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American Century Government Bond Adv (ABTAX)On Nov 9: 11.25  Up 0.01 (0.09%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Intermediate Government
Fund Family:American Century Investments
Net Assets:180.03M
Year-to-Date Return:2.96%
Yield:2.98%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:09-Oct-97
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Intermediate Government
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
James E. Platz
Lead Manager since 28-Sep-07
Platz is vice president and a senior portfolio manager with American Century, his employer since October 2003. Prior to joining American Century, Platz was a vice president, senior portfolio manager for Standish Mellon Asset Management, formerly Certus Asset Advisors, since August 1995.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
ABTAX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high current income. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to when-issued or forward commitment agreements. The fund may invest in derivative instruments such as options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and swap agreements or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, provided that such investments are in keeping with the fund?s investment objective.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Sep-09): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (9-Dec-08): 0.12
Annual Holdings Turnover 335.00%
Average for Category: 402.53%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseABTAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.74% 1.02%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.12%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.74%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 237$493
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 412$736
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 919$1,432
* Per $10,000 invested


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