N-CSR 1 accp33124n-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 number811-07820
AMERICAN CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI64111
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
JOHN PAK
4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:816-531-5575
Date of fiscal year end:03-31
Date of reporting period:03-31-2024




ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

(a) Provided under separate cover.






    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Equity Income Fund
Investor Class (TWEIX)
I Class (ACIIX)
Y Class (AEIYX)
A Class (TWEAX)
C Class (AEYIX)
R Class (AEURX)
R5 Class (AEIUX)
R6 Class (AEUDX)
G Class (AEIMX)

 








The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
Average Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 year5 years10 yearsSince InceptionInception Date
Investor ClassTWEIX9.09%7.08%8.21%8/1/94
Russell 3000 Value Index20.18%10.18%8.86%
I ClassACIIX9.29%7.28%8.42%7/8/98
Y ClassAEIYX9.44%7.46%7.53%4/10/17
A ClassTWEAX3/7/97
No sales charge8.82%6.81%7.94%
With sales charge2.56%5.55%7.30%
C ClassAEYIX8.00%6.01%7.14%7/13/01
R ClassAEURX8.46%6.53%7.67%8/29/03
R5 ClassAEIUX9.30%7.27%7.35%4/10/17
R6 ClassAEUDX9.44%7.43%8.58%7/26/13
G ClassAEIMX10.06%7.50%8/1/19
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
G Class returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.

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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made March 31, 2014
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-17c0c78a015f4ec5804a.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $22,013
Russell 3000 Value Index — $23,374

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassY ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 ClassR6 ClassG Class
0.93%0.73%0.58%1.18%1.93%1.43%0.73%0.58%0.58%
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.
4


Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Brian Woglom, Paul Howanitz, Kevin Toney and Michael Liss

Performance Summary

Equity Income returned 9.09%* for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, underperforming the Russell 3000 Value Index, which returned 20.18%. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the index’s return does not.

Security selection in the financials and industrials sectors, in particular, pressured relative performance. In contrast, selection in materials and an underweight to real estate boosted returns.

The portfolio buys forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to help protect the fund against adverse currency movements due to holding foreign securities and to isolate stock selection as the primary driver of performance. The fund benefited from the currency hedges due to the strength of the U.S. dollar.

Financials and Industrials Detracted

Our security selection in the financials sector hurt relative performance. While overweight allocations to banks and capital markets supported returns, the lack of investment in select benchmark holdings from these industries, including Wells Fargo & Co., produced a negative impact. The portfolio’s lack of exposure to the common stock of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway also weighed on relative performance. Berkshire Hathaway’s shares benefited from the company’s solid quarterly earnings, driven by the stronger pricing power of its insurance businesses. Because the common stock of Berkshire Hathaway does not pay a dividend, the portfolio owns synthetic securities in the name. These securities provide a yield but have limited upside.

Security selection in the industrials sector hindered results, particularly in the aerospace and defense industry. During the period, aerospace and defense company, RTX, noted a production issue and its shares moved lower. We think this is a transitory event, and the movement in the stock was overdone.

Not owning Meta Platforms detracted. Shares of this technology conglomerate continued to benefit from cost-cutting efforts and the company’s investments in artificial intelligence. We do not own the stock because we think its risk/reward profile is less attractive relative to other names.

Utility stock, ONE Gas, detracted from performance. Cost inflation and debt refinancing at higher interest rates led ONE Gas to issue 2024 guidance that was below Street expectations. While these pressures will likely impact short-term earnings, we believe the company’s long-term earnings power remains intact.

Materials and Real Estate Contributed

Security selection in the materials sector boosted relative performance. Packaging Corp. of America was a contributor. This packaging and logistics company reported strong quarterly results during the period, with improved year-over-year shipments of containerboard. We think this suggests that the worst of the inventory destocking issue may be over.

An underweight allocation to the real estate sector benefited performance. The real estate sector underperformed most sectors during the period, and so the portfolio’s underweight position in real estate relative to the benchmark aided performance. Not owning several benchmark stocks across several types of real estate investment trusts gave results a boost.



*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.

5


Not owning Pfizer contributed. Lack of exposure to this pharmaceutical company aided relative results. Pfizer’s shares underperformed during the period after a drug trial for its obesity treatment drug failed to show positive outcomes. The company also lowered its guidance due to reduced expectations for its COVID-19 franchise.

A position in The Allstate Corp. added value. This insurance company recently improved its profitability after implementing policy increases, particularly for its automobile insurance policies. Allstate also benefited from a more benign natural catastrophe environment.


6


Fund Characteristics 
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks82.6%
Preferred Stocks8.4%
Convertible Bonds3.5%
Equity-Linked Notes2.5%
Convertible Preferred Stocks0.9%
Short-Term Investments2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.4)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Banks9.3%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies8.7%
Capital Markets7.9%
Pharmaceuticals7.9%
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels6.4%
7


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
8


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,112.10$4.910.93%
I Class$1,000$1,113.10$3.860.73%
Y Class$1,000$1,115.00$3.070.58%
A Class$1,000$1,112.10$6.231.18%
C Class$1,000$1,107.90$10.171.93%
R Class$1,000$1,110.00$7.541.43%
R5 Class$1,000$1,113.20$3.860.73%
R6 Class$1,000$1,113.80$3.070.58%
G Class$1,000$1,116.90$0.050.01%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.35$4.700.93%
I Class$1,000$1,021.35$3.690.73%
Y Class$1,000$1,022.10$2.930.58%
A Class$1,000$1,019.10$5.961.18%
C Class$1,000$1,015.35$9.721.93%
R Class$1,000$1,017.85$7.211.43%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.35$3.690.73%
R6 Class$1,000$1,022.10$2.930.58%
G Class$1,000$1,024.95$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 183, 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.
9


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
COMMON STOCKS — 82.6%
  
Aerospace and Defense — 2.1%
  
RTX Corp.
1,775,653 $173,179,437 
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.5%
  
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
831,771 123,626,124 
Banks — 3.9%
  
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.
4,516,896 26,920,700 
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
639,759 34,035,179 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
750,540 150,333,162 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
307,902 49,756,963 
Truist Financial Corp.
675,553 26,333,056 
U.S. Bancorp
744,284 33,269,495 
  320,648,555 
Beverages — 1.5%
  
PepsiCo, Inc.
704,879 123,360,874 
Building Products — 0.2%
  
Assa Abloy AB, Class B
624,379 17,918,616 
Capital Markets — 4.6%
  
AllianceBernstein Holding LP
1,417,304 49,237,141 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
851,906 49,086,824 
BlackRock, Inc.
79,003 65,864,801 
Charles Schwab Corp.
1,114,293 80,607,956 
Northern Trust Corp.
463,807 41,241,718 
T Rowe Price Group, Inc.
746,226 90,979,874 
  377,018,314 
Chemicals — 2.0%
  
Akzo Nobel NV
540,898 40,414,523 
Linde PLC
258,811 120,171,123 
  160,585,646 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.0%
  
Republic Services, Inc.
426,045 81,562,055 
Communications Equipment — 1.2%
  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
2,024,982 101,066,852 
Construction Materials — 0.7%
  
CRH PLC
689,093 59,441,162 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.6%
  
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
1,729,949 51,763,150 
Walmart, Inc.
1,314,494 79,093,104 
  130,856,254 
Containers and Packaging — 1.8%
  
Amcor PLC
4,722,961 44,915,359 
Packaging Corp. of America
539,969 102,475,317 
  147,390,676 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.8%
  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
3,567,277 149,682,943 
Electric Utilities — 2.5%
  
Duke Energy Corp.
1,288,258 124,587,431 
Eversource Energy
1,323,168 79,085,751 
203,673,182 
10


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Electrical Equipment — 0.4%
Legrand SA
338,412 $35,836,718 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 2.0%
Corning, Inc.
2,834,163 93,414,013 
TE Connectivity Ltd.
503,584 73,140,540 
166,554,553 
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.5%
Baker Hughes Co.
1,234,607 41,359,334 
Food Products — 3.1%
Hershey Co.
504,589 98,142,560 
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A
2,231,440 156,200,800 
254,343,360 
Gas Utilities — 4.8%
Atmos Energy Corp.
1,135,212 134,942,650 
ONE Gas, Inc.
2,114,666 136,459,397 
Spire, Inc.
2,006,626 123,146,638 
394,548,685 
Ground Transportation — 2.3%
Norfolk Southern Corp.
752,879 191,886,271 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 8.0%
Becton Dickinson & Co.
791,078 195,752,251 
Medtronic PLC
4,775,689 416,201,296 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
347,816 45,904,756 
657,858,303 
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.0%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
766,231 101,993,009 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
127,956 63,299,833 
165,292,842 
Household Products — 5.3%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
2,384,430 214,717,921 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
1,354,754 175,237,430 
Procter & Gamble Co.
298,787 48,478,191 
438,433,542 
Insurance — 4.7%
Aflac, Inc.
480,926 41,292,306 
Allstate Corp.
601,951 104,143,543 
Chubb Ltd.
220,784 57,211,758 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
594,068 122,366,127 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
321,824 62,073,413 
387,087,147 
Media — 0.6%
Omnicom Group, Inc.
510,629 49,408,462 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 6.4%
Chevron Corp.
439,805 69,374,841 
Enterprise Products Partners LP
6,502,200 189,734,196 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1,691,267 196,592,876 
TotalEnergies SE
1,059,922 72,911,377 
528,613,290 
11


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Personal Care Products — 3.5%
Kenvue, Inc.
6,659,283 $142,908,213 
Unilever PLC
2,936,446 147,460,263 
290,368,476 
Pharmaceuticals — 7.9%
Johnson & Johnson
2,757,268 436,172,225 
Roche Holding AG
634,191 161,920,927 
Sanofi SA, ADR
991,970 48,209,742 
646,302,894 
Professional Services — 1.6%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
540,381 134,954,751 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.9%
Texas Instruments, Inc.
411,133 71,623,480 
Specialized REITs — 1.6%
American Tower Corp.
354,913 70,127,260 
Public Storage
213,459 61,915,917 
132,043,177 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.6%
Bunzl PLC
1,236,494 47,577,315 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $5,150,008,620)
6,804,103,290 
PREFERRED STOCKS — 8.4%
Banks — 5.1%
Bank of America Corp., 6.30%
65,240,000 65,624,851 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60%
70,254,000 69,243,305 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 5.00%
60,416,000 60,256,411 
M&T Bank Corp., Series E, 9.18%
23,961,000 24,065,662 
M&T Bank Corp., Series F, 5.125%
36,239,000 32,215,025 
Truist Financial Corp., 4.95%(1)
135,293,000 133,071,962 
Truist Financial Corp., 5.10%
39,647,000 37,079,429 
421,556,645 
Capital Markets — 3.3%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 4.70%
86,419,000 85,013,248 
Charles Schwab Corp., 4.00%
57,379,000 53,754,001 
Charles Schwab Corp., 5.375%(1)
123,663,000 123,116,298 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series Q, 5.50%
10,396,000 10,346,056 
272,229,603 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $697,698,817)
693,786,248 
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 3.5%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7%
Envista Holdings Corp., 1.75%, 8/15/28(2)
$60,698,000 53,603,921 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.9%
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., 0.625%, 6/15/26
86,201,000 76,107,759 
Passenger Airlines — 0.5%
Southwest Airlines Co., 1.25%, 5/1/25(1)
40,502,000 41,139,907 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.4%
Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, 11/15/24(1)
108,242,000 115,385,972 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $300,395,498)
286,237,559 
12


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
EQUITY-LINKED NOTES — 2.5%
Automobile Components — 0.4%
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, (convertible into Aptiv PLC), 13.42%, 5/21/24(2)
$176,641 $13,980,249 
UBS AG, (convertible into BorgWagner, Inc.), 10.10%, 8/13/24(2)
441,447 14,125,446 
28,105,695 
Building Products — 0.5%
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, (convertible into Johnson Controls International PLC), 11.05%, 5/3/24(2)
378,116 19,264,812 
Royal Bank of Canada, (convertible into Masco Corp.), 9.60%, 4/24/24(2)
374,191 19,194,813 
38,459,625 
Chemicals — 0.2%
Goldman Sachs International, (convertible into Linde PLC, Class B), 4.63%, 7/25/24(2)
47,605 19,584,973 
Electrical Equipment — 0.2%
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., (convertible into Rockwell Automation, Inc.), 6.88%, 8/5/24(2)
60,572 15,826,195 
Financial Services — 0.2%
Goldman Sachs International, (convertible into Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B), 4.25%, 6/25/24(2)
42,585 15,854,463 
Machinery — 0.2%
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, (convertible into Deere & Co.), 11.51%, 5/3/24(2)
50,732 19,035,098 
Professional Services — 0.2%
UBS AG, (convertible into Automatic Data Processing, Inc.), 5.65%, 7/26/24(2)
80,827 19,394,736 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.2%
UBS AG, (convertible into Teradyne, Inc.), 13.05%, 4/24/24(2)
211,306 18,474,051 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.4%
Goldman Sachs International, (convertible into Nike, Inc., Class B), 10.30%, 8/20/24(2)
179,570 18,199,195 
UBS AG, (convertible into Nike, Inc., Class B), 7.60%, 9/25/24(2)
146,152 13,587,923 
31,787,118 
TOTAL EQUITY-LINKED NOTES
(Cost $204,124,853)
206,521,954 
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.9%
Banks — 0.3%
Bank of America Corp., 7.25%
17,436 20,859,897 
Electric Utilities — 0.6%
NextEra Energy, Inc., 6.93%, 9/1/25(1)
1,306,314 51,710,439 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $86,220,882)
72,570,336 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.5%
Discount Notes(3) — 0.2%
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 5.29%, 4/1/24
$17,335,000 17,325,042 
Money Market Funds — 0.7%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
132,448 132,448 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(4)
58,098,331 58,098,331 
58,230,779 
13


Shares/Principal
Amount
Value
Repurchase Agreements — 1.6%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.625%, 9/15/26, valued at $5,847,896), in a joint trading account at 5.28%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $5,735,235)
$5,731,872 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 3/31/27 - 2/15/51, valued at $106,635,952), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $104,606,565)
104,545,000 
TD Securities (USA) LLC, (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.375% - 4.00%, 11/30/25 - 10/31/2029, valued at $23,631,824), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $23,178,642)
23,165,000 
133,441,872 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $209,007,651)
208,997,693 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.4%
(Cost $6,647,456,321)
8,272,217,080 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.4)%
(31,207,603)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$8,241,009,477 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD136,614,635 CHF121,315,982UBS AG6/28/24$806,601 
USD111,245,987 EUR102,304,756Bank of America N.A.6/28/24487,791 
USD111,217,117 EUR102,304,756JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/28/24458,920 
USD111,276,627 EUR102,304,756Morgan Stanley6/28/24518,431 
USD40,710,898 GBP32,171,719Morgan Stanley6/28/2487,139 
SEK4,656,425 USD442,116UBS AG6/28/24(5,547)
SEK11,364,967 USD1,078,833UBS AG6/28/24(13,293)
USD17,268,587 SEK181,394,415UBS AG6/28/24261,683 
$2,601,725 
14


NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADRAmerican Depositary Receipt
CHFSwiss Franc
EUREuro
GBPBritish Pound
SEKSwedish Krona
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $74,369,394. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(2)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $260,125,875, which represented 3.2% of total net assets. 
(3)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
(4)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $75,155,537, which includes securities collateral of $17,057,206.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
15


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $6,589,357,990) — including $74,369,394 of securities on loan$8,214,118,749 
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $58,098,331)58,098,331 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $6,647,456,321)8,272,217,080 
Cash1,729,765 
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $8,990)8,766 
Receivable for investments sold18,358,683 
Receivable for capital shares sold2,612,409 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,620,565 
Dividends and interest receivable32,357,874 
Securities lending receivable83,326 
8,329,988,468 
Liabilities
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan58,098,331 
Payable for investments purchased824,044 
Payable for capital shares redeemed24,178,922 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts18,840 
Accrued management fees5,569,905 
Distribution and service fees payable288,949 
88,978,991 
Net Assets$8,241,009,477 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$6,472,149,158 
Distributable earnings (loss)1,768,860,319 
$8,241,009,477 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,163,228,325357,835,132$8.84
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,874,672,703324,676,481$8.85
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$728,298,69482,132,175$8.87
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$693,134,34578,422,412$8.84
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$154,212,66617,447,384$8.84
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$33,185,5973,773,872$8.79
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$76,698,8658,673,913$8.84
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$517,571,27258,387,259$8.86
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$7,010790$8.87
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.38 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
16


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (including $9,582,598 from affiliates and net of foreign taxes withheld of $3,947,236)$228,162,910 
Interest74,923,002 
Securities lending, net3,045,474 
306,131,386 
Expenses:
Management fees71,933,101 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class1,774,397 
C Class1,759,474 
R Class180,805 
Directors' fees and expenses303,688 
Other expenses147,334 
76,098,799 
Fees waived - G Class(37)
76,098,762 
Net investment income (loss)230,032,624 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions (including $(29,624,367) from affiliates)549,679,705 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions5,937,853 
Written options contract transactions2,683,546 
Foreign currency translation transactions(242,120)
558,058,984 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments (including $686,717 from affiliates)(56,316,264)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts7,309,822 
Written options contracts(347,224)
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies36,853 
(49,316,813)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)508,742,171 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$738,774,795 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
17


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
March 31, 2024March 31, 2023
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$230,032,624 $249,534,711 
Net realized gain (loss)558,058,984 434,649,209 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(49,316,813)(1,068,377,967)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations738,774,795 (384,194,047)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(250,699,152)(310,571,931)
I Class(247,879,833)(377,999,062)
Y Class(55,557,299)(20,583,258)
A Class(51,738,587)(62,428,465)
C Class(11,107,411)(16,563,683)
R Class(2,438,735)(3,252,890)
R5 Class(5,500,025)(5,326,994)
R6 Class(47,469,659)(73,084,105)
G Class(559)(575)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(672,391,260)(869,810,963)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(1,833,210,330)(384,538,047)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(1,766,826,795)(1,638,543,057)
Net Assets
Beginning of period10,007,836,272 11,646,379,329 
End of period$8,241,009,477 $10,007,836,272 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
18


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

American Century Capital Portfolios, 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 Income Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.

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

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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 and convertible bonds are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.

Hybrid 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. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.

Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Equity-linked notes are valued at the mean using market models that consider quotations from dealer and active market makers. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded options contracts are valued at a mean as provided by independent pricing services. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.

19


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

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

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

Equity-Linked Debt and Linked-Equity Securities — The fund may invest in hybrid equity securities, which usually convert into common stock at a date predetermined by the issuer. These securities generally offer a higher yield than that of the common stock to which the security is linked. These instruments are issued by a company other than the one to which the security is linked and carry the credit of the issuer, not that of the underlying common stock. The securities’ appreciation is limited based on a predetermined final cap price at the date of the conversion. Risks of investing in these securities include, but are not limited to, a set time to capture the yield advantage, limited appreciation potential, decline in value of the underlying stock, and failure of the issuer to make interest payments or to deliver common stock at maturity.

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

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

20


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).

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

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

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of March 31, 2024.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements
Overnight and
Continuous
<30 days
Between
30 & 90 days
>90 daysTotal
Securities Lending Transactions(1)
Convertible Bonds$13,583,254 — — — $13,583,254 
Convertible Preferred Stocks36,773,779 — — — 36,773,779 
Preferred Stocks7,741,298 — — — 7,741,298 
Total Borrowings$58,098,331 — — — $58,098,331 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions$58,098,331 
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.

21


3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

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

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

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class0.80% to 1.00%0.92%
I Class0.60% to 0.80%0.72%
Y Class0.45% to 0.65%0.57%
A Class0.80% to 1.00%0.92%
C Class0.80% to 1.00%0.92%
R Class0.80% to 1.00%0.92%
R5 Class0.60% to 0.80%0.72%
R6 Class0.45% to 0.65%0.57%
G Class0.45% to 0.65%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.57%.

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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
22


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 $709,386 and $3,956,744, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $434,912 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments and in kind transactions, for the period ended March 31, 2024 were $1,496,877,260 and $3,370,587,420, respectively.

For the period ended March 31, 2024, the fund incurred net realized gains of $16,641,766 from redemptions in kind. A redemption in kind occurs when a fund delivers securities from its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment to a redeeming shareholder.

23


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Year ended
March 31, 2023
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized3,900,000,000 3,900,000,000 
Sold18,955,729 $163,909,659 28,747,919 $264,128,611 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions28,700,446 243,373,527 34,321,374 301,750,127 
Redeemed(104,795,858)(906,031,633)(73,189,590)(668,637,245)
(57,139,683)(498,748,447)(10,120,297)(102,758,507)
I Class/Shares Authorized4,500,000,000 4,500,000,000 
Sold47,889,769 415,705,414 87,993,965 804,477,327 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions27,710,528 235,475,850 40,885,907 359,903,834 
Redeemed(237,115,092)(2,062,569,467)(140,189,168)(1,280,211,740)
(161,514,795)(1,411,388,203)(11,309,296)(115,830,579)
Y Class/Shares Authorized750,000,000 200,000,000 
Sold66,159,767 583,026,132 3,533,151 32,599,997 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,449,853 54,867,272 2,235,584 19,721,230 
Redeemed(16,341,446)(141,589,646)(7,824,058)(71,897,428)
56,268,174 496,303,758 (2,055,323)(19,576,201)
A Class/Shares Authorized900,000,000 920,000,000 
Sold8,314,264 71,825,649 10,291,287 94,176,513 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions5,747,696 48,703,043 6,621,291 58,207,626 
Redeemed(20,964,591)(181,286,352)(18,656,364)(169,693,705)
(6,902,631)(60,757,660)(1,743,786)(17,309,566)
C Class/Shares Authorized250,000,000 275,000,000 
Sold1,022,634 8,898,988 1,787,336 16,420,882 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,266,293 10,710,156 1,802,032 15,837,408 
Redeemed(8,184,016)(70,832,254)(7,916,820)(72,119,278)
(5,895,089)(51,223,110)(4,327,452)(39,860,988)
R Class/Shares Authorized55,000,000 60,000,000 
Sold555,739 4,817,247 567,081 5,158,279 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions289,178 2,438,681 371,752 3,252,874 
Redeemed(1,719,914)(14,719,829)(1,163,434)(10,591,388)
(874,997)(7,463,901)(224,601)(2,180,235)
R5 Class/Shares Authorized80,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold1,302,660 11,333,404 1,004,015 9,132,981 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions648,556 5,500,025 605,940 5,326,994 
Redeemed(619,933)(5,364,883)(972,211)(8,869,421)
1,331,283 11,468,546 637,744 5,590,554 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized800,000,000 800,000,000 
Sold7,712,976 66,933,588 20,354,605 186,771,660 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions5,579,544 47,469,659 8,292,491 73,084,105 
Redeemed(48,647,767)(425,805,119)(38,237,774)(352,468,865)
(35,355,247)(311,401,872)(9,590,678)(92,613,100)
G Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions66 559 65 575 
Net increase (decrease)(210,082,919)$(1,833,210,330)(38,733,624)$(384,538,047)
24


6. Affiliated Company Transactions

If a fund's holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is affiliated as defined in the 1940 Act. A summary of transactions for each company which is or was an affiliate at or during the period ended March 31, 2024 follows (amounts in thousands):
CompanyBeginning
Value
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Change in Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Ending
Value
Ending
Shares
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
Income
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.(1)
$53,006 — $39,587 $13,502 
(1)
(1)
$(18,761)$2,469 
Spire, Inc.(1)
194,479 — 58,518 (12,815)
(1)
(1)
(10,863)7,114 
$247,485 — $98,105 $687 $(29,624)$9,583 
(1)Company was not an affiliate at March 31, 2024.

7. 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.
25


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
Building Products— $17,918,616 — 
Chemicals$120,171,123 40,414,523 — 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail79,093,104 51,763,150 — 
Electrical Equipment— 35,836,718 — 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels455,701,913 72,911,377 — 
Personal Care Products142,908,213 147,460,263 — 
Pharmaceuticals484,381,967 161,920,927 — 
Trading Companies and Distributors— 47,577,315 — 
Other Industries4,946,044,081 — — 
Preferred Stocks— 693,786,248 — 
Convertible Bonds— 286,237,559 — 
Equity-Linked Notes— 206,521,954 — 
Convertible Preferred Stocks— 72,570,336 — 
Short-Term Investments58,230,779 150,766,914 — 
$6,286,531,180 $1,985,685,900 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $2,620,565 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $18,840 — 

8. Derivative Instruments

Equity Price Risk — The fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into options contracts based on an equity index or specific security in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The risks of entering into equity price risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. A fund may purchase or write an option contract to protect against declines in market value on the underlying index or security. A purchased option contract provides the fund a right, but not an obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an equity-related asset at a specified exercise price within a certain period or on a specific date. A written option contract holds the corresponding obligation to sell (call writing) or buy (put writing) the underlying equity-related asset if the purchaser exercises the option contract. The buyer pays the seller an initial purchase price (premium) for this right. Option contracts purchased by a fund are accounted for in the same manner as marketable portfolio securities. The premium received by a fund for option contracts written is recorded as a liability and valued daily. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of option contracts are decreased by the premium paid to purchase the option contracts. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. A fund may recognize a realized gain or loss when the option contract is closed, exercised or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of purchased options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of written options contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts, respectively. The fund’s average exposure to equity price risk derivative instruments held during the period was 2,026 written options contracts.

26


Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $794,084,516.

Value of Derivative Instruments as of March 31, 2024
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValueLocation on Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesValue
Foreign Currency RiskUnrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$2,620,565 Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts$18,840 

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended March 31, 2024
Net Realized Gain (Loss)Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Type of Risk ExposureLocation on Statement of OperationsValueLocation on Statement of OperationsValue
Equity Price RiskNet realized gain (loss) on written options contract transactions$2,683,546 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options contracts$(347,224)
Foreign Currency RiskNet realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions5,937,853 Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts7,309,822 
$8,621,399 $6,962,598 

9. Risk Factors

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

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 a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.

27


10. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$233,644,136 $334,595,885 
Long-term capital gains$438,747,124 $535,215,078 

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$6,669,824,690 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,767,551,938 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(165,159,548)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments1,602,392,390 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets
and liabilities in foreign currencies
130,029 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$1,602,522,419 
Undistributed ordinary income$21,423,401 
Accumulated long-term gains$144,914,499 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the timing and recognition of partnership income.
28


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating Expenses (before expense waiver)Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2024$8.760.210.540.75(0.21)(0.46)(0.67)$8.849.09%0.93%0.93%2.46%2.46%17%$3,163,228 
2023$9.860.21(0.53)(0.32)(0.21)(0.57)(0.78)$8.76(3.22)%0.92%0.92%2.29%2.29%29%$3,635,179 
2022$9.450.180.911.09(0.19)(0.49)(0.68)$9.8611.74%0.93%0.93%1.83%1.83%24%$4,191,544 
2021$7.140.172.332.50(0.19)(0.19)$9.4535.30%0.91%0.91%2.10%2.10%52%$4,211,554 
2020$8.690.18(1.07)(0.89)(0.19)(0.47)(0.66)$7.14(11.81)%0.91%0.91%2.07%2.07%85%$3,660,808 
I Class
2024$8.770.240.530.77(0.23)(0.46)(0.69)$8.859.29%0.73%0.73%2.66%2.66%17%$2,874,673 
2023$9.870.23(0.53)(0.30)(0.23)(0.57)(0.80)$8.77(3.03)%0.72%0.72%2.49%2.49%29%$4,265,425 
2022$9.470.200.901.10(0.21)(0.49)(0.70)$9.8711.83%0.73%0.73%2.03%2.03%24%$4,912,267 
2021$7.150.202.322.52(0.20)(0.20)$9.4735.67%0.71%0.71%2.30%2.30%52%$5,167,202 
2020$8.700.21(1.08)(0.87)(0.21)(0.47)(0.68)$7.15(11.62)%0.71%0.71%2.27%2.27%85%$4,157,382 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating Expenses (before expense waiver)Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Y Class
2024$8.790.240.550.79(0.25)(0.46)(0.71)$8.879.44%0.58%0.58%2.81%2.81%17%$728,299 
2023$9.890.24(0.53)(0.29)(0.24)(0.57)(0.81)$8.79(2.87)%0.57%0.57%2.64%2.64%29%$227,227 
2022$9.480.220.901.12(0.22)(0.49)(0.71)$9.8912.10%0.58%0.58%2.18%2.18%24%$276,001 
2021$7.160.212.332.54(0.22)(0.22)$9.4835.83%0.56%0.56%2.45%2.45%52%$281,614 
2020$8.710.22(1.08)(0.86)(0.22)(0.47)(0.69)$7.16(11.48)%0.56%0.56%2.42%2.42%85%$222,844 
A Class
2024$8.760.200.530.73(0.19)(0.46)(0.65)$8.848.82%1.18%1.18%2.21%2.21%17%$693,134 
2023$9.860.19(0.53)(0.34)(0.19)(0.57)(0.76)$8.76(3.46)%1.17%1.17%2.04%2.04%29%$747,365 
2022$9.450.160.901.06(0.16)(0.49)(0.65)$9.8611.46%1.18%1.18%1.58%1.58%24%$858,437 
2021$7.140.162.312.47(0.16)(0.16)$9.4534.95%1.16%1.16%1.85%1.85%52%$869,137 
2020$8.690.16(1.07)(0.91)(0.17)(0.47)(0.64)$7.14(12.02)%1.16%1.16%1.82%1.82%85%$698,473 
C Class
2024$8.760.130.540.67(0.13)(0.46)(0.59)$8.848.00%1.93%1.93%1.46%1.46%17%$154,213 
2023$9.860.12(0.53)(0.41)(0.12)(0.57)(0.69)$8.76(4.17)%1.92%1.92%1.29%1.29%29%$204,407 
2022$9.450.080.910.99(0.09)(0.49)(0.58)$9.8610.63%1.93%1.93%0.83%0.83%24%$272,764 
2021$7.140.092.322.41(0.10)(0.10)$9.4533.90%1.91%1.91%1.10%1.10%52%$303,205 
2020$8.690.10(1.08)(0.98)(0.10)(0.47)(0.57)$7.14(12.66)%1.91%1.91%1.07%1.07%85%$394,129 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating Expenses (before expense waiver)Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R Class
2024$8.720.170.530.70(0.17)(0.46)(0.63)$8.798.46%1.43%1.43%1.96%1.96%17%$33,186 
2023$9.820.16(0.53)(0.37)(0.16)(0.57)(0.73)$8.72(3.71)%1.42%1.42%1.79%1.79%29%$40,525 
2022$9.410.130.911.04(0.14)(0.49)(0.63)$9.8211.23%1.43%1.43%1.33%1.33%24%$47,839 
2021$7.110.142.302.44(0.14)(0.14)$9.4134.60%1.41%1.41%1.60%1.60%52%$57,032 
2020$8.660.14(1.07)(0.93)(0.15)(0.47)(0.62)$7.11(12.28)%1.41%1.41%1.57%1.57%85%$56,388 
R5 Class
2024$8.760.240.530.77(0.23)(0.46)(0.69)$8.849.30%0.73%0.73%2.66%2.66%17%$76,699 
2023$9.860.23(0.53)(0.30)(0.23)(0.57)(0.80)$8.76(3.03)%0.72%0.72%2.49%2.49%29%$64,341 
2022$9.460.200.901.10(0.21)(0.49)(0.70)$9.8611.84%0.73%0.73%2.03%2.03%24%$66,131 
2021$7.140.192.332.52(0.20)(0.20)$9.4635.72%0.71%0.71%2.30%2.30%52%$62,610 
2020$8.700.21(1.09)(0.88)(0.21)(0.47)(0.68)$7.14(11.74)%0.71%0.71%2.27%2.27%85%$912 
R6 Class
2024$8.780.250.540.79(0.25)(0.46)(0.71)$8.869.44%0.58%0.58%2.81%2.81%17%$517,571 
2023$9.880.24(0.53)(0.29)(0.24)(0.57)(0.81)$8.78(2.88)%0.57%0.57%2.64%2.64%29%$823,361 
2022$9.470.220.901.12(0.22)(0.49)(0.71)$9.8812.10%0.58%0.58%2.18%2.18%24%$1,021,389 
2021$7.160.212.322.53(0.22)(0.22)$9.4735.68%0.56%0.56%2.45%2.45%52%$1,040,730 
2020$8.710.22(1.08)(0.86)(0.22)(0.47)(0.69)$7.16(11.48)%0.56%0.56%2.42%2.42%85%$820,173 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:
Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating Expenses (before expense waiver)Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
G Class
2024$8.790.290.550.84(0.30)(0.46)(0.76)$8.8710.06%0.01%0.58%3.38%2.81%17%$7 
2023$9.890.29(0.53)(0.24)(0.29)(0.57)(0.86)$8.79(2.34)%0.01%0.57%3.20%2.64%29%$6 
2022$9.480.260.921.18(0.28)(0.49)(0.77)$9.8912.72%0.03%0.58%2.73%2.18%24%$7 
2021$7.160.272.322.59(0.27)(0.27)$9.4836.61%0.00%0.56%3.01%2.45%52%$6 
2020(3)
$9.060.18(1.43)(1.25)(0.18)(0.47)(0.65)$7.16(15.32)%0.00%0.56%3.02%2.46%
85%(4)
$4 
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)August 1, 2019 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2020.
(4)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2020.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.  
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Equity Income Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and 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 then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
33


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
34


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
35


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


36


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.


37


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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




38


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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $176,775,349 or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $8,186,852 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund hereby designates $480,403,467, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $62,970,581 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).








39


Notes


40


















































image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-92268 2405




    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Focused Large Cap Value Fund
Investor Class (ALVIX)
I Class (ALVSX)
A Class (ALPAX)
C Class (ALPCX)
R Class (ALVRX)
R5 Class (ALVGX)
R6 Class (ALVDX)
G Class (ACFLX)














The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
Average Annual Returns
Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassALVIX13.22%9.72%8.32%7/30/99
Russell 1000 Value Index20.27%10.32%9.01%
I ClassALVSX13.54%9.95%8.54%8/10/01
A ClassALPAX10/26/00
No sales charge12.93%9.44%8.05%
With sales charge6.44%8.16%7.41%
C ClassALPCX12.20%8.64%7.26%11/7/01
R ClassALVRX12.74%9.18%7.80%8/29/03
R5 ClassALVGX13.41%9.94%8.60%4/10/17
R6 ClassALVDX13.60%10.09%8.70%7/26/13
G ClassACFLX14.13%8.81%3/15/22
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
G Class returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.

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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made March 31, 2014
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-5312d58ca7e14a08884a.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $22,243
Russell 1000 Value Index — $23,696
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 ClassR6 ClassG Class
0.84%0.64%1.09%1.84%1.34%0.64%0.49%0.49%
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.
4


Portfolio Commentary
 
Portfolio Managers: Brian Woglom, Adam Krenn, Kevin Toney, Michael Liss and Philip Sundell

Performance Summary

Focused Large Cap Value returned 13.22%* for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the 20.27% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index.

Focused Large Cap Value advanced during the fiscal year but underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index. Allocation and stock selection overall, in the industrials and health care sectors, in particular, detracted from relative performance. Selection in financials and materials contributed to relative results.

Industrials and Health Care Detracted

Security selection in the industrials sector hindered relative performance. An underweight allocation, including no exposure to select benchmark holdings, had a negative impact on performance, as did overweight positions in RTX, an aerospace and defense company, and United Parcel Service, the parcel carrier.

An overweight allocation and security selection in the health care sector pressured results. Selection in the health care providers and services industry, including overweight positions in Quest Diagnostics, a clinical laboratory company, and Henry Schein, a dental and medical equipment distributor, limited performance. Roche Holding, the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, also underperformed.

Lack of exposure to technology conglomerate Meta Platforms detracted from relative results. Meta’s shares continued to benefit from cost-cutting efforts and the company’s investments in artificial intelligence. We do not own the stock because we think its risk/reward profile is less attractive relative to other names.

Stock Selection in Financials and Materials Contributed

Security selection in the financials sector helped relative performance, particularly in the insurance industry as The Allstate Corp. and Reinsurance Group of America emerged as top contributors to the portfolio. Allstate recently improved its profitability after implementing policy increases, particularly for its automobile insurance policies, while Reinsurance Group recently reported quarterly earnings that beat investors’ expectations.

In the materials sector, security selection benefited returns. An underweight allocation, including no exposure to the chemicals and metals and mining industries, was also beneficial.

Lack of exposure to pharmaceutical company Pfizer aided relative results. Pfizer’s shares recently underperformed after a drug trial for its obesity treatment drug failed to show positive outcomes. The company also lowered its guidance due to reduced expectations for its COVID-19 franchise.








*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.
5


Fund Characteristics
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.9%
Short-Term Investments2.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.0%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Health Care Equipment and Supplies11.7%
Pharmaceuticals8.9%
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels7.6%
Insurance6.2%
Household Products6.0%
6


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
7


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,144.20$4.500.84%
I Class$1,000$1,146.30$3.430.64%
A Class$1,000$1,144.00$5.841.09%
C Class$1,000$1,139.60$9.841.84%
R Class$1,000$1,142.30$7.181.34%
R5 Class$1,000$1,146.30$3.430.64%
R6 Class$1,000$1,147.30$2.630.49%
G Class$1,000$1,148.60$0.050.01%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.80$4.240.84%
I Class$1,000$1,021.80$3.230.64%
A Class$1,000$1,019.55$5.501.09%
C Class$1,000$1,015.80$9.271.84%
R Class$1,000$1,018.30$6.761.34%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.80$3.230.64%
R6 Class$1,000$1,022.55$2.480.49%
G Class$1,000$1,024.95$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 183, 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.
8


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
 SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.9%
  
Aerospace and Defense — 2.1%
  
RTX Corp.
750,389 $73,185,439 
Air Freight and Logistics — 3.4%
  
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
783,521 116,454,726 
Banks — 5.4%
  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
487,419 97,630,026 
Truist Financial Corp.
2,284,305 89,042,209 
  186,672,235 
Beverages — 1.5%
  
Heineken NV
548,609 52,890,067 
Capital Markets — 5.0%
  
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
1,264,729 72,873,685 
BlackRock, Inc.
50,843 42,387,809 
Charles Schwab Corp.
760,355 55,004,081 
  170,265,575 
Communications Equipment — 3.2%
  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
850,689 42,457,888 
F5, Inc.(1)
352,013 66,738,145 
  109,196,033 
Containers and Packaging — 3.3%
  
Packaging Corp. of America
232,505 44,124,799 
Sonoco Products Co.
1,181,045 68,311,643 
 112,436,442 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.8%
  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
1,457,279 61,147,427 
Electric Utilities — 4.2%
  
Duke Energy Corp.
1,470,345 142,197,065 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 1.5%
  
TE Connectivity Ltd.
362,211 52,607,526 
Entertainment — 1.0%
  
Walt Disney Co.
285,830 34,974,159 
Financial Services — 2.0%
  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
162,934 68,517,006 
Food Products — 3.7%
  
Conagra Brands, Inc.
2,044,528 60,599,810 
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A
960,893 67,262,510 
  127,862,320 
Gas Utilities — 2.6%
  
Atmos Energy Corp.
748,606 88,986,795 
Ground Transportation — 3.5%
  
Norfolk Southern Corp.
465,008 118,516,589 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 11.7%
  
Becton Dickinson & Co.
263,186 65,125,376 
Medtronic PLC
2,209,971 192,598,972 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
1,095,648 144,603,623 
  402,327,971 
9


 SharesValue
Health Care Providers and Services — 5.1%
  
Henry Schein, Inc.(1)
1,147,517 $86,660,484 
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
671,041 89,322,267 
  175,982,751 
Household Products — 6.0%
  
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
1,276,599 114,957,740 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
688,680 89,080,758 
  204,038,498 
Insurance — 6.2%
  
Allstate Corp.
426,901 73,858,142 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
205,255 42,278,425 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
507,043 97,798,454 
  213,935,021 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 7.6%
  
Enterprise Products Partners LP
2,707,473 79,004,062 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
703,723 81,800,761 
TotalEnergies SE, ADR
1,472,442 101,348,183 
  262,153,006 
Personal Care Products — 5.7%
  
Kenvue, Inc.
3,553,915 76,267,016 
Unilever PLC, ADR
2,397,899 120,350,551 
  196,617,567 
Pharmaceuticals — 8.9%
  
Johnson & Johnson
1,519,467 240,364,484 
Roche Holding AG
254,028 64,858,141 
  305,222,625 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.5%
  
Analog Devices, Inc.
264,187 52,253,547 
Specialized REITs — 1.0%
  
Public Storage
118,209 34,287,702 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,836,760,918)
 3,362,728,092 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.1%
  
Repurchase Agreements — 2.1%
  
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.625%, 9/15/26, valued at $3,110,892), in a joint trading account at 5.28%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $3,050,960)
 3,049,171 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.50%, 3/31/27, valued at $56,726,348), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $55,646,750)
 55,614,000 
TD Securities (USA) LLC, (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.50% - 2.25%, 2/28/25 - 8/31/27, valued at $12,571,380), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $12,330,257)
 12,323,000 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $70,986,171)
 70,986,171 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.0%
(Cost $2,907,747,089)
 3,433,714,263 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.0%
 (143,092)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
 $3,433,571,171 

10


FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD54,721,594 CHF48,593,651 UBS AG6/28/24$323,087 
USD42,675,213 EUR39,245,256 Bank of America N.A.6/28/24187,122 
USD42,664,138 EUR39,245,256 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/28/24176,047 
USD3,446,734 EUR3,181,179 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/28/242,695 
USD42,686,967 EUR39,245,256 Morgan Stanley6/28/24198,876 
USD100,835,963 GBP79,685,452 Morgan Stanley6/28/24215,834 
$1,103,661 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADRAmerican Depositary Receipt
CHFSwiss Franc
EUREuro
GBPBritish Pound
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
11


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,907,747,089)$3,433,714,263 
Cash101,230 
Receivable for investments sold335,038 
Receivable for capital shares sold70,461 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts1,103,661 
Dividends and interest receivable8,354,580 
3,443,679,233 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased2,381,773 
Payable for capital shares redeemed7,125,033 
Accrued management fees442,647 
Distribution and service fees payable9,745 
Accrued other expenses148,864 
10,108,062 
Net Assets$3,433,571,171 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$2,852,786,126 
Distributable earnings (loss)580,785,045 
$3,433,571,171 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$542,359,28851,435,616$10.54
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$35,437,4753,356,461$10.56
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$31,370,8092,976,380$10.54
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$883,86783,807$10.55
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$5,968,547565,331$10.56
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$8,893842$10.56
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$64,685,4786,130,917$10.55
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,752,856,814260,577,771$10.56
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $11.18 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
12


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,423,653)$85,738,430 
Interest4,371,295 
90,109,725 
Expenses:
Management fees17,257,083 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class75,433 
C Class10,168 
R Class30,707 
Directors' fees and expenses105,300 
Other expenses267,642 
17,746,333 
Fees waived - G Class(11,804,747)
5,941,586 
Net investment income (loss)84,168,139 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions124,199,209 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(569,776)
Foreign currency translation transactions(60,303)
123,569,130 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments214,544,960 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts3,069,175 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies10,122 
217,624,257 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)341,193,387 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$425,361,526 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
March 31, 2024March 31, 2023
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$84,168,139 $83,248,917 
Net realized gain (loss)123,569,130 155,296,912 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)217,624,257 (231,506,682)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations425,361,526 7,039,147 
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(19,826,172)(38,327,833)
I Class(1,277,498)(2,716,287)
A Class(1,025,756)(1,991,093)
C Class(26,298)(62,895)
R Class(189,556)(362,128)
R5 Class(318)(523)
R6 Class(2,743,885)(12,670,353)
G Class(113,132,105)(175,533,919)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(138,221,588)(231,665,031)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(5,796,773)(237,481,293)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets281,343,165 (462,107,177)
Net Assets
Beginning of period3,152,228,006 3,614,335,183 
End of period$3,433,571,171 $3,152,228,006 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
14


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

American Century Capital Portfolios, 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. Focused Large Cap Value Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective.

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

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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

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

The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
15


Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

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

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

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, 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.

16


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, 50% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.

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

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class0.70% to 0.90%0.83%
I Class0.50% to 0.70%0.63%
A Class0.70% to 0.90%0.83%
C Class0.70% to 0.90%0.83%
R Class0.70% to 0.90%0.83%
R5 Class0.50% to 0.70%0.63%
R6 Class0.35% to 0.55%0.48%
G Class0.35% to 0.55%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.48%.

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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
17


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 $664,362 and $3,299,689, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $(9,732) 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 March 31, 2024 were $1,397,071,650 and $1,471,112,584, respectively.

18


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Year ended
March 31, 2023
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized550,000,000 450,000,000 
Sold1,096,007 $10,788,252 3,451,206 $34,184,846 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,982,008 19,607,124 3,924,017 37,917,689 
Redeemed(11,784,076)(115,540,495)(6,561,325)(65,104,444)
(8,706,061)(85,145,119)813,898 6,998,091 
I Class/Shares Authorized40,000,000 40,000,000 
Sold765,514 7,526,700 1,763,695 17,533,084 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions121,446 1,203,425 266,688 2,580,465 
Redeemed(1,230,738)(12,045,583)(2,056,974)(20,239,098)
(343,778)(3,315,458)(26,591)(125,549)
A Class/Shares Authorized30,000,000 30,000,000 
Sold526,188 5,109,849 613,956 6,071,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions93,008 920,091 184,811 1,786,572 
Redeemed(885,286)(8,688,280)(779,204)(7,649,167)
(266,090)(2,658,340)19,563 208,405 
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold7,355 72,087 69,102 670,411 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,514 24,873 6,024 58,405 
Redeemed(38,664)(378,972)(56,641)(542,026)
(28,795)(282,012)18,485 186,790 
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold153,303 1,504,161 237,386 2,333,631 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions18,018 178,489 35,619 344,977 
Redeemed(262,313)(2,511,287)(126,948)(1,231,738)
(90,992)(828,637)146,057 1,446,870 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions32 318 54 523 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized150,000,000 150,000,000 
Sold1,986,969 19,454,873 5,099,217 50,393,354 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions274,458 2,716,453 1,306,863 12,626,998 
Redeemed(11,368,487)(111,058,438)(7,687,775)(75,070,659)
(9,107,060)(88,887,112)(1,281,695)(12,050,307)
G Class/Shares Authorized2,000,000,000 1,800,000,000 
Sold39,109,080 386,569,733 15,924,302 154,075,038 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions11,406,586 113,132,105 18,173,029 175,533,919 
Redeemed(32,700,422)(324,382,251)(56,812,843)(563,755,073)
17,815,244 175,319,587 (22,715,512)(234,146,116)
Net increase (decrease)(727,500)$(5,796,773)(23,025,741)$(237,481,293)

19


6. Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$3,244,979,884 $117,748,208 — 
Short-Term Investments— 70,986,171 — 
$3,244,979,884 $188,734,379 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $1,103,661 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $315,768,750.

The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $1,103,661 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $(569,776) in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $3,069,175 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

20


8. Risk Factors

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

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 a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.

9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$101,050,041 $96,269,988 
Long-term capital gains$37,171,547 $135,395,043 

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$2,944,223,706 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$521,834,127 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(32,343,570)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments489,490,557 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets
and liabilities in foreign currencies
601 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$489,491,158 
Undistributed ordinary income$16,545,926 
Accumulated long-term gains$74,747,961 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
21


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) (before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
Investor Class
2024$9.660.201.051.25(0.20)(0.17)(0.37)$10.5413.22%0.84%0.84%2.00%2.00%45%$542,359 
2023$10.350.19(0.22)(0.03)(0.18)(0.48)(0.66)$9.66(0.18)%0.84%0.84%1.91%1.91%47%$581,007 
2022$11.800.191.111.30(0.20)(2.55)(2.75)$10.3511.82%0.83%0.83%1.59%1.59%42%$613,873 
2021$8.240.193.623.81(0.19)(0.06)(0.25)$11.8046.64%0.83%0.83%1.90%1.90%112%$645,489 
2020$9.850.18(1.52)(1.34)(0.18)(0.09)(0.27)$8.24(14.21)%0.84%0.84%1.72%1.72%72%$456,382 
I Class
2024$9.670.221.061.28(0.22)(0.17)(0.39)$10.5613.54%0.64%0.64%2.20%2.20%45%$35,437 
2023$10.360.21(0.22)(0.01)(0.20)(0.48)(0.68)$9.670.02%0.64%0.64%2.11%2.11%47%$35,789 
2022$11.810.221.101.32(0.22)(2.55)(2.77)$10.3612.03%0.63%0.63%1.79%1.79%42%$38,604 
2021$8.240.223.623.84(0.21)(0.06)(0.27)$11.8147.06%0.63%0.63%2.10%2.10%112%$42,273 
2020$9.860.20(1.53)(1.33)(0.20)(0.09)(0.29)$8.24(14.13)%0.64%0.64%1.92%1.92%72%$20,080 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) (before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
A Class
2024$9.660.171.051.22(0.17)(0.17)(0.34)$10.5412.93%1.09%1.09%1.75%1.75%45%$31,371 
2023$10.340.16(0.20)(0.04)(0.16)(0.48)(0.64)$9.66(0.32)%1.09%1.09%1.66%1.66%47%$31,310 
2022$11.800.171.091.26(0.17)(2.55)(2.72)$10.3411.44%1.08%1.08%1.34%1.34%42%$33,334 
2021$8.230.173.623.79(0.16)(0.06)(0.22)$11.8046.44%1.08%1.08%1.65%1.65%112%$34,806 
2020$9.850.15(1.53)(1.38)(0.15)(0.09)(0.24)$8.23(14.52)%1.09%1.09%1.47%1.47%72%$26,342 
C Class
2024$9.660.101.061.16(0.10)(0.17)(0.27)$10.5512.20%1.84%1.84%1.00%1.00%45%$884 
2023$10.350.09(0.21)(0.12)(0.09)(0.48)(0.57)$9.66(1.17)%1.84%1.84%0.91%0.91%47%$1,088 
2022$11.800.071.111.18(0.08)(2.55)(2.63)$10.3510.69%1.83%1.83%0.59%0.59%42%$974 
2021$8.230.093.623.71(0.08)(0.06)(0.14)$11.8045.31%1.83%1.83%0.90%0.90%112%$1,358 
2020$9.850.07(1.52)(1.45)(0.08)(0.09)(0.17)$8.23(15.14)%1.84%1.84%0.72%0.72%72%$2,324 
R Class
2024$9.670.141.071.21(0.15)(0.17)(0.32)$10.5612.74%1.34%1.34%1.50%1.50%45%$5,969 
2023$10.360.14(0.22)(0.08)(0.13)(0.48)(0.61)$9.67(0.67)%1.34%1.34%1.41%1.41%47%$6,348 
2022$11.810.141.101.24(0.14)(2.55)(2.69)$10.3611.24%1.33%1.33%1.09%1.09%42%$5,286 
2021$8.240.143.623.76(0.13)(0.06)(0.19)$11.8146.00%1.33%1.33%1.40%1.40%112%$4,006 
2020$9.860.13(1.53)(1.40)(0.13)(0.09)(0.22)$8.24(14.71)%1.34%1.34%1.22%1.22%72%$2,762 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses (before expense waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) (before expense waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in thousands)
R5 Class
2024$9.680.211.061.27(0.22)(0.17)(0.39)$10.5613.41%0.64%0.64%2.20%2.20%45%$9 
2023$10.360.21(0.21)(0.20)(0.48)(0.68)$9.680.13%0.64%0.64%2.11%2.11%47%$8 
2022$11.810.221.101.32(0.22)(2.55)(2.77)$10.3612.01%0.63%0.63%1.79%1.79%42%$8 
2021$8.240.213.633.84(0.21)(0.06)(0.27)$11.8147.06%0.63%0.63%2.10%2.10%112%$7 
2020$9.860.20(1.53)(1.33)(0.20)(0.09)(0.29)$8.24(14.13)%0.64%0.64%1.92%1.92%72%$5 
R6 Class
2024$9.670.231.051.28(0.23)(0.17)(0.40)$10.5513.60%0.49%0.49%2.35%2.35%45%$64,685 
2023$10.350.22(0.20)0.02(0.22)(0.48)(0.70)$9.670.27%0.49%0.49%2.26%2.26%47%$147,303 
2022$11.810.241.091.33(0.24)(2.55)(2.79)$10.3512.10%0.48%0.48%1.94%1.94%42%$171,044 
2021$8.240.233.623.85(0.22)(0.06)(0.28)$11.8147.29%0.48%0.48%2.25%2.25%112%$195,898 
2020$9.860.21(1.52)(1.31)(0.22)(0.09)(0.31)$8.24(14.01)%0.49%0.49%2.07%2.07%72%$119,911 
G Class
2024$9.680.281.051.33(0.28)(0.17)(0.45)$10.5614.13%0.01%0.49%2.83%2.35%45%$2,752,857 
2023$10.360.27(0.21)0.06(0.26)(0.48)(0.74)$9.680.75%0.01%0.49%2.74%2.26%47%$2,349,375 
2022(3)
$10.590.010.340.35(0.03)(0.55)(0.58)$10.363.38%0.00%0.47%1.68%1.21%
42%(4)
$2,751,213 




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)March 15, 2022 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2022.
(4)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
† Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Focused Large Cap Value Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Focused Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and 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 then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
26


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
27


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
28


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


29


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.

30


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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


31


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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $63,563,388, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $17,601,538 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund hereby designates $37,171,547, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

32







image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-92269 2405




    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Mid Cap Value Fund
Investor Class (ACMVX)
I Class (AVUAX)
Y Class (AMVYX)
A Class (ACLAX)
C Class (ACCLX)
R Class (AMVRX)
R5 Class (AMVGX)
R6 Class (AMDVX)
G Class (ACIPX)















The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
Average Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 year5 years10 yearsSince InceptionInception Date
Investor ClassACMVX9.79%9.30%8.78%3/31/04
Russell Midcap Value Index20.40%9.94%8.57%
I ClassAVUAX10.00%9.51%9.00%8/2/04
Y ClassAMVYX10.16%9.68%7.92%4/10/17
A ClassACLAX1/13/05
No sales charge9.55%9.02%8.51%
With sales charge3.25%7.74%7.87%
C ClassACCLX8.75%8.22%7.70%3/1/10
R ClassAMVRX9.24%8.74%8.24%7/29/05
R5 ClassAMVGX10.06%9.52%7.76%4/10/17
R6 ClassAMDVX10.24%9.69%9.17%7/26/13
G ClassACIPX10.84%6.11%3/15/22
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.

C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.

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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made March 31, 2014
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-659ffe5a782640368b8a.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $23,199
Russell Midcap Value Index — $22,753
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 ClassR6 ClassG Class
0.98%0.78%0.63%1.23%1.98%1.48%0.78%0.63%0.63%
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.
4


Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Kevin Toney, Brian Woglom, Michael Liss and Nathan Rawlins

Performance Summary

Mid Cap Value returned 9.79%* for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the 20.40% return of its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the index’s return does not.

Mid Cap Value advanced in the fiscal year but underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index. Security selection and allocation in the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors detracted from relative performance. Meanwhile, our underweight allocations to the information technology and materials sectors were slightly additive to relative returns.

Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary Detracted

Security selection and an overweight in the consumer staples sector negatively impacted performance. Selection and an overweight in the food products industry detracted, with Conagra Brands underperforming. Shares of this packaged-food producer were pressured as investors shifted toward less defensive sectors during the period. Selection and an overweight in the consumer staples distribution and retail industry also hindered performance, with Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize trailing. This grocery company reported slightly weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings and reduced its full-year earnings guidance accordingly.

Security selection and an underweight in the consumer discretionary sector limited relative results. An underweight in the specialty retail industry, along with a position in Advance Auto Parts, detracted. Shares of this automotive replacement parts retailer underperformed due to a quarterly earnings miss and guidance reduction. We exited the position because we no longer favored its risk/reward profile. Our position in BorgWarner weighed on returns as the automotive supplier’s shares were pressured by concerns about electric vehicle product demand.

Underweights in Information Technology and Materials Contributed

An underweight in the information technology sector, the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry, in particular, supported relative performance. A lack of exposure to select benchmark holdings also had a positive impact.

In materials, an underweight to the sector, namely an underweight to chemicals and no exposure to metals and mining, benefited returns.

The Allstate Corp. contributed. This insurance company recently improved its profitability after implementing policy increases, particularly for its automobile insurance policies. Allstate also benefited from a more benign natural catastrophe environment.

Oshkosh contributed. This is a manufacturer of specialty vehicles for construction, defense and municipal end markets. Oshkosh’s shares outperformed, driven by strong financial results, easing supply chain constraints and strong shorter-cycle orders.





*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.
5


Fund Characteristics
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks99.1%
Short-Term Investments0.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.0%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Health Care Providers and Services8.7%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies6.5%
Capital Markets6.4%
Electric Utilities6.3%
Insurance6.1%

6


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
7


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,156.50$5.230.97%
I Class$1,000$1,158.20$4.150.77%
Y Class$1,000$1,159.00$3.350.62%
A Class$1,000$1,155.60$6.571.22%
C Class$1,000$1,151.90$10.601.97%
R Class$1,000$1,154.10$7.921.47%
R5 Class$1,000$1,158.10$4.150.77%
R6 Class$1,000$1,159.10$3.350.62%
G Class$1,000$1,162.60$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.15$4.900.97%
I Class$1,000$1,021.15$3.890.77%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.90$3.130.62%
A Class$1,000$1,018.90$6.161.22%
C Class$1,000$1,015.15$9.921.97%
R Class$1,000$1,017.65$7.411.47%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.15$3.890.77%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.90$3.130.62%
G Class$1,000$1,025.00$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, 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.
(2)Other expenses did not exceed 0.005%.
8


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 99.1%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.1%
General Dynamics Corp.
125,793 $35,535,265 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
206,381 60,153,870 
 95,689,135 
Automobile Components — 1.9%
  
Aptiv PLC(1)
846,053 67,388,121 
BorgWarner, Inc.
2,191,151 76,120,586 
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA
813,030 31,158,037 
 174,666,744 
Banks — 4.4%
  
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
1,488,708 79,199,266 
First Hawaiian, Inc.
2,043,428 44,873,679 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
299,305 48,367,688 
Truist Financial Corp.
3,401,250 132,580,725 
U.S. Bancorp
891,045 39,829,711 
Westamerica BanCorp
929,430 45,430,538 
 390,281,607 
Beverages — 1.3%
  
Heineken NV
715,513 68,980,878 
Pernod Ricard SA
282,577 45,744,705 
 114,725,583 
Building Products — 1.5%
  
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA
868,315 67,393,141 
Johnson Controls International PLC
1,071,748 70,006,580 
 137,399,721 
Capital Markets — 6.4%
  
AllianceBernstein Holding LP
751,814 26,118,018 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
110,595 48,489,272 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
3,304,039 190,378,727 
Northern Trust Corp.
2,181,868 194,011,703 
T Rowe Price Group, Inc.
911,020 111,071,558 
 570,069,278 
Chemicals — 1.1%
  
Akzo Nobel NV
1,318,526 98,516,909 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.6%
  
Republic Services, Inc.
274,100 52,473,704 
Communications Equipment — 2.0%
  
F5, Inc.(1)
588,977 111,664,149 
Juniper Networks, Inc.
1,761,148 65,268,145 
 176,932,294 
Construction and Engineering — 1.2%
  
Vinci SA
818,069 104,981,627 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.3%
  
Dollar Tree, Inc.(1)
950,492 126,558,010 
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
5,594,520 167,397,985 
 293,955,995 
9


SharesValue
Containers and Packaging — 2.6%
  
Amcor PLC
6,679,162 $63,518,831 
Packaging Corp. of America
537,779 102,059,698 
Sonoco Products Co.
1,234,827 71,422,394 
 237,000,923 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.7%
  
BCE, Inc.
1,929,983 65,584,229 
Electric Utilities — 6.3%
  
Duke Energy Corp.
1,434,947 138,773,724 
Edison International
2,057,520 145,528,390 
Evergy, Inc.
1,845,640 98,520,263 
Eversource Energy
1,563,355 93,441,728 
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
1,163,490 86,947,608 
 563,211,713 
Electrical Equipment — 1.8%
  
Atkore, Inc.
135,013 25,701,075 
Emerson Electric Co.
1,179,812 133,814,277 
 159,515,352 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.9%
  
TE Connectivity Ltd.
587,156 85,278,537 
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.1%
  
Baker Hughes Co.
2,884,700 96,637,450 
Entertainment — 0.3%
  
Electronic Arts, Inc.
235,384 31,228,395 
Food Products — 3.6%
  
Conagra Brands, Inc.
7,286,845 215,982,086 
General Mills, Inc.
1,531,403 107,152,268 
 323,134,354 
Gas Utilities — 1.8%
  
ONE Gas, Inc.
890,262 57,448,607 
Spire, Inc.
1,670,003 102,488,084 
 159,936,691 
Ground Transportation — 1.9%
  
Heartland Express, Inc.
2,481,365 29,627,498 
Norfolk Southern Corp.
565,185 144,048,701 
 173,676,199 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 6.5%
  
Becton Dickinson & Co.
271,524 67,188,614 
Dentsply Sirona, Inc.
1,610,476 53,451,698 
Envista Holdings Corp.(1)
2,588,607 55,344,418 
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.
608,414 55,310,917 
Hologic, Inc.(1)
1,030,244 80,317,822 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
2,075,156 273,879,089 
 585,492,558 
Health Care Providers and Services — 8.7%
  
Cardinal Health, Inc.
887,598 99,322,216 
Cencora, Inc.
143,031 34,755,103 
Centene Corp.(1)
814,548 63,925,727 
Henry Schein, Inc.(1)
2,358,513 178,114,902 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
415,991 90,877,394 
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
1,329,277 176,940,061 
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B
730,799 133,341,586 
 777,276,989 
10


SharesValue
Health Care REITs — 1.2%
  
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
5,640,887 $105,766,631 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.9%
  
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
292,639 48,914,609 
Sodexo SA
363,435 31,154,825 
 80,069,434 
Household Durables — 0.6%
  
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(1)
447,844 58,618,301 
Household Products — 2.8%
  
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares
911,469 73,260,237 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
1,382,082 178,772,307 
 252,032,544 
Insurance — 6.1%
  
Aflac, Inc.
660,480 56,708,813 
Allstate Corp.
898,106 155,381,319 
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
539,908 73,519,272 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
652,966 125,944,082 
Willis Towers Watson PLC
504,714 138,796,350 
 550,349,836 
IT Services — 1.6%
  
Amdocs Ltd.
1,171,679 105,884,631 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A
566,342 41,507,205 
 147,391,836 
Machinery — 2.2%
  
Cummins, Inc.
153,334 45,179,863 
Dover Corp.
149,975 26,574,070 
Oshkosh Corp.
668,887 83,416,898 
Timken Co.
512,640 44,820,115 
 199,990,946 
Media — 2.1%
  
Fox Corp., Class B
1,877,497 53,733,964 
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.
3,376,128 110,163,057 
Omnicom Group, Inc.
208,688 20,192,651 
 184,089,672 
Multi-Utilities — 3.5%
  
CMS Energy Corp.
1,387,593 83,727,361 
Northwestern Energy Group, Inc.
2,796,632 142,432,468 
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
1,017,024 83,518,011 
 309,677,840 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 4.6%
  
Coterra Energy, Inc.
1,669,714 46,551,626 
Enterprise Products Partners LP
6,257,341 182,589,211 
EQT Corp.
1,966,811 72,909,684 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
1,681,886 109,305,771 
 411,356,292 
Passenger Airlines — 1.2%
  
Southwest Airlines Co.
3,621,926 105,724,020 
Personal Care Products — 1.1%
  
Kenvue, Inc.
4,605,702 98,838,365 
Residential REITs — 1.2%
  
Equity Residential
1,029,856 64,994,212 
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
170,952 41,850,759 
 106,844,971 
11


SharesValue
Retail REITs — 2.6%
  
Realty Income Corp.
2,568,053 $138,931,667 
Regency Centers Corp.
1,525,733 92,398,391 
 231,330,058 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.8%
  
Teradyne, Inc.
624,784 70,494,379 
Specialized REITs — 1.7%
  
Public Storage
328,176 95,190,730 
VICI Properties, Inc.
1,833,858 54,630,630 
 149,821,360 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.1%
  
HP, Inc.
3,146,675 95,092,519 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 2.8%
  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(1)
967,174 94,802,396 
Bunzl PLC
2,236,228 86,044,675 
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
707,908 68,695,392 
 249,542,463 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $7,701,529,439)
 8,874,697,454 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.9%
  
Money Market Funds — 0.0%
  
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
206,559 206,559 
Repurchase Agreements — 0.9%
  
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.625%, 9/15/26, valued at $3,321,583), in a joint trading account at 5.28%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $3,257,592)
 3,255,682 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.50%, 3/31/27, valued at $60,568,700), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $59,415,969)
 59,381,000 
TD Securities (USA) LLC, (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.50% - 3.00%, 7/15/25 - 4/30/27, valued at $13,422,159), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $13,164,748)
 13,157,000 
 75,793,682 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $76,000,241)
 76,000,241 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.0%
(Cost $7,777,529,680)
 8,950,697,695 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.0%
 3,065,623 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
 $8,953,763,318 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD55,924,476 CAD75,872,457 Goldman Sachs & Co.6/28/24$(158,626)
USD190,768,951 EUR175,436,180 Bank of America N.A.6/28/24836,483 
USD14,263,026 EUR13,135,598 Bank of America N.A.6/28/2442,034 
USD190,719,444 EUR175,436,181 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/28/24786,975 
USD190,821,495 EUR175,436,180 Morgan Stanley6/28/24889,026 
USD72,872,070 GBP57,587,032 Morgan Stanley6/28/24155,978 
$2,551,870 

12


NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
CADCanadian Dollar
EUREuro
GBPBritish Pound
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $7,777,529,680)$8,950,697,695 
Cash3,641,996 
Receivable for investments sold19,021,427 
Receivable for capital shares sold3,371,590 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,710,496 
Dividends and interest receivable17,661,535 
Securities lending receivable29,462 
8,997,134,201 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased30,226,599 
Payable for capital shares redeemed8,157,711 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts158,626 
Accrued management fees4,717,683 
Distribution and service fees payable97,280 
Accrued other expenses12,984 
43,370,883 
Net Assets$8,953,763,318 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$7,764,634,816 
Distributable earnings (loss)1,189,128,502 
$8,953,763,318 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,750,410,099107,773,967$16.24
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,804,558,813110,971,581$16.26
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$226,760,68813,935,846$16.27
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$211,866,66013,082,994$16.19
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$18,982,0291,193,434$15.91
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$90,210,8835,594,627$16.12
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$24,671,4501,516,380$16.27
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,417,540,759210,202,822$16.26
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,408,761,93786,561,609$16.27
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $17.18 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
14


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (including $7,252,656 from affiliates and net of foreign taxes withheld of $4,147,903)$240,390,663 
Interest9,047,257 
Securities lending, net703,498 
250,141,418 
Expenses:
Management fees66,315,209 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class537,799 
C Class218,208 
R Class455,146 
Directors' fees and expenses299,322 
Other expenses17,337 
67,843,021 
Fees waived - G Class(8,070,334)
59,772,687 
Net investment income (loss)190,368,731 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions (including $(25,966,635) from affiliates)283,699,994 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions5,757,068 
Foreign currency translation transactions(33,870)
289,423,192 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments (including $(11,690,293) from affiliates)342,428,541 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts8,710,116 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(8,549)
351,130,108 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)640,553,300 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$830,922,031 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsMarch 31, 2024March 31, 2023
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$190,368,731 $188,003,985 
Net realized gain (loss)289,423,192 714,246,576 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)351,130,108 (1,131,798,074)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations830,922,031 (229,547,513)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(99,673,599)(163,533,056)
I Class(90,820,613)(132,402,340)
Y Class(11,381,356)(13,302,433)
A Class(10,515,332)(17,324,396)
C Class(877,632)(2,079,138)
R Class(4,310,184)(7,033,716)
R5 Class(1,426,409)(3,342,554)
R6 Class(191,402,739)(277,728,457)
G Class(80,117,091)(108,624,508)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(490,524,955)(725,370,598)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(782,532,595)370,300,610 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets(442,135,519)(584,617,501)
Net Assets
Beginning of period9,395,898,837 9,980,516,338 
End of period$8,953,763,318 $9,395,898,837 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
16


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

American Century Capital Portfolios, 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. Mid Cap Value Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective.

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

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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

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

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

17


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

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

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

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

18


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.

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, 10% of the shares of the fund.

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

19


The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class0.95% to 0.97%0.97%
I Class0.75% to 0.77%0.77%
Y Class0.60% to 0.62%0.62%
A Class0.95% to 0.97%0.97%
C Class0.95% to 0.97%0.97%
R Class0.95% to 0.97%0.97%
R5 Class0.75% to 0.77%0.77%
R6 Class0.60% to 0.62%0.62%
G Class0.60% to 0.62%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.62%.

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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.

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 $1,649,322 and $2,182,800, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $25,278 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.

4. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments and in kind transactions, for the period ended March 31, 2024 were $4,788,660,235 and $5,648,687,291, respectively.

For the period ended March 31, 2024, the fund incurred net realized gains of $6,953,801 from redemptions in kind. A redemption in kind occurs when a fund delivers securities from its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment to a redeeming shareholder.

20


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Year ended
March 31, 2023
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized1,150,000,000 1,100,000,000 
Sold10,123,997 $156,450,282 21,818,393 $355,780,320 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,287,347 97,239,737 10,330,219 159,831,389 
Redeemed(46,604,468)(713,108,547)(28,629,576)(460,474,594)
(30,193,124)(459,418,528)3,519,036 55,137,115 
I Class/Shares Authorized1,060,000,000 1,060,000,000 
Sold35,463,763 547,004,369 34,585,466 553,921,267 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions5,494,621 85,093,612 8,070,921 125,019,353 
Redeemed(44,030,541)(678,121,934)(29,938,431)(482,746,841)
(3,072,157)(46,023,953)12,717,956 196,193,779 
Y Class/Shares Authorized100,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold4,307,579 66,903,187 1,597,527 25,593,863 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions555,761 8,615,841 845,403 13,097,260 
Redeemed(1,697,898)(26,232,672)(2,777,722)(44,536,640)
3,165,442 49,286,356 (334,792)(5,845,517)
A Class/Shares Authorized165,000,000 165,000,000 
Sold2,614,884 40,103,485 4,278,604 68,600,837 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions570,887 8,807,885 942,859 14,552,674 
Redeemed(5,068,382)(77,785,481)(7,830,830)(127,784,808)
(1,882,611)(28,874,111)(2,609,367)(44,631,297)
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold108,063 1,635,500 217,753 3,433,599 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions56,399 855,154 134,021 2,034,861 
Redeemed(774,816)(11,698,118)(846,455)(13,393,499)
(610,354)(9,207,464)(494,681)(7,925,039)
R Class/Shares Authorized60,000,000 50,000,000 
Sold773,487 11,836,582 1,455,170 23,600,630 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions280,360 4,308,714 457,380 7,033,684 
Redeemed(1,630,083)(24,794,040)(1,402,574)(22,405,750)
(576,236)(8,648,744)509,976 8,228,564 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 25,000,000 
Sold343,877 5,349,260 748,302 12,185,993 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions91,220 1,413,552 214,738 3,326,913 
Redeemed(937,323)(14,593,573)(1,632,216)(25,872,916)
(502,226)(7,830,761)(669,176)(10,360,010)
R6 Class/Shares Authorized2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 
Sold39,109,166 604,984,551 61,849,513 991,987,137 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions11,978,546 185,411,845 17,395,448 269,283,605 
Redeemed(75,048,878)(1,154,619,812)(52,483,143)(844,848,766)
(23,961,166)(364,223,416)26,761,818 416,421,976 
G Class/Shares Authorized850,000,000 850,000,000 
Sold13,321,060 205,127,807 6,113,268 96,438,643 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions5,172,836 80,117,091 7,015,615 108,624,508 
Redeemed(12,337,847)(192,836,872)(26,789,545)(441,982,112)
6,156,049 92,408,026 (13,660,662)(236,918,961)
Net increase (decrease)(51,476,383)$(782,532,595)25,740,108 $370,300,610 

21


6. Affiliated Company Transactions

If a fund's holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is affiliated as defined in the 1940 Act. A summary of transactions for each company which is or was an affiliate at or during the period ended March 31, 2024 follows (amounts in thousands):
CompanyBeginning
Value
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Change in Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Ending
Value
Ending
Shares
Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
Income
Heartland Express, Inc.(1)
$65,126 — $31,663 $(3,836)
(1)
(1)
$(10,772)$296 
Spire, Inc.(1)
185,263 $4,801 79,722 (7,854)
(1)
(1)
(15,195)6,957 
$250,389 $4,801 $111,385 $(11,690)$(25,967)$7,253 
(1)Company was not an affiliate at March 31, 2024.

7. 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.

22


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
Automobile Components$143,508,707 $31,158,037 — 
Beverages— 114,725,583 — 
Building Products70,006,580 67,393,141 — 
Chemicals— 98,516,909 — 
Construction and Engineering— 104,981,627 — 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail126,558,010 167,397,985 — 
Diversified Telecommunication Services— 65,584,229 — 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure48,914,609 31,154,825 — 
Household Products178,772,307 73,260,237 — 
Trading Companies and Distributors163,497,788 86,044,675 — 
Other Industries7,303,222,205 — — 
Short-Term Investments206,559 75,793,682 — 
$8,034,686,765 $916,010,930 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $2,710,496 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $158,626 — 

8. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $787,186,574.

The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $2,710,496 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $158,626 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $5,757,068 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $8,710,116 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

23


9. Risk Factors

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

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 a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.

10. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$261,962,639 $208,055,357 
Long-term capital gains$228,562,316 $517,315,241 

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$7,864,439,822 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,370,638,136 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(284,380,263)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments1,086,257,873 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(10,178)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$1,086,247,695 
Undistributed ordinary income$31,309,028 
Accumulated long-term gains$71,571,779 

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

24


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Investor Class
2024$15.590.281.201.48(0.28)(0.55)(0.83)$16.249.79%0.98%0.98%1.81%1.81%54%$1,750,410 
2023$17.300.28(0.75)(0.47)(0.28)(0.96)(1.24)$15.59(2.58)%0.98%0.98%1.70%1.70%64%$2,150,798 
2022$19.030.261.952.21(0.25)(3.69)(3.94)$17.3012.48%0.97%0.97%1.33%1.33%50%$2,325,957 
2021$12.350.226.787.00(0.23)(0.09)(0.32)$19.0357.22%0.97%0.97%1.43%1.43%65%$2,519,909 
2020$15.190.24(2.85)(2.61)(0.23)(0.23)$12.35(17.52)%0.98%0.99%1.56%1.55%55%$1,885,286 
I Class
2024$15.610.311.201.51(0.31)(0.55)(0.86)$16.2610.00%0.78%0.78%2.01%2.01%54%$1,804,559 
2023$17.320.31(0.75)(0.44)(0.31)(0.96)(1.27)$15.61(2.38)%0.78%0.78%1.90%1.90%64%$1,779,890 
2022$19.040.291.962.25(0.28)(3.69)(3.97)$17.3212.75%0.77%0.77%1.53%1.53%50%$1,754,741 
2021$12.360.256.797.04(0.27)(0.09)(0.36)$19.0457.50%0.77%0.77%1.63%1.63%65%$1,778,956 
2020$15.210.28(2.87)(2.59)(0.26)(0.26)$12.36(17.40)%0.78%0.79%1.76%1.75%55%$1,866,460 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Y Class
2024$15.620.331.201.53(0.33)(0.55)(0.88)$16.2710.16%0.63%0.63%2.16%2.16%54%$226,761 
2023$17.330.33(0.75)(0.42)(0.33)(0.96)(1.29)$15.62(2.23)%0.63%0.63%2.05%2.05%64%$168,200 
2022$19.050.321.962.28(0.31)(3.69)(4.00)$17.3312.91%0.62%0.62%1.68%1.68%50%$192,430 
2021$12.360.286.797.07(0.29)(0.09)(0.38)$19.0557.69%0.62%0.62%1.78%1.78%65%$180,923 
2020$15.210.32(2.89)(2.57)(0.28)(0.28)$12.36(17.22)%0.63%0.64%1.91%1.90%55%$97,541 
A Class
2024$15.550.241.191.43(0.24)(0.55)(0.79)$16.199.55%1.23%1.23%1.56%1.56%54%$211,867 
2023$17.260.23(0.74)(0.51)(0.24)(0.96)(1.20)$15.55(2.89)%1.23%1.23%1.45%1.45%64%$232,651 
2022$18.990.211.952.16(0.20)(3.69)(3.89)$17.2612.23%1.22%1.22%1.08%1.08%50%$303,260 
2021$12.320.196.766.95(0.19)(0.09)(0.28)$18.9956.87%1.22%1.22%1.18%1.18%65%$323,669 
2020$15.160.20(2.85)(2.65)(0.19)(0.19)$12.32(17.76)%1.23%1.24%1.31%1.30%55%$221,284 
C Class
2024$15.280.121.181.30(0.12)(0.55)(0.67)$15.918.75%1.98%1.98%0.81%0.81%54%$18,982 
2023$16.980.11(0.72)(0.61)(0.13)(0.96)(1.09)$15.28(3.53)%1.98%1.98%0.70%0.70%64%$27,561 
2022$18.750.061.931.99(0.07)(3.69)(3.76)$16.9811.37%1.97%1.97%0.33%0.33%50%$39,037 
2021$12.170.076.676.74(0.07)(0.09)(0.16)$18.7555.65%1.97%1.97%0.43%0.43%65%$51,558 
2020$14.980.08(2.81)(2.73)(0.08)(0.08)$12.17(18.37)%1.98%1.99%0.56%0.55%55%$58,796 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
R Class
2024$15.480.201.191.39(0.20)(0.55)(0.75)$16.129.24%1.48%1.48%1.31%1.31%54%$90,211 
2023$17.190.19(0.74)(0.55)(0.20)(0.96)(1.16)$15.48(3.08)%1.48%1.48%1.20%1.20%64%$95,536 
2022$18.930.161.942.10(0.15)(3.69)(3.84)$17.1911.92%1.47%1.47%0.83%0.83%50%$97,311 
2021$12.280.156.746.89(0.15)(0.09)(0.24)$18.9356.48%1.47%1.47%0.93%0.93%65%$97,590 
2020$15.120.17(2.86)(2.69)(0.15)(0.15)$12.28(18.00)%1.48%1.49%1.06%1.05%55%$67,874 
R5 Class
2024$15.610.311.211.52(0.31)(0.55)(0.86)$16.2710.06%0.78%0.78%2.01%2.01%54%$24,671 
2023$17.320.31(0.75)(0.44)(0.31)(0.96)(1.27)$15.61(2.39)%0.78%0.78%1.90%1.90%64%$31,521 
2022$19.050.291.952.24(0.28)(3.69)(3.97)$17.3212.68%0.77%0.77%1.53%1.53%50%$46,565 
2021$12.360.256.807.05(0.27)(0.09)(0.36)$19.0557.58%0.77%0.77%1.63%1.63%65%$59,132 
2020$15.210.28(2.87)(2.59)(0.26)(0.26)$12.36(17.40)%0.78%0.79%1.76%1.75%55%$59,766 
R6 Class
2024$15.600.331.211.54(0.33)(0.55)(0.88)$16.2610.24%0.63%0.63%2.16%2.16%54%$3,417,541 
2023$17.320.33(0.76)(0.43)(0.33)(0.96)(1.29)$15.60(2.30)%0.63%0.63%2.05%2.05%64%$3,653,940 
2022$19.040.321.962.28(0.31)(3.69)(4.00)$17.3212.92%0.62%0.62%1.68%1.68%50%$3,591,180 
2021$12.360.286.787.06(0.29)(0.09)(0.38)$19.0457.74%0.62%0.62%1.78%1.78%65%$3,494,909 
2020$15.200.31(2.87)(2.56)(0.28)(0.28)$12.36(17.23)%0.63%0.64%1.91%1.90%55%$2,068,136 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
G Class
2024$15.620.431.201.63(0.43)(0.55)(0.98)$16.2710.84%0.01%0.63%2.78%2.16%54%$1,408,762 
2023$17.330.43(0.75)(0.32)(0.43)(0.96)(1.39)$15.62(1.63)%0.01%0.63%2.67%2.05%64%$1,255,802 
2022(3)
$17.810.020.610.63(0.03)(1.08)(1.11)$17.333.55%0.00%0.62%2.11%1.49%
50%(4)
$1,630,035 

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)March 15, 2022 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2022.
(4)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2022.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Mid Cap Value Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and 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 then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
29


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
30


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
31


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


32


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.

33


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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

34


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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $171,355,027, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $236,539,533, or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund hereby designates $76,928,227 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund utilized earnings and profits of $17,981,621 distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).

35


Notes

36






image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-92271 2405




    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Small Cap Dividend Fund
Investor Class (AMAEX)
I Class (AMAFX)
A Class (AMAHX)
R Class (AMAJX)
R6 Class (AMAKX)
G Class (AMALX)
















The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
Average Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 yearSince InceptionInception Date
Investor ClassAMAEX13.27%3.53%4/5/22
Russell 2000 Value Index18.75%2.47%
I ClassAMAFX13.60%3.79%4/5/22
A ClassAMAHX
No sales charge12.99%3.28%4/5/22
With sales charge6.49%0.25%4/5/22
R ClassAMAJX12.83%3.09%4/5/22
R6 ClassAMAKX13.77%3.94%4/5/22
G ClassAMALX14.49%4.69%4/5/22
G Class 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%. 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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class
$10,000 investment made April 5, 2022
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-71dcb0a7c71a40f0a87a.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $10,715
Russell 2000 Value Index — $10,497

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassR ClassR6 ClassG Class
1.10%0.90%1.35%1.60%0.75%0.75%
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.
4


Portfolio Commentary

Portfolio Managers: Jeff John and Ryan Cope

Performance Summary

Small Cap Dividend returned 13.27%* for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2024. The fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, returned 18.75% for the same time period. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the index’s return does not.

Performance versus the benchmark was hampered primarily by poor security selection in the communication services, energy and health care sectors. On the other hand, selections in the consumer staples and utilities sectors and underweights in utilities and real estate sectors added to performance.

Communication Services, Energy and Health Care Detracted

Unfavorable stock selection was the primary contributor to the fund’s underperformance. In the communication services sector, Entravision Communications, a media company that serves Hispanic markets, was the leading detractor. Meta Platforms said it would no longer partner with the company for Facebook’s advertising efforts. Shares of Cable One, a broadband provider that is not in the benchmark, declined steadily through the period as competition from rivals intensified.

In the energy sector, two positions that are not in the benchmark detracted. Enviva, a biomass producer, was the primary driver of underperformance. Shares declined as earnings fell materially short of investor expectations and the company terminated its dividend in an effort to preserve capital. We exited our position in Enviva by the end of the period. Also, TXO Partners, a master limited partnership that owns low-decline, conventional-producing oil and gas assets in the Permian and San Juan basins, underperformed along with the broader energy sector.

In the health care sector, performance suffered primarily as a result of exposure to Embecta. This maker of pen needles and syringes for diabetics declined on concerns about the potential effect of new weight-loss drugs on revenues.

Consumer Staples, Utilities and Real Estate Contributed

In the consumer staples sector, stock selection was the primary driver. Shares of Spectrum Brands Holdings, a household goods company, gained on the sale of the hardware and home improvement business and from a plan to use proceeds to pay down debt and buy back shares. WK Kellogg, which was spun off from Kellogg’s late in 2023, also contributed. Shares benefited from improving profit margins and from guidance that exceeded Street estimates.

In utilities, stock selection drove results, but an underweight to this lagging sector also added to performance. A lack of exposure to two gas utilities was a leading driver. Brookfield Infrastructure reported weaker-than-expected financial results, while for ONE Gas, cost inflation and debt refinancing at higher interest rates led to guidance for 2024 that was below Street expectations. In real estate, an underweight was the primary driver, while selection decisions in the hotel and resort REITs industry and the health care REITs industry also contributed.





*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.
5


Fund Characteristics
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks96.5%
Preferred Stocks1.2%
Convertible Bonds0.1%
Short-Term Investments2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.3)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Banks20.1%
Machinery7.7%
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels6.7%
Financial Services5.8%
Insurance4.9%
6


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
7


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,170.60$5.971.10%
I Class$1,000$1,172.90$4.890.90%
A Class$1,000$1,169.10$7.321.35%
R Class$1,000$1,169.00$8.681.60%
R6 Class$1,000$1,173.70$4.080.75%
G Class$1,000$1,178.00$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,019.50$5.551.10%
I Class$1,000$1,020.50$4.550.90%
A Class$1,000$1,018.25$6.811.35%
R Class$1,000$1,017.00$8.071.60%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.25$3.790.75%
G Class$1,000$1,025.00$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, 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.
(2)Other expenses did not exceed 0.005%.
8


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
Shares/Principal Amount
Value
COMMON STOCKS — 96.5%
  
Aerospace and Defense — 1.5%
  
Leonardo DRS, Inc.(1)
1,600 $35,344 
Park Aerospace Corp.
5,489 91,282 
  126,626 
Banks — 20.1%
  
City Holding Co.
316 32,934 
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
7,697 148,937 
CVB Financial Corp.
6,822 121,704 
Financial Institutions, Inc.
1,880 35,382 
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A
4,502 122,499 
First Merchants Corp.
1,000 34,900 
FNB Corp.
13,674 192,803 
Home BancShares, Inc.
7,569 185,970 
Old National Bancorp
7,694 133,953 
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.
4,986 119,664 
Popular, Inc.
2,184 192,389 
Provident Financial Services, Inc.
2,667 38,858 
United Bankshares, Inc.
3,626 129,775 
Valley National Bancorp
3,689 29,364 
Webster Financial Corp.
3,797 192,774 
  1,711,906 
Building Products — 2.9%
  
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
751 63,587 
Tecnoglass, Inc.
3,535 183,926 
  247,513 
Capital Markets — 2.0%
  
Carlyle Group, Inc.
1,199 56,245 
Patria Investments Ltd., Class A
7,891 117,102 
  173,347 
Chemicals — 1.6%
  
Avient Corp.
2,360 102,424 
Mativ Holdings, Inc.
1,733 32,494 
  134,918 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.9%
  
Brink's Co.
1,715 158,432 
Construction and Engineering — 1.0%
  
Shimmick Corp.(1)
14,265 82,166 
Containers and Packaging — 4.4%
  
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
8,630 251,823 
Sonoco Products Co.
2,097 121,291 
  373,114 
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.6%
  
H&R Block, Inc.
1,016 49,896 
Electric Utilities — 1.2%
  
ALLETE, Inc.
1,727 102,998 
9


Shares/Principal Amount
Value
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 3.4%
Avnet, Inc.
3,035 $150,475 
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
6,234 141,387 
  291,862 
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.6%
  
ChampionX Corp.
6,258 224,600 
Financial Services — 4.6%
  
Compass Diversified Holdings
5,524 132,963 
Enact Holdings, Inc.
1,786 55,687 
EVERTEC, Inc.
5,112 203,969 
  392,619 
Food Products — 0.8%
  
WK Kellogg Co.
3,493 65,668 
Gas Utilities — 1.1%
  
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
1,213 92,346 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.7%
  
Embecta Corp.
7,542 100,082 
Utah Medical Products, Inc.
606 43,093 
  143,175 
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.1%
  
Patterson Cos., Inc.
3,438 95,061 
Health Care REITs — 1.8%
  
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
3,703 54,619 
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
4,028 98,163 
  152,782 
Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.2%
  
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
871 100,696 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.7%
  
Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A
1,006 60,179 
Household Products — 2.0%
  
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
1,930 171,789 
Industrial REITs — 1.3%
  
Terreno Realty Corp.
1,697 112,681 
Insurance — 4.9%
  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
3,158 205,333 
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd.
2,873 55,966 
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., Class B(1)
1,816 25,297 
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.
559 131,382 
  417,978 
Leisure Products — 1.8%
  
Brunswick Corp.
880 84,938 
Polaris, Inc.
720 72,086 
  157,024 
Machinery — 7.7%
  
Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc.(1)
5,330 171,893 
Hurco Cos., Inc.
740 14,918 
IMI PLC
2,856 65,427 
Kennametal, Inc.
3,704 92,378 
Luxfer Holdings PLC
12,631 130,984 
Timken Co.
2,056 179,756 
  655,356 
10


Shares/Principal Amount
Value
Media — 3.4%
  
Cable One, Inc.
290 $122,708 
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A
26,756 43,880 
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A
3,109 118,546 
  285,134 
Multi-Utilities — 0.7%
  
Northwestern Energy Group, Inc.
1,224 62,338 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 6.7%
  
Chord Energy Corp.
728 129,759 
Hess Midstream LP, Class A
4,040 145,965 
Mach Natural Resources LP
5,423 104,664 
TXO Partners LP
10,428 187,182 
  567,570 
Professional Services — 1.8%
  
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.
35,615 51,023 
Science Applications International Corp.
757 98,705 
  149,728 
Residential REITs — 0.9%
  
UMH Properties, Inc.
4,913 79,787 
Retail REITs — 0.4%
  
Kite Realty Group Trust
1,590 34,471 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.6%
  
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
2,686 135,133 
Specialty Retail — 1.4%
  
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
746 120,844 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 2.7%
  
Ralph Lauren Corp.
316 59,332 
Tapestry, Inc.
3,629 172,305 
  231,637 
Tobacco — 0.9%
  
Turning Point Brands, Inc.
2,479 72,635 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 2.1%
  
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
611 120,703 
Karat Packaging, Inc.
1,954 55,904 
  176,607 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $7,263,903)
 8,210,616 
PREFERRED STOCKS — 1.2%
  
Financial Services — 1.2%
  
Compass Diversified Holdings, 7.875%
(Cost $93,349)
3,848 96,970 
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.1%
  
Building Products — 0.1%
  
DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 6.00%, 1/31/26
(Cost $13,406)
CAD19,000 9,805 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.5%
  
Money Market Funds — 2.5%
  
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
(Cost $210,828)
210,828 210,828 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.3%
(Cost $7,581,486)
 8,528,219 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.3)%
 (21,825)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
 $8,506,394 
11



FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement DateUnrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD98,110 GBP77,531Morgan Stanley6/28/24$210 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
CADCanadian Dollar
GBPBritish Pound
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
12


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $7,581,486)$8,528,219 
Cash2,854 
Receivable for capital shares sold391 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts210 
Dividends and interest receivable12,892 
Securities lending receivable1,994 
8,546,560 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased31,448 
Payable for capital shares redeemed1,995 
Accrued management fees6,632 
Distribution and service fees payable91 
40,166 
Net Assets$8,506,394 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$7,646,865 
Distributable earnings (loss)859,529 
$8,506,394 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value
Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,784,926370,235$10.22
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$4,334,091423,698$10.23
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$114,70911,219$10.22
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$162,42915,884$10.23
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$82,8488,102$10.23
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$27,3912,677$10.23
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $10.84 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $468)$203,040 
Interest10,128 
Securities lending, net4,083 
217,251 
Expenses:
Management fees64,529 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class118 
R Class705 
Directors' fees and expenses219 
Other expenses3,287 
68,858 
Fees waived - G Class(181)
68,677 
Net investment income (loss)148,574 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions(29,697)
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions(943)
Foreign currency translation transactions(88)
(30,728)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments956,198 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts488 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
956,688 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)925,960 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$1,074,534 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
14


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsMarch 31, 2024
March 31, 2023(1)
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$148,574 $46,746 
Net realized gain (loss)(30,728)(62,272)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)956,688 (9,746)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,074,534 (25,272)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(58,593)(47,865)
I Class(73,583)(730)
A Class(706)(588)
R Class(2,091)(1,361)
R6 Class(1,344)(1,030)
G Class(756)(886)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(137,073)(52,460)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)1,338,031 6,308,634 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets2,275,492 6,230,902 
Net Assets
Beginning of period6,230,902 — 
End of period$8,506,394 $6,230,902 
(1)April 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
15


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

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

The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, R Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge and may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. All classes of the fund commenced sale on April 5, 2022, the fund's inception date.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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

Hybrid 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. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.

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

16


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

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

Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

17


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. ACIM owns 13% of the shares of the fund. 

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

The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
Investor ClassI ClassA ClassR ClassR6 ClassG Class
1.09%0.89%1.09%1.09%0.74%
0.00%(1)
(1)Annual management fee before waiver was 0.74%.

18


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 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 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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.

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 March 31, 2024 were $8,014,883 and $6,761,157, respectively.

19


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Period ended
March 31, 2023(1)
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold169,707 $1,591,850 351,045 $3,386,267 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions6,099 57,844 5,220 47,546 
Redeemed(88,474)(826,367)(73,362)(675,248)
87,332 823,327 282,903 2,758,565 
I Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold424,424 3,997,389 371,699 3,331,728 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions7,776 73,583 80 730 
Redeemed(379,981)(3,695,719)(300)(2,760)
52,219 375,253 371,479 3,329,698 
A Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold8,581 78,274 2,500 25,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions73 706 65 588 
8,654 78,980 2,565 25,588 
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold14,785 139,244 19,540 187,164 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions221 2,091 149 1,361 
Redeemed(12,567)(116,182)(6,244)(58,335)
2,439 25,153 13,445 130,190 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold6,506 57,320 3,935 38,710 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions140 1,344 113 1,030 
Redeemed(2,471)(24,102)(121)(1,033)
4,175 34,562 3,927 38,707 
G Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold— — 2,500 25,000 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions80 756 97 886 
80 756 2,597 25,886 
Net increase (decrease)154,899 $1,338,031 676,916 $6,308,634 
(1)April 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023.

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.
20


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$8,094,166 $116,450 — 
Preferred Stocks96,970 — — 
Convertible Bonds— 9,805 — 
Short-Term Investments210,828 — — 
$8,401,964 $126,255 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $210 — 

7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $94,578.

The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $210 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $(943) in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $488 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

8. Risk Factors

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

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

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.
21


9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2024 and the period ended April 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$137,073 $52,460 
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$7,734,976 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,080,531 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(287,288)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments793,243 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(1)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$793,242 
Undistributed ordinary income$66,287 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
22


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
Investor Class
2024$9.200.201.001.20(0.18)(0.18)$10.2213.27%1.14%1.14%2.17%2.17%102%$3,785 
2023(3)
$10.000.23(0.78)(0.55)(0.20)(0.05)(0.25)$9.20(5.40)%1.10%1.10%2.52%2.52%54%$2,604 
I Class
2024$9.210.221.001.22(0.20)(0.20)$10.2313.60%0.94%0.94%2.37%2.37%102%$4,334 
2023(3)
$10.000.46(0.98)(0.52)(0.22)(0.05)(0.27)$9.21(5.22)%0.90%0.90%2.72%2.72%54%$3,420 
A Class
2024$9.200.200.981.18(0.16)(0.16)$10.2212.99%1.39%1.39%1.92%1.92%102%$115 
2023(3)
$10.000.19(0.76)(0.57)(0.18)(0.05)(0.23)$9.20(5.62)%1.35%1.35%2.27%2.27%54%$24 
R Class
2024$9.200.161.011.17(0.14)(0.14)$10.2312.83%1.64%1.64%1.67%1.67%102%$162 
2023(3)
$10.000.20(0.79)(0.59)(0.16)(0.05)(0.21)$9.20(5.85)%1.60%1.60%2.02%2.02%54%$124 
R6 Class
2024$9.210.241.001.24(0.22)(0.22)$10.2313.77%0.79%0.79%2.52%2.52%102%$83 
2023(3)
$10.000.25(0.76)(0.51)(0.23)(0.05)(0.28)$9.21(5.08)%0.75%0.75%2.87%2.87%54%$36 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period (in thousands)
G Class
2024$9.210.311.001.31(0.29)(0.29)$10.2314.49%0.05%0.79%3.26%2.52%102%$27 
2023(3)
$10.000.31(0.75)(0.44)(0.30)(0.05)(0.35)$9.21(4.31)%0.01%0.75%3.61%2.87%54%$24 

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 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Small Cap Dividend Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Small Cap Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2024, and for the period from April 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2024, and for the period from April 5, 2022 (fund inception) through March 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
25


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
26


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
27


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


28


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.


29


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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



30


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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $137,073, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.















































31


Notes
32






image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-97903 2405




    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Small Cap Value Fund
Investor Class (ASVIX)
I Class (ACVIX)
Y Class (ASVYX)
A Class (ACSCX)
C Class (ASVNX)
R Class (ASVRX)
R5 Class (ASVGX)
R6 Class (ASVDX)
G Class (ASVHX)





















The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
   Average Annual Returns
Ticker
Symbol
1 year5 years10 yearsSince
Inception
Inception
Date
Investor ClassASVIX18.72%12.34%9.08%7/31/98
Russell 2000 Value Index18.75%8.17%6.87%
I ClassACVIX18.93%12.56%9.29%10/26/98
Y ClassASVYX19.19%12.74%9.65%4/10/17
A ClassACSCX12/31/99
No sales charge18.49%12.06%8.81%
With sales charge11.68%10.74%8.17%
C ClassASVNX17.54%11.24%8.00%3/1/10
R ClassASVRX18.14%11.78%8.54%3/1/10
R5 ClassASVGX18.91%12.55%9.48%4/10/17
R6 ClassASVDX19.21%12.76%9.47%7/26/13
G ClassASVHX20.01%13.29%4/1/19
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
G Class returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.

C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.

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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made March 31, 2014
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-a75077b4f46c4510acba.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $23,841
Russell 2000 Value Index — $19,438
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Investor ClassI ClassY ClassA ClassC ClassR ClassR5 ClassR6 ClassG Class
1.09%0.89%0.74%1.34%2.09%1.59%0.89%0.74%0.74%
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.
4


Portfolio Commentary
 
Portfolio Managers: Jeff John and Ryan Cope

Performance Summary

Small Cap Value returned 18.72%* for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2024. The fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, returned 18.75% for the same time period. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the index’s return does not.

Performance versus the benchmark was hindered primarily by unfavorable stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector. Poor choices in the communication services and health care sectors also detracted from relative results. On the other hand, an underweight in the utilities sector and strong security selection in the industrials sector were beneficial.

Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services Detracted

Unfavorable stock selection was the primary contributor to the fund’s underperformance, and positions in the consumer discretionary sector were the leading detractors. In the household durables industry, a position in Skyline Champion, a maker of modular homes, was the primary hindrance as shares declined through most of the period on slower sales and profit growth following a period of outsized performance. A lack of exposure to homebuilders Taylor Morrison Home, KB Home, M/I Homes and Meritage Homes also hurt performance. These shares performed well as investors began to anticipate that mortgage rates could begin to decline.

In communication services, shares of Cable One, a broadband provider that is not in the benchmark, declined throughout the period as competition from rivals intensified. Entravision Communications, a media company that serves Hispanic markets, also detracted. Meta Platforms said it would no longer partner with the company for Facebook’s advertising efforts.

Selections in the health care sector were a drag on performance as well. In the health care equipment and supplies industry, shares of Embecta, a maker of pen needles and syringes for diabetics, declined on concerns about the potential effect of new weight-loss drugs on revenues. The fund’s position in Envista Holdings, which makes dental products, also detracted. The company experienced weakness, especially in the North American market, for adult orthodontics and implants, leading management to lower guidance.

Utilities and Industrials Contributed

In the utilities sector, our underweight allocation was advantageous, especially in electric utilities. Favorable selections in the gas utilities industry also contributed. A lack of exposure to Brookfield Infrastructure was especially beneficial.

In the industrials sector, favorable selections drove returns, and an overweight allocation also helped relative returns. In the trading companies and distributors industry, positions in Beacon Roofing Supply and GMS were the leading contributors. New homes sales and housing starts generally surprised to the upside through much of 2023, driving multiple expansion for these housing-related stocks. The Brink’s Co. also contributed. Shares of this international provider of cash and valuables in-transit services and advanced cash and ATM solutions benefited from its continued shift toward faster-growing and more profitable services.



*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.
5


Fund Characteristics 
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks99.1%
Short-Term Investments1.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.0)%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Banks20.7%
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels6.9%
Financial Services6.7%
Machinery5.6%
Trading Companies and Distributors4.1%

6


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
7


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,200.30$6.001.09%
I Class$1,000$1,201.00$4.900.89%
Y Class$1,000$1,201.40$4.070.74%
A Class$1,000$1,198.30$7.361.34%
C Class$1,000$1,194.70$11.472.09%
R Class$1,000$1,197.70$8.741.59%
R5 Class$1,000$1,200.80$4.900.89%
R6 Class$1,000$1,203.00$4.080.74%
G Class$1,000$1,206.60$0.00
0.00%(2)
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,019.55$5.501.09%
I Class$1,000$1,020.55$4.500.89%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.30$3.740.74%
A Class$1,000$1,018.30$6.761.34%
C Class$1,000$1,014.55$10.532.09%
R Class$1,000$1,017.05$8.021.59%
R5 Class$1,000$1,020.55$4.500.89%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.30$3.740.74%
G Class$1,000$1,025.00$0.00
0.00%(2)
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, 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.
(2)Other expenses did not exceed 0.005%.
8


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
 SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 99.1%
  
Banks — 20.7%
  
Ameris Bancorp
1,440,000 $69,667,200 
Axos Financial, Inc.(1)
275,000 14,861,000 
Banc of California, Inc.
1,785,000 27,149,850 
BankUnited, Inc.
850,000 23,800,000 
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
3,510,000 67,918,500 
CVB Financial Corp.
4,250,000 75,820,000 
First BanCorp
3,730,000 65,424,200 
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A
1,950,000 53,059,500 
First Merchants Corp.
720,000 25,128,000 
FNB Corp.
9,780,000 137,898,000 
Home BancShares, Inc.
4,265,000 104,791,050 
Old National Bancorp
8,650,000 150,596,500 
Origin Bancorp, Inc.
120,000 3,748,800 
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.
2,210,000 53,040,000 
Popular, Inc.
490,000 43,164,100 
Provident Financial Services, Inc.
992,500 14,460,725 
SouthState Corp.
1,305,000 110,964,150 
UMB Financial Corp.
862,789 75,054,015 
Valley National Bancorp
4,450,000 35,422,000 
Webster Financial Corp.
1,800,000 91,386,000 
  1,243,353,590 
Building Products — 1.5%
  
DIRTT Environmental Solutions(1)
7,107,428 3,511,069 
Tecnoglass, Inc.(2)
1,605,000 83,508,150 
  87,019,219 
Capital Markets — 0.3%
  
Patria Investments Ltd., Class A
1,330,000 19,737,200 
Chemicals — 1.5%
  
Ingevity Corp.(1)
540,000 25,758,000 
Minerals Technologies, Inc.
885,000 66,622,800 
  92,380,800 
Commercial Services and Supplies — 3.3%
  
Brink's Co.
1,265,703 116,925,643 
Deluxe Corp.(3)
2,220,000 45,709,800 
Loomis AB
1,150,000 32,098,166 
  194,733,609 
Containers and Packaging — 3.6%
  
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
5,745,000 167,639,100 
Pactiv Evergreen, Inc.
3,363,719 48,168,456 
  215,807,556 
Electric Utilities — 0.6%
  
ALLETE, Inc.
610,000 36,380,400 
Electrical Equipment — 0.6%
  
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC
995,000 36,556,300 
9


 SharesValue
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 4.0%
  
Avnet, Inc.
2,115,000 $104,861,700 
Belden, Inc.
460,000 42,600,600 
Coherent Corp.(1)
1,475,000 89,414,500 
236,876,800 
Energy Equipment and Services — 4.0%
Cactus, Inc., Class A
1,790,000 89,661,100 
ChampionX Corp.
4,230,000 151,814,700 
241,475,800 
Financial Services — 6.7%
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.(3)
1,455,000 44,653,950 
Compass Diversified Holdings(3)
4,430,000 106,630,100 
Enact Holdings, Inc.
275,000 8,574,500 
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(1)
830,000 91,241,900 
EVERTEC, Inc.(3)
3,280,000 130,872,000 
Repay Holdings Corp.(1)
1,935,000 21,285,000 
403,257,450 
Gas Utilities — 1.0%
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
795,000 60,523,350 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 1.9%
Embecta Corp.
2,515,486 33,380,499 
Enovis Corp.(1)
650,000 40,592,500 
Envista Holdings Corp.(1)
1,785,000 38,163,300 
112,136,299 
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.3%
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(1)
290,000 18,127,900 
Health Care REITs — 1.1%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
2,710,000 66,042,700 
Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.2%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
635,000 73,412,350 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 2.9%
Accel Entertainment, Inc.(1)
2,665,000 31,420,350 
Boyd Gaming Corp.
640,000 43,084,800 
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.(1)
895,742 56,073,449 
Everi Holdings, Inc.(1)
3,730,000 37,486,500 
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.(1)(2)
645,000 4,940,700 
173,005,799 
Household Durables — 2.0%
Cavco Industries, Inc.(1)
70,000 27,934,200 
Skyline Champion Corp.(1)
1,115,000 94,786,150 
122,720,350 
Household Products — 1.6%
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
1,060,000 94,350,600 
Industrial REITs — 1.3%
Terreno Realty Corp.
1,192,555 79,185,652 
Insurance — 2.9%
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
1,920,000 124,838,400 
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd.(2)
1,515,000 29,512,200 
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., Class B(1)
1,435,000 19,989,550 
174,340,150 
10


 SharesValue
Leisure Products — 3.0%
BRP, Inc.
600,000 $40,260,000 
Brunswick Corp.
860,000 83,007,200 
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(1)
585,000 25,318,800 
Solo Brands, Inc., Class A(1)(2)
4,200,000 9,114,000 
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(1)
1,505,000 24,335,850 
182,035,850 
Machinery — 5.6%
Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc.(1)
1,430,000 46,117,500 
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(1)
5,755,000 101,921,050 
Hillman Solutions Corp.(1)
4,825,000 51,338,000 
Luxfer Holdings PLC
498,496 5,169,404 
Timken Co.
1,495,000 130,707,850 
335,253,804 
Media — 1.7%
Cable One, Inc.
190,000 80,394,700 
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A(3)
7,955,000 13,046,200 
Townsquare Media, Inc., Class A
549,416 6,032,588 
99,473,488 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 6.9%
Chord Energy Corp.
530,000 94,467,200 
Mach Natural Resources LP
1,460,000 28,178,000 
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A(2)
4,650,000 120,667,500 
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.
2,785,000 110,508,800 
Permian Resources Corp.
3,300,000 58,278,000 
412,099,500 
Personal Care Products — 1.6%
Edgewell Personal Care Co.(3)
2,530,000 97,759,200 
Professional Services — 3.5%
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
140,000 17,740,800 
IBEX Holdings Ltd.(1)(3)
970,794 14,979,351 
Korn Ferry
1,280,000 84,172,800 
NV5 Global, Inc.(1)
320,000 31,363,200 
Science Applications International Corp.
275,000 35,857,250 
Verra Mobility Corp.(1)
935,000 23,346,950 
207,460,351 
Residential REITs — 0.6%
UMH Properties, Inc.
2,335,000 37,920,400 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 2.7%
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(1)
265,000 29,552,800 
Cohu, Inc.(1)
960,000 31,996,800 
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
1,700,000 85,527,000 
MKS Instruments, Inc.
110,000 14,630,000 
161,706,600 
Software — 1.7%
Teradata Corp.(1)
2,680,000 103,635,600 
Specialty Retail — 2.3%
MarineMax, Inc.(1)(3)
1,765,000 58,703,900 
OneWater Marine, Inc., Class A(1)(3)
1,330,000 37,439,500 
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
255,000 41,307,450 
137,450,850 
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 2.0%
Tapestry, Inc.
2,520,000 119,649,600 
11


 SharesValue
Tobacco — 0.4%
Turning Point Brands, Inc.
815,000 $23,879,500 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 4.1%
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(1)
1,075,000 105,371,500 
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(1)
565,000 30,357,450 
GMS, Inc.(1)
888,293 86,466,441 
Karat Packaging, Inc.
150,000 4,291,500 
Titan Machinery, Inc.(1)
815,000 20,220,150 
246,707,041 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $4,717,580,438)
5,946,455,658 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.9%
Money Market Funds — 1.3%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
94,757 94,757 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(4)
77,766,455 77,766,455 
77,861,212 
Repurchase Agreements — 0.6%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.625%, 9/15/26, valued at $1,514,288), in a joint trading account at 5.28%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $1,485,115)
1,484,244 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.50%, 3/31/27, valued at $27,612,461), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $27,086,942)
27,071,000 
TD Securities (USA) LLC, (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.875% - 2.375%, 9/30/26 - 11/15/31, valued at $6,118,906), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $6,001,532)
5,998,000 
34,553,244 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $112,414,456)
112,414,456 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 101.0%
(Cost $4,829,994,894)
6,058,870,114 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.0)%
(61,113,582)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
$5,997,756,532 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD27,954,362 SEK293,641,000 UBS AG6/28/24$423,612 

12


NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEKSwedish Krona
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $78,483,456. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)Affiliated Company: the fund’s holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of the company; therefore, the company is affiliated as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(4)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $80,205,860, which includes securities collateral of $2,439,405.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value (cost of $4,262,291,970) — including $78,483,456 of securities on loan$5,431,309,658 
Investment securities - affiliated, at value (cost of $489,936,469)549,794,001 
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $77,766,455)77,766,455 
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $4,829,994,894)6,058,870,114 
Cash909,531 
Receivable for investments sold15,913,949 
Receivable for capital shares sold5,597,163 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts423,612 
Dividends and interest receivable7,553,030 
Securities lending receivable557,193 
6,089,824,592 
Liabilities
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan77,766,455 
Payable for investments purchased5,502,470 
Payable for capital shares redeemed4,985,997 
Accrued management fees3,774,802 
Distribution and service fees payable38,336 
92,068,060 
Net Assets$5,997,756,532 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$4,856,732,868 
Distributable earnings (loss)1,141,023,664 
$5,997,756,532 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value
Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$750,408,35969,086,253$10.86
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,065,440,056187,723,483$11.00
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$64,578,6865,858,953$11.02
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$88,474,1988,269,310$10.70
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$21,116,8172,148,114$9.83
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$7,103,825670,412$10.60
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$10,710,387972,552$11.01
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$2,479,758,497225,324,169$11.01
G Class, $0.01 Par Value$510,165,70746,226,244$11.04
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $11.35 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
14


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (including $13,304,090 from affiliates and net of foreign taxes withheld of $595,981)$115,356,620 
Interest2,207,514 
Securities lending, net1,007,872 
118,572,006 
Expenses:
Management fees45,606,091 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class211,974 
C Class201,980 
R Class33,957 
Directors' fees and expenses177,385 
Other expenses12,702 
46,244,089 
Fees waived - G Class(2,677,906)
43,566,183 
Net investment income (loss)75,005,823 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions (including $(2,009,785) from affiliates)57,013,539 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions754,108 
Foreign currency translation transactions(99,908)
57,667,739 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments (including $29,048,695 from affiliates)831,387,655 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts413,212 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(148)
831,800,719 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)889,468,458 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$964,474,281 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
March 31, 2024March 31, 2023
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$75,005,823 $55,026,532 
Net realized gain (loss)57,667,739 (55,622,843)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)831,800,719 (479,251,802)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations964,474,281 (479,848,113)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(7,887,176)(29,896,742)
I Class(23,391,385)(70,126,881)
Y Class(860,028)(2,671,405)
A Class(662,429)(2,894,436)
C Class(16,721)(640,169)
R Class(36,279)(207,698)
R5 Class(151,011)(499,693)
R6 Class(29,602,557)(70,027,970)
G Class(8,168,336)(12,849,969)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(70,775,922)(189,814,963)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(239,884,392)(176,532,473)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets653,813,967 (846,195,549)
Net Assets
Beginning of period5,343,942,565 6,190,138,114 
End of period$5,997,756,532 $5,343,942,565 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
16


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

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

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

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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

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

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

17


Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

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

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

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, 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.

18


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

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of March 31, 2024.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements
Overnight and
Continuous
<30 days
Between
30 & 90 days
>90 daysTotal
Securities Lending Transactions(1)
Common Stocks$77,766,455 — — — $77,766,455 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions$77,766,455 
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

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

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

19


The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Effective Annual
Management Fee
Investor Class1.00% to 1.25%1.09%
I Class0.80% to 1.05%0.89%
Y Class0.65% to 0.90%0.74%
A Class1.00% to 1.25%1.09%
C Class1.00% to 1.25%1.09%
R Class1.00% to 1.25%1.09%
R5 Class0.80% to 1.05%0.89%
R6 Class0.65% to 0.90%0.74%
G Class0.65% to 0.90%
0.00%(1)
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.74%.

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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.

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 March 31, 2024 were $2,459,729,464 and $2,693,891,406, respectively.

20


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Year ended
March 31, 2023
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized700,000,000 700,000,000 
Sold6,545,672 $62,442,337 14,251,588 $137,881,169 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions778,873 7,615,437 3,212,283 29,038,526 
Redeemed(32,334,631)(306,746,865)(29,908,807)(285,710,982)
(25,010,086)(236,689,091)(12,444,936)(118,791,287)
I Class/Shares Authorized1,660,000,000 1,555,000,000 
Sold46,469,978 450,847,825 51,322,647 499,388,644 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,076,624 20,622,912 6,754,334 61,867,774 
Redeemed(72,703,445)(699,798,725)(101,851,127)(1,000,065,274)
(24,156,843)(228,327,988)(43,774,146)(438,808,856)
Y Class/Shares Authorized70,000,000 60,000,000 
Sold1,587,409 15,635,659 1,590,739 15,556,177 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions52,064 518,059 162,372 1,489,213 
Redeemed(2,952,325)(28,775,617)(4,686,713)(44,958,358)
(1,312,852)(12,621,899)(2,933,602)(27,912,968)
A Class/Shares Authorized80,000,000 80,000,000 
Sold1,471,768 13,734,679 1,898,157 17,855,235 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions62,235 599,514 297,099 2,646,312 
Redeemed(3,076,512)(28,844,914)(3,472,058)(32,852,281)
(1,542,509)(14,510,721)(1,276,802)(12,350,734)
C Class/Shares Authorized25,000,000 25,000,000 
Sold215,433 1,863,576 231,550 2,002,426 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,535 13,292 64,257 526,295 
Redeemed(611,260)(5,274,564)(530,913)(4,567,703)
(394,292)(3,397,696)(235,106)(2,038,982)
R Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold182,149 1,697,228 205,984 1,925,307 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions3,818 36,270 23,535 207,698 
Redeemed(293,876)(2,630,725)(171,010)(1,582,378)
(107,909)(897,227)58,509 550,627 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,000 20,000,000 
Sold437,167 4,100,968 813,486 7,845,594 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions15,340 151,011 54,500 499,693 
Redeemed(1,013,865)(9,420,852)(724,082)(7,080,246)
(561,358)(5,168,873)143,904 1,265,041 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized1,755,000,000 1,750,000,000 
Sold65,988,501 642,204,796 75,168,927 733,702,437 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions2,881,936 28,664,729 7,423,893 68,007,755 
Redeemed(56,402,984)(545,078,737)(38,706,063)(372,848,209)
12,467,453 125,790,788 43,886,757 428,861,983 
G Class/Shares Authorized300,000,000 300,000,000 
Sold18,664,291 181,600,536 2,239,981 21,138,275 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions811,379 8,168,336 1,399,058 12,849,969 
Redeemed(5,233,175)(53,830,557)(4,173,625)(41,295,541)
14,242,495 135,938,315 (534,586)(7,307,297)
Net increase (decrease)(26,375,901)$(239,884,392)(17,110,008)$(176,532,473)

21


6. Affiliated Company Transactions

If a fund's holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is affiliated as defined in the 1940 Act. A summary of transactions for each company which is or was an affiliate at or during the period ended March 31, 2024 follows (amounts in thousands):
CompanyBeginning
Value
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Change in Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Ending
Value
Ending
Shares
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
Income
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.$46,604 $8,122 $4,972 $(5,100)$44,654 1,455 $507 $2,325 
Compass Diversified Holdings88,722 — 5,674 23,582 106,630 4,430 (743)4,601 
Deluxe Corp.36,585 2,312 8,432 15,245 45,710 2,220 (4,605)2,727 
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(1)(2)
23,703 5,362 10,688 11,980 
(2)
(2)
6,460 — 
Edgewell Personal Care Co.100,535 16,274 10,389 (8,661)97,759 2,530 1,222 1,414 
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A46,808 1,263 236 (34,789)13,046 7,955 (16)1,591 
EVERTEC, Inc.111,375 4,248 5,496 20,745 130,872 3,280 (589)646 
IBEX Holdings Ltd.(1)
17,812 5,141 1,233 (6,741)14,979 971(184)— 
MarineMax, Inc.(1)
49,594 6,042 7,499 10,567 58,704 1,765 (1,943)— 
OneWater Marine, Inc., Class A(1)
40,277 — 5,058 2,221 37,440 1,330 (2,119)— 
$562,015 $48,764 $59,677 $29,049 $549,794 25,936 $(2,010)$13,304 
(1)Non-income producing.
(2)Company was not an affiliate at March 31, 2024.

7. 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.

22


The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund's portfolio holdings.
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Investment Securities
Common Stocks$5,914,357,492 $32,098,166 — 
Short-Term Investments77,861,212 34,553,244 — 
$5,992,218,704 $66,651,410 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $423,612 — 

8. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $31,865,519.

The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $423,612 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $754,108 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $413,212 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

9. Risk Factors

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

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

23


10. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$70,775,922 $78,893,563 
Long-term capital gains— $110,921,400 

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$4,958,606,400 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$1,342,948,471 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(242,684,757)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments1,100,263,714 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies— 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$1,100,263,714 
Undistributed ordinary income$4,534,359 
Accumulated long-term gains$36,225,591 

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

24


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*: Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
Total
From Investment Operations
Net Investment IncomeNet Realized GainsTotal DistributionsNet
Asset
Value,
End
of
Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Investor Class
2024$9.240.101.621.72(0.10)(0.10)$10.8618.72%1.09%1.09%1.12%1.12%46%$750,408 
2023$10.400.07(0.92)(0.85)(0.06)(0.25)(0.31)$9.24(8.04)%1.09%1.09%0.74%0.74%44%$869,441 
2022$10.740.040.450.49(0.06)(0.77)(0.83)$10.404.45%1.09%1.09%0.35%0.35%43%$1,107,942 
2021$5.200.035.555.58(0.04)(0.04)$10.74107.63%1.19%1.19%0.46%0.46%72%$958,579 
2020$7.050.05(1.71)(1.66)(0.04)(0.15)(0.19)$5.20(24.44)%1.25%1.25%0.71%0.71%71%$439,030 
I Class
2024$9.360.131.631.76(0.12)(0.12)$11.0018.93%0.89%0.89%1.32%1.32%46%$2,065,440 
2023$10.530.09(0.93)(0.84)(0.08)(0.25)(0.33)$9.36(7.86)%0.89%0.89%0.94%0.94%44%$1,982,752 
2022$10.860.060.460.52(0.08)(0.77)(0.85)$10.534.70%0.89%0.89%0.55%0.55%43%$2,691,383 
2021$5.260.055.615.66(0.06)(0.06)$10.86108.04%0.99%0.99%0.66%0.66%72%$2,049,527 
2020$7.130.07(1.74)(1.67)(0.05)(0.15)(0.20)$5.26(24.30)%1.05%1.05%0.91%0.91%71%$407,147 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*: Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
Total
From Investment Operations
Net Investment IncomeNet Realized GainsTotal DistributionsNet
Asset
Value,
End
of
Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Y Class
2024$9.370.141.641.78(0.13)(0.13)$11.0219.19%0.74%0.74%1.47%1.47%46%$64,579 
2023$10.540.10(0.92)(0.82)(0.10)(0.25)(0.35)$9.37(7.72)%0.74%0.74%1.09%1.09%44%$67,231 
2022$10.880.080.450.53(0.10)(0.77)(0.87)$10.544.75%0.74%0.74%0.70%0.70%43%$106,557 
2021$5.270.065.625.68(0.07)(0.07)$10.88108.41%0.84%0.84%0.81%0.81%72%$66,827 
2020$7.140.09(1.75)(1.66)(0.06)(0.15)(0.21)$5.27(24.15)%0.90%0.90%1.06%1.06%71%$24,079 
A Class
2024$9.100.081.591.67(0.07)(0.07)$10.7018.49%1.34%1.34%0.87%0.87%46%$88,474 
2023$10.250.05(0.91)(0.86)(0.04)(0.25)(0.29)$9.10(8.30)%1.34%1.34%0.49%0.49%44%$89,315 
2022$10.600.010.450.46(0.04)(0.77)(0.81)$10.254.20%1.34%1.34%0.10%0.10%43%$113,658 
2021$5.130.025.475.49(0.02)(0.02)$10.60107.16%1.44%1.44%0.21%0.21%72%$94,533 
2020$6.960.03(1.69)(1.66)(0.02)(0.15)(0.17)$5.13(24.66)%1.50%1.50%0.46%0.46%71%$48,260 
C Class
2024$8.370.011.461.47(0.01)(0.01)$9.8317.54%2.09%2.09%0.12%0.12%46%$21,117 
2023$9.48(0.02)(0.84)(0.86)
(3)
(0.25)(0.25)$8.37(8.99)%2.09%2.09%(0.26)%(0.26)%44%$21,277 
2022$9.90(0.06)0.420.36(0.01)(0.77)(0.78)$9.483.49%2.09%2.09%(0.65)%(0.65)%43%$26,317 
2021$4.82(0.04)5.125.08$9.90105.39%2.19%2.19%(0.54)%(0.54)%72%$15,448 
2020$6.57(0.02)(1.58)(1.60)(0.15)(0.15)$4.82(25.11)%2.25%2.25%(0.29)%(0.29)%71%$2,556 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*: Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
Total
From Investment Operations
Net Investment IncomeNet Realized GainsTotal DistributionsNet
Asset
Value,
End
of
Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
R Class
2024$9.020.061.571.63(0.05)(0.05)$10.6018.14%1.59%1.59%0.62%0.62%46%$7,104 
2023$10.160.02(0.89)(0.87)(0.02)(0.25)(0.27)$9.02(8.44)%1.59%1.59%0.24%0.24%44%$7,017 
2022$10.53(0.02)0.440.42(0.02)(0.77)(0.79)$10.163.87%1.59%1.59%(0.15)%(0.15)%43%$7,314 
2021$5.10
(3)
5.435.43
(3)
(3)
$10.53106.61%1.69%1.69%(0.04)%(0.04)%72%$5,120 
2020$6.920.01(1.68)(1.67)
(3)
(0.15)(0.15)$5.10(24.80)%1.75%1.75%0.21%0.21%71%$2,299 
R5 Class
2024$9.370.131.631.76(0.12)(0.12)$11.0118.91%0.89%0.89%1.32%1.32%46%$10,710 
2023$10.540.09(0.93)(0.84)(0.08)(0.25)(0.33)$9.37(7.85)%0.89%0.89%0.94%0.94%44%$14,369 
2022$10.870.060.460.52(0.08)(0.77)(0.85)$10.544.70%0.89%0.89%0.55%0.55%43%$14,646 
2021$5.260.055.625.67(0.06)(0.06)$10.87108.23%0.99%0.99%0.66%0.66%72%$9,870 
2020$7.140.06(1.74)(1.68)(0.05)(0.15)(0.20)$5.26(24.41)%1.05%1.05%0.91%0.91%71%$3,373 
R6 Class
2024$9.360.141.641.78(0.13)(0.13)$11.0119.21%0.74%0.74%1.47%1.47%46%$2,479,758 
2023$10.530.11(0.93)(0.82)(0.10)(0.25)(0.35)$9.36(7.73)%0.74%0.74%1.09%1.09%44%$1,992,368 
2022$10.860.080.460.54(0.10)(0.77)(0.87)$10.534.86%0.74%0.74%0.70%0.70%43%$1,779,113 
2021$5.260.065.615.67(0.07)(0.07)$10.86108.42%0.84%0.84%0.81%0.81%72%$943,344 
2020$7.130.08(1.74)(1.66)(0.06)(0.15)(0.21)$5.26(24.19)%0.90%0.90%1.06%1.06%71%$290,444 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*: Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
Total
From Investment Operations
Net Investment IncomeNet Realized GainsTotal DistributionsNet
Asset
Value,
End
of
Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
G Class
2024$9.390.221.641.86(0.21)(0.21)$11.0420.01%0.00%0.74%2.21%1.47%46%$510,166 
2023$10.550.18(0.93)(0.75)(0.16)(0.25)(0.41)$9.39(7.04)%0.01%0.74%1.82%1.09%44%$300,172 
2022$10.890.160.450.61(0.18)(0.77)(0.95)$10.555.62%0.00%0.74%1.44%0.70%43%$343,209 
2021$5.290.125.635.75(0.15)(0.15)$10.89110.06%0.00%0.84%1.65%0.81%72%$359,758 
2020$7.250.15(1.85)(1.70)(0.11)(0.15)(0.26)$5.29(24.58)%0.00%0.90%1.96%1.06%71%$139,749 
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.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments. 
† Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Small Cap Value Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and 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 then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
29


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
30


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
31


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


32


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.


33


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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




34


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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $70,775,922, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.



35


Notes

36


















































image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-92272 2405




    


image22.jpg
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
Value Fund
Investor Class (TWVLX)
I Class (AVLIX)
Y Class (AVUYX)
A Class (TWADX)
C Class (ACLCX)
R Class (AVURX)
R5 Class (AVUGX)
R6 Class (AVUDX)
















The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that will require annual and semiannual reports to transition to a new format known as a Tailored Shareholder Report beginning in July 2024. The amendments will require the transmission of a concise report highlighting key fund information to investors. The detailed financial statements will remain available on our website, will be delivered to investors free of charge upon request, and will continue to be filed with the SEC.







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
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
image23.jpg Jonathan Thomas

Dear Investor:

Thank you for reviewing this annual report for the period ending March 31, 2024. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affected performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.

Stocks Surged While Bonds Delivered Modest Gains

Soaring U.S. Treasury yields weighed on bond returns for the first six months of the reporting period. Meanwhile, inflation slowed but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) target, lending conditions tightened, and recession risk rose. This fueled expectations for a shift in Fed policy, which, along with better-than-expected earnings, helped U.S. stocks deliver modest gains.

The Fed lifted rates in May, paused in June and hiked again in July to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year high. The Fed left rates unchanged in September but warned that persistent above-target inflation may require more tightening. This news pushed Treasury yields to multiyear highs in October and sent stocks tumbling. By November, inflation showed signs of moderating, and the Fed held rates steady again, reviving investor enthusiasm. Then, in December, Fed policymakers expressed more confidence about the inflation outlook and forecasted three rate cuts for 2024. Against this backdrop, recession fears eased, Treasury yields declined, and stocks and bonds ended 2023 on a strong note.
Despite the Fed’s continued pause, yields reversed course again in early 2024 amid a steady stream of better-than-expected economic data and persistent inflation. But the bond market’s late-2023 rally helped the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index maintain a gain of 1.70% for the 12-month period. Most stock indices continued to rally into 2024, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and expectations for Fed rate cuts. The S&P 500 Index returned 29.88% for the 12-month period, and growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks.

Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times

We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, still-tight financial conditions, political uncertainty and slowing growth. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war and other tensions in the Middle East complicate the global backdrop and represent additional considerations for our investment teams.

Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.

With appreciation and respect,
image48a16a.jpg
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
2


Performance
Total Returns as of March 31, 2024
Average Annual Returns
Ticker Symbol1 year5 years10 yearsSince InceptionInception Date
Investor ClassTWVLX14.62%10.45%8.55%9/1/93
Russell 1000 Value Index20.27%10.32%9.01%
I ClassAVLIX14.95%10.67%8.77%7/31/97
Y ClassAVUYX15.12%10.83%8.91%4/10/17
A ClassTWADX10/2/96
No sales charge14.51%10.19%8.29%
With sales charge7.92%8.90%7.65%
C ClassACLCX13.59%9.36%7.46%6/4/01
R ClassAVURX14.06%9.88%8.00%7/29/05
R5 ClassAVUGX14.81%10.65%8.74%4/10/17
R6 ClassAVUDX15.12%10.83%8.93%7/26/13
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.

C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.

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.
3


Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years
$10,000 investment made March 31, 2014
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure.
chart-63b978fa2bf74900b40a.jpg
Value on March 31, 2024
Investor Class — $22,707
Russell 1000 Value Index — $23,696
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 ClassR6 Class
1.02%0.82%0.67%1.27%2.02%1.52%0.82%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.
4


Portfolio Commentary
 
Portfolio Managers: Michael Liss, David Byrns, Philip Sundell, Kevin Toney and Brian Woglom

Performance Summary

Value returned 14.62%* for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the 20.27% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund’s return reflects operating expenses, while the index’s return does not.

Value’s underperformance relative to the benchmark was led by stock selections and allocations in both the industrials and communication services sectors. Meanwhile, stock decisions and allocations in financials and utilities benefited performance.

Industrials and Communication Services Detracted

Our choice of investments in the industrials sector hindered performance. Heartland Express was a notable detractor. During the period, shares of this trucking company underperformed, driven by a weak freight market and inflation pressure from driver pay. These headwinds weighed on revenues and margins. An underweight to the sector, including no exposure to key benchmark holdings, also pressured returns.

Communication services weighed on results. A lack of investment in Meta Platforms and other benchmark holdings detracted from relative performance. An overweight position in AT&T also negatively impacted performance as U.S. telecommunications companies were pressured by fears that Amazon may be entering the wireless market. AT&T’s shares were also pressured by disappointing financial results.

Advance Auto Parts was a detractor. Shares of this automotive replacement parts retailer underperformed due to a quarterly earnings miss and guidance reduction. We exited the position as we no longer favored its risk/reward profile.

Financials and Utilities Contributed

Selection and the choice to be overweight in financials, particularly in the banking industry, gave the fund’s performance a boost. Overweight positions in several names in the banking and insurance industries aided relative performance. The Allstate Corp. was a top contributor as the insurance company recently improved its profitability after implementing policy increases, particularly for its automobile insurance policies. Meanwhile, U.S. Bancorp, along with other banks, benefited from reduced interest rate risk and credit risk.

Utilities buoyed results. Security selection and an underweight to the utilities sector benefited relative returns. Utilities in general underperformed during the period, and the portfolio’s lack of exposure to select benchmark names, including NextEra Energy, had a positive impact on overall performance.

Elsewhere, Cardinal Health contributed. During the period, shares of this health care company outperformed on solid quarterly results and a strong long-term outlook for its two businesses. Much-needed clarity on the outlines of an opioid litigation settlement also supported shares. We exited the position after it significantly outperformed and used the proceeds to fund positions in companies that we believe offered more favorable risk/reward profiles.



*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 index, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
5


Fund Characteristics 
MARCH 31, 2024
Types of Investments in Portfolio% of net assets
Common Stocks97.5%
Short-Term Investments2.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities0.5%
Top Five Industries% of net assets
Banks10.3%
Pharmaceuticals8.5%
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels7.4%
Capital Markets5.4%
Health Care Equipment and Supplies5.4%
6


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 October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Actual Expenses

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

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
7


Beginning
Account Value
10/1/23
Ending
Account Value
3/31/24
Expenses Paid
During Period(1)
10/1/23 - 3/31/24
Annualized
Expense Ratio(1)
Actual
Investor Class$1,000$1,161.10$5.401.00%
I Class$1,000$1,163.20$4.330.80%
Y Class$1,000$1,164.10$3.520.65%
A Class$1,000$1,159.90$6.751.25%
C Class$1,000$1,155.50$10.782.00%
R Class$1,000$1,156.90$8.091.50%
R5 Class$1,000$1,161.80$4.320.80%
R6 Class$1,000$1,162.60$3.510.65%
Hypothetical
Investor Class$1,000$1,020.00$5.051.00%
I Class$1,000$1,021.00$4.040.80%
Y Class$1,000$1,021.75$3.290.65%
A Class$1,000$1,018.75$6.311.25%
C Class$1,000$1,015.00$10.082.00%
R Class$1,000$1,017.50$7.571.50%
R5 Class$1,000$1,021.00$4.040.80%
R6 Class$1,000$1,021.75$3.290.65%
(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 183, 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.
8


Schedule of Investments

MARCH 31, 2024
SharesValue
COMMON STOCKS — 97.5%
Aerospace and Defense — 1.9%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
61,510 $13,107,781 
RTX Corp.
291,350 28,415,365 
 41,523,146 
Air Freight and Logistics — 1.3%
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
197,350 29,332,130 
Automobile Components — 1.4%
Aptiv PLC(1)
183,380 14,606,217 
BorgWarner, Inc.
476,412 16,550,553 
 31,156,770 
Automobiles — 0.8%
General Motors Co.
421,854 19,131,079 
Banks — 10.3%
Bank of America Corp.
1,503,870 57,026,750 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
323,471 64,791,241 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
108,180 17,481,888 
Truist Financial Corp.
659,465 25,705,946 
U.S. Bancorp
1,121,405 50,126,804 
Wells Fargo & Co.
249,298 14,449,312 
 229,581,941 
Beverages — 2.1%
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA
129,515 7,884,093 
Heineken Holding NV
98,280 7,931,584 
Heineken NV
149,170 14,381,119 
Pernod Ricard SA
107,030 17,326,448 
 47,523,244 
Building Products — 0.5%
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA
144,450 11,211,299 
Capital Markets — 5.4%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
668,970 38,546,051 
BlackRock, Inc.
15,570 12,980,709 
Charles Schwab Corp.
261,800 18,938,612 
Invesco Ltd.
1,130,636 18,757,251 
Northern Trust Corp.
215,352 19,149,100 
State Street Corp.
164,850 12,746,202 
 121,117,925 
Chemicals — 0.5%
Akzo Nobel NV
149,620 11,179,226 
Communications Equipment — 3.4%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1,061,644 52,986,652 
F5, Inc.(1)
118,027 22,376,739 
 75,363,391 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.5%
Dollar Tree, Inc.(1)
180,030 23,970,995 
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
1,036,915 31,026,340 
 54,997,335 
Containers and Packaging — 0.7%
Packaging Corp. of America
85,100 16,150,278 
9


SharesValue
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.6%
AT&T, Inc.
1,805,396 $31,774,970 
Verizon Communications, Inc.
1,149,362 48,227,229 
80,002,199 
Electric Utilities — 3.2%
Duke Energy Corp.
231,710 22,408,674 
Edison International
317,110 22,429,190 
Evergy, Inc.
266,760 14,239,649 
Eversource Energy
196,250 11,729,863 
70,807,376 
Electrical Equipment — 1.4%
Emerson Electric Co.
165,653 18,788,363 
Signify NV
379,330 11,677,475 
30,465,838 
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.9%
Baker Hughes Co.
703,948 23,582,258 
Schlumberger NV
326,276 17,883,188 
41,465,446 
Entertainment — 1.3%
Walt Disney Co.
244,850 29,959,846 
Financial Services — 4.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A(1)
          129
81,842,760 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(1)
17,675 7,432,691 
89,275,451 
Food Products — 3.3%
Conagra Brands, Inc.
1,072,818 31,798,326 
Danone SA
174,820 11,301,207 
JDE Peet's NV
391,458 8,222,575 
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A
311,511 21,805,770 
73,127,878 
Gas Utilities — 1.0%
Atmos Energy Corp.
87,264 10,373,071 
ONE Gas, Inc.
179,560 11,587,007 
21,960,078 
Ground Transportation — 0.7%
Heartland Express, Inc.
1,304,159 15,571,658 
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 5.4%
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.
100,856 9,168,819 
Medtronic PLC
802,810 69,964,892 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
314,247 41,474,319 
120,608,030 
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.9%
CVS Health Corp.
381,940 30,463,534 
Henry Schein, Inc.(1)
226,000 17,067,520 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
93,040 20,325,518 
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B
105,260 19,205,740 
87,062,312 
Health Care REITs — 0.7%
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
789,610 14,805,187 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.5%
Sodexo SA
131,170 11,244,317 
Household Durables — 0.6%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(1)
100,940 13,212,037 
10


SharesValue
Household Products — 1.7%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
148,880 $13,406,644 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
187,450 24,246,657 
 37,653,301 
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.2%
General Electric Co.
75,048 13,173,175 
Siemens AG
75,360 14,389,153 
 27,562,328 
Insurance — 2.2%
Allstate Corp.
133,810 23,150,468 
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
71,726 13,834,511 
Willis Towers Watson PLC
40,970 11,266,750 
 48,251,729 
Leisure Products — 0.4%
Mattel, Inc.(1)
474,832 9,406,422 
Machinery — 1.4%
Dover Corp.
18,800 3,331,172 
IMI PLC
704,036 16,128,601 
Oshkosh Corp.
102,070 12,729,150 
 32,188,923 
Media — 0.6%
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.
390,060 12,727,658 
Metals and Mining — 0.6%
BHP Group Ltd.
457,725 13,234,636 
Multi-Utilities — 1.0%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
273,340 22,446,681 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 7.4%
Chevron Corp.
215,414 33,979,404 
ConocoPhillips137,643 17,519,201 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
473,740 55,067,538 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
232,290 15,096,527 
Shell PLC
667,315 22,141,159 
TotalEnergies SE
319,364 21,968,852 
 165,772,681 
Paper and Forest Products — 0.5%
Mondi PLC
694,419 12,231,010 
Passenger Airlines — 0.9%
Southwest Airlines Co.
659,730 19,257,519 
Personal Care Products — 2.3%
Kenvue, Inc.
866,103 18,586,570 
Unilever PLC
671,610 33,726,412 
 52,312,982 
Pharmaceuticals — 8.5%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
358,273 19,429,145 
Johnson & Johnson
426,157 67,413,776 
Merck & Co., Inc.
174,842 23,070,402 
Pfizer, Inc.
1,385,933 38,459,641 
Roche Holding AG
89,750 22,914,868 
Sanofi SA
195,980 19,065,801 
 190,353,633 
Residential REITs — 0.5%
Equity Residential
167,780 10,588,596 
11


SharesValue
Retail REITs — 1.7%
Agree Realty Corp.
241,340 $13,785,341 
Realty Income Corp.
199,850 10,811,885 
Regency Centers Corp.
232,130 14,057,793 
 38,655,019 
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 2.6%
Intel Corp.
679,112 29,996,377 
QUALCOMM, Inc.
125,314 21,215,660 
Teradyne, Inc.
55,470 6,258,680 
 57,470,717 
Software — 0.6%
Oracle Corp.
99,929 12,552,082 
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.4%
HP, Inc.
304,115 9,190,355 
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.7%
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
158,149 15,346,779 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,553,964,552)
 2,175,038,468 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.0%
Money Market Funds — 0.0%
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class
122,215 122,215 
Repurchase Agreements — 2.0%
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 4.625%, 9/15/26, valued at $1,914,748), in a joint trading account at 5.28%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $1,877,860)
 1,876,759 
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.25% - 2.50%, 3/31/27 - 8/15/27, valued at $34,915,679), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $34,251,158)
 34,231,000 
TD Securities (USA) LLC, (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.875% - 2.875%, 4/30/25 - 2/28/29, valued at $7,736,862), at 5.30%, dated 3/28/24, due 4/1/24 (Delivery value $7,588,466)
 7,584,000 
 43,691,759 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $43,813,974)
 43,813,974 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.5%
(Cost $1,597,778,526)
 2,218,852,442 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.5%
 10,643,552 
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%
 $2,229,495,994 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Currency PurchasedCurrency SoldCounterpartySettlement DateUnrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD9,920,833 AUD15,156,419 Bank of America N.A.6/28/24$20,430 
USD17,059,015 CHF15,148,678 UBS AG6/28/24100,720 
USD57,635,582 EUR53,003,208 Bank of America N.A.6/28/24252,720 
USD57,620,625 EUR53,003,208 JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.6/28/24237,763 
USD57,651,457 EUR53,003,208 Morgan Stanley6/28/24268,595 
GBP1,042,659 USD1,316,994 Morgan Stanley6/28/24(411)
USD39,384,254 GBP31,123,341 Morgan Stanley6/28/2484,300 
$964,117 

12


NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
AUDAustralian Dollar
CHFSwiss Franc
EUREuro
GBPBritish Pound
USDUnited States Dollar
(1)Non-income producing.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
MARCH 31, 2024
Assets
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,597,778,526)$2,218,852,442 
Cash512,331 
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $327,354)326,978 
Receivable for investments sold14,511,334 
Receivable for capital shares sold363,066 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts964,528 
Dividends and interest receivable4,413,725 
2,239,944,404 
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased6,212,232 
Payable for capital shares redeemed2,369,056 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts411 
Accrued management fees1,666,369 
Distribution and service fees payable115,711 
Accrued other expenses84,631 
10,448,410 
Net Assets$2,229,495,994 
Net Assets Consist of:
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)$1,595,808,658 
Distributable earnings (loss)633,687,336 
$2,229,495,994 

Net AssetsShares OutstandingNet Asset Value
Per Share*
Investor Class, $0.01 Par Value$1,194,844,612144,298,605$8.28
I Class, $0.01 Par Value$510,614,48161,475,942$8.31
Y Class, $0.01 Par Value$124,611,72714,999,553$8.31
A Class, $0.01 Par Value$59,682,4517,220,656$8.27
C Class, $0.01 Par Value$6,145,428763,271$8.05
R Class, $0.01 Par Value$237,549,08728,707,203$8.27
R5 Class, $0.01 Par Value$3,050,616367,427$8.30
R6 Class, $0.01 Par Value$92,997,59211,192,342$8.31
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $8.77 (net asset value divided by 0.9425). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
14


Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Investment Income (Loss)
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,279,592)$64,931,578 
Interest2,297,286 
Securities lending, net74,726 
67,303,590 
Expenses:
Management fees19,473,097 
Distribution and service fees:
A Class140,600 
C Class70,731 
R Class1,136,269 
Directors' fees and expenses69,900 
Other expenses221,683 
21,112,280 
Fees waived(1)
(209,551)
20,902,729 
Net investment income (loss)46,400,861 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions136,908,113 
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions2,357,635 
Foreign currency translation transactions(107,465)
139,158,283 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments103,324,344 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts2,604,069 
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies(6,226)
105,922,187 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)245,080,470 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations$291,481,331 
(1)Amount consists of $113,666, $46,379, $11,904, $5,634, $654, $22,545, $265 and $8,504 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class, respectively.


See Notes to Financial Statements.
15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND MARCH 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Net AssetsMarch 31, 2024March 31, 2023
Operations
Net investment income (loss)$46,400,861 $42,841,096 
Net realized gain (loss)139,158,283 156,694,311 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)105,922,187 (260,333,557)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations291,481,331 (60,798,150)
Distributions to Shareholders
From earnings:
Investor Class(82,926,021)(163,229,349)
I Class(34,686,451)(61,548,378)
Y Class(9,293,573)(14,921,885)
A Class(3,989,784)(8,034,893)
C Class(421,937)(1,150,070)
R Class(15,297,131)(29,966,055)
R5 Class(199,167)(350,956)
R6 Class(6,514,811)(11,600,026)
Decrease in net assets from distributions(153,328,875)(290,801,612)
Capital Share Transactions
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5)(46,240,566)87,088,979 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets91,911,890 (264,510,783)
Net Assets
Beginning of period2,137,584,104 2,402,094,887 
End of period$2,229,495,994 $2,137,584,104 


See Notes to Financial Statements.
16


Notes to Financial Statements

MARCH 31, 2024

1. Organization

American Century Capital Portfolios, 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. Value Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the corporation. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth. Income is a secondary objective.

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

2. Significant Accounting Policies

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

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

Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.

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

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

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

17


Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities, including investment securities and other financial instruments, initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars each day at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

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

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

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

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

Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, 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.

18


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

3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties

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

Management Fees — The corporation has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent directors (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund's assets, which do not vary by class. The rate of the fee is determined by applying a fee rate calculation formula. This formula takes into account the fund's assets as well as certain assets, if any, of other clients of the investment advisor outside the American Century Investments family of funds (such as subadvised funds and separate accounts), as well as exchange-traded funds managed by the investment advisor, that use very similar investment teams and strategies (strategy assets). Effective August 1, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.015% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2024 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The management fee schedule range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Effective Annual Management Fee
Management Fee
Schedule Range
Before WaiverAfter Waiver
Investor Class0.85% to 1.00%1.00%0.99%
I Class0.65% to 0.80%0.80%0.79%
Y Class0.50% to 0.65%0.65%0.64%
A Class0.85% to 1.00%1.00%0.99%
C Class0.85% to 1.00%1.00%0.99%
R Class0.85% to 1.00%1.00%0.99%
R5 Class0.65% to 0.80%0.80%0.79%
R6 Class0.50% to 0.65%0.65%0.64%
19


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 March 31, 2024 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.

Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.

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 $1,328,752 and $15,588, respectively. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $809 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 March 31, 2024 were $716,634,021 and $881,735,516, respectively.
20


5. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows:
Year ended
March 31, 2024
Year ended
March 31, 2023
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Investor Class/Shares Authorized1,350,000,0001,350,000,000
Sold5,242,097 $41,001,349 10,745,631 $91,169,369 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions10,169,781 79,572,664 20,174,667 156,844,553 
Redeemed(24,790,535)(192,806,520)(20,195,051)(167,915,882)
(9,378,657)(72,232,507)10,725,247 80,098,040 
I Class/Shares Authorized600,000,000600,000,000
Sold7,387,049 57,802,245 6,120,526 50,880,844 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions4,391,112 34,452,515 7,829,154 61,050,338 
Redeemed(8,691,773)(68,530,520)(12,231,446)(104,231,464)
3,086,388 23,724,240 1,718,234 7,699,718 
Y Class/Shares Authorized130,000,000130,000,000
Sold4,888,200 38,257,817 3,273,398 26,648,390 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,062,523 8,337,867 1,712,806 13,357,592 
Redeemed(5,027,130)(39,562,602)(4,927,994)(40,656,012)
923,593 7,033,082 58,210 (650,030)
A Class/Shares Authorized60,000,00060,000,000
Sold1,175,483 9,093,958 987,536 8,288,338 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions484,240 3,783,183 948,819 7,357,420 
Redeemed(1,570,300)(12,274,387)(2,445,657)(20,410,746)
89,423 602,754 (509,302)(4,764,988)
C Class/Shares Authorized20,000,00020,000,000
Sold22,787 171,545 201,859 1,680,412 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions54,394 413,877 149,033 1,127,402 
Redeemed(466,493)(3,537,226)(302,952)(2,491,424)
(389,312)(2,951,804)47,940 316,390 
R Class/Shares Authorized325,000,000325,000,000
Sold1,616,610 12,638,959 1,057,020 8,832,488 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions1,955,733 15,295,419 3,861,761 29,966,055 
Redeemed(4,554,992)(35,368,982)(3,025,877)(25,568,330)
(982,649)(7,434,604)1,892,904 13,230,213 
R5 Class/Shares Authorized20,000,00020,000,000
Sold51,257 402,205 32,262 268,580 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions25,382 199,167 45,080 350,956 
Redeemed(50,723)(397,957)(21,048)(177,366)
25,916 203,415 56,294 442,170 
R6 Class/Shares Authorized120,000,000120,000,000
Sold2,034,745 16,018,790 2,922,287 24,312,297 
Issued in reinvestment of distributions793,381 6,225,985 1,462,449 11,408,553 
Redeemed(2,216,100)(17,429,917)(5,455,685)(45,003,384)
612,026 4,814,858 (1,070,949)(9,282,534)
Net increase (decrease)(6,013,272)$(46,240,566)12,918,578 $87,088,979 

21


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
Beverages— $47,523,244 — 
Building Products— 11,211,299 — 
Chemicals— 11,179,226 — 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail$23,970,995 31,026,340 — 
Electrical Equipment18,788,363 11,677,475 — 
Food Products53,604,096 19,523,782 — 
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure— 11,244,317 — 
Industrial Conglomerates13,173,175 14,389,153 — 
Machinery16,060,322 16,128,601 — 
Metals and Mining— 13,234,636 — 
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels121,662,670 44,110,011 — 
Paper and Forest Products— 12,231,010 — 
Personal Care Products18,586,570 33,726,412 — 
Pharmaceuticals148,372,964 41,980,669 — 
Other Industries1,441,633,138 — — 
Short-Term Investments122,215 43,691,759 — 
$1,855,974,508 $362,877,934 — 
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $964,528 — 
Liabilities
Other Financial Instruments
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— $411 — 

22


7. Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $241,283,367.

The value of foreign currency risk derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset of $964,528 in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and a liability of $411 in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the effect of foreign currency risk derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations was $2,357,635 in net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and $2,604,069 in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

8. Risk Factors

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

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 a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.

9. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
20242023
Distributions Paid From
Ordinary income$57,068,069 $73,081,399 
Long-term capital gains$96,260,806 $217,720,213 

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.

23


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$1,657,453,099 
Gross tax appreciation of investments$605,972,735 
Gross tax depreciation of investments(44,573,392)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments561,399,343 
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets
and liabilities in foreign currencies
(33,595)
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)$561,365,748 
Undistributed ordinary income$6,143,211 
Accumulated long-term gains$66,178,377 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
24


Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Investor Class
2024$7.770.170.921.09(0.17)(0.41)(0.58)$8.2814.62%1.01%1.02%2.18%2.17%35%$1,194,845 
2023$9.160.16(0.38)(0.22)(0.16)(1.01)(1.17)$7.77(2.23)%1.02%1.02%1.95%1.95%42%$1,193,571 
2022$9.320.140.941.08(0.15)(1.09)(1.24)$9.1612.26%1.01%1.01%1.52%1.52%41%$1,309,198 
2021$5.920.143.553.69(0.15)(0.14)(0.29)$9.3263.17%1.00%1.00%1.88%1.88%53%$1,550,992 
2020$8.100.15(1.60)(1.45)(0.14)(0.59)(0.73)$5.92(19.92)%1.00%1.00%1.90%1.90%46%$1,373,039 
I Class
2024$7.790.190.931.12(0.19)(0.41)(0.60)$8.3114.95%0.81%0.82%2.38%2.37%35%$510,614 
2023$9.180.18(0.39)(0.21)(0.17)(1.01)(1.18)$7.79(2.03)%0.82%0.82%2.15%2.15%42%$454,802 
2022$9.340.160.941.10(0.17)(1.09)(1.26)$9.1812.44%0.81%0.81%1.72%1.72%41%$520,321 
2021$5.940.163.543.70(0.16)(0.14)(0.30)$9.3463.29%0.80%0.80%2.08%2.08%53%$529,024 
2020$8.120.17(1.60)(1.43)(0.16)(0.59)(0.75)$5.94(19.71)%0.80%0.80%2.10%2.10%46%$152,349 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
Y Class
2024$7.790.200.931.13(0.20)(0.41)(0.61)$8.3115.12%0.66%0.67%2.53%2.52%35%$124,612 
2023$9.180.19(0.38)(0.19)(0.19)(1.01)(1.20)$7.79(1.89)%0.67%0.67%2.30%2.30%42%$109,655 
2022$9.340.180.931.11(0.18)(1.09)(1.27)$9.1812.61%0.66%0.66%1.87%1.87%41%$128,721 
2021$5.940.173.553.72(0.18)(0.14)(0.32)$9.3463.54%0.65%0.65%2.23%2.23%53%$120,607 
2020$8.120.18(1.60)(1.42)(0.17)(0.59)(0.76)$5.94(19.60)%0.65%0.65%2.25%2.25%46%$44,963 
A Class
2024$7.750.150.931.08(0.15)(0.41)(0.56)$8.2714.51%1.26%1.27%1.93%1.92%35%$59,682 
2023$9.150.14(0.39)(0.25)(0.14)(1.01)(1.15)$7.75(2.58)%1.27%1.27%1.70%1.70%42%$55,295 
2022$9.310.120.931.05(0.12)(1.09)(1.21)$9.1512.00%1.26%1.26%1.27%1.27%41%$69,880 
2021$5.920.123.543.66(0.13)(0.14)(0.27)$9.3162.58%1.25%1.25%1.63%1.63%53%$66,639 
2020$8.090.13(1.59)(1.46)(0.12)(0.59)(0.71)$5.92(20.01)%1.25%1.25%1.65%1.65%46%$49,497 
C Class
2024$7.560.090.900.99(0.09)(0.41)(0.50)$8.0513.59%2.01%2.02%1.18%1.17%35%$6,145 
2023$8.950.08(0.38)(0.30)(0.08)(1.01)(1.09)$7.56(3.28)%2.02%2.02%0.95%0.95%42%$8,718 
2022$9.130.050.910.96(0.05)(1.09)(1.14)$8.9511.15%2.01%2.01%0.52%0.52%41%$9,886 
2021$5.810.073.463.53(0.07)(0.14)(0.21)$9.1361.27%2.00%2.00%0.88%0.88%53%$9,212 
2020$7.950.07(1.56)(1.49)(0.06)(0.59)(0.65)$5.81(20.58)%2.00%2.00%0.90%0.90%46%$10,340 



For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted)
Per-Share DataRatios and Supplemental Data
Income From Investment Operations*:Distributions From:
Ratio to Average Net Assets of:
Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(1)
Net
Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total From
Investment
Operations
Net
Investment
Income
Net
Realized
Gains
Total
Distributions
Net Asset
Value,
End
of Period
Total
Return(2)
Operating
Expenses
Operating
Expenses
(before
expense
waiver)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(before
expense
waiver)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
Net
Assets,
End of
Period
(in
thousands)
R Class
2024$7.760.130.921.05(0.13)(0.41)(0.54)$8.2714.06%1.51%1.52%1.68%1.67%35%$237,549 
2023$9.150.12(0.38)(0.26)(0.12)(1.01)(1.13)$7.76(2.72)%1.52%1.52%1.45%1.45%42%$230,445 
2022$9.310.100.931.03(0.10)(1.09)(1.19)$9.1511.70%1.51%1.51%1.02%1.02%41%$254,460 
2021$5.920.103.543.64(0.11)(0.14)(0.25)$9.3162.15%1.50%1.50%1.38%1.38%53%$237,129 
2020$8.100.11(1.60)(1.49)(0.10)(0.59)(0.69)$5.92(20.31)%1.50%1.50%1.40%1.40%46%$146,876 
R5 Class
2024$7.790.190.921.11(0.19)(0.41)(0.60)$8.3014.81%0.81%0.82%2.38%2.37%35%$3,051 
2023$9.180.18(0.39)(0.21)(0.17)(1.01)(1.18)$7.79(2.01)%0.82%0.82%2.15%2.15%42%$2,659 
2022$9.340.160.941.10(0.17)(1.09)(1.26)$9.1812.45%0.81%0.81%1.72%1.72%41%$2,618 
2021$5.940.163.543.70(0.16)(0.14)(0.30)$9.3463.29%0.80%0.80%2.08%2.08%53%$2,281 
2020$8.120.17(1.60)(1.43)(0.16)(0.59)(0.75)$5.94(19.71)%0.80%0.80%2.10%2.10%46%$1,324 
R6 Class
2024$7.790.200.931.13(0.20)(0.41)(0.61)$8.3115.12%0.66%0.67%2.53%2.52%35%$92,998 
2023$9.180.19(0.38)(0.19)(0.19)(1.01)(1.20)$7.79(1.89)%0.67%0.67%2.30%2.30%42%$82,438 
2022$9.340.180.931.11(0.18)(1.09)(1.27)$9.1812.61%0.66%0.66%1.87%1.87%41%$107,011 
2021$5.940.173.553.72(0.18)(0.14)(0.32)$9.3463.54%0.65%0.65%2.23%2.23%53%$93,724 
2020$8.120.18(1.60)(1.42)(0.17)(0.59)(0.76)$5.94(19.59)%0.65%0.65%2.25%2.25%46%$120,598 



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.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.  
†Ratios for periods less than one year are annualized. Zero balances may reflect amounts less than 0.005%.


See Notes to Financial Statements.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholders of the Value Fund and the Board of Directors of American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Value Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc., as of March 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, and 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 then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights 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 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
May 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
29


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 on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 75th birthday.
Jonathan S. 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 seven (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Thomas W. Bunn, 8) 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 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
Brian Bulatao
(1964)
DirectorSince 2022Chief Administrative Officer, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2021 to present); Under Secretary of State for Management, U.S. Department of State (2018 to 2021)64None
Thomas W. Bunn
(1953)
DirectorSince 2017Retired119None
Chris H. Cheesman
(1962)
DirectorSince 2019
Retired64Alleghany Corporation (2021 to 2022)
Barry Fink
(1955)
DirectorSince 2012 (independent since 2016)Retired64None
Rajesh K. Gupta
(1960)
DirectorSince 2019
Partner Emeritus, SeaCrest Investment Management and SeaCrest Wealth Management (2019 to present)64None
30


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
Lynn M. Jenkins
(1963)
DirectorSince 2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Capital Hill Policy Group (2020 to present); Consultant, LJ Strategies (2019 to 2023)64MGP Ingredients, Inc. (2019 to 2021)
Jan M. Lewis
(1957)
Director and Board ChairSince 2011 (Board Chair since 2022)Retired64None
Gary C. Meltzer
(1963)
DirectorSince 2022Advisor, Pontoro (2021 to present); Executive Advisor, Consultant and Investor, Harris Ariel Advisory LLC (2020 to present); Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1985 to 2020)64ExcelFin Acquisition Corp., Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc.
Interested Director
Jonathan S. Thomas
(1963)
DirectorSince 2007President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries150None
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.
31


Officers

The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. 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 since 2023Vice 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
John Pak
(1968)
General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present); Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021)
Cihan Kasikara
(1974)
Vice President since 2023Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020)
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976)Vice President since 2023Vice President, ACS (2017 to present)
Ward D. Stauffer
(1960)
Secretary since 2005Attorney, ACC (2003 to present)


32


Liquidity Risk Management Program


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

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

The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 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.

33


Additional Information

Retirement Account Information

As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.

You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.

Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.

State tax will be withheld according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.

*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules.  Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution.  If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.


Proxy Voting Policies

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


Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

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



34



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 March 31, 2024.

For corporate taxpayers, the fund hereby designates $45,148,516, or up to the maximum amount allowable, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The fund hereby designates $10,712,980 as qualified short-term capital gain distributions for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 871 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The fund hereby designates $96,260,806 or up to the maximum amount allowable, as long-term capital gain distributions (20% rate gain distributions) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.































35


Notes

36






image22.jpg
Contact Usamericancentury.com
Automated Information Line1-800-345-8765
Investor Services Representative1-800-345-2021
or 816-531-5575
Investors Using Advisors1-800-378-9878
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans1-800-345-3533
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies1-800-345-6488
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf711
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.
Investment Advisor:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
©2024 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
CL-ANN-92273 2405



(b) None.


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) Chris H. Cheesman, Lynn M. Jenkins, Barry Fink and Gary Meltzer 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 2023: $121,305
FY 2024: $126,710




(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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $0

(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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $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 2023: $0
FY 2024: $0




(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 2023: $98,325
FY 2024: $343,325

(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.

(i) Not applicable.

(j) Not applicable.


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 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.


ITEM 19. 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) Not applicable.

(a)(3) 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)(4) Not applicable.

(a)(5) 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 Capital Portfolios, Inc.
By:/s/ Patrick Bannigan
Name:Patrick Bannigan
Title:President
Date:May 30, 2024

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:May 30, 2024


By:/s/ R. Wes Campbell
Name:R. Wes Campbell
Title:Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date:May 30, 2024