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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> VALUE FUND-INVESTOR CLASS
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