American Century Investments Celebrates $300 Billion Milestone in Assets Under Management

American Century Investments Achieves $300 Billion Milestone

On September 19, 2025, American Century Investments reached an exceptional milestone, surpassing $300 billion in assets under supervision for the first time in its 67-year history. Established in 1958, the Kansas City-based global asset manager has always put client success at the forefront of its operations. This latest achievement emphasizes not only the trust investors place in the firm but also its commitment to innovation in investment solutions.

Commitment to Clients

In a statement from Jonathan Thomas, the chairman and CEO of American Century, he highlighted the company's foundational vision established 66 years ago, which involved starting with just $100,000 in two mutual funds. This vision centered around the belief that the success of clients would ultimately lead to the firm's own success. He emphasized the relentless focus on client satisfaction, underscoring their commitment to evolving and adapting to meet the changing preferences of their clientele, at the same time enhancing the range of investment solutions they provide.

Currently, American Century's offerings span a diverse range of investment vehicles, including Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and more, ultimately providing investment options for a broad client base. They expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them and for the role they have played in helping clients build their financial futures.

Global Health Initiatives

What truly sets American Century apart is their unique ownership structure. The firm directs over 40% of its profits each year to fund the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a world-class facility dedicated to advancing biomedical research. Since 2000, the firm has contributed more than $2 billion to the institute. This commitment not only helps foster groundbreaking medical research but also demonstrates how American Century Investments aims to do good for the world while excelling in investor relations.

Innovative Investment Solutions

American Century has taken substantial steps to enhance its active ETFs, launching its ETF platform in 2018, aimed at offering clients more cost-effective and tax-efficient investment strategies. Following the creation of Avantis Investors in 2019, the company combined the reliability of indexing with the outperformance potential of active management, propelling both American Century and Avantis to a combined asset valuation of $75 billion by 2025. This innovative approach has made American Century the fourth-largest issuer of active ETFs in the U.S., highlighting the impressive growth achieved in this sector and further establishing its leadership position.

With the launch of a series of new UCITS ETFs in Europe, the company is expanding its reach to global clients, ensuring a dedication to meetings their demands beyond U.S. borders.

Client Relationship Excellence

American Century's commitment to client relationships has not gone unnoticed. The company has been recognized by Citywire Pro Buyer with awards for its outstanding service level, accessibility, and relationship management. The accolades emphasize the focus on understanding investor needs and responding ears to them, thereby reinforcing the firm’s dedication to delivering top-tier client experiences.

Looking Ahead

Looking forward, American Century Investments remains committed to leading both the investment and medical research domains. The unique integration of charitable purpose with business strategy is a distinguishing hallmark of American Century Investments. As they celebrate this milestone, they reaffirm their dedication to advancing global health while delivering exceptional investment performance for their clients.

American Century’s success story is a testament to the power of client-centric solutions, a spirit of innovation, and a passion for societal betterment. With the recent achievement of managing over $300 billion in assets, it’s clear that the firm is well-poised for a promising future.

For more information on American Century Investments and its offerings, visit www.americancentury.com.