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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF AMERICAN CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIOS, INC. AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH REPORT.
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<NAME> AMERICAN CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIOS, INC.
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<NAME> EQUITY INCOME INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
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