American Century’s FDG Widens Lead With 2026 Gains

American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG) extended its lead over large-cap growth peers in 2026, returning 7.6% year-to-date, 12.76% over the past three months and 14.6% in the past month.

FDG launched in 2020 as an actively managed growth ETF. The fund targets large- and mid-cap U.S. companies that combine above-average revenue growth prospects with solid profitability. The strategy allows managers to hold established technology leaders and emerging growth names.

Holdings are reported on a regular delay. Public tracking data from ETF Database list notable positions including Nvidia and Rocket Lab Holdings. YCharts data show FDG has delivered a 255% total return since inception, compared with a 214% total return for the S&P 500 Total Return index.

Rocket Lab provided an example of a recent portfolio mover. The company posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and announced a launch contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, which coincided with its best single-day share performance on record.

Performance metrics show FDG trading above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages. ETF Database category data show FDG has outperformed the Large Cap Growth Equities category average in 2026.

The fund’s recent returns have accelerated in short-term periods this year. Public tracking services attribute that acceleration to concentrated exposure to high-growth sectors and selections of firms that reported recent operational news.