ASCDX

About ASCDX

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income Fund Class C is an actively managed short‑term bond mutual fund focused on generating current income with limited interest‑rate sensitivity. The portfolio invests across a diversified mix of corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, securitized credit such as collateralized loan obligations and mortgage‑backed/asset‑backed securities, and selectively utilizes preferreds and convertibles when consistent with its income mandate . The strategy spans both investment‑grade and below‑investment‑grade credit, enabling flexible exposure across credit cycles while targeting a short effective duration profile typical of its category . Managed by American Century Investments, the fund distributes income monthly and employs active sector allocation, security selection, and derivatives for risk management and yield enhancement within its short‑duration framework . Positioned within the short‑term bond segment, it aims to provide an income‑oriented core complement to cash alternatives and government‑only holdings by balancing credit diversification with reduced rate exposure relative to intermediate‑term bond funds .