Funds managed by American Century for United States equities are accessible as UCits on our online platform.
In a significant move for the investment industry, Japanese conglomerate Nomura Holdings acquired a stake in American Century Investments back in May 2016. This partnership has proven to be fruitful, particularly with the launch of the American Century U.S. Focused Innovation Equity UCITS fund in Europe in 2020.
Based in the U.S., American Century Investments is a partner of Nomura Asset Management. The strategic partnership between the two entities has been ongoing since its inception. The UCITS fund, managed by American Century, primarily invests in 30 to 40 U.S. companies during their early and rapid growth phases.
The strategy of the fund aims to outperform the MSCI USA Growth Index by focusing on companies with sustainable business models and strong balance sheets. This approach has allowed the fund to capitalise on the strong growth observed in U.S. innovation and technology sectors since its launch.
While exact performance figures can vary depending on market conditions and timeframes, the fund has generally delivered competitive returns. The fund manages over $3.2 billion and the goal is to generate attractive cash flow growth over a long horizon.
Since its launch, the American Century U.S. Focused Innovation Equity UCITS fund has reflected the strong growth in U.S. innovation and technology sectors. Sectors like technology, healthcare innovation, and other dynamic industries have been key drivers of the fund's performance.
For precise year-to-date returns, annualized performance since launch, and comparison against relevant indices, it is best to consult the most recent fund fact sheet or a financial platform that tracks UCITS funds. These sources will provide updated net asset value (NAV) data, performance analytics, and risk metrics to give a comprehensive view of how the fund has performed since 2020.
The investment team for the UCITS fund is led by senior portfolio managers Keith Lee and Michael Li, with portfolio managers Prabha Ram and Henry He. The sub-fund is a part of Nomura Funds Ireland Plc.
The strategic partnership between Nomura Asset Management and American Century Investments continues to be a significant development in the investment industry, offering investors the opportunity to invest in innovative U.S.-based companies with high growth potential.
The strategic partnership between Nomura Asset Management and American Century Investments, announced in 2016, involves a shared focus on the investment strategy, specifically in finance. This partnership has culminated in the management of the American Century U.S. Focused Innovation Equity UCITS fund, which primarily invests in U.S. companies during their early growth phases, aiming to outperform the MSCI USA Growth Index.
