256)(26,164,480)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations39,702,708 97,986,118 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(67,946,479)(184,522,529)
I Class(12,272,211)(29,223,053)
A Class(5,399,427)(15,989,055)
C Class(260,089)(863,598)
R Class(665,352)(2,594,469)
R5 Class(617,245)(1,482,829)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(87,160,803)(234,675,533)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(137,072,165)130,765,006 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(184,530,260)(5,924,409)
Net Assets
Beginning of period2,213,829,755 2,219,754,164 
End of period$2,029,299,495 $2,213,829,755 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
 
JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Income & 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 by investing in common stocks. Income is a secondary objective.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.

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The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from 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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.

The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Investor Class
0.3380% 
to 0.5200%
0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
I Class0.0500% to 0.1100%0.46%
A Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
C Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
R Class0.2500% to 0.3100%0.66%
R5 Class0.0500% to 0.1100%0.46%


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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 June 30, 2020 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 purchases and sales were $55,595,370 and $47,701,341, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $7,448,889 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 June 30, 2020 were $2,039,418,038 and $2,252,798,535, respectively.


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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized370,000,000 370,000,000 
Sold2,749,247 $97,021,684 3,531,134 $132,444,830 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,711,370 64,723,217 5,087,471 176,541,937 
Redeemed(6,693,738)(242,453,016)(6,474,475)(243,095,222)
(2,233,121)(80,708,115)2,144,130 65,891,545 
I Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold1,482,368 52,890,938 2,716,347 98,765,501 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions317,816 12,031,531 814,500 28,358,276 
Redeemed(2,559,456)(94,053,880)(2,143,883)(81,643,945)
(759,272)(29,131,411)1,386,964 45,479,832 
A Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold681,396 24,560,801 799,389 30,028,792 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions129,109 4,884,893 422,928 14,629,031 
Redeemed(1,324,116)(48,422,778)(1,004,009)(37,933,837)
(513,611)(18,977,084)218,308 6,723,986 
C Class/Shares Authorized15,000,000 15,000,000 
Sold45,917 1,621,543 94,306 3,495,190 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,114 232,367 22,498 772,317 
Redeemed(92,408)(3,276,568)(85,258)(3,171,487)
(40,377)(1,422,658)31,546 1,096,020 
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold134,521 4,748,380 269,308 9,978,276 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions11,377 431,716 31,358 1,083,316 
Redeemed(421,061)(15,387,717)(269,160)(10,039,390)
(275,163)(10,207,621)31,506 1,022,202 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold176,026 6,570,965 336,733 13,331,436 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions16,359 616,770 42,842 1,482,829 
Redeemed(106,978)(3,813,011)(117,421)(4,262,844)
85,407 3,374,724 262,154 10,551,421 
Net increase (decrease)(3,736,137)$(137,072,165)4,074,608 $130,765,006 

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).

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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$1,969,211,541   
Temporary Cash Investments77,560$55,817,927  
$1,969,289,101 $55,817,927  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$884,027   

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). 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 $15,992 futures contracts purchased.
The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $565,250 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $3,397,912 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $884,027 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

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, 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’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.


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9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
  Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$44,101,500 $79,811,845 
Long-term capital gains$43,059,303 $154,863,688 

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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$1,598,073,117 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$511,537,889 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(84,503,978)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$427,033,911 
Undistributed ordinary income$1,401,117 
Accumulated long-term gains$36,732,113 
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

10. Corporate Event

The fund will be renamed to Disciplined Core Value Fund effective September 25, 2020.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2020$36.820.76(0.07)0.69(0.77)(0.75)(1.52)$35.991.70%0.67%2.08%100%$1,588,537 
2019$39.610.780.631.41(0.73)(3.47)(4.20)$36.824.43%0.67%2.07%72%$1,707,536 
2018$37.900.934.405.33(0.88)(2.74)(3.62)$39.6114.32%0.66%2.33%77%$1,751,738 
2017$33.910.794.555.34(0.76)(0.59)(1.35)$37.9015.95%0.67%2.16%81%$1,691,048 
2016$36.780.82(0.61)0.21(0.84)(2.24)(3.08)$33.911.00%0.68%2.40%79%$1,551,664 
I Class
2020$36.880.83(0.07)0.76(0.84)(0.75)(1.59)$36.051.90%0.47%2.28%100%$272,307 
2019$39.660.850.651.50(0.81)(3.47)(4.28)$36.884.65%0.47%2.27%72%$306,583 
2018$37.940.994.435.42(0.96)(2.74)(3.70)$39.6614.55%0.46%2.53%77%$274,687 
2017$33.950.864.555.41(0.83)(0.59)(1.42)$37.9416.16%0.47%2.36%81%$181,620 
2016$36.820.88(0.60)0.28(0.91)(2.24)(3.15)$33.951.21%0.48%2.60%79%$127,626 
A Class
2020$36.760.67(0.07)0.60(0.68)(0.75)(1.43)$35.931.46%0.92%1.83%100%$130,398 
2019$39.550.690.631.32(0.64)(3.47)(4.11)$36.764.18%0.92%1.82%72%$152,312 
2018$37.850.834.395.22(0.78)(2.74)(3.52)$39.5514.03%0.91%2.08%77%$155,233 
2017$33.870.694.555.24(0.67)(0.59)(1.26)$37.8515.65%0.92%1.91%81%$156,863 
2016$36.740.73(0.61)0.12(0.75)(2.24)(2.99)$33.870.75%0.93%2.15%79%$205,390 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
C Class
2020$36.680.39(0.08)0.31(0.40)(0.75)(1.15)$35.840.68%1.67%1.08%100%$7,452 
2019$39.480.410.631.04(0.37)(3.47)(3.84)$36.683.40%1.67%1.07%72%$9,107 
2018$37.790.534.394.92(0.49)(2.74)(3.23)$39.4813.18%1.66%1.33%77%$8,557 
2017$33.820.424.534.95(0.39)(0.59)(0.98)$37.7914.77%1.67%1.16%81%$7,368 
2016$36.680.47(0.60)(0.13)(0.49)(2.24)(2.73)$33.820.01%1.68%1.40%79%$6,734 
R Class
2020$36.810.58(0.09)0.49(0.58)(0.75)(1.33)$35.971.18%1.17%1.58%100%$14,218 
2019$39.590.600.641.24(0.55)(3.47)(4.02)$36.813.95%1.17%1.57%72%$24,676 
2018$37.890.734.405.13(0.69)(2.74)(3.43)$39.5913.73%1.16%1.83%77%$25,298 
2017$33.910.604.555.15(0.58)(0.59)(1.17)$37.8915.34%1.17%1.66%81%$28,052 
2016$36.770.65(0.60)0.05(0.67)(2.24)(2.91)$33.910.52%1.18%1.90%79%$23,290 
R5 Class
2020$36.890.83(0.07)0.76(0.84)(0.75)(1.59)$36.061.90%0.47%2.28%100%$16,388 
2019$39.660.880.631.51(0.81)(3.47)(4.28)$36.894.68%0.47%2.27%72%$13,615 
2018$37.950.914.505.41(0.96)(2.74)(3.70)$39.6614.52%0.46%2.53%77%$4,241 
2017(3)
$37.510.200.430.63(0.19)(0.19)$37.951.68%
0.47%(4)
2.37%(4)
81%(5)
$175 





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)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through June 30, 2017.
(4)Annualized.
(5)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended June 30, 2017.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Income & Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Income & Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.
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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment
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management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.


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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.



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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $44,101,500, or up to the maximum amount
allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as
qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $43,059,303, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term
capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.












































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Notes

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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund
Investor Class (ASIOX)
I Class (ASINX)
A Class (ASIDX)
C Class (ASIZX)
R Class (ASIUX)
R5 Class (AMRUX)



















Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.







Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
Average Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 year5 years10 yearsSince InceptionInception Date
Investor ClassASIOX-0.26%3.02%1.81%4/30/10
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index8.28%3.74%3.52%
I ClassASINX-0.01%3.24%2.02%4/30/10
A ClassASIDX4/30/10
No sales charge
-0.38%2.79%1.57%
With sales charge
-6.09%1.58%0.98%
C ClassASIZX-1.17%2.01%0.80%4/30/10
R ClassASIUX-0.70%2.52%1.30%4/30/10
R5 ClassAMRUX0.09%4.33%4/10/17
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.



















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $11,968
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index — $14,132
Ending value of Investor Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 Class
0.93%0.73%1.18%1.93%1.43%0.73%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.













Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Bob Gahagan, Brian Howell, John Lovito, Steven Brown and Peruvemba Satish

The fund's Board of Directors has approved plans to liquidate Multi-Asset Real Return on October 16, 2020. Prior to the liquidation, the fund will close to all investments after the close of business on October 9, 2020.

Performance Summary

For the 12 months ended June 30, 2020, Multi-Asset Real Return returned -0.26%.* The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index returned 8.28%. Fund returns reflect operating expenses, while index returns do not.

Portfolio performance reflected the generally challenging backdrop for commodity-related investments. Negative results from these assets in early 2020 overwhelmed positive performance from other portfolio components, particularly fixed-income investments.

Inflation Weakened as Pandemic Triggered Recession

U.S. economic growth remained generally upbeat during the first half of the period, supported by a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed). The U.S. economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.1% in both the third and fourth quarters of 2019. Monthly year-over-year headline inflation (Consumer Price Index) steadily increased amid rising energy prices, ending 2019 at 2.3%. However, annual core inflation (Personal Consumption Expenditures Index), which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained below the Fed’s 2.0% target. The market’s expectations for longer-term inflation, as measured by the 10-year inflation breakeven rate (the yield difference between 10-year nominal Treasuries and TIPS) increased modestly, which supported returns for inflation-indexed securities.

This backdrop took a dramatic turn in early 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak expanded into a pandemic. Beginning in late February, U.S. and global growth grinded to a halt as businesses shut down and governments issued stay-at-home orders to slow the virus’s spread. Uncertainty gripped the financial markets, and investors shed stocks and other riskier assets in favor of perceived safe-haven securities, including U.S. Treasuries. Unemployment soared, and the U.S. economy contracted 5% in the first quarter of 2020. Against this backdrop, measures of current inflation plunged, while the 10-year breakeven rate tumbled to a record low in March.

The Fed and the federal government quickly came to the rescue, launching massive stimulus plans to stabilize the financial markets and provide relief to ailing businesses and individuals. These actions helped calm the market unrest and ultimately sparked a sharp second-quarter-2020 rebound among stocks and credit-sensitive securities. Current inflation remained weak, but the 10-year inflation breakeven rate jumped from 0.50% on March 19 to 1.34% on June 30, fueling a rally among TIPS.

Inflation Was Weak Outside the U.S.

Outside the U.S., developed markets central banks expanded their already aggressive stimulus programs in an effort to battle the pandemic’s economic fallout. Nevertheless, economies contracted, and inflation remained weak. At the end of June 2020, year-over-year headline inflation
in the eurozone was 0.3%, down from 1.0% a year earlier. Annual headline inflation in the U.K. began the reporting period at 2.1% and ended it at 0.6%. In Japan, the annual inflation rate ended the period at 0.1% compared with 0.7% in June 2019.



*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structures; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Commodity Allocations Weighed on Performance

Our exposure to commodity-related investments detracted from results, largely due to energy sector challenges. Already struggling with rising inventories and excess supply, the sector declined amid falling demand due to the pandemic. Additionally, an oil price war erupted when negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Russia failed in early 2020, further pressuring the sector. Oil and other commodities prices plunged in the second half of the reporting period, triggering a steep decline for the asset class for the 12-month period overall. Holdings in the metals and mining industry also weighed on results.

The portfolio’s non-dollar currency overlay strategy modestly detracted from performance. Despite the Fed’s three rate cuts in 2019 and its drop to near-zero interest rate policy in March 2020, the U.S. dollar remained overvalued as investors sought perceived safety in the reserve currency.

Fixed-Income Holdings Contributed to Results

The portfolio’s fixed-income component was the main contributor to performance. U.S. Treasury yields declined significantly during the 12-month period, and bonds generally delivered strong results for the year. Although corporate bonds and securitized securities declined in the first-quarter 2020 sell-off, they bounced back sharply in the final months of the period. TIPS also rallied as breakeven rates recovered. This late-period rebound, combined with solid performance in the first half, led to strong results for the fixed-income portfolio for the 12 months. Our investment-grade corporate bonds, securitized bonds and inflation-linked securities, including an inflation overlay for the non-inflation-linked securities (created with inflation swaps), lifted portfolio performance.

Our equity positions modestly aided performance, largely due to strong performance early and late in the period, which more than offset the effects of the early 2020 sell-off. Within the portfolio’s equity component, we favored exposure to the information technology, health care and industrials sectors. Results from global real estate investment trusts (REITs) were slightly positive. While the rate-sensitive asset class benefited from declining interest rates, the pandemic-driven sell-off weighed on REITs. Uncertainty stemming from COVID-19’s near- and longer-term impact on retail and commercial properties weighed on the sector.

Outlook

We expect annual inflation rates to remain weak in the near term. But we expect higher inflation in the intermediate term, due to the massive increase in U.S. debt, a weaker U.S. dollar and onshoring trends among U.S. businesses. In our view, inflation breakeven rates don’t adequately reflect this likely increase, highlighting continued value in inflation-linked securities.

Within the portfolio, our corporate credit exposure remains somewhat defensive, given challenging economic and earnings backdrops and the potential for ratings downgrades. In addition to focusing on high-quality bonds the Fed is buying via quantitative easing, we’re looking for opportunities created by market dislocations. Elsewhere in the portfolio, we continue to favor select global REITs. In addition to low interest rates, certain holdings should benefit from long-term trends, including the ongoing demand for data centers from the e-commerce industry. We also have a favorable outlook for the information technology and health care sectors, where we believe favorable customer demand trends will continue to drive earnings growth.

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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks44.9%
U.S. Treasury Securities33.4%
Corporate Bonds2.8%
Asset-Backed Securities2.7%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations2.3%
Exchange-Traded Funds1.1%
Temporary Cash Investments11.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.4%


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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid 
During Period(1) 
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
 
Annualized 
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$963.00$4.340.89%
I Class$1,000$964.60$3.370.69%
A Class$1,000$962.70$5.561.14%
C Class$1,000$958.40$9.201.89%
R Class$1,000$961.30$6.781.39%
R5 Class$1,000$964.60$3.370.69%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.44$4.470.89%
I Class$1,000$1,021.43$3.470.69%
A Class$1,000$1,019.20$5.721.14%
C Class$1,000$1,015.47$9.471.89%
R Class$1,000$1,017.95$6.971.39%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.43$3.470.69%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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
 
JUNE 30, 2020
Shares/Principal AmountValue
COMMON STOCKS — 44.9%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.3%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(1)
196 $19,234 
General Dynamics Corp.167 24,960 
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.146 24,772 
Lockheed Martin Corp.73 26,639 
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(1)
95 29,540 
125,145 
Banks — 1.3%
Bank of America Corp.979 23,251 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.248 23,327 
Truist Financial Corp.744 27,937 
Wells Fargo & Co.1,021 26,138 
Zions Bancorp N.A.556 18,904 
119,557 
Beverages — 1.0%
Coca-Cola Co. (The)839 37,486 
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
490 33,967 
PepsiCo, Inc.211 27,907 
99,360 
Biotechnology — 1.8%
AbbVie, Inc.365 35,836 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.426 32,776 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
256 31,232 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
46 28,688 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
131 38,031 
166,563 
Capital Markets — 0.7%
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.336 30,778 
S&P Global, Inc.101 33,277 
64,055 
Chemicals — 1.8%
Air Liquide SA99 14,265 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.77 18,592 
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(1)
625 14,094 
Corteva, Inc.261 6,992 
Eastman Chemical Co.111 7,730 
FMC Corp.171 17,035 
Koninklijke DSM NV55 7,602 
Linde plc91 19,302 
NewMarket Corp.26 10,412 
Novozymes A/S, B Shares149 8,611 
RPM International, Inc.175 13,136 
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)140 18,826 
Valvoline, Inc.342 6,611 
Yara International ASA201 6,983 
170,191 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.8%
A-Living Services Co. Ltd., H Shares1,750 $8,831 
Ever Sunshine Lifestyle Services Group Ltd.4,000 6,192 
Waste Connections, Inc.345 32,322 
Waste Management, Inc.267 28,278 
75,623 
Communications Equipment — 0.3%
Cisco Systems, Inc.650 30,316 
Containers and Packaging — 0.8%
Amcor plc765 7,810 
Avery Dennison Corp.101 11,523 
Ball Corp.155 10,771 
Berry Global Group, Inc.(1)
175 7,756 
Crown Holdings, Inc.(1)
215 14,003 
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.724 10,129 
Sonoco Products Co.221 11,556 
73,548 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.3%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
181 32,310 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1%
Cellnex Telecom SA185 11,260 
Electric Utilities — 0.3%
NextEra Energy, Inc.130 31,222 
Electrical Equipment — 1.0%
AMETEK, Inc.351 31,369 
Eaton Corp. plc379 33,155 
Sensata Technologies Holding plc(1)
723 26,917 
91,441 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.6%
Amphenol Corp., Class A274 26,252 
Trimble, Inc.(1)
636 27,469 
53,721 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1%
ChampionX Corp.(1)
1,480 14,445 
Entertainment — 0.4%
Activision Blizzard, Inc.456 34,610 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 6.5%
Agree Realty Corp.193 12,682 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.91 14,765 
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A472 12,697 
Boston Properties, Inc.153 13,828 
Brixmor Property Group, Inc.1,284 16,461 
Canadian Apartment Properties REIT154 5,512 
Charter Hall Group2,205 14,998 
Comforia Residential REIT, Inc.3 8,956 
Cousins Properties, Inc.191 5,698 
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.1,075 5,945 
Embassy Office Parks REIT800 3,611 
Equinix, Inc.74 51,970 
GLP J-Reit4 5,808 
Goodman Group1,885 19,400 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.559 $15,406 
Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA575 5,057 
Invesco Office J-Reit, Inc.81 10,563 
Invincible Investment Corp.26 6,715 
Invitation Homes, Inc.1,117 30,751 
JBG SMITH Properties184 5,441 
Link REIT1,000 8,160 
Mapletree Industrial Trust5,600 11,638 
MGM Growth Properties LLC, Class A464 12,625 
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.161 18,462 
Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc.3 13,368 
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.384 11,416 
Orix JREIT, Inc.11 14,436 
Prologis, Inc.606 56,558 
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A353 22,624 
Realty Income Corp.279 16,601 
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.425 17,608 
Safestore Holdings plc528 4,747 
SBA Communications Corp.21 6,256 
Segro plc1,515 16,782 
SOSiLA Logistics REIT, Inc.6 7,230 
Stockland3,871 8,891 
STORE Capital Corp.297 7,072 
Sun Communities, Inc.159 21,573 
UDR, Inc.111 4,149 
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield134 7,537 
Urban Edge Properties229 2,718 
VICI Properties, Inc.574 11,589 
Welltower, Inc.383 19,820 
Weyerhaeuser Co.928 20,843 
608,967 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.7%
Costco Wholesale Corp.97 29,411 
Walmart, Inc.314 37,611 
67,022 
Food Products — 0.7%
Campbell Soup Co.561 27,842 
General Mills, Inc.584 36,004 
63,846 
Gas Utilities — 0.1%
National Fuel Gas Co.202 8,470 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.8%
Abbott Laboratories377 34,469 
Danaher Corp.220 38,903 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1)
507 35,039 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1)
107 35,327 
Quidel Corp.(1)
85 19,018 
STERIS plc250 38,360 
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(1)
306 30,269 
Teleflex, Inc.80 29,118 
260,503 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.6%
Anthem, Inc.95 $24,983 
Chartwell Retirement Residences1,011 6,978 
Chemed Corp.68 30,673 
Humana, Inc.74 28,694 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(1)
184 30,564 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.91 26,840 
148,732 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1%
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.217 9,249 
Household Durables — 0.1%
Taylor Wimpey plc4,788 8,447 
Household Products — 1.0%
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.423 32,698 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.233 32,934 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)266 31,806 
97,438 
Interactive Media and Services — 0.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
13 18,435 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
99 22,480 
40,915 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.4%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
15 41,382 
IT Services — 2.0%
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1)
296 31,699 
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.439 34,150 
GDS Holdings Ltd., ADR(1)
279 22,225 
Leidos Holdings, Inc.334 31,286 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1)
197 34,323 
VeriSign, Inc.(1)
171 35,368 
189,051 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.5%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.372 32,873 
Bio-Techne Corp.70 18,485 
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(1)
179 31,209 
Illumina, Inc.(1)
51 18,888 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.108 39,133 
140,588 
Machinery — 0.7%
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.384 32,348 
Nordson Corp.182 34,527 
66,875 
Media — 0.4%
Cable One, Inc.19 33,722 
Metals and Mining — 0.4%
BHP Group Ltd.598 14,840 
Newmont Corp.128 7,903 
Rio Tinto Ltd.119 8,069 
Rio Tinto plc, ADR195 10,955 
41,767 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1%
AGNC Investment Corp.488 $6,295 
Multi-Utilities — 0.3%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.617 30,332 
Multiline Retail — 0.3%
Target Corp.266 31,901 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.7%
Chevron Corp.122 10,886 
Enbridge, Inc.299 9,092 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.433 6,569 
Magellan Midstream Partners LP230 9,929 
Phillips 6687 6,255 
TC Energy Corp.304 12,988 
TOTAL SA158 6,018 
Valero Energy Corp.143 8,411 
70,148 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.654 38,455 
Eli Lilly & Co.219 35,956 
Johnson & Johnson218 30,657 
Sanofi288 29,301 
134,369 
Professional Services — 0.5%
IHS Markit Ltd.249 18,799 
TransUnion350 30,464 
49,263 
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.4%
Aroundtown SA(1)
1,188 6,800 
ESR Cayman Ltd.(1)
2,200 5,219 
Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.500 2,382 
Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB1,438 3,664 
Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.1,500 6,357 
Shurgard Self Storage SA115 4,319 
VGP NV57 7,270 
36,011 
Road and Rail — 2.1%
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.136 34,593 
Kansas City Southern224 33,441 
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.829 34,578 
Norfolk Southern Corp.107 18,786 
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.235 39,854 
Union Pacific Corp.208 35,166 
196,418 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.8%
Applied Materials, Inc.546 33,006 
Entegris, Inc.532 31,415 
Lam Research Corp.112 36,227 
Qorvo, Inc.(1)
341 37,691 
QUALCOMM, Inc.358 32,653 
170,992 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Software — 2.9%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
86 $37,437 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
337 32,338 
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
171 17,150 
Fortinet, Inc.(1)
205 28,140 
Microsoft Corp.202 41,109 
Proofpoint, Inc.(1)
166 18,446 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
69 27,949 
Synopsys, Inc.(1)
203 39,585 
VMware, Inc., Class A(1)
184 28,494 
270,648 
Specialty Retail — 1.8%
AutoZone, Inc.(1)
24 27,075 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)133 33,318 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.286 38,644 
TJX Cos., Inc. (The)673 34,027 
Tractor Supply Co.278 36,638 
169,702 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.6%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
133 26,120 
NIKE, Inc., Class B275 26,964 
53,084 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $3,743,589)
4,239,504 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 33.4%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 2.375%, 1/15/25(2)
$81,611 94,079 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 2.00%, 1/15/26161,473 187,894 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 0.25%, 2/15/50219,395 246,665 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.50%, 4/15/24203,316 213,941 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 1/15/27318,417 343,589 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.50%, 1/15/28259,855 284,877 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 7/15/29551,282 603,723 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/30647,738 700,659 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 2/28/21200,000 203,105 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 8/15/29100,000 109,117 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/30150,000 162,164 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES 
(Cost $3,017,829)
3,149,813 
CORPORATE BONDS — 2.8%
Banks — 0.2%
Bank of America Corp., MTN, 3.25%, 10/21/2715,000 16,553 
Containers and Packaging — 0.3%
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(3)
25,000 25,330 
Electric Utilities — 0.2%
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/4610,000 11,722 
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 6/15/425,000 5,627 
17,349 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.9%
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/2375,000 83,487 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.2%
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(3)
20,000 19,934 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
Media — 0.2%
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(3)
$10,000 $10,360 
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.48%, 10/23/4510,000 13,333 
23,693 
Metals and Mining
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/224,000 4,009 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.5%
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.25%, 4/15/2325,000 9,547 
MPLX LP, 6.25%, 10/15/2219,000 19,234 
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/1/2510,000 11,169 
Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/2225,000 4,203 
44,153 
Specialty Retail — 0.3%
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/2425,000 24,828 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS 
(Cost $282,563)
259,336 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.7%
Goodgreen, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(3)
67,644 70,566 
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(3)
7,371 7,349 
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR2, Class C, VRN, 1.46%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.28%), 6/17/37(3)
100,000 98,322 
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.70%, 9/22/31(3)
30,444 29,943 
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(3)
6,079 5,993 
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.75%, 12/20/34(3)
18,436 17,939 
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A,
Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(3)
6,644 6,646 
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-3A,
Class C, 4.17%, 9/20/35(3)
20,924 20,022 
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 
(Cost $257,528)
256,780 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 2.3%
ABN Amro Mortgage Corp., Series 2003-6, Class 1A4, 5.50%, 5/25/331,758 1,810 
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.71%, 2/25/3520,186 19,643 
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 2.97%, 8/25/349,001 8,531 
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 4.58%, 8/25/3512,228 12,099 
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust,
Series 2004-4, Class A19, 5.25%, 5/25/34
17,824 18,479 
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust,
Series 2004-5, Class 2A4, 5.50%, 5/25/34
3,303 3,374 
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3,
Class 4A1, VRN, 4.07%, 8/25/35
9,726 9,833 
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.07%, 9/25/3515,128 15,058 
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.99%, 4/25/352,907 2,871 
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A7 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 5/25/46(3)
100,000 103,540 
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-3, Class A, VRN, 0.92%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.74%), 9/25/346,688 6,269 
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Shares/Principal AmountValue
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-S11,
Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33
$3,254 $3,346 
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR7, Class 1A1, VRN, 4.11%, 5/25/355,754 5,729 
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 4.62%, 10/25/368,079 7,242 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS 
(Cost $217,945)
217,824 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 1.1%
Invesco DB Base Metals Fund3,044 41,429 
SPDR Gold Shares(1)
362 60,588 
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS 
(Cost $92,951)
102,017 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 11.4%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
(Cost $1,073,653)
1,073,653 1,073,653 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.6% 
(Cost $8,686,058)
9,298,927 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.4%132,872 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$9,431,799 
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement DateUnrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
AUD601USD412Bank of America N.A.9/30/20$3 
AUD789USD540Bank of America N.A.9/30/204 
AUD375USD261Bank of America N.A.9/30/20(2)
USD22,115AUD31,969Bank of America N.A.9/30/2046 
USD9,403AUD13,593Bank of America N.A.9/30/2020 
USD234AUD338Bank of America N.A.9/30/20 
USD258AUD375Bank of America N.A.9/30/20(1)
CAD729USD534Morgan Stanley9/30/202 
CAD1,139USD835Morgan Stanley9/30/204 
CAD617USD451Morgan Stanley9/30/203 
CAD2,650USD1,944Morgan Stanley9/30/209 
USD138,591 CAD185,670Morgan Stanley9/23/201,806 
USD64,665CAD87,527Morgan Stanley9/30/20182 
USD22,424CAD30,351Morgan Stanley9/30/2063 
USD6,791CAD9,191Morgan Stanley9/30/2019 
USD1,369CAD1,874Morgan Stanley9/30/20(12)
USD66,033CNY469,525Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(107)
USD60,931COP224,395,144Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/201,624 
USD8,238DKK54,430Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/2015 
EUR1,982USD2,247Credit Suisse AG9/30/20(16)
EUR1,758USD1,978Credit Suisse AG9/30/201 
USD27,127EUR24,036Credit Suisse AG9/30/2068 
USD29,107EUR25,791Credit Suisse AG9/30/2073 
USD44,812EUR39,707Credit Suisse AG9/30/20113 
GBP54,367USD66,973Bank of America N.A.9/23/20425 
USD10,671GBP8,551JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.9/30/2070 
USD26,434GBP21,183JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.9/30/20173 
USD33,373HKD258,850Bank of America N.A.9/30/20(6)
HUF40,138,586USD126,664UBS AG9/23/20630 
USD132,782HUF40,138,586UBS AG9/23/205,487 
INR10,209,707USD133,234UBS AG9/23/20747 
JPY14,239,451USD132,934Bank of America N.A.9/23/20(907)
JPY527,194USD4,917Bank of America N.A.9/30/20(28)
USD61,030JPY6,498,004Bank of America N.A.9/30/20774 
USD4,731JPY504,965Bank of America N.A.9/30/2048 
USD67,951KRW80,923,355Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20452 
KZT48,086,546USD116,857Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(1,159)
MXN1,471,234USD65,099Morgan Stanley9/23/20(1,781)
USD63,712MXN1,471,234Morgan Stanley9/23/20394 
MYR351,209USD82,042Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(380)
USD81,724MYR351,209Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/2063 
NOK1,315,765USD141,849Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(5,108)
NOK2,535USD262Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/202 
NOK2,223USD229Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/202 
NOK1,618USD170Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/20(2)
USD75,079NOK700,490Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/202,280 
USD7,423NOK71,164Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/2027 
NZD94,131USD61,398UBS AG9/23/20(661)
USD60,506NZD94,131UBS AG9/23/20(232)
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Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement DateUnrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD369,644PEN1,278,081Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20$9,320 
PHP3,384,344USD67,283Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20453 
USD67,424PHP3,384,344Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(312)
PLN518,204USD132,290Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(1,274)
USD130,477PLN518,204Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(538)
SEK1,428,975USD155,323Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/20(1,815)
SEK3,380USD364Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/20(1)
SEK3,279USD352Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/201 
SEK1,311USD141Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/20 
USD4,333SEK40,554Goldman Sachs & Co.9/30/20(24)
USD8,504SGD11,818Bank of America N.A.9/30/2021 
USD1,454SGD2,018Bank of America N.A.9/30/205 
USD455SGD633Bank of America N.A.9/30/201 
THB4,165,475USD133,590Goldman Sachs & Co.9/23/201,162 
$12,226 
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration
Date
Notional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
S&P 500 E-Mini2September 2020$100 $309,020 $7,017 
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes1September 2020$100,000 139,172 529 
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes2September 2020$200,000 314,969 1,870 
$763,161 $9,416 
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 High Yield Index Series 33Buy(5.00)%12/20/24$297,160 $16,038 $(14,682)$1,356 
^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.

TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS
CounterpartyFloating
Rate Index
Pay/Receive 
Floating Rate Index at Termination
Fixed RateTermination
Date
Notional
Amount
Value*
Bank of America N.A.CPURNSAReceive1.41%8/27/20$700,000 $3,441 

*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADR-American Depositary Receipt
AUD-Australian Dollar
CAD-Canadian Dollar
CDX-Credit Derivatives Indexes
CNY-Chinese Yuan
COP-Colombian Peso
CPURNSA-U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index
DKK-Danish Krone
EUR-Euro
GBP-British Pound
HKD-Hong Kong Dollar
HUF-Hungarian Forint
INR-Indian Rupee
JPY-Japanese Yen
KRW-South Korean Won
KZT-Kazakhstani Tenge
LIBOR-London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN-Medium Term Note
MXN-Mexican Peso
MYR-Malaysian Ringgit
NOK-Norwegian Krone
NZD-New Zealand Dollar
PEN-Peruvian Sol
PHP-Philippine Peso
PLN-Polish Zloty
SEK-Swedish Krona
SEQ-Sequential Payer
SGD-Singapore Dollar
THB-Thai Baht
USD-United States Dollar
VRN-Variable 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 foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $39,524.
(3)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $415,944, which represented 4.4% of total net assets.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $8,686,058)$9,298,927 
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $15)15 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts24,000 
Receivable for investments sold125,520 
Receivable for capital shares sold96 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts4,253 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts26,592 
Swap agreements, at value3,441 
Dividends and interest receivable20,274 
Other assets166 
9,503,284 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased1,580 
Payable for capital shares redeemed44,723 
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts656 
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements2,263 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts14,366 
Accrued management fees6,717 
Distribution and service fees payable1,180 
71,485 
Net Assets$9,431,799 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$14,406,138 
Distributable earnings(4,974,339)
$9,431,799 
 
 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$6,053,050 586,832 $10.31
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$622,593 60,033 $10.37
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,588,025 155,295 $10.23*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$985,887 100,467 $9.81
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$32,050 3,175 $10.09
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$150,194 14,489 $10.37
*Maximum offering price $10.85 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income: 
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,931)$112,450 
Interest91,434 
Securities lending, net387 
204,271 
Expenses:
Management fees94,421 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class4,213 
C Class11,174 
R Class120 
Directors' fees and expenses845 
Other expenses469 
111,242 
Net investment income (loss)93,029 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions144,605 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(8,777)
Futures contract transactions48,557 
Swap agreement transactions(10,079)
Foreign currency translation transactions(775)
173,531 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(326,409)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts6,775 
Futures contracts1,921 
Swap agreements(3,155)
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(6)
(320,874)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(147,343)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$(54,314)


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$93,029 $220,684 
Net realized gain (loss)173,531 (71,743)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(320,874)387,462 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(54,314)536,403 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(201,774)(217,230)
I Class(21,350)(81,827)
A Class(42,164)(44,517)
C Class(19,088)(23,878)
R Class(520)(357)
R5 Class(4,334)(3,410)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(289,230)(371,219)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(2,029,814)(3,552,653)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(2,373,358)(3,387,469)
Net Assets
Beginning of period11,805,157 15,192,626 
End of period$9,431,799 $11,805,157 


See Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial Statements
 
JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek total real return.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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, 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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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 fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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 paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. 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.
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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.

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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.
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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.


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The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Investor Class
0.5754% 
to 0.6929%
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.88%
I Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.68%
A Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.88%
C Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.88%
R Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.88%
R5 Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.68%

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 June 30, 2020 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 purchases and sales were $34,211 and $110,421, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $2,973 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.
4. Investment Transactions

Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended June 30, 2020 totaled $14,507,123, of which $2,840,301 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.

Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended June 30, 2020 totaled $16,431,047, of which $352,451 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold87,288 $875,177 35,868 $369,261 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions17,988 188,086 18,871 196,512 
Redeemed(262,503)(2,680,331)(186,972)(1,931,702)
(157,227)(1,617,068)(132,233)(1,365,929)
I Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 25,000,000 
Sold2,325 25,183 213,456 2,211,956 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,879 19,741 7,669 80,421 
Redeemed(15,118)(156,012)(420,741)(4,234,360)
(10,914)(111,088)(199,616)(1,941,983)
A Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold12,268 129,926 5,005 50,760 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions4,048 41,972 4,289 44,337 
Redeemed(30,756)(323,596)(23,915)(243,421)
(14,440)(151,698)(14,621)(148,324)
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold  297 3,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,820 18,187 2,288 22,754 
Redeemed(19,997)(198,732)(14,147)(137,649)
(18,177)(180,545)(11,562)(111,895)
R Class/Shares Authorized15,000,000 15,000,000 
Sold1,799 18,001 700 7,033 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions51 520 35 357 
Redeemed(629)(6,087)(234)(2,400)
1,221 12,434 501 4,990 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold1,322 13,997 704 7,268 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions413 4,334 326 3,410 
Redeemed(17)(180)(18)(190)
1,718 18,151 1,012 10,488 
Net increase (decrease)(197,819)$(2,029,814)(356,519)$(3,552,653)

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).

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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$3,803,692 $435,812  
U.S. Treasury Securities 3,149,813  
Corporate Bonds 259,336  
Asset-Backed Securities 256,780  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 217,824  
Exchange-Traded Funds102,017   
Temporary Cash Investments1,073,653   
$4,979,362 $4,319,565  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$9,416   
Swap Agreements $4,797  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts 26,592  
$9,416 $31,389  
      
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts $14,366  

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. 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 $291,388.


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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). 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 $100 futures contracts purchased and $306 futures contracts sold.
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 or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. 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 the termination 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 $13,224,373.
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. 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 $300,000 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. 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 $741,667.
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Value of Derivative Instruments as of June 30, 2020
 Asset Derivatives Liability 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*$2,263 
Equity Price RiskReceivable for variation margin on futures contracts*$4,253 Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* 
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts26,592 Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts14,366 
Interest Rate RiskReceivable for variation margin on futures contracts* Payable for variation margin on futures contracts*656 
Other ContractsSwap agreements3,441 Swap agreements 
$34,286 $17,285 

*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 Year Ended June 30, 2020
 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$11,274 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements$(14,682)
Equity Price RiskNet realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions(1,992)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts7,017 
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(8,777)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts6,775 
Interest Rate RiskNet realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions50,549 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts(5,096)
Other ContractsNet realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions(21,353)Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements11,527 
$29,701 $5,541 

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, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
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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. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process 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.

9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$289,230 $371,219 
Long-term capital gains  

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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$8,738,662 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$690,608 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(130,343)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments560,265 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(1,658)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$558,607 
Undistributed ordinary income$18,415 
Accumulated short-term capital losses$(1,288,204)
Accumulated long-term capital losses$(4,263,157)
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the realization to ordinary income for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.
Accumulated capital losses 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.

10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-08 did not materially impact the financial statements.

11. Corporate Event

On June 17, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a plan of liquidation for the fund. The liquidation date is expected to be October 16, 2020.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
  Income From Investment Operations:  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 OperationsDistributions From Net
Investment
Income
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
2020$10.630.10(0.13)(0.03)(0.29)$10.31(0.26)%0.89%0.89%0.97%0.97%145%$6,053 
2019$10.350.170.370.54(0.26)$10.635.33%0.89%0.91%1.68%1.66%241%$7,906 
2018$9.800.160.580.74(0.19)$10.357.57%0.89%1.09%1.61%1.41%160%$9,067 
2017$9.430.160.210.37$9.803.92%0.89%1.09%1.68%1.48%173%$13,250 
2016$9.540.04(0.15)(0.11)$9.43(1.15)%0.90%1.10%0.47%0.27%152%$14,230 
I Class
2020$10.690.12(0.12)
(3)
(0.32)$10.37(0.01)%0.69%0.69%1.17%1.17%145%$623 
2019$10.400.180.390.57(0.28)$10.695.56%0.69%0.71%1.88%1.86%241%$758 
2018$9.850.190.570.76(0.21)$10.407.74%0.69%0.89%1.81%1.61%160%$2,813 
2017$9.460.180.210.39$9.854.12%0.69%0.89%1.88%1.68%173%$1,608 
2016$9.550.08(0.17)(0.09)$9.46(0.94)%0.70%0.90%0.67%0.47%152%$1,384 
A Class
2020$10.530.07(0.11)(0.04)(0.26)$10.23(0.38)%1.14%1.14%0.72%0.72%145%$1,588 
2019$10.260.150.360.51(0.24)$10.535.07%1.14%1.16%1.43%1.41%241%$1,787 
2018$9.730.140.560.70(0.17)$10.267.15%1.14%1.34%1.36%1.16%160%$1,892 
2017$9.380.130.220.35$9.733.73%1.14%1.34%1.43%1.23%173%$1,964 
2016$9.510.03(0.16)(0.13)$9.38(1.37)%1.15%1.35%0.22%0.02%152%$4,587 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
  Income From Investment Operations:  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 OperationsDistributions From Net
Investment
Income
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
2020$10.09
(3)
(0.12)(0.12)(0.16)$9.81(1.17)%1.89%1.89%(0.03)%(0.03)%145%$986 
2019$9.860.070.350.42(0.19)$10.094.25%1.89%1.91%0.68%0.66%241%$1,197 
2018$9.350.060.540.60(0.09)$9.866.42%1.89%2.09%0.61%0.41%160%$1,284 
2017$9.090.060.200.26$9.352.86%1.89%2.09%0.68%0.48%173%$1,655 
2016$9.28(0.05)(0.14)(0.19)$9.09(2.05)%1.90%2.10%(0.53)%(0.73)%152%$2,310 
R Class
2020$10.390.04(0.11)(0.07)(0.23)$10.09(0.70)%1.39%1.39%0.47%0.47%145%$32 
2019$10.140.120.360.48(0.23)$10.394.73%1.39%1.41%1.18%1.16%241%$20 
2018$9.610.110.560.67(0.14)$10.146.98%1.39%1.59%1.11%0.91%160%$15 
2017$9.290.110.210.32$9.613.44%1.39%1.59%1.18%0.98%173%$113 
2016$9.440.01(0.16)(0.15)$9.29(1.59)%1.40%1.60%(0.03)%(0.23)%152%$105 
R5 Class
2020$10.680.12(0.11)0.01(0.32)$10.370.09%0.69%0.69%1.17%1.17%145%$150 
2019$10.400.200.360.56(0.28)$10.685.46%0.69%0.71%1.88%1.86%241%$136 
2018$9.850.190.570.76(0.21)$10.407.74%0.69%0.89%1.81%1.61%160%$122 
2017(4)
$9.770.050.030.08$9.850.82%
0.69%(5)
0.89%(5)
2.42%(5)
2.22%(5)
173%(6)
$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)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through June 30, 2017.
(5)Annualized.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended June 30, 2017.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Subsequent Event

As discussed in Note 11 to the financial statements, the Board of Directors approved a plan of liquidation for the Fund on June 17, 2020.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.

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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment
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management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.


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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.


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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $38,441, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.
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Notes
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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
NT Disciplined Growth Fund
Investor Class (ANTDX)
G Class (ANDGX)


























Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.

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Table of Contents
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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.



Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
Average Annual Returns
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassANTDX22.14%12.85%11.64%3/19/15
Russell 1000 Growth Index23.28%15.87%14.74%
G ClassANDGX23.39%13.60%12.36%3/19/15
Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made March 19, 2015
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $17,896
Russell 1000 Growth Index — $20,693
Ending value of Investor Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassG Class
1.02%0.82%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.

Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Yulin Long and Tsuyoshi Ozaki

Performance Summary

NT Disciplined Growth returned 23.39%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the 23.28% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index.

NT Disciplined Growth advanced during the fiscal year, and outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Positioning within the consumer staples, financials and health care sectors benefited relative performance, while stock selection in consumer discretionary and information technology detracted.

Positioning within Consumer Staples, Financials and Health Care was Additive

Within the consumer staples sector, positioning in the beverages industry was the leading driver, as an underweight to The Coca-Cola Co. was among the top individual contributors for the period. It was beneficial to be underrepresented in the stock of the soft drink company as widespread lockdown measures hurt key markets, such as sporting events and restaurants. Conversely, adult beverage manufacturer The Boston Beer Co. enjoyed increased demand for its products during the lockdown, boosting its stock price. Its seltzer product, Truly, enjoyed strong demand throughout the reporting period. We have since sold out of both Coca-Cola and Boston Beer. Within the sector, it was also beneficial to have no exposure to tobacco companies and an underweight allocation in food and staples retailing companies.

Within the financials sector, overweights to capital markets companies such as MSCI and FactSet Research Systems were beneficial. Demand for these companies data products remained high throughout the period, and these companies were insulated from many of the concerns that plagued other financial companies, such as the impact of low rates and borrower defaults on profitability. A position in MarketAxess Holdings was also helpful, as was a lack of exposure to The Charles Schwab Corp.

Within the health care sector, security selections within the health care equipment and supplies industry bolstered relative returns. Masimo and DexCom were among the leading individual contributors to performance during the 12 months. Overweights to these patient-monitoring device manufacturers were beneficial during the period. The COVID-19 outbreak increased demand for remote patient-monitoring devices, which Masimo makes, and patient self-monitoring devices for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, which are provided by DexCom. Within the biotechnology industry, an overweight in Vertex Pharmaceuticals was also among the leading contributors to overall performance.

Positioning Across Some Sectors Detracted From Relative Returns

Stock selection within consumer discretionary was the largest detractor from relative returns. A lack of exposure to automobile manufacturer Tesla was a leading detractor from performance compared with the benchmark for the period. The stock began a significant upward trend in March after the company’s automobile deliveries for the quarter shattered analysts’ expectations. The manufacturer also rolled out a new model in early 2020 and reduced pricing on older models. Both developments are expected to bolster demand. Within textiles, apparel and luxury goods, a position in Deckers Outdoor provided a headwind to results, as did stakes in specialty retailers Ross Stores and AutoZone. Specialty retailers, especially those that rely heavily on foot traffic for sales, experienced sales setbacks during the COVID-19 lockdown. We have since closed our position in AutoZone.

*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for G Class shares. Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when G Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 2 for returns for all share classes.
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Security selections in the information technology sector were also a driver of relative underperformance. Stock choices in the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry were the main headwind. An underweight to chipmaker NVIDIA was among the leading individual detractors from relative performance. Demand for NVIDIA’s gaming chips was high throughout the period but spiked starting in March, when widespread pandemic lockdown measures caused game manufacturers to purchase large amounts of the chips out of fear that production would stop. Elsewhere in the sector, positions in communications equipment company Motorola Solutions and software company Cornerstone OnDemand also weighed on returns. We have since exited our position in Cornerstone.

Security choices within the materials sector also detracted. Factory closures due to the pandemic constrained some companies’ abilities to produce their products. Within containers and packaging, Ball Corp. weighed on results, as did construction materials company Eagle Materials. We have since closed these positions.

A Look Ahead

Our disciplined, objective and systematic investment strategy is designed to take advantage of opportunities at the individual company level. We believe this approach is an effective way to capitalize on market inefficiencies that lead to the mispricing of individual stocks. As a result of this approach, our sector and industry allocations reflect where we are finding the greatest opportunities among individual companies at a given time.

At period-end, financials was the most overweight sector. We increased our relative overweight position during the year in order to take advantage of opportunities our models identified in the capital markets industry. Industrials is also among our largest active weights as of period-end. Based on our factor model, we believe there are significant opportunities in the commercial services and supplies and road and rail industries. Conversely, we are underweight the consumer staples and real estate sectors. Beverages and food and staples companies show a lack of opportunity and are comparatively unattractive in terms of our model metrics. In the real estate sector, our underweight is driven by a lack of exposure to equity real estate investment trusts (REITs).



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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Microsoft Corp.9.4%
Apple, Inc.8.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.7.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A4.4%
Facebook, Inc., Class A4.1%
Mastercard, Inc., Class A1.8%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1.7%
S&P Global, Inc.1.7%
Merck & Co., Inc.1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.1.6%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software19.3%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals9.0%
Interactive Media and Services8.5%
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail8.1%
IT Services6.5%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks98.1%
Temporary Cash Investments2.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.3)%
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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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.

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.
 Beginning
Account Value
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,119.60$5.321.01%
G Class$1,000$1,124.50$0.050.01%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,019.84$5.071.01%
G Class$1,000$1,024.81$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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 98.1%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.9%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(1)
12,169 $1,194,144 
Lockheed Martin Corp.4,382 1,599,079 
Mercury Systems, Inc.(1)
6,358 500,120 
3,293,343 
Auto Components — 0.1%
Aptiv plc4,898 381,652 
Beverages — 0.1%
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
6,538 453,214 
Biotechnology — 3.4%
AbbVie, Inc.28,319 2,780,360 
Biogen, Inc.(1)
137 36,654 
Exelixis, Inc.(1)
73,527 1,745,531 
Incyte Corp.(1)
4,414 458,924 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
9,849 1,201,578 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
21,765 6,318,597 
12,541,644 
Building Products — 1.4%
AAON, Inc.7,492 406,741 
AO Smith Corp.21,986 1,035,980 
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.15,381 983,307 
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.18,004 1,518,818 
UFP Industries, Inc.28,123 1,392,370 
5,337,216 
Capital Markets — 4.6%
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.11,151 3,662,769 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.3,684 1,845,389 
Moody's Corp.1,596 438,469 
MSCI, Inc.10,394 3,469,725 
S&P Global, Inc.18,831 6,204,438 
SEI Investments Co.27,380 1,505,353 
17,126,143 
Chemicals — 0.5%
NewMarket Corp.4,511 1,806,565 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1%
IAA, Inc.(1)
5,325 205,385 
Communications Equipment — 1.4%
Arista Networks, Inc.(1)
1,403 294,672 
Cisco Systems, Inc.25,179 1,174,348 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.27,498 3,853,295 
5,322,315 
Distributors — 0.3%
LKQ Corp.(1)
44,172 1,157,306 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1%
Chegg, Inc.(1)
4,514 303,612 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.4%
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.20,903 1,617,056 
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SharesValue
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.0%
Trimble, Inc.(1)
25,950 $1,120,780 
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(1)
9,782 2,503,703 
3,624,483 
Entertainment — 2.5%
Electronic Arts, Inc.(1)
17,760 2,345,208 
Netflix, Inc.(1)
3,372 1,534,395 
Spotify Technology SA(1)
9,896 2,555,049 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(1)
6,667 930,513 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(1)
209,067 1,994,499 
9,359,664 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0%
American Tower Corp.5,571 1,440,326 
Crown Castle International Corp.12,315 2,060,915 
Public Storage1,615 309,903 
3,811,144 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.3%
Costco Wholesale Corp.1,387 420,552 
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(1)
29,554 756,287 
1,176,839 
Food Products — 0.9%
Hershey Co. (The)26,050 3,376,601 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.3%
ABIOMED, Inc.(1)
3,997 965,515 
Align Technology, Inc.(1)
14,987 4,113,032 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
4,438 1,799,165 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(1)
14,759 4,872,831 
Masimo Corp.(1)
1,051 239,618 
NuVasive, Inc.(1)
15,488 862,062 
ResMed, Inc.13,778 2,645,376 
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(1)
5,417 535,850 
16,033,449 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.5%
Amedisys, Inc.(1)
7,327 1,454,703 
Chemed Corp.4,253 1,918,401 
HCA Healthcare, Inc.6,191 600,898 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.5,678 1,674,726 
5,648,728 
Health Care Technology — 2.1%
Cerner Corp.42,726 2,928,867 
Omnicell, Inc.(1)
25,522 1,802,364 
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(1)
13,392 3,139,353 
7,870,584 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.9%
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)
1,632 1,717,452 
Domino's Pizza, Inc.2,970 1,097,237 
Yum! Brands, Inc.4,107 356,939 
3,171,628 
Household Durables — 0.2%
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(1)
9,115 655,824 
Household Products — 0.7%
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)18,930 2,263,460 
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SharesValue
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.11,084 $385,058 
2,648,518 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.7%
3M Co.15,682 2,446,235 
Insurance — 0.7%
Aon plc, Class A8,746 1,684,479 
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A2,410 462,479 
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.2,280 353,879 
2,500,837 
Interactive Media and Services — 8.5%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
11,431 16,209,730 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
67,331 15,288,850 
31,498,580 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 8.1%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
10,172 28,062,717 
eBay, Inc.41,170 2,159,367 
30,222,084 
IT Services — 6.5%
Accenture plc, Class A13,821 2,967,645 
International Business Machines Corp.7,728 933,311 
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.10,436 1,920,537 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A22,907 6,773,600 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1)
22,096 3,849,786 
Square, Inc., Class A(1)
18,008 1,889,759 
VeriSign, Inc.(1)
13,664 2,826,125 
Visa, Inc., Class A16,115 3,112,935 
24,273,698 
Leisure Products — 0.2%
Polaris, Inc.6,744 624,157 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1%
Illumina, Inc.(1)
602 222,951 
Machinery — 0.8%
Graco, Inc.26,089 1,252,011 
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.21,440 1,806,106 
3,058,117 
Media — 0.3%
Cable One, Inc.103 182,809 
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.183,086 1,074,715 
1,257,524 
Multiline Retail — 0.1%
Dollar General Corp.1,482 282,336 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.0%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.37,826 2,224,169 
Eli Lilly & Co.8,576 1,408,007 
Merck & Co., Inc.78,839 6,096,620 
Zoetis, Inc.9,446 1,294,480 
11,023,276 
Road and Rail — 1.6%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.8,215 988,593 
Landstar System, Inc.27,935 3,137,380 
Union Pacific Corp.10,596 1,791,466 
5,917,439 
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SharesValue
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 5.9%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)
28,297 $1,488,705 
Applied Materials, Inc.38,445 2,324,000 
Broadcom, Inc.18,692 5,899,382 
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(1)
8,779 249,236 
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.5,977 1,416,549 
NVIDIA Corp.7,507 2,851,984 
QUALCOMM, Inc.27,732 2,529,436 
Texas Instruments, Inc.36,482 4,632,120 
Universal Display Corp.2,944 440,481 
21,831,893 
Software — 19.3%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
3,112 1,354,685 
ANSYS, Inc.(1)
407 118,734 
Atlassian Corp. plc, Class A(1)
8,581 1,546,897 
Autodesk, Inc.(1)
17,708 4,235,577 
Blackline, Inc.(1)
5,810 481,707 
Box, Inc., Class A(1)
32,681 678,458 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
33,683 3,232,221 
DocuSign, Inc.(1)
6,349 1,093,361 
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(1)
63,026 1,372,076 
Fair Isaac Corp.(1)
3,595 1,502,854 
Fortinet, Inc.(1)
24,527 3,366,821 
Intuit, Inc.15,610 4,623,526 
Microsoft Corp.171,396 34,880,800 
Oracle Corp. (New York)21,564 1,191,842 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(1)
11,549 2,652,459 
Pegasystems, Inc.1,773 179,374 
Proofpoint, Inc.(1)
23,602 2,622,654 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
2,690 1,089,611 
Synopsys, Inc.(1)
20,866 4,068,870 
Workday, Inc., Class A(1)
6,193 1,160,321 
71,452,848 
Specialty Retail — 2.5%
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.6,548 932,763 
Best Buy Co., Inc.10,651 929,513 
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
4,198 242,015 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)13,603 3,407,687 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.8,525 1,151,898 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(1)
3,947 1,664,331 
Ross Stores, Inc.10,834 923,490 
9,251,697 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 9.0%
Apple, Inc.86,460 31,540,608 
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1)
114,055 1,976,573 
33,517,181 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.9%
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(1)
6,338 1,244,720 
lululemon athletica, Inc.(1)
1,226 382,524 
NIKE, Inc., Class B55,118 5,404,320 
7,031,564 
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SharesValue
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.2%
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(1)
5,518 $628,886 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $240,070,161)
363,964,216 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.2%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $3,585,873), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $3,517,004)3,517,002 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $4,669,669), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20,
due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $4,578,006)
4,578,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class11,371 11,371 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $8,106,373)
8,106,373 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.3% 
(Cost $248,176,534)
372,070,589 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.3)%(987,840)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$371,082,749 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
NASDAQ 100 E-Mini7September 2020$140 $1,420,615 $23,928 
S&P 500 E-Mini5September 2020$250 772,550 (6,530)
$2,193,165 $17,398 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $248,176,534)$372,070,589 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts165,000 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts34,915 
Dividends and interest receivable120,780 
372,391,284 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,247,954 
Accrued management fees60,581 
1,308,535 
Net Assets$371,082,749 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$189,736,316 
Distributable earnings181,346,433 
$371,082,749 
 
 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$73,179,304 5,143,007 $14.23
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$297,903,445 20,860,366 $14.28
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends$3,704,056 
Interest106,149 
3,810,205 
Expenses:
Management fees3,545,401 
Directors' fees and expenses32,179 
Other expenses3,072 
3,580,652 
Fees waived(1)
(2,685,778)
894,874 
Net investment income (loss)2,915,331 
  Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions84,604,663 
Futures contract transactions416,826 
85,021,489 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(2,275,929)
Futures contracts17,398 
(2,258,531)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)82,762,958 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$85,678,289 

(1)Amount consists of $7,593 and $2,678,185 for Investor Class and G Class, respectively.


See Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$2,915,331 $5,127,445 
Net realized gain (loss)85,021,489 27,327,955 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(2,258,531)4,676,422 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations85,678,289 37,131,822 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(3,798,350)(12,696,691)
G Class(20,219,351)(48,148,677)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(24,017,701)(60,845,368)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(173,717,866)(44,155,811)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(112,057,278)(67,869,357)
Net Assets
Beginning of period483,140,027 551,009,384 
End of period$371,082,749 $483,140,027 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. NT Disciplined 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 is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard for the tobacco industry. The fund offers the Investor Class and G 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
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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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid semiannually. Distributions from 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.

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. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 100% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
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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), 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, which may be provided indirectly through another American Century Investments mutual fund. 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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. Effective August 1, 2019, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.01% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2021 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 Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual Management Fee
Before Waiver
After Waiver
Investor Class
0.6880% 
to 0.8700%
0.2500% to 0.3100%
1.01%1.00%
G Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.81%0.00%
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 and sales were $22,769,535 and $22,478,449, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $4,985,730 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 June 30, 2020 were $555,938,641 and $754,861,074, respectively.

5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized80,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold1,222,209 $15,548,929 116,272 $1,236,821 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions300,265 3,798,350 1,169,815 12,696,691 
Redeemed(5,703,916)(73,591,791)(1,171,841)(14,832,929)
(4,181,442)(54,244,512)114,246 (899,417)
G Class/Shares Authorized330,000,000 330,000,000 
Sold6,451,142 82,271,277 2,221,257 27,299,692 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,588,461 20,219,351 4,404,423 48,148,677 
Redeemed(17,105,855)(221,963,982)(9,437,095)(118,704,763)
(9,066,252)(119,473,354)(2,811,415)(43,256,394)
Net increase (decrease)(13,247,694)$(173,717,866)(2,697,169)$(44,155,811)
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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$363,964,216   
Temporary Cash Investments11,371 $8,095,002  
$363,975,587 $8,095,002  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$23,928   
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$6,530   

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). 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 $2,348 futures contracts purchased.
The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $34,915 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $416,826 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $17,398 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
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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, 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 is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders, and in the event such shareholders redeem, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$2,722,586 $21,777,059 
Long-term capital gains$21,295,115 $39,068,309 

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.
The reclassifications, which are primarily due to tax equalization, were made to capital $12,576,476 and distributable earnings $(12,576,476).

As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$250,727,771 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$124,326,389 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(2,983,571)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$121,342,818 
Undistributed ordinary income$1,802,696 
Accumulated long-term gains$58,200,919 
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 June 30 (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
2020$12.29(0.01)2.642.63(0.69)(0.69)$14.2322.14%1.01%1.02%(0.09)%(0.10)%137%$73,179 
2019$13.130.030.650.68(0.04)(1.48)(1.52)$12.296.76%1.02%1.02%0.23%0.23%115%$114,600 
2018$11.410.032.102.13(0.03)(0.38)(0.41)$13.1318.85%1.01%1.01%0.22%0.22%105%$120,907 
2017$9.490.051.921.97(0.05)(0.05)$11.4120.83%1.02%1.02%0.51%0.51%131%$106,476 
2016$9.770.06(0.27)(0.21)(0.07)(0.07)$9.49(2.18)%1.02%1.02%0.62%0.62%118%$92,560 
G Class
2020$12.310.122.662.78(0.12)(0.69)(0.81)$14.2823.39%0.01%0.82%0.91%0.10%137%$297,903 
2019$13.140.150.650.80(0.15)(1.48)(1.63)$12.317.80%0.01%0.82%1.24%0.43%115%$368,540 
2018$11.410.152.102.25(0.14)(0.38)(0.52)$13.1419.98%0.07%0.81%1.16%0.42%105%$430,102 
2017$9.490.081.922.00(0.08)(0.08)$11.4121.08%0.82%0.82%0.71%0.71%131%$449,768 
2016$9.780.08(0.28)(0.20)(0.09)(0.09)$9.49(2.03)%0.82%0.82%0.82%0.82%118%$397,955 



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.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of NT Disciplined Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of NT Disciplined Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.


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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor. The Board
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found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was at the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group.The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund's annual unified management fee of 0.01% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 1.01% to 1.00%) for at least one year, beginning August 1, 2020. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.

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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $2,722,586, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $33,368,782, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund hereby designates $349,996 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $12,576,476 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).



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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
NT Equity Growth Fund
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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.








Table of Contents
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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.



Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   Average Annual Returns 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsInception
Date
G ClassACLEX6.58%8.97%13.14%5/12/06
S&P 500 Index7.51%10.72%13.98%
Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
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Value on June 30, 2020
G Class — $34,404
S&P 500 Index — $37,031
Ending value of G Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
G Class 0.47%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.

Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Claudia Musat and Steven Rossi

Effective August 2020, portfolio manager Claudia Musat will leave the fund’s portfolio management team, and Guan Wang will join the fund as a portfolio manager.

Performance Summary

NT Equity Growth returned 6.58%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the 7.51% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.

NT Equity Growth advanced during the fiscal year, but underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. Security selection in the information technology, consumer discretionary and materials sectors detracted the most from fund performance compared with the benchmark, while positioning in energy and communication services were most additive.

Stock Choices Across Several Sectors Detracted From Relative Returns

Stock choices in the information technology sector weighed most heavily on the fund’s 12-month results. Selections in the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry were the main headwind. An underweight to chipmaker NVIDIA was among the leading individual detractors from relative performance. Demand for NVIDIA’s gaming chips was high throughout the period but spiked starting in March, when widespread pandemic lockdown measures caused game manufacturers to purchase large amounts of the chips out of fear that production would stop. Positioning within the communications equipment industry also detracted, as did stock selection in IT services, where an underweight to PayPal Holdings was another leading individual detractor. We have since exited our position in PayPal Holdings.

Within the consumer discretionary sector, security selections in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry weighed most heavily on relative results. Within the specialty retail industry, an underweight compared with the benchmark in The Home Depot was among the leading individual detractors for the year. The price increased early in the period but fell during the March 2020 volatility. However, the stock rose heartily during the second quarter of 2020 as people under lockdown turned to home improvement projects to pass the time, stoking demand for the store’s products. Within the internet and direct marketing retail industry, a position in Amazon was also among the top detractors from overall performance.

Stock selections within the metals and mining industry provided the largest headwind for the materials sector. Security picks within the chemicals industry also weighed on results, as did a position in Domtar within the paper and forest products industry. We have since sold the stock. Many areas of the materials sector performed poorly during the 12 months as the economy entered recession and sapped demand for basic materials.

Energy and Communication Services were Additive

Positioning within the energy sector was the largest tailwind to relative returns during the period reflecting reduced exposure to several areas of the sector. Amid the spring lockdown, energy demand fell sharply, which weighed on the price of oil. In addition, a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia further exacerbated the drop. Many energy companies, such as drillers and refiners, were hurt by the price decrease. Within the oil, gas and consumable fuels industry, underweight exposure to Exxon Mobil boosted returns and was among the leading contributors to relative performance.              




*Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of fees had not been waived.
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Reduced exposure to other companies such as Phillips 66, Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips also helped performance compared with the benchmark. As of the end of the period, we have exited our positions in Phillips 66, Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips. Limited exposure to several companies within the energy equipment and services industry also bolstered results.

Stock selection within the communication services sector was also helpful, particularly within the entertainment industry. Video game companies did well during the period, with demand for their products surging during the lockdown. An overweight to Activision Blizzard was among the leading individual contributors for the period. A position in Electronic Arts was also beneficial. Both companies boasted strong revenues and earnings beats during the period, especially in the first quarter of 2020. An underweight to The Walt Disney Co. also drove relative returns, as the company’s revenues were hurt by park closures due to the pandemic. We have since exited the stock. Positioning within the interactive media and services industry also provided a tailwind.

A Look Ahead

Our disciplined, objective and systematic investment strategy is designed to take advantage of opportunities at the individual company level. We believe this approach is an effective way to capitalize on market inefficiencies that lead to the mispricing of individual stocks. Our strategy is designed to provide investors with well-diversified and risk-managed exposure to broad U.S. equities. As such, we do not see significant deviations in sector weightings versus the S&P 500 Index. Nevertheless, we can point to select sectors and industries where we are finding more or less investment opportunity.

At period-end, the information technology sector was the largest absolute weighting and largest relative overweight. Software and communications equipment represent some of the most attractive industry groups we see. The health care sector was the second-largest relative overweight. Our model detects opportunities within the biotechnology, health care technology and life sciences tools and services industries. Conversely, a relative lack of exposure to financials reflects the fact that we see a number of stocks in the capital markets, diversified financial services and banks industries that do not score well across our models in the current environment. In addition, our real estate sector underweight position reflects a lack of opportunity within real estate investment trusts (REITs) across most factors in the stock selection model.







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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Apple, Inc.5.0%
Microsoft Corp.4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.3.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A2.9%
Facebook, Inc., Class A2.9%
Adobe, Inc.2.0%
Merck & Co., Inc.1.5%
Broadcom, Inc.1.4%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.1.4%
Verizon Communications, Inc.1.2%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software12.7%
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals6.0%
Interactive Media and Services5.8%
Pharmaceuticals5.4%
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment4.7%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks98.5%
Temporary Cash Investments1.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.1)%



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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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.

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.
Beginning
Account Value
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
G Class$1,000$980.00$0.050.01%
Hypothetical
G Class$1,000$1,024.81$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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 98.5%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.9%
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.5,822 $1,015,880 
Lockheed Martin Corp.11,231 4,098,417 
5,114,297 
Banks — 2.4%
Bank of America Corp.141,418 3,358,678 
Citigroup, Inc.15,234 778,457 
East West Bancorp, Inc.18,325 664,098 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.58,575 5,509,564 
Regions Financial Corp.52,006 578,307 
Truist Financial Corp.25,628 962,331 
Wells Fargo & Co.29,733 761,165 
Zions Bancorp N.A.36,458 1,239,572 
13,852,172 
Beverages — 1.1%
Coca-Cola Co. (The)25,676 1,147,204 
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B67,828 2,330,570 
Monster Beverage Corp.(1)
39,979 2,771,344 
6,249,118 
Biotechnology — 2.7%
AbbVie, Inc.32,569 3,197,625 
Amgen, Inc.5,862 1,382,611 
Biogen, Inc.(1)
14,133 3,781,284 
Exelixis, Inc.(1)
23,802 565,060 
Incyte Corp.(1)
16,387 1,703,756 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(1)
4,714 575,108 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
5,501 3,430,699 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
3,933 1,141,789 
15,777,932 
Building Products — 1.5%
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.40,244 2,572,799 
Masco Corp.122,963 6,173,972 
8,746,771 
Capital Markets — 2.3%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.10,930 1,639,937 
Eaton Vance Corp.11,127 429,502 
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.9,245 3,036,705 
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.17,027 1,334,917 
Moody's Corp.12,402 3,407,202 
Morgan Stanley19,941 963,150 
SEI Investments Co.34,114 1,875,588 
State Street Corp.9,649 613,194 
13,300,195 
Chemicals — 0.6%
Eastman Chemical Co.21,376 1,488,625 
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SharesValue
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A30,512 $2,005,248 
3,493,873 
Communications Equipment — 0.9%
Cisco Systems, Inc.44,393 2,070,490 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.21,118 2,959,265 
5,029,755 
Consumer Finance — 0.1%
Capital One Financial Corp.12,436 778,369 
      
Containers and Packaging — 1.0%
International Paper Co.56,579 1,992,146 
Packaging Corp. of America25,766 2,571,447 
WestRock Co.39,311 1,110,929 
5,674,522 
Distributors — 0.2%
LKQ Corp.(1)
45,115 1,182,013 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.1%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
35,143 6,273,377 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.6%
AT&T, Inc.158,892 4,803,305 
CenturyLink, Inc.309,028 3,099,551 
Verizon Communications, Inc.127,321 7,019,207 
14,922,063 
Electric Utilities — 2.0%
Duke Energy Corp.20,599 1,645,654 
Evergy, Inc.45,413 2,692,537 
Exelon Corp.30,768 1,116,571 
NextEra Energy, Inc.1,702 408,769 
NRG Energy, Inc.85,134 2,771,963 
PPL Corp.94,016 2,429,373 
Southern Co. (The)8,143 422,215 
11,487,082 
Electrical Equipment — 1.4%
Emerson Electric Co.97,209 6,029,874 
Hubbell, Inc.14,478 1,814,962 
7,844,836 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.5%
Trimble, Inc.(1)
39,284 1,696,676 
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(1)
5,560 1,423,082 
3,119,758 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1%
Schlumberger Ltd.48,353 889,212 
Entertainment — 2.3%
Activision Blizzard, Inc.40,790 3,095,961 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(1)
44,599 5,889,298 
Netflix, Inc.(1)
2,395 1,089,821 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(1)
335,951 3,204,972 
13,280,052 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2%
WP Carey, Inc.17,113 1,157,694 
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SharesValue
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4%
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.27,686 $1,173,609 
Walmart, Inc.9,442 1,130,963 
2,304,572 
Food Products — 2.9%
Campbell Soup Co.14,406 714,970 
General Mills, Inc.68,061 4,195,961 
Hershey Co. (The)45,758 5,931,152 
Hormel Foods Corp.57,132 2,757,762 
Kellogg Co.40,990 2,707,799 
Kraft Heinz Co. (The)19,304 615,604 
16,923,248 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 4.1%
Abbott Laboratories69,567 6,360,511 
ABIOMED, Inc.(1)
6,341 1,531,732 
Align Technology, Inc.(1)
9,723 2,668,380 
Baxter International, Inc.62,443 5,376,342 
Danaher Corp.7,316 1,293,688 
DexCom, Inc.(1)
1,571 636,883 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(1)
45,024 3,111,609 
Medtronic plc17,477 1,602,641 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.6,872 820,242 
23,402,028 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.3%
Cardinal Health, Inc.11,002 574,195 
CVS Health Corp.80,985 5,261,596 
Henry Schein, Inc.(1)
9,008 525,977 
Humana, Inc.13,223 5,127,218 
McKesson Corp.21,667 3,324,151 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.14,076 4,151,716 
18,964,853 
Health Care Technology — 1.0%
Cerner Corp.85,668 5,872,541 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.8%
Las Vegas Sands Corp.35,656 1,623,774 
Starbucks Corp.44,790 3,296,096 
4,919,870 
Household Durables — 0.6%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(1)
18,359 1,868,212 
PulteGroup, Inc.44,772 1,523,591 
3,391,803 
Household Products — 2.4%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.40,170 2,942,854 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.30,421 4,300,009 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)55,165 6,596,079 
13,838,942 
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.5%
3M Co.21,435 3,343,646 
Carlisle Cos., Inc.31,063 3,717,309 
Honeywell International, Inc.10,124 1,463,829 
8,524,784 
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SharesValue
Insurance — 1.9%
American Financial Group, Inc.17,579 $1,115,563 
Aon plc, Class A4,203 809,498 
Brown & Brown, Inc.48,971 1,996,058 
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)28,719 1,107,117 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.27,012 2,900,278 
MetLife, Inc.60,723 2,217,604 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.7,358 577,162 
10,723,280 
Interactive Media and Services — 5.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)
11,786 16,713,138 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(1)
73,446 16,677,383 
33,390,521 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 4.7%
Amazon.com, Inc.(1)
7,971 21,990,554 
eBay, Inc.94,690 4,966,491 
26,957,045 
IT Services — 3.7%
Accenture plc, Class A10,193 2,188,641 
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(1)
12,237 1,310,460 
Amdocs Ltd.45,214 2,752,628 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A20,428 1,160,719 
International Business Machines Corp.47,395 5,723,894 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A6,642 1,964,040 
Visa, Inc., Class A18,173 3,510,479 
Western Union Co. (The)123,308 2,665,919 
21,276,780 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.9%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.56,711 5,011,551 
Machinery — 1.7%
Cummins, Inc.39,228 6,796,643 
Snap-on, Inc.20,452 2,832,807 
9,629,450 
Media — 0.8%
Discovery, Inc., Class C(1)
208,405 4,013,880 
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)36,947 634,011 
4,647,891 
Metals and Mining — 0.9%
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.38,268 3,632,781 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.68,842 1,796,088 
5,428,869 
Multi-Utilities — 0.6%
Dominion Energy, Inc.33,757 2,740,393 
MDU Resources Group, Inc.31,531 699,358 
3,439,751 
Multiline Retail — 0.7%
Target Corp.36,231 4,345,184 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.9%
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.29,647 509,335 
Chevron Corp.72,489 6,468,193 
Exxon Mobil Corp.56,701 2,535,669 
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SharesValue
Kinder Morgan, Inc.62,997 $955,665 
Williams Cos., Inc. (The)40,753 775,122 
11,243,984 
Personal Products — 0.7%
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A20,383 3,845,864 
Pharmaceuticals — 5.4%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.140,763 8,276,865 
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc(1)
24,797 2,736,101 
Johnson & Johnson48,919 6,879,479 
Merck & Co., Inc.111,482 8,620,903 
Mylan NV(1)
170,991 2,749,535 
Pfizer, Inc.49,814 1,628,918 
30,891,801 
Professional Services — 0.7%
Nielsen Holdings plc70,676 1,050,245 
Robert Half International, Inc.61,261 3,236,419 
4,286,664 
Road and Rail — 0.5%
Kansas City Southern17,743 2,648,852 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 4.7%
Applied Materials, Inc.82,254 4,972,254 
Broadcom, Inc.26,307 8,302,752 
Intel Corp.44,885 2,685,470 
KLA Corp.5,652 1,099,201 
Lam Research Corp.3,865 1,250,173 
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.32,869 1,992,190 
NVIDIA Corp.2,439 926,601 
Qorvo, Inc.(1)
11,689 1,291,985 
Texas Instruments, Inc.37,098 4,710,333 
27,230,959 
Software — 12.7%
Adobe, Inc.(1)
26,528 11,547,904 
Autodesk, Inc.(1)
21,015 5,026,578 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(1)
50,713 4,866,419 
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(1)
82,769 1,801,881 
Intuit, Inc.15,017 4,447,885 
Microsoft Corp.129,903 26,436,560 
NortonLifeLock, Inc.43,156 855,783 
Oracle Corp. (New York)69,125 3,820,539 
salesforce.com, Inc.(1)
32,970 6,176,270 
ServiceNow, Inc.(1)
11,939 4,836,011 
VMware, Inc., Class A(1)
19,901 3,081,869 
72,897,699 
Specialty Retail — 1.8%
AutoZone, Inc.(1)
1,792 2,021,591 
Best Buy Co., Inc.32,468 2,833,482 
Home Depot, Inc. (The)3,293 824,930 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(1)
6,314 2,662,424 
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(1)
8,966 1,823,864 
10,166,291 
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SharesValue
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 6.0%
Apple, Inc.79,544 $29,017,651 
HP, Inc.158,596 2,764,328 
NetApp, Inc.57,888 2,568,491 
34,350,470 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.6%
Ralph Lauren Corp.51,404 3,727,818 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.9%
W.W. Grainger, Inc.16,048 5,041,640 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $438,208,853)
567,498,096 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.6%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $4,066,513), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $3,988,413)3,988,411 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $5,296,961), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $5,193,007)5,193,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class12,895 12,895 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $9,194,306)
9,194,306 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.1% 
(Cost $447,403,159)
576,692,402 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.1)%(703,167)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$575,989,235 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
S&P 500 E-Mini30September 2020$1,500$4,635,300 $109,700 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $447,403,159)$576,692,402 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts360,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold38,426 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts63,750 
Dividends and interest receivable429,479 
577,584,057 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,594,822 
Net Assets$575,989,235 
G Class Capital Shares, $0.01 Par Value
Shares authorized985,000,000 
Shares outstanding53,916,178 
Net Asset Value Per Share$10.68 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$347,262,560 
Distributable earnings228,726,675 
$575,989,235 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends$14,964,922 
Interest668,791 
Securities lending, net1,929 
15,635,642 
Expenses:
Management fees4,234,658 
Directors' fees and expenses73,850 
Other expenses6,535 
4,315,043 
Fees waived(4,234,658)
80,385 
Net investment income (loss)15,555,257 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions284,576,587 
Futures contract transactions11,350,634 
295,927,221 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(228,891,071)
Futures contracts(55,183)
(228,946,254)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)66,980,967 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$82,536,224 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$15,555,257 $28,640,627 
Net realized gain (loss)295,927,221 102,727,641 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(228,946,254)(17,300,566)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations82,536,224 114,067,702 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings(159,452,313)(194,396,133)
Capital Share Transactions
Proceeds from shares sold30,112,019 133,221,176 
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions159,452,313 194,396,133 
Payments for shares redeemed(958,021,793)(498,765,868)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions(768,457,461)(171,148,559)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(845,373,550)(251,476,990)
Net Assets
Beginning of period1,421,362,785 1,672,839,775 
End of period$575,989,235 $1,421,362,785 
Transactions in Shares of the Fund
Sold2,954,313 10,292,977 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions14,469,417 16,453,755 
Redeemed(72,058,057)(37,479,042)
Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund(54,634,327)(10,732,310)

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. NT Equity 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 is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard for the tobacco industry. The fund offers the G 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
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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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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.
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. 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.

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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., 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, 100% 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). 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 the daily net assets of the fund and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. The rates for the Investment Category Fee range from 0.3380% to 0.5200%. The rates for the Complex Fee range from 0.0500% to 0.1100%. The investment advisor agreed to waive the fund'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 effective annual management fee for the period ended June 30, 2020 was 0.46% before waiver and 0.00% after waiver.
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 and sales were $22,239,001 and $63,384,386, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $5,561,047 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 June 30, 2020 were $941,045,705 and $1,840,223,615, respectively.


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5. 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$567,498,096   
Temporary Cash Investments12,895$9,181,411  
$567,510,991 $9,181,411  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$109,700   

6. 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). 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 $18,513 futures contracts purchased.
The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $63,750 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $11,350,634 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $(55,183) in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

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7. 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, 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’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
The fund is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders, and in the event such shareholders redeem, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
8. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$15,643,887 $68,693,242 
Long-term capital gains$143,808,426 $125,702,891 

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.
The reclassifications, which are primarily due to tax equalization, were made to capital $95,990,588 and distributable earnings $(95,990,588).

As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$450,298,911 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$148,069,755 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(21,676,264)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$126,393,491 
Undistributed ordinary income$11,294,837 
Accumulated long-term gains$91,038,347 

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 June 30 (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
2020$13.090.210.710.92(0.25)(3.08)(3.33)$10.686.58%0.01%0.47%1.69%1.23%108%$575,989 
2019$14.020.250.640.89(0.24)(1.58)(1.82)$13.098.05%0.01%0.47%1.89%1.43%84%$1,421,363 
2018$13.030.271.792.06(0.26)(0.81)(1.07)$14.0216.11%0.04%0.46%1.93%1.51%83%$1,672,840 
2017$11.200.191.832.02(0.19)(0.19)$13.0318.09%0.47%0.47%1.54%1.54%88%$1,771,561 
2016$12.300.19(0.53)(0.34)(0.19)(0.57)(0.76)$11.20(2.65)%0.47%0.47%1.65%1.65%94%$1,563,685 
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.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of NT Equity Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of NT Equity Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.
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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment
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management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.


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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.

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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $13,889,857, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $3,140,573 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund hereby designates $236,805,822, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $95,990,588 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).

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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Small Company Fund
Investor Class (ASQIX)
I Class (ASCQX)
A Class (ASQAX)
C Class (ASQCX)
R Class (ASCRX)
R5 Class (ASQGX)



















Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

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Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   Average Annual Returns 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassASQIX-8.19%1.22%9.16%7/31/98
Russell 2000 Index-6.63%4.28%10.49%
I ClassASCQX-7.97%1.41%9.36%10/1/99
A ClassASQAX9/7/00
No sales charge-8.38%0.96%8.87%
With sales charge-13.67%-0.23%8.23%
C ClassASQCX-9.08%0.20%8.07%3/1/10
R ClassASCRX-8.59%0.71%8.61%8/29/03
R5 ClassASQGX-7.97%-0.65%4/10/17
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.

Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.





















Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $24,032
Russell 2000 Index — $27,142

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 Class
0.87%0.67%1.12%1.87%1.37%0.67%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
 













Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Manager: Steven Rossi

In April 2020, Brian Garbe left the fund's portfolio management team.

Effective August 2020, Guan Wang will join the fund's portfolio management team.
Performance Summary

Small Company returned -8.19%* for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared with the -6.63% return of its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index.

Small Company fell during the fiscal year, and trailed the return of its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. Stock choices in the health care, real estate and consumer discretionary sectors detracted most from fund performance, while selections in the consumer staples and industrials sectors benefited fund results.

Stock Choices Across Several Sectors Detracted From Relative Returns

Stock choices were the largest driver of the fund’s 12-month results. Security selections in the health care sector detracted most from performance, primarily within the biotechnology industry. An underweight to Immunomedics was one of the leading individual detractors from performance compared with the benchmark for the period. The stock price began to rise dramatically in April, when the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for its breast cancer drug. Security selections within the health care technology industry also weighed on results, as did positioning within health care providers and services, where an overweight to AMN Healthcare Services was not beneficial. The stock of the health care staffing company started on a downward trend in March that lasted through early May before leveling off after a favorable earnings call. A decrease in elective surgical procedures and demand for home health care assistance affected the company during the COVID-19 lockdown. We have since exited the position.

Stock selection within real estate also negatively affected the portfolio, particularly within the equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) industry. Commercial real estate company Alexander & Baldwin was one of the leading individual detractors from relative results for the period. We closed the position. CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust and The GEO Group also weighed on results. CorEnergy operates oil pipelines and was negatively affected in March, when a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia exacerbated the decrease in oil prices. We sold the position.

Within the consumer discretionary sector, stock choices within the hotels, restaurants and leisure industry were the primary headwind to results. Many businesses within the industry were very negatively affected by the pandemic. Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant was a leading detractor from portfolio performance for the period. BJ’s Restaurants and Dave & Buster’s Entertainment also weighed on returns, as diner traffic at their locations was eliminated by widespread lockdown measures. We have since exited our position in BJ’s Restaurants.










*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s benchmark, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Consumer Staples and Industrials Were Additive

In consumer staples, an overweight to the beverages industry, as well as stock choices within the personal products and tobacco industries, were the largest contributors to relative returns. In beverages, an overweight position in The Boston Beer Co. provided a tailwind to results. The maker of Samuel Adams and other adult beverages enjoyed strong demand for its products during the period. Its hard seltzer brand, Truly, was popular during the 12 months. Sales saw an uptick during the first and second quarters of 2020, helping the stock price to rise steadily starting in late March.

Within the personal products industry, diet and wellness company Medifast was a leading contributor. Its stock price came under pressure due to activist investor activity in November of 2019, but the company enjoyed revenue increases in both the fourth and first quarters of 2019 and 2020, respectively, which helped to bolster the stock price. Within tobacco, an overweight position in Vector Group, as well as avoidance of several other tobacco companies, lifted relative results. We have since closed our position in Vector Group.

Stock selections across several industries within the industrials sector worked to boost returns. Within machinery, infrastructure equipment company SPX was a leading contributor. The stock rose on strong earnings for the third and fourth quarter of 2019 but was mildly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the stock rebounded in late March as central banks worked to stoke economic activity and support security valuations. We have since exited the position. Within the road and rail industry, a position in Marten Transport provided a tailwind, as did avoidance of Hertz Global Holdings, which had a subsidiary file for bankruptcy in May 2020. We have since sold Marten Transport. Avoiding several airline companies, which were badly hurt by the pandemic, also worked to lift returns. As COVID-19 spread, business and consumer travel halted, causing airline revenues to nosedive. The aerospace and defense sector was also hurt by the trend. Reduced exposure to that industry benefited returns.

Portfolio Positioning

Our disciplined, objective and systematic investment strategy is designed to take advantage of opportunities at the individual company level. We believe this approach is an effective way to capitalize on market inefficiencies that lead to the mispricing of individual stocks. As a result, our sector weights reflect where we are finding opportunities at a given time.

At period-end, the portfolio’s largest relative overweights were in the consumer staples and information technology sectors. In consumer staples, we find attractive investment opportunities within the beverages and personal products industries. In information technology, our models indicate opportunity in the software and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industries. Conversely, we reduced our exposure to financials stocks during the period. The sector is now among the largest relative underweight positions. We feel there is a comparative lack of opportunity in the sector, particularly within the banks and mortgage REITs industries. The utilities sector also shows a lack of opportunity and was also a significant relative underweight at period-end.









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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
Quidel Corp.1.4%
MAXIMUS, Inc.1.3%
Exelixis, Inc.1.2%
ASGN, Inc.1.1%
Box, Inc., Class A1.1%
Chegg, Inc.1.1%
Novocure Ltd.1.0%
Cirrus Logic, Inc.1.0%
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.1.0%
j2 Global, Inc.1.0%
  
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Software7.9%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies6.8%
Biotechnology5.9%
Banks5.5%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)4.3%
  
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks94.3%
Temporary Cash Investments11.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities(6.2)%*
*Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
 
Annualized 
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$869.00$4.040.87%
I Class$1,000$870.40$3.120.67%
A Class$1,000$868.00$5.201.12%
C Class$1,000$864.60$8.671.87%
R Class$1,000$867.10$6.361.37%
R5 Class$1,000$869.80$3.110.67%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.54$4.370.87%
I Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
A Class$1,000$1,019.29$5.621.12%
C Class$1,000$1,015.56$9.371.87%
R Class$1,000$1,018.05$6.871.37%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 94.3%
Aerospace and Defense — 0.6%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(1)
8,989 $882,092 
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.6%
Echo Global Logistics, Inc.(1)
28,355 613,035 
Forward Air Corp.6,595 328,563 
941,598 
Auto Components — 1.8%
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(1)
49,737 378,001 
Dana, Inc.37,256 454,151 
Gentherm, Inc.(1)
18,352 713,893 
LCI Industries11,085 1,274,553 
2,820,598 
Automobiles — 0.1%
Winnebago Industries, Inc.1,605 106,925 
Banks — 5.5%
BancFirst Corp.10,488 425,498 
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. (The)38,152 930,527 
Cathay General Bancorp.38,357 1,008,789 
City Holding Co.4,811 313,533 
Community Bank System, Inc.22,825 1,301,482 
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.9,335 305,721 
First BanCorp41,921 234,338 
First Commonwealth Financial Corp.52,651 435,950 
First Merchants Corp.14,286 393,865 
Independent Bank Group, Inc.4,733 191,781 
International Bancshares Corp.28,512 912,954 
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.32,989 715,202 
Park National Corp.3,053 214,870 
S&T Bancorp, Inc.26,823 628,999 
TCF Financial Corp.10,663 313,706 
United Community Banks, Inc.22,665 456,020 
8,783,235 
Beverages — 1.4%
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(1)
665 356,872 
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.1,780 407,958 
National Beverage Corp.(1)
24,241 1,479,186 
2,244,016 
Biotechnology — 5.9%
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
3,441 166,785 
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
19,050 258,699 
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
10,657 402,089 
CareDx, Inc.(1)
5,200 184,236 
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
14,334 687,745 
Exact Sciences Corp.(1)
5,386 468,259 
Exelixis, Inc.(1)
82,806 1,965,814 
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
36,243 533,135 
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SharesValue
Immunomedics, Inc.(1)
9,142 $323,992 
Invitae Corp.(1)
8,038 243,471 
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.(1)
6,703 183,997 
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
89,931 928,088 
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
880 100,470 
Natera, Inc.(1)
4,981 248,353 
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
14,240 722,538 
Radius Health, Inc.(1)
18,751 255,576 
Retrophin, Inc.(1)
7,541 153,912 
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
2,218 355,634 
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
71,160 814,070 
Veracyte, Inc.(1)
10,866 281,429 
Vericel Corp.(1)
8,635 119,336 
9,397,628 
Building Products — 3.0%
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.29,603 1,462,388 
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.15,451 355,991 
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(1)
47,007 973,045 
Masonite International Corp.(1)
2,407 187,216 
Patrick Industries, Inc.11,848 725,690 
PGT Innovations, Inc.(1)
36,984 579,909 
UFP Industries, Inc.10,327 511,290 
4,795,529 
Capital Markets — 1.9%
Blucora, Inc.(1)
16,171 184,673 
Evercore, Inc., Class A20,193 1,189,772 
Moelis & Co., Class A10,647 331,760 
Piper Sandler Cos.3,066 181,385 
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A71,377 1,107,057 
2,994,647 
Chemicals — 1.0%
Minerals Technologies, Inc.9,456 443,770 
Sensient Technologies Corp.16,990 886,198 
Tronox Holdings plc, Class A(1)
25,212 182,031 
1,511,999 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 3.0%
ACCO Brands Corp.23,750 168,625 
Cimpress plc(1)
12,571 959,670 
Deluxe Corp.47,718 1,123,282 
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.15,412 376,977 
Herman Miller, Inc.8,474 200,071 
HNI Corp.40,900 1,250,313 
Knoll, Inc.32,398 394,932 
Steelcase, Inc., Class A24,903 300,330 
4,774,200 
Communications Equipment — 0.8%
Extreme Networks, Inc.(1)
131,966 572,732 
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(1)
8,250 671,798 
1,244,530 
Construction and Engineering — 0.7%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.4,019 163,774 
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MasTec, Inc.(1)
21,960 $985,345 
1,149,119 
Consumer Finance — 1.2%
Encore Capital Group, Inc.(1)
4,579 156,510 
Enova International, Inc.(1)
41,808 621,685 
Green Dot Corp., Class A(1)
16,397 804,765 
LendingTree, Inc.(1)
1,353 391,734 
1,974,694 
Diversified Consumer Services — 1.9%
Chegg, Inc.(1)
25,763 1,732,819 
K12, Inc.(1)
9,034 246,086 
Perdoceo Education Corp.(1)
32,359 515,479 
WW International, Inc.(1)
20,833 528,742 
3,023,126 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.0%
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.20,592 1,592,997 
Electrical Equipment — 0.7%
Atkore International Group, Inc.(1)
11,508 314,744 
AZZ, Inc.23,384 802,539 
1,117,283 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.9%
Belden, Inc.5,966 194,194 
OSI Systems, Inc.(1)
13,333 995,175 
Sanmina Corp.(1)
7,931 198,592 
1,387,961 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.4%
Cactus, Inc., Class A14,496 299,053 
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.(1)
143,634 351,903 
650,956 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 4.3%
Alexander's, Inc.3,470 835,923 
CareTrust REIT, Inc.30,655 526,040 
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.3,922 245,047 
Front Yard Residential Corp.26,482 230,393 
GEO Group, Inc. (The)59,145 699,685 
Global Medical REIT, Inc.33,077 374,762 
Global Net Lease, Inc.11,914 199,321 
Life Storage, Inc.5,910 561,155 
LTC Properties, Inc.11,648 438,780 
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.12,905 186,994 
National Health Investors, Inc.13,363 811,401 
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.23,706 704,779 
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.28,226 407,301 
Uniti Group, Inc.21,499 201,016 
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A32,825 389,961 
6,812,558 
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4%
SpartanNash Co.11,489 244,141 
Weis Markets, Inc.6,811 341,368 
585,509 
Food Products — 1.5%
Calavo Growers, Inc.7,938 499,380 
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Freshpet, Inc.(1)
10,949 $915,993 
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.2,943 251,126 
Lancaster Colony Corp.1,853 287,197 
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.12,798 438,587 
2,392,283 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 6.8%
AtriCure, Inc.(1)
3,984 179,081 
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.(1)
22,640 714,292 
Inogen, Inc.(1)
10,549 374,700 
Insulet Corp.(1)
900 174,834 
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(1)
5,486 257,787 
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.(1)
3,558 412,337 
Natus Medical, Inc.(1)
38,997 850,915 
Nevro Corp.(1)
4,343 518,858 
Novocure Ltd.(1)
27,891 1,653,936 
NuVasive, Inc.(1)
25,830 1,437,698 
Orthofix Medical, Inc.(1)
5,146 164,672 
Penumbra, Inc.(1)
842 150,566 
Quidel Corp.(1)
10,029 2,243,888 
STAAR Surgical Co.(1)
6,235 383,702 
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(1)
13,041 1,290,016 
10,807,282 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.4%
Amedisys, Inc.(1)
3,515 697,868 
BioTelemetry, Inc.(1)
8,536 385,742 
HealthEquity, Inc.(1)
9,180 538,590 
Tivity Health, Inc.(1)
51,236 580,504 
2,202,704 
Health Care Technology — 1.1%
Simulations Plus, Inc.2,717 162,531 
Teladoc Health, Inc.(1)
4,935 941,795 
Vocera Communications, Inc.(1)
26,333 558,260 
1,662,586 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.5%
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)11,081 253,976 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.2,889 320,419 
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.6,180 82,379 
Jack in the Box, Inc.10,723 794,467 
Scientific Games Corp., Class A(1)
7,865 121,593 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.12,866 676,366 
Wingstop, Inc.876 121,738 
2,370,938 
Household Durables — 0.6%
Installed Building Products, Inc.(1)
4,499 309,441 
iRobot Corp.(1)
6,782 569,010 
878,451 
Household Products — 0.7%
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A(1)
31,724 1,071,954 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.5%
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C54,017 1,245,632 
TerraForm Power, Inc., Class A57,808 1,065,979 
2,311,611 
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SharesValue
Insurance — 2.4%
Enstar Group Ltd.(1)
5,339 $815,639 
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(1)
3,252 244,420 
National General Holdings Corp.52,996 1,145,244 
Stewart Information Services Corp.38,609 1,255,179 
Trupanion, Inc.(1)
8,160 348,350 
3,808,832 
Interactive Media and Services — 0.1%
Cars.com, Inc.(1)
29,989 172,737 
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 1.9%
Etsy, Inc.(1)
2,663 282,890 
PetMed Express, Inc.9,170 326,819 
Shutterstock, Inc.33,479 1,170,761 
Stamps.com, Inc.(1)
6,915 1,270,216 
3,050,686 
IT Services — 2.0%
Cardtronics plc, Class A(1)
14,984 359,316 
CSG Systems International, Inc.2,592 107,283 
MAXIMUS, Inc.28,293 1,993,242 
NIC, Inc.28,685 658,608 
3,118,449 
Leisure Products — 0.4%
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(1)
8,000 415,600 
YETI Holdings, Inc.(1)
5,690 243,134 
658,734 
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.3%
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(1)
4,826 448,914 
Repligen Corp.(1)
775 95,798 
544,712 
Machinery — 2.4%
Astec Industries, Inc.14,535 673,116 
EnPro Industries, Inc.5,803 286,030 
Hillenbrand, Inc.22,567 610,889 
Mueller Industries, Inc.30,279 804,816 
Navistar International Corp.(1)
12,223 344,688 
Proto Labs, Inc.(1)
1,837 206,607 
Standex International Corp.3,067 176,506 
Tennant Co.5,867 381,414 
Wabash National Corp.35,729 379,442 
3,863,508 
Media — 0.6%
Cardlytics, Inc.(1)
2,369 165,782 
MSG Networks, Inc., Class A(1)
84,443 840,208 
1,005,990 
Metals and Mining — 1.5%
Commercial Metals Co.56,455 1,151,682 
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.2,304 169,620 
Materion Corp.13,540 832,575 
Worthington Industries, Inc.6,009 224,136 
2,378,013 
Multi-Utilities — 0.1%
Unitil Corp.2,951 132,264 
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SharesValue
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.6%
Brigham Minerals, Inc., Class A12,218 $150,892 
CNX Resources Corp.(1)
10,341 89,450 
CVR Energy, Inc.40,470 813,852 
DHT Holdings, Inc.34,150 175,189 
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A(1)
97,443 590,504 
PDC Energy, Inc.(1)
41,459 515,750 
Southwestern Energy Co.(1)
63,705 163,085 
2,498,722 
Paper and Forest Products — 1.0%
Boise Cascade Co.18,559 698,004 
Neenah, Inc.4,840 239,387 
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.21,208 708,559 
1,645,950 
Personal Products — 1.6%
Edgewell Personal Care Co.(1)
6,052 188,580 
elf Beauty, Inc.(1)
17,712 337,768 
Medifast, Inc.8,341 1,157,481 
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.(1)
11,781 865,079 
2,548,908 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.0%
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
61,324 291,902 
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.(1)
27,139 474,933 
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(1)
73,364 1,233,982 
Innoviva, Inc.(1)
74,731 1,044,739 
Omeros Corp.(1)
15,019 221,080 
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(1)
24,591 1,290,290 
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)
10,702 254,173 
4,811,099 
Professional Services — 1.6%
ASGN, Inc.(1)
26,646 1,776,755 
Insperity, Inc.975 63,112 
TriNet Group, Inc.(1)
6,515 397,024 
TrueBlue, Inc.(1)
20,423 311,859 
2,548,750 
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.6%
Newmark Group, Inc., Class A64,046 311,264 
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A12,858 404,127 
Realogy Holdings Corp.40,911 303,150 
1,018,541 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 3.5%
Amkor Technology, Inc.(1)
19,354 238,248 
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(1)
26,134 1,614,558 
Diodes, Inc.(1)
8,179 414,675 
Enphase Energy, Inc.(1)
7,968 379,038 
FormFactor, Inc.(1)
31,352 919,554 
Inphi Corp.(1)
3,678 432,165 
MaxLinear, Inc.(1)
18,089 388,190 
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(1)
1,080 108,292 
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(1)
19,225 435,062 
Veeco Instruments, Inc.(1)
43,520 587,085 
5,516,867 
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SharesValue
Software — 7.9%
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(1)
3,842 $625,132 
Blackbaud, Inc.1,976 112,790 
Blackline, Inc.(1)
834 69,147 
Box, Inc., Class A(1)
84,759 1,759,597 
CommVault Systems, Inc.(1)
34,650 1,340,955 
Digital Turbine, Inc.(1)
9,975 125,386 
Five9, Inc.(1)
8,765 970,022 
HubSpot, Inc.(1)
2,316 519,595 
j2 Global, Inc.(1)
24,258 1,533,348 
Model N, Inc.(1)
26,214 911,199 
New Relic, Inc.(1)
5,105 351,734 
Progress Software Corp.17,717 686,534 
Proofpoint, Inc.(1)
3,614 401,588 
PROS Holdings, Inc.(1)
2,495 110,853 
RingCentral, Inc., Class A(1)
851 242,543 
SPS Commerce, Inc.(1)
13,047 980,091 
SVMK, Inc.(1)
4,927 115,981 
Workiva, Inc.(1)
7,481 400,159 
Xperi Holding Corp.47,785 705,306 
Zendesk, Inc.(1)
6,479 573,586 
12,535,546 
Specialty Retail — 2.4%
Aaron's, Inc.2,089 94,841 
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.20,170 213,802 
Children's Place, Inc. (The)9,088 340,073 
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A2,113 319,760 
Rent-A-Center, Inc.24,430 679,642 
RH(1)
4,223 1,051,105 
Signet Jewelers Ltd.18,215 187,068 
Sleep Number Corp.(1)
11,076 461,205 
Zumiez, Inc.(1)
19,255 527,202 
3,874,698 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3%
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1)
25,237 437,357 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 1.4%
Crocs, Inc.(1)
20,416 751,717 
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(1)
18,424 244,855 
Oxford Industries, Inc.16,423 722,776 
Steven Madden Ltd.21,011 518,762 
2,238,110 
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 2.5%
Essent Group Ltd.40,024 1,451,671 
MGIC Investment Corp.90,560 741,686 
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)
37,398 601,360 
Radian Group, Inc.35,406 549,147 
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.12,103 614,953 
3,958,817 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 2.6%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.2,746 171,323 
BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.(1)
52,251 1,313,590 
GMS, Inc.(1)
28,839 709,151 
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SharesValue
MRC Global, Inc.(1)
110,077 $650,555 
NOW, Inc.(1)
95,071 820,463 
Triton International Ltd.12,574 380,238 
4,045,320 
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.4%
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.14,230 701,397 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $131,815,688)
149,603,016 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 11.9%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $8,339,450), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $8,179,286)8,179,281 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $10,863,078), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $10,650,015)10,650,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class26,444 26,444 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $18,855,725)
18,855,725 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 106.2% 
(Cost $150,671,413)
168,458,741 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(2) — (6.2)%
(9,823,741)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$158,635,000 

FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED
Reference EntityContractsExpiration DateNotional
Amount
Underlying
Contract
Value
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Russell 2000 E-Mini Index70September 2020$3,500 $5,031,600 $202,401 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $131,842,132)$149,629,460 
Repurchase agreements, at value (cost of $18,829,281)18,829,281 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $150,671,413)168,458,741 
Deposits with broker for futures contracts448,000 
Receivable for capital shares sold31,860 
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts1,141,169 
Dividends and interest receivable76,652 
170,156,422 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased11,251,861 
Payable for capital shares redeemed62,589 
Accrued management fees201,575 
Distribution and service fees payable5,397 
11,521,422 
Net Assets$158,635,000 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$178,950,053 
Distributable earnings(20,315,053)
$158,635,000 

 Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$133,204,561 11,009,164 $12.10
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$8,376,257 688,983 $12.16
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$8,726,675 741,358 $11.77*
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$762,351 68,616 $11.11
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$7,401,008 646,339 $11.45
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$164,148 13,489 $12.17
*Maximum offering price $12.49 (net asset value divided by 0.9425).


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income: 
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $4,711)$6,205,016 
Interest222,391 
Securities lending, net62,977 
6,490,384 
Expenses:
Management fees4,195,694 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class28,712 
C Class9,897 
R Class43,232 
Directors' fees and expenses39,195 
Other expenses3,920 
4,320,650 
Net investment income (loss)2,169,734 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions(23,460,428)
Futures contract transactions5,022,146 
(18,438,282)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(13,675,068)
Futures contracts202,401 
(13,472,667)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(31,910,949)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$(29,741,215)


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$2,169,734 $1,822,732 
Net realized gain (loss)(18,438,282)8,709,828 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(13,472,667)(55,593,892)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(29,741,215)(45,061,332)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(3,031,824)(60,872,390)
I Class(156,076)(2,151,580)
A Class(31,135)(1,924,288)
C Class (194,670)
R Class(14,146)(1,385,413)
R5 Class(2,505)(23,818)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(3,235,686)(66,552,159)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(419,982,085)62,169,196 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(452,958,986)(49,444,295)
Net Assets
Beginning of period611,593,986 661,038,281 
End of period$158,635,000 $611,593,986 
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

JUNE 30, 2020
1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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 Company 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 by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies.

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.

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.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value 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.

If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.


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The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from 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 fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.

The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Investment Category Fee Range
Complex Fee Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class
0.5380% 
to 0.7200%
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.86%
I Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.66%
A Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.86%
C Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.86%
R Class
0.2500% to 0.3100%
0.86%
R5 Class
0.0500% to 0.1100%
0.66%


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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 June 30, 2020 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 purchases and sales were $11,165,435 and $15,762,589, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $1,189,696 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 June 30, 2020 were $635,069,907 and $1,050,142,124, respectively.

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5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
June 30, 2020
Year ended
June 30, 2019
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized340,000,000 340,000,000 
Sold5,240,049 $58,414,522 8,566,116 $120,535,946 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions229,972 2,972,437 4,843,836 59,918,460 
Redeemed(37,095,980)(464,184,870)(7,430,997)(105,877,692)
(31,625,959)(402,797,911)5,978,955 74,576,714 
I Class/Shares Authorized35,000,000 35,000,000 
Sold397,413 5,124,981 681,560 9,730,626 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions11,912 155,978 171,734 2,150,512 
Redeemed(1,089,775)(14,417,556)(1,157,692)(16,981,008)
(680,450)(9,136,597)(304,398)(5,099,870)
A Class/Shares Authorized35,000,000 35,000,000 
Sold118,109 1,422,983 219,970 3,035,504 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,415 29,014 134,925 1,621,800 
Redeemed(539,724)(6,484,672)(713,257)(10,045,216)
(419,200)(5,032,675)(358,362)(5,387,912)
C Class/Shares Authorized15,000,000 15,000,000 
Sold1,479 16,998 17,797 249,506 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions  15,968 182,677 
Redeemed(56,297)(647,404)(41,538)(530,641)
(54,818)(630,406)(7,773)(98,458)
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold157,494 1,830,770 207,467 2,748,218 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,211 13,928 104,398 1,223,547 
Redeemed(350,822)(4,143,065)(446,703)(5,902,157)
(192,117)(2,298,367)(134,838)(1,930,392)
R5 Class/Shares Authorized50,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold2,993 38,434 6,511 91,514 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions192 2,505 1,904 23,818 
Redeemed(10,755)(127,068)(455)(6,218)
(7,570)(86,129)7,960 109,114 
Net increase (decrease)(32,980,114)$(419,982,085)5,181,544 $62,169,196 

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).

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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$149,603,016   
Temporary Cash Investments26,444 $18,829,281  
$149,629,460 $18,829,281  
Other Financial Instruments
Futures Contracts$202,401   

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). 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 $17,613 futures contracts purchased.

The value of equity price risk derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $1,141,169 in receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the effect of equity price risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $5,022,146 in net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and $202,401 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

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, 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.

The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.


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9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$3,235,686 $7,819,252 
Long-term capital gains $58,732,907 

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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:

Federal tax cost of investments$152,091,939 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$24,036,089 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(7,669,287)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$16,366,802 
Undistributed ordinary income 
Accumulated short-term capital losses$(18,998,788)
Post-October capital loss deferral$(17,683,067)

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

Loss deferrals 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.

Accumulated capital losses 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 June 30 (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 IncomeNet
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
2020$13.280.06(1.14)(1.08)(0.10)(0.10)$12.10(8.19)%0.87%0.45%140%$133,205 
2019$16.170.04(1.39)(1.35)(0.01)(1.53)(1.54)$13.28(7.66)%0.87%0.30%99%$566,025 
2018$15.040.021.911.93(0.02)(0.78)(0.80)$16.1713.18%0.86%0.11%92%$592,615 
2017$12.460.052.582.63(0.05)(0.05)$15.0421.19%0.87%0.37%90%$594,198 
2016$13.680.04(1.22)(1.18)(0.04)(0.04)$12.46(8.63)%0.88%0.36%93%$654,517 
I Class
2020$13.360.08(1.14)(1.06)(0.14)(0.14)$12.16(7.97)%0.67%0.65%140%$8,376 
2019$16.260.07(1.40)(1.33)(0.04)(1.53)(1.57)$13.36(7.50)%0.67%0.50%99%$18,293 
2018$15.110.051.921.97(0.04)(0.78)(0.82)$16.2613.42%0.66%0.31%92%$27,213 
2017$12.520.082.592.67(0.08)(0.08)$15.1121.41%0.67%0.57%90%$25,863 
2016$13.760.07(1.24)(1.17)(0.07)(0.07)$12.52(8.50)%0.68%0.56%93%$34,094 
A Class
2020$12.890.02(1.10)(1.08)(0.04)(0.04)$11.77(8.38)%1.12%0.20%140%$8,727 
2019$15.78
(3)
(1.36)(1.36)(1.53)(1.53)$12.89(7.90)%1.12%0.05%99%$14,960 
2018$14.72(0.02)1.861.84(0.78)(0.78)$15.7812.90%1.11%(0.14)%92%$23,970 
2017$12.190.022.532.55(0.02)(0.02)$14.7220.85%1.12%0.12%90%$31,600 
2016$13.390.01(1.20)(1.19)(0.01)(0.01)$12.19(8.89)%1.13%0.11%93%$35,153 




For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended June 30 (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 IncomeNet
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)
C Class
2020$12.22(0.07)(1.04)(1.11)$11.11(9.08)%1.87%(0.55)%140%$762 
2019$15.16(0.10)(1.31)(1.41)(1.53)(1.53)$12.22(8.60)%1.87%(0.70)%99%$1,508 
2018$14.27(0.13)1.801.67(0.78)(0.78)$15.1612.01%1.86%(0.89)%92%$1,989 
2017$11.89(0.08)2.462.38$14.2720.02%1.87%(0.63)%90%$1,703 
2016$13.15(0.07)(1.19)(1.26)$11.89(9.58)%1.88%(0.64)%93%$1,631 
R Class
2020$12.55(0.01)(1.07)(1.08)(0.02)(0.02)$11.45(8.59)%1.37%(0.05)%140%$7,401 
2019$15.45(0.03)(1.34)(1.37)(1.53)(1.53)$12.55(8.15)%1.37%(0.20)%99%$10,525 
2018$14.46(0.06)1.831.77(0.78)(0.78)$15.4512.56%1.36%(0.39)%92%$15,038 
2017$11.99(0.02)2.492.47$14.4620.60%1.37%(0.13)%90%$17,067 
2016$13.19(0.01)(1.19)(1.20)$11.99(9.10)%1.38%(0.14)%93%$14,847 
R5 Class
2020$13.370.08(1.14)(1.06)(0.14)(0.14)$12.17(7.97)%0.67%0.65%140%$164 
2019$16.270.07(1.40)(1.33)(0.04)(1.53)(1.57)$13.37(7.49)%0.67%0.50%99%$282 
2018$15.120.061.901.96(0.03)(0.78)(0.81)$16.2713.34%0.66%0.31%92%$213 
2017(4)
$14.900.020.200.22$15.121.48%
0.67%(5)
0.51%(5)
90%(6)
$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)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through June 30, 2017.
(5)Annualized.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended June 30, 2017.


See Notes to Financial Statements.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Small Company Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Small Company Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.
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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor.
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The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.

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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.



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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $1,993,986, or up to the maximum amount
allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as
qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

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Annual Report
June 30, 2020
Utilities Fund
Investor Class (BULIX)


























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Table of Contents
President's Letter
Performance
Portfolio Commentary
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
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management
Approval of Management Agreement
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

image401.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ended June 30, 2020. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including factors that affected performance during the reporting period. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Pandemic Pressured Risk Asset Returns

Market sentiment was generally upbeat through early 2020. Dovish central banks, modest inflation, improving economic and corporate earnings data, and U.S.-China trade-policy progress helped boost growth outlooks. Key stock indices rose to new highs, and risk assets remained in favor.

However, beginning in late February, unprecedented turmoil quickly quashed the optimistic tone. The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, halting most U.S. and global economic activity and triggering a worldwide recession. Stocks and other riskier assets sold off sharply as investors fled to perceived safe-haven investments. Central banks and federal governments stepped in quickly and aggressively to stabilize global markets and provide financial relief. These extraordinary efforts proved helpful. Risk assets broadly rebounded late in the period despite discouraging economic and corporate earnings data. Slowing coronavirus infection and death rates in many regions and the reopening of economies also helped fuel the late-period recovery.

Overall, stocks delivered mixed results for the 12-month period. The broad U.S. stock market (S&P 500 Index) overcame the effects of the early 2020 sell-off to deliver a solid 12-month return. Large-cap stocks generally fared better than their smaller counterparts, and the growth style significantly outperformed value stocks. Perceived safe-haven investments, including Treasuries and gold, delivered strong returns, outperforming most broad stock indices.

A Slow Return to Normal

The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. We remain hopeful medical researchers will uncover effective COVID-19 treatments and potentially develop a vaccine. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. While these influences can be unsettling, they tend to be temporary. We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. We have a long history of helping clients weather volatile markets, and we're confident we will meet today's challenges.

Sincerely,
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Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Performance
Total Returns as of June 30, 2020
   Average Annual Returns 
 Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsInception
Date
Investor ClassBULIX-8.39%5.39%8.91%3/1/93
S&P 500 Utilities Index-2.11%10.16%11.30%
Russell 3000 Utilities Index-2.84%8.06%10.58%
S&P 500 Index7.51%10.72%13.98%
Effective April 1, 2020, the fund's primary benchmark changed from the Russell 3000 Utilities Index to the S&P 500 Utilities Index. The fund's investment advisor believes that the S&P 500 Utilities Index aligns better with the fund's strategy.
Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made June 30, 2010
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Value on June 30, 2020
Investor Class — $23,489
S&P 500 Utilities Index — $29,207
Russell 3000 Utilities Index — $27,349
S&P 500 Index — $37,031
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor Class0.67%
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.

Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Yulin Long and Tsuyoshi Ozaki

Performance Summary

Utilities returned -8.39% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2020, trailing the -2.11% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Utilities Index. By comparison, the S&P 500 Index, a broad market measure, returned 7.51%.

The S&P 500 Utilities Index is made up of utilities stocks and does not include allocations to other sectors. Compared with the index, the portfolio’s underperformance was largely a result of stock selection decisions in the utilities sector. Out-of-index positions in the information technology sector also detracted, while positioning within the communication services sector was additive.

Equity Volatility and Falling Rates Influence Utility Stock Performance

The period was characterized by extreme volatility, as the pandemic and efforts to combat it sent the U.S. economy into recession and stocks into a bear market for the first time since the financial crisis more than a decade ago. In that environment, U.S. utility stock performance was influenced by two conflicting factors: investor preference for more dependable growth stocks and falling interest rates. Utilities are generally thought of as defensive, lower-volatility stocks, but amid the downturn many investors gravitated toward growth-oriented investments and shied away from low-volatility, high-yielding stocks. Utilities stocks came under further pressure as the recession meant a significant reduction in electricity demand, hurting revenues and earnings throughout the sector.

At the same time, the Federal Reserve slashed short-term interest rates to zero and instituted unprecedented bond buying to lower longer-term borrowing costs as well. That’s important for utilities stocks, whose sizable dividends and consistent revenue streams make them attractive to income-oriented investors as an alternative or complement to bonds. When bond yields fall, as they did during the reporting period, utility stocks become comparatively more attractive. That demand was supportive for utilities shares in an otherwise challenging market environment.

Electric Utilities Stocks Detracted the Most

The main source of weakness relative to the benchmark was stock selection among electric utilities companies. Reduced exposure to NextEra Energy was the leading individual detractor from results compared with the benchmark. The company was the largest stock in the index by far on average during the period. We had significant exposure to the stock, but less than the index. The stock produced a solid gain even during the COVID-19 lockdown, two of NextEra’s major business units, Florida Power & Light and Gulf Power, enjoyed earnings increases. PG&E was another leading individual detractor from performance. The stock price experienced volatility throughout the period due to ongoing concerns associated with wildfire liabilities in California. We have since exited the position.

Security choices within the multi-utilities industry also detracted from relative results. Positions in NorthWestern and MDU Resources Group were among the leading industry detractors. Both reported earnings below expectations amid less demand for electricity. Within the independent power producers and energy traders industry, a position in The AES Corp. was a leading headwind to relative performance. The stock rose the first half of the period but fell in the spring of 2020, when the company missed first-quarter earnings estimates and reported decreased revenues. Stock selection within the gas utilities industry also weighed on results. Elsewhere in the markets, an out-of-benchmark position in the information technology sector detracted from relative returns. Software and communications firm J2 Global performed well early in the period, reaching an all-time high before declining sharply amid the sell-off.



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Communication Services was a Key Contributor

Positioning within the communication services sector contributed to relative returns. Within the diversified telecommunication services industry, a position in Verizon Communications was a leading individual contributor to results. During the COVID-19 lockdown, consumer and business demand for Verizon’s services increased, driving revenues for the company. A position in Cogent Communications Holdings also benefited results. Within wireless telecommunication services, a position in T-Mobile US was also helpful. We have sold these three stocks. Elsewhere, allocation decisions within industrials and real estate also provided a modest tailwind.

Portfolio Positioning

We employ a structured, disciplined investment approach. We incorporate both growth and valuation measures into our stock selection process and attempt to balance the portfolio’s risk and expected return. We continue to overweight information technology, and we are also overweight real estate stocks relative to the benchmark. During the year, we reduced our communication services sector exposure significantly. At the end of the period, we held no exposure, which is even with the benchmark weighting. The portfolio is modestly underweight utilities versus the benchmark.

We continue to believe that utilities stocks can play an important role in an investor’s portfolio despite the recent volatility. These companies continue to pay attractive dividends, which we believe can contribute to attractive risk-adjusted total returns over time. As of June 30, 2020, the portfolio continued to offer attractive dividends relative to bonds and the broader S&P 500 Index.




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Fund Characteristics
JUNE 30, 2020
Top Ten Holdings% of net assets
NextEra Energy, Inc.12.6%
Dominion Energy, Inc.6.8%
Duke Energy Corp.5.4%
Xcel Energy, Inc.4.9%
Southern Co. (The)4.7%
American Water Works Co., Inc.4.5%
PPL Corp.4.4%
Entergy Corp.4.2%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.3.9%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.3.8%
  
Sub-Industry Allocation% of net assets
Electric Utilities59.0%
Multi-Utilities26.0%
Water Utilities5.8%
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders3.0%
Gas Utilities0.9%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments0.5%
Communications Equipment0.5%
Semiconductor Equipment0.5%
Specialty0.3%
Semiconductors0.3%
Exchange-Traded Funds1.6%
Cash and Equivalents*1.6%
*Includes temporary cash investments and other assets and liabilities. 
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks96.8%
Exchange-Traded Funds1.6%
Total Equity Exposure98.4%
Temporary Cash Investments1.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.1%




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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 January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
1/1/20
Ending
Account Value
6/30/20
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
1/1/20 - 6/30/20
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$846.20$3.080.67%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,021.53$3.370.67%
(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 182, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366, 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

JUNE 30, 2020
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 96.8%
Communications Equipment — 0.5%
Cisco Systems, Inc.36,310 $1,693,498 
Electric Utilities — 59.0%
Alliant Energy Corp.225,101 10,768,832 
American Electric Power Co., Inc.130,748 10,412,771 
Duke Energy Corp.218,804 17,480,252 
Edison International122,120 6,632,337 
Entergy Corp.144,196 13,527,027 
Evergy, Inc.19,216 1,139,317 
Eversource Energy96,900 8,068,863 
Exelon Corp.286,714 10,404,851 
FirstEnergy Corp.188,505 7,310,224 
IDACORP, Inc.3,724 325,366 
NextEra Energy, Inc.169,207 40,638,445 
NRG Energy, Inc.244,647 7,965,706 
OGE Energy Corp.73,234 2,223,384 
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.91,361 6,695,848 
Portland General Electric Co.38,866 1,624,987 
PPL Corp.542,287 14,012,696 
Southern Co. (The)288,963 14,982,732 
Xcel Energy, Inc.253,664 15,854,000 
190,067,638 
Electronic Equipment and Instruments — 0.5%
Itron, Inc.(1)
25,847 1,712,364 
Gas Utilities — 0.9%
Atmos Energy Corp.20,358 2,027,250 
National Fuel Gas Co.17,765 744,886 
2,772,136 
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders — 3.0%
AES Corp. (The)482,032 6,984,643 
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C108,996 2,513,448 
9,498,091 
Multi-Utilities — 26.0%
Ameren Corp.68,862 4,845,130 
Avista Corp.28,180 1,025,470 
CMS Energy Corp.31,010 1,811,604 
Consolidated Edison, Inc.171,116 12,308,374 
Dominion Energy, Inc.268,963 21,834,416 
DTE Energy Co.81,595 8,771,463 
MDU Resources Group, Inc.162,986 3,615,030 
NiSource, Inc.88,513 2,012,786 
NorthWestern Corp.42,764 2,331,493 
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.253,968 12,485,067 
Sempra Energy67,097 7,865,781 
WEC Energy Group, Inc.53,355 4,676,566 
83,583,180 
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SharesValue
Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5%
Enphase Energy, Inc.(1)
17,576 $836,090 
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(1)
5,916 821,023 
1,657,113 
Semiconductors — 0.3%
QUALCOMM, Inc.9,585 874,248 
Specialty — 0.3%
American Tower Corp.3,813 985,813 
Water Utilities — 5.8%
American Water Works Co., Inc.112,908 14,526,743 
Essential Utilities, Inc.97,991 4,139,140 
18,665,883 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 
(Cost $285,488,220)
311,509,964 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 1.6%
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
(Cost $5,105,437)
90,046 5,081,296 
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.5%
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 3.125%, 12/31/22 - 2/15/43, valued at $2,178,068), in a joint trading account at 0.02%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $2,136,237)2,136,235 
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.375%, 11/15/48, valued at $2,835,616), at 0.05%, dated 6/30/20, due 7/1/20 (Delivery value $2,780,004)2,780,000 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class60,358 60,358 
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 
(Cost $4,976,593)
4,976,593 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9% 
(Cost $295,570,250)
321,567,853 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1%349,003 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%$321,916,856 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
JUNE 30, 2020
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $295,570,250)$321,567,853 
Receivable for capital shares sold287,279 
Dividends and interest receivable552,759 
322,407,891 
Liabilities
Payable for capital shares redeemed309,819 
Accrued management fees181,216 
491,035 
Net Assets$321,916,856 
Investor Class Capital Shares, $0.01 Par Value
Shares authorized260,000,000 
Shares outstanding20,231,477 
Net Asset Value Per Share$15.91 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$285,386,825 
Distributable earnings36,530,031 
$321,916,856 
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Investment Income (Loss)
Income: 
Dividends$14,029,071 
Interest33,201 
Securities lending, net244 
14,062,516 
Expenses:
Management fees2,567,812 
Directors' fees and expenses29,978 
Other expenses299 
2,598,089 
Net investment income (loss)11,464,427 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions16,330,266 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments(57,768,177)
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(61)
(57,768,238)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(41,437,972)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$(29,973,545)


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$11,464,427 $13,031,196 
Net realized gain (loss)16,330,266 5,319,519 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(57,768,238)28,451,216 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(29,973,545)46,801,931 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings(11,389,979)(22,923,015)
Capital Share Transactions
Proceeds from shares sold33,412,352 54,018,722 
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions10,727,644 21,790,113 
Payments for shares redeemed(87,807,808)(98,583,216)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions(43,667,812)(22,774,381)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(85,031,336)1,104,535 
Net Assets
Beginning of period406,948,192 405,843,657 
End of period$321,916,856 $406,948,192 
Transactions in Shares of the Fund
Sold1,868,720 3,095,555 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions589,723 1,249,905 
Redeemed(4,988,647)(5,669,320)
Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund(2,530,204)(1,323,860)
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

JUNE 30, 2020

1. Organization

American Century Quantitative Equity 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. Utilities Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objectives are to seek current income and long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the utilities industry. The fund offers the Investor 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 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 Board of Directors has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
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 net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; 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 fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Directors, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund 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.
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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 American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
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.
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.
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
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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., 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). 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 the daily net assets of the fund and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. The rates for the Investment Category Fee range from 0.3380% to 0.5200% and the rates for the Complex Fee range from 0.2500% to 0.3100%. The effective annual management fee for the period ended June 30, 2020 was 0.66%.
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 $10,975 and there were no interfund sales.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended June 30, 2020 were $390,069,446 and $434,852,480, respectively.


5. 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.


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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$311,509,964   
Exchange-Traded Funds5,081,296   
Temporary Cash Investments60,358 $4,916,235  
$316,651,618 $4,916,235  

6. 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, 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’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
The fund concentrates its investments in a narrow segment of the total market. Because of this, the fund may be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries.

7. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were as follows:
20202019
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$11,389,979 $14,317,731 
Long-term capital gains $8,605,284 
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.

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As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
Federal tax cost of investments$299,774,356 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$28,305,901 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(6,512,404)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments21,793,497 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on translation of assets and liabilities
in foreign currencies
(1,072)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments$21,792,425 
Undistributed ordinary income$263,858 
Accumulated long-term gains$14,473,748 

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 June 30 (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 DistributionsNet Asset Value, End of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating ExpensesNet
Investment Income
(Loss)
Portfolio Turnover
Rate
Net Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2020$17.880.53(1.97)(1.44)(0.53)(0.53)$15.91(8.39)%0.67%2.95%102%$321,917 
2019$16.850.561.462.02(0.56)(0.43)(0.99)$17.8812.26%0.67%3.20%64%$406,948 
2018$18.140.58(0.58)
(3)
(0.56)(0.73)(1.29)$16.85(0.06)%0.67%3.31%48%$405,844 
2017$19.350.59(0.48)0.11(0.58)(0.74)(1.32)$18.140.61%0.67%3.17%39%$540,880 
2016$16.280.573.444.01(0.54)(0.40)(0.94)$19.3525.76%0.68%3.35%36%$640,342 
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)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.


See Notes to Financial Statements.





Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. and Shareholders of Utilities Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Utilities Fund (one of the funds constituting American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of June 30, 2020, the related statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2020, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended June 30, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
August 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in American Century Investments since 1997.
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Management

The Board of Directors

The individuals listed below serve as directors of the funds. Each director will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent directors). Independent directors shall retire by December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday; provided, however, that on or after January 1, 2022, independent directors shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Mr. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other directors (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The directors serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Ronald J. Gilson, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the directors. The mailing address for each director other than Mr. Thomas is 1665 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94043. The mailing address for Mr. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Tanya S. Beder
(1955)
DirectorSince 2011Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present)40CYS Investments, Inc.; Kirby Corporation: Nabors Industries Ltd.
Jeremy I. Bulow
(1954)
DirectorSince 2011Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present)40None
Anne Casscells
(1958)
DirectorSince 2016Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present); Lecturer in Accounting, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (2009 to 2017)40None

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Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with FundsLength of Time ServedPrincipal Occupation(s) During Past 5 YearsNumber of American Century Portfolios Overseen by DirectorOther Directorships Held During Past 5 Years
Independent Directors
Ronald J. Gilson
(1946)
Director and Chairman of the BoardSince 1995
(Chairman since 2005)
Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Stanford Law School (1979 to 2016); Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business, Columbia University School of Law (1992 to present)59None
Frederick L. A. Grauer
(1946)
DirectorSince 2008Senior Advisor, Credit Sesame, Inc. (credit monitoring firm) (2018 to present); Senior Advisor, Course Hero (an educational technology company) (2015 to present)
40None
Jonathan D. Levin
(1972)
DirectorSince 2016Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present)40None
Peter F. Pervere
(1947)
DirectorSince 2007Retired40None
John B. Shoven
(1947)
DirectorSince 2002Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019)40
Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Executive Vice President, ACIM; Director, ACC, ACIM and other ACC subsidiaries122None
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for each of the 16 (in the case of Robert J. Leach, 15) investment companies in the American Century family of funds, unless otherwise noted. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each officer listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Name
(Year of Birth)
Offices with the FundsPrincipal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years
Patrick Bannigan
(1965)
President since 2019Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries
R. Wes Campbell
(1974)
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018
Vice President, ACS (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present)
Amy D. Shelton
(1964)
Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS
Charles A. Etherington
(1957)
General Counsel since 2007 and Senior Vice President since 2006Attorney, ACC (1994 to present); Vice President, ACC (2005 to present); General Counsel, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as General Counsel, ACIM, ACS, ACIS and other ACC subsidiaries; and Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACS
C. Jean Wade
(1964)
Vice President since 2012Senior Vice President, ACS (2017 to present); Vice President, ACS (2000 to 2017)
Robert J. Leach
(1966)
Vice President since 2006Vice President, ACS (2000 to present)
David H. Reinmiller
(1963)
Vice President since 2000Attorney, ACC (1994 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIM and ACS
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


















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Approval of Management Agreement

At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Directors, including a majority of the independent Directors, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.

The independent Directors have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Directors noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.

Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.

In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:

the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
the Fund’s investment performance, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
the Advisor’s strategic plans;
the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.

In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Directors met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
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renewal of the management agreement. The independent Directors had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.

Factors Considered

The Directors considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Directors’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Director may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:

constructing and designing the Fund
portfolio research and security selection
initial capitalization/funding
securities trading
Fund administration
custody of Fund assets
daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
legal services (except the independent Directors’ counsel)
regulatory and portfolio compliance
financial reporting
marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)

The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.

Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Directors recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Directors also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board.The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor.
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The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.

Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.

COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.

Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Directors have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.

Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.

Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Directors (including their independent legal counsel), 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 Investment Company Act. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be
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increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was the lowest of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.

Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.

Payments to Intermediaries. The Directors also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Directors reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.

Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.

Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.

Conclusion of the Directors. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Directors and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.

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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 conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by those members of the ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.

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 the Fund’s investments is supported by one or more third-party liquidity assessment vendors.

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. 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.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
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 if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*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

Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available 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. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.


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Other Tax Information

The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund hereby designates up to the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $11,389,979, or up to the maximum amount
allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 as
qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.















































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CL-ANN-92986 2008




ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

(a) The registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions.

(b) No response required.

(c) None.

(d) None.

(e) Not applicable.

(f) The registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers was filed as Exhibit 12 (a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Annual Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

(a)(1) The registrant's board has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.

(a)(2) Tanya S. Beder, Anne Casscells, Peter F. Pervere and Ronald J. Gilson are the registrant's designated audit committee financial experts. They are "independent" as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) No response required.

(c) No response required.

(d) No response required.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

(a) Audit Fees.

The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were as follows:

FY 2019: $409,775
FY 2020: $249,331












(b) Audit-Related Fees.

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were as follows:

For services rendered to the registrant:

FY 2019: $
FY 2020: $
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):

FY 2019: $
FY 2020: $
(c) Tax Fees.

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were as follows:

For services rendered to the registrant:

FY 2019: $0
FY 2020: $0

Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):

FY 2019: $0
FY 2020: $0
(d) All Other Fees.

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were as follows:

For services rendered to the registrant:

FY 2019: $
FY 2020: $
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):

FY 2019: $
FY 2020: $
(e)(1) In accordance with paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, before the accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement is approved by the registrant’s audit committee. Pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, the registrant’s audit committee also pre-approves its accountant’s engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

(e)(2) All services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were pre-approved before the engagement by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. Consequently, none of such services were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C).

(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was less than 50%.





(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant were as follows:

FY 2019: $181,197
FY 2020: $147,500

(h) The registrant’s investment adviser and accountant have notified the registrant’s audit committee of all non-audit services that were rendered by the registrant’s accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides services to the registrant, which services were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The notification provided to the registrant’s audit committee included sufficient details regarding such services to allow the registrant’s audit committee to consider the continuing independence of its principal accountant.



ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.


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) Registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, which is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 of Form N-CSR, was filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005.

(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 Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.
By:/s/ Patrick Bannigan
Name:Patrick Bannigan
Title:President
Date:August 21, 2020

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:August 21, 2020
By:/s/ R. Wes Campbell
Name:R. Wes Campbell
Title:Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date:August 21, 2020