American Funds Invmt Co of Amer A
- AIVSX
- Price as of: Feb 26, 2021
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$45.75
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Company
- American Funds
- Share Class
AIVSX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 2.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 7.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 13.5%
- Net Assets $108 B
- Holdings in Top 10 35.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.59%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 31.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $250
- IRA $25
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Blend
AIVSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.86%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds The Investment Company of America®
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateJan 02, 1934
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJames Lovelace
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in common stocks, most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest up to 15% of its assets, at the time of purchase, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. Although the fund focuses on investments in medium to larger capitalization companies, the fund's investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
AIVSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AIVSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 2.4% | -26.8% | 31.0% | 35.46% |
1 Yr | 15.0% | -14.9% | 49.2% | 56.38% |
3 Yr | 7.7%* | -15.1% | 17.0% | 78.46% |
5 Yr | 13.5%* | 0.9% | 23.9% | 71.46% |
10 Yr | 11.4%* | 0.2% | 14.8% | 70.23% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AIVSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2020 | 12.3% | -40.9% | 2181.7% | 42.25% |
2019 | 16.7% | -22.7% | 41.1% | 81.90% |
2018 | -16.0% | -100.0% | 17.1% | 64.92% |
2017 | 11.5% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 64.52% |
2016 | 8.6% | -44.8% | 25.0% | 32.60% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AIVSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | 2.4% | -26.8% | 25.5% | 36.26% |
1 Yr | 8.4% | -14.9% | 49.2% | 84.52% |
3 Yr | 5.6%* | -15.1% | 17.0% | 90.60% |
5 Yr | 12.1%* | 0.9% | 23.9% | 86.22% |
10 Yr | 10.8%* | 0.2% | 14.8% | 82.16% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AIVSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2020 | 12.3% | -40.9% | 2181.7% | 42.25% |
2019 | 16.7% | -21.6% | 41.1% | 81.90% |
2018 | -6.6% | -100.0% | 17.1% | 32.34% |
2017 | 19.8% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 46.90% |
2016 | 14.6% | -16.4% | 26.8% | 8.10% |
NAV & Total Return History
AIVSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
AIVSX | Category Low | Category High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Net Assets | 108 B | 25 | 1.08 T | 4.26% |
Number of Holdings | 207 | 1 | 3639 | 34.62% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 39.2 B | -190 M | 245 B | 3.07% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 35.89% | 2.5% | 100.0% | 31.12% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 6.78%
- Broadcom Inc 5.12%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.97%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Stocks | 95.35% | 0.00% | 156.98% | 92.80% |
Cash | 3.86% | -94.07% | 100.00% | 7.20% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.51% | 0.00% | 13.76% | 4.34% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.15% | 0.00% | 11.85% | 2.74% |
Bonds | 0.12% | -0.01% | 99.77% | 4.33% |
Other | 0.00% | -17.16% | 100.00% | 74.05% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Technology | 20.36% | 0.00% | 54.50% | 73.06% |
Healthcare | 14.40% | 0.00% | 54.37% | 37.54% |
Communication Services | 14.26% | 0.00% | 30.31% | 8.71% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.17% | 0.00% | 63.52% | 71.64% |
Financial Services | 9.42% | 0.00% | 46.29% | 91.96% |
Industrials | 8.95% | 0.00% | 32.46% | 54.15% |
Consumer Defense | 8.03% | 0.00% | 41.95% | 29.17% |
Basic Materials | 4.69% | 0.00% | 37.14% | 14.79% |
Energy | 4.63% | 0.00% | 21.00% | 8.64% |
Utilities | 2.93% | 0.00% | 17.22% | 26.40% |
Real Estate | 2.16% | 0.00% | 51.99% | 57.53% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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US | 83.60% | 0.00% | 155.15% | 89.39% |
Non US | 11.75% | -0.01% | 61.48% | 11.21% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Cash & Equivalents | 83.15% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 89.50% |
Corporate | 15.38% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 7.09% |
Government | 1.47% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 6.20% |
Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 86.70% | 74.30% |
Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 53.45% | 73.82% |
Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.22% | 73.76% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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US | 0.12% | -0.01% | 99.77% | 4.47% |
Non US | 0.00% | -82.11% | 29.29% | 73.05% |
AIVSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
AIVSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.59% | 0.01% | 20.53% | 71.30% |
Management Fee | 0.23% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 19.58% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 31.49% |
Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 1.39% |
Sales Fees
AIVSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | 5.75% | 1.00% | 5.75% | 36.78% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
AIVSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
AIVSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 31.00% | 0.00% | 438.00% | 47.06% |
AIVSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
AIVSX | Category Low | Category High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.75% | 78.45% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
AIVSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
AIVSX | Category Low | Category High | AIVSX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 1.86% | -3.04% | 16.95% | 12.59% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
AIVSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
Date | Amount |
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Mar 18, 2019 | $0.155 |
Sep 17, 2018 | $0.155 |
Mar 19, 2018 | $0.150 |
Sep 18, 2017 | $0.149 |
Jun 19, 2017 | $0.149 |
Mar 20, 2017 | $0.149 |
Sep 19, 2016 | $0.144 |
Jun 20, 2016 | $0.144 |
Mar 21, 2016 | $0.144 |
Sep 21, 2015 | $0.144 |
Jun 22, 2015 | $0.144 |
Sep 22, 2014 | $0.143 |
Jun 16, 2014 | $0.143 |
Mar 17, 2014 | $0.138 |
Sep 16, 2013 | $0.138 |
Jun 14, 2013 | $0.138 |
Mar 14, 2013 | $0.128 |
Sep 17, 2012 | $0.127 |
Jun 11, 2012 | $0.127 |
Mar 15, 2012 | $0.127 |
Dec 23, 2011 | $0.127 |
Sep 19, 2011 | $0.127 |
Jun 13, 2011 | $0.127 |
Mar 07, 2011 | $0.127 |
Dec 27, 2010 | $0.127 |
Sep 20, 2010 | $0.127 |
Jun 14, 2010 | $0.127 |
Mar 08, 2010 | $0.127 |
Dec 24, 2009 | $0.127 |
Sep 04, 2009 | $0.127 |
Jun 08, 2009 | $0.127 |
Mar 09, 2009 | $0.166 |
Dec 19, 2008 | $0.166 |
Sep 08, 2008 | $0.166 |
Jun 09, 2008 | $0.166 |
Mar 10, 2008 | $0.166 |
Dec 20, 2007 | $0.166 |
Sep 10, 2007 | $0.166 |
Jun 04, 2007 | $0.156 |
Mar 05, 2007 | $0.156 |
Dec 22, 2006 | $0.146 |
Sep 05, 2006 | $0.146 |
Jun 05, 2006 | $0.146 |
Mar 06, 2006 | $0.146 |
Dec 23, 2005 | $0.136 |
Sep 06, 2005 | $0.135 |
Jun 06, 2005 | $0.126 |
Mar 07, 2005 | $0.126 |
Dec 14, 2004 | $0.126 |
Sep 07, 2004 | $0.126 |
Jun 07, 2004 | $0.126 |
Mar 08, 2004 | $0.126 |
Dec 17, 2003 | $0.126 |
Sep 08, 2003 | $0.126 |
Jun 09, 2003 | $0.126 |
Mar 04, 2003 | $0.126 |
Dec 17, 2002 | $0.126 |
Sep 09, 2002 | $0.126 |
Jun 10, 2002 | $0.126 |
Mar 04, 2002 | $0.126 |
Dec 18, 2001 | $0.126 |
Sep 10, 2001 | $0.126 |
Jun 04, 2001 | $0.126 |
Mar 05, 2001 | $0.126 |
Dec 19, 2000 | $0.126 |
Sep 05, 2000 | $0.116 |
Jun 05, 2000 | $0.116 |
Mar 06, 2000 | $0.116 |
Dec 14, 1999 | $0.116 |
Sep 07, 1999 | $0.116 |
Jun 07, 1999 | $0.116 |
Mar 08, 1999 | $0.116 |
Dec 18, 1998 | $0.116 |
Sep 08, 1998 | $0.116 |
Jun 08, 1998 | $0.116 |
Mar 09, 1998 | $0.116 |
Dec 22, 1997 | $0.116 |
Sep 08, 1997 | $0.116 |
Jun 09, 1997 | $0.116 |
Mar 10, 1997 | $0.116 |
Dec 26, 1996 | $0.116 |
Sep 09, 1996 | $0.116 |
Dec 18, 1995 | $0.019 |
Sep 05, 1995 | $0.116 |
Jun 05, 1995 | $0.116 |
Mar 06, 1995 | $0.116 |
Dec 19, 1994 | $0.039 |
Sep 06, 1994 | $0.106 |
Jun 06, 1994 | $0.106 |
Mar 07, 1994 | $0.106 |
Sep 07, 1993 | $0.106 |
Jun 07, 1993 | $0.106 |
Dec 21, 1992 | $0.029 |
Sep 08, 1992 | $0.106 |
Jun 08, 1992 | $0.106 |
Mar 09, 1992 | $0.106 |
Dec 23, 1991 | $0.106 |
Sep 09, 1991 | $0.106 |
Jun 10, 1991 | $0.106 |
Sep 10, 1990 | $0.106 |
AIVSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
James Lovelace
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 1992
28.94
28.9%
James B. Lovelace is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 37 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Jim covered beverages & tobacco, restaurants & lodging, household products and personal care companies. Jim began his career at Capital as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in philosophy from Swarthmore College. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts. Jim is based in Los Angeles.
Donald O'Neal
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 1992
28.94
28.9%
Donald D. O’Neal is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 33 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered chemical, environmental service and aerospace & defense companies. Don holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from University of California, Los Angeles graduating summa cum laude. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Don is based in San Francisco.
Joyce Gordon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2001
20.1
20.1%
Joyce E. Gordon is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. She has 38 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 43 years. Earlier in her career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, she covered thrifts, banking, and paper & forest products companies. She holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in business finance from the University of Southern California. Joyce is based in Los Angeles.
Christopher Buchbinder
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2007
13.93
13.9%
Christopher D. Buchbinder is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 23 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career at Capital, as an equity investment analyst, he covered U.S. telecommunication services, autos, and auto parts & equipment companies. He began his career as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the Capital organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international relations from Brown University graduating cum laude. Chris is based in San Francisco.
Barry Crosthwaite
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2013
8.09
8.1%
Barry S. Crosthwaite is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 22 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career at Capital, as an equity investment analyst, he covered U.S. electrical equipment/appliances, global energy equipment, and oil field services & drilling companies, as well as North American communications & networking equipment companies. Barry holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Occidental College graduating magna cum laude. Barry is based in San Francisco.
Grant Cambridge
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2014
6.93
6.9%
Grant L. Cambridge is a portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 21 years. Prior to joining Capital, he worked for BTM Capital, a subsidiary of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi in Boston. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master’s degree from Suffolk University and a bachelor’s degree from Bentley College. Grant is based in Los Angeles.
Martin Romo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 02, 2018
2.59
2.6%
Martin Romo is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He is president of Capital Research Company, Inc. and serves on the Capital Group Management Committee. Martin has 27 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 26 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered the global chemicals industry, mortgage and consumer financials, and select conglomerate companies. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Martin is based in San Francisco.
James Terrile
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2020
0.92
0.9%
James Terrile is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 23 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. health care supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Prior to joining Capital, James was an equity research analyst for Gabelli Asset Management Company in New York. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School with Beta Gamma Sigma distinction and a bachelor’s degree in music from William Paterson University graduating magna cum laude. James is
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.01 | 42.11 | 6.34 | 6.93 |