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American Century One Choice Target Date Portfolios Q4 2025 Commentary

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All nine target-date portfolios delivered positive Q4 2025 returns, driven by global stock gains and Fed rate cuts amid U.S. labor market weakness. The Federal Reserve cut benchmark rates twice in Q4, responding to economic slowdown signals, which boosted fixed-income and equity performance across asset classes. Non-U.S. developed markets outperformed U.S. stocks, while large-cap and value-oriented equities led gains, reflecting shifting investor sentiment and regional economic divergence. Top fixed-income performers included Emerging Markets Debt, High Income, and Short Duration, benefiting from rate volatility and elevated government spending pressures. Portfolio managers maintained a neutral long-term glide path, emphasizing active fixed-income strategies to navigate fiscal debt risks and interest rate inflection points.
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American Century Investments44 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryAll nine One Choice Portfolios posted positive returns in the fourth quarter.The Federal Reserve, reacting to weakness in the U.S. labor market, reduced its benchmark interest rate twice during the quarter.Across fixed-income holdings, Emerging Markets Debt, High Income and Short Duration were top performers.The current environment of elevated government spending, growing fiscal debt and inflecting interest rates favors an active and nimble approach to fixed-income portfolio management.At the end of September, we maintained our long-term, neutral glide path positioning, which is intended to address the various competing risks investors face across their lifetime. Funtap/iStock via Getty Images All nine One Choice Portfolios posted positive returns in the fourth quarter.

Market Environment Global stocks advanced in the fourth quarter. Non-U.S. developed markets equities outperformed U.S. stocks. Large-cap equities outperformed small- and mid-cap stocks in the quarter, while value-oriented stocksThis article was written byAmerican Century Investments44 FollowersFollowAmerican Century Investments is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve health and save lives. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by American Century Investments, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use American Century Investments' official channels.

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