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American Funds Fundamental Investors® fund (ANCFX) is an actively managed mutual fund issued by American Funds and advised by Capital Research and Management Company. The fund was launched on August 1, 1978 and has been managed by Dina N. Perry since 1993 along with Michael T. Kerr, Ronald B. Morrow, Brady L. Enright, Martin Romo, Mark L. Casey and Gregory D. Johnson. The fund currently has $70 billion in assets under management (AUM).
The fund’s objective is to achieve long-term growth of capital and income. The fund’s management focuses primarily on common stock that appears to have significant upside potential. In addition to seeking growth stocks, the fund also seeks stocks that have a history of paying reliable dividends to shareholders. Although this fund focuses on U.S.-based stocks, it may also invest in foreign securities. Additionally, the fund may also hold bonds, government securities and cash. It may invest up to 5% of its bond holdings in bonds rated Ba or BB or below.
This fund is managed by several portfolio managers. The securities are divided up among managers to determine how certain sectors or holdings will be managed. Securities are sold when managers no longer see the holding as an attractive investment. As far as sectors, the fund is well balanced. The sectors with the largest amount of portfolio weight are technology, financial services and industrial goods. The fund offers a quarterly dividend payout to investors.
The fund is subject to regular stock market risks including changes in market conditions, growth stock risks, management risks and foreign stock risks. The fund is also subject to risks associated with income investing.
The American Funds Fundamental Investors® fund requires a minimum investment of $250 for both regular and IRA accounts. Additional investments require a $50 deposit.
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| Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.9% | -12.0% | 37.1% | 82.50% |
| 1 Yr | -11.0% | -60.0% | 35.1% | 61.77% |
| 3 Yr | 1.7%* | -32.6% | 22.3% | 52.31% |
| 5 Yr | 1.2%* | -23.0% | 12.8% | 43.29% |
| 10 Yr | 7.1%* | -6.4% | 14.4% | 42.43% |
* Annualized
| Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -15.9% | -67.0% | 16.7% | 51.58% |
| 2017 | 14.3% | -32.8% | 34.8% | 36.78% |
| 2016 | 7.4% | -28.0% | 20.8% | 38.11% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | -46.9% | 5.7% | 24.35% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | -24.8% | 53.8% | 72.78% |
| Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.9% | -12.0% | 37.1% | 82.50% |
| 1 Yr | -10.7% | -60.0% | 35.9% | 75.23% |
| 3 Yr | 6.0%* | -32.6% | 22.8% | 50.87% |
| 5 Yr | 6.9%* | -21.7% | 13.8% | 33.61% |
| 10 Yr | 11.2%* | -3.1% | 18.6% | 31.90% |
* Annualized
| Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -14.6% | -67.0% | 17.4% | 68.34% |
| 2017 | 23.4% | -22.1% | 34.8% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 12.5% | -14.7% | 21.8% | 13.29% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -23.7% | 7.0% | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 9.5% | -24.8% | 56.3% | 54.77% |
| ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 101 B | 1.75 M | 814 B | 1.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 258 | 10 | 3640 | 28.74% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 26.1 B | -972 M | 144 B | 3.24% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.84% | 2.4% | 441.5% | 61.54% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.08% | -1.61% | 121.22% | 78.14% |
| Cash | 4.92% | -113.33% | 79.66% | 14.98% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.31% | 6.86% | 40.89% |
| Other | 0.00% | -21.65% | 22.51% | 43.22% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.11% | 36.94% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -49.90% | 111.17% | 44.53% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 25.28% | 0.00% | 62.21% | 12.06% |
| Financial Services | 13.08% | 0.00% | 54.06% | 78.52% |
| Healthcare | 12.18% | 0.00% | 27.42% | 64.44% |
| Industrials | 10.18% | 0.00% | 36.25% | 42.35% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.86% | -14.17% | 32.44% | 71.12% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.05% | 0.00% | 64.11% | 54.61% |
| Energy | 6.29% | 0.00% | 98.96% | 18.64% |
| Basic Materials | 5.08% | 0.00% | 25.02% | 9.73% |
| Communication Services | 3.93% | 0.00% | 14.58% | 27.56% |
| Real Estate | 1.70% | -0.05% | 95.70% | 61.40% |
| Utilities | 0.45% | 0.00% | 21.16% | 76.39% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 78.35% | -1.61% | 119.53% | 79.35% |
| Non US | 16.73% | 0.00% | 92.97% | 14.27% |
| ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% | 0.00% | 39.68% | 79.53% |
| Management Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 21.86% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 22.29% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.85% | 1.49% |
| ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 1.00% | 5.75% | 16.07% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 5.00% | N/A |
| ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.15% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 34.00% | 0.00% | 836.00% | 46.49% |
| ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 55.77% |
| ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2019 | $0.165 |
| Sep 17, 2018 | $0.164 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | $0.159 |
| Sep 18, 2017 | $0.158 |
| Mar 16, 2017 | $0.153 |
| Sep 19, 2016 | $0.153 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | $0.148 |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.147 |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $0.147 |
| Sep 18, 2014 | $0.141 |
| Jun 13, 2014 | $0.132 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | $0.122 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | $0.122 |
| Mar 18, 2013 | $0.122 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.146 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | $0.121 |
| Jun 14, 2012 | $0.121 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | $0.121 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $0.121 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | $0.121 |
| Jun 09, 2011 | $0.116 |
| Mar 07, 2011 | $0.116 |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.116 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $0.116 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | $0.116 |
| Mar 08, 2010 | $0.116 |
| Dec 16, 2009 | $0.116 |
| Aug 17, 2009 | $0.116 |
| May 27, 2009 | $0.116 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | $0.116 |
| Dec 17, 2008 | $0.116 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | $0.115 |
| May 27, 2008 | $0.115 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | $0.115 |
| Dec 26, 2007 | $0.115 |
| Aug 20, 2007 | $0.114 |
| May 21, 2007 | $0.114 |
| Feb 20, 2007 | $0.114 |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.114 |
| Aug 21, 2006 | $0.114 |
| May 30, 2006 | $0.104 |
| Feb 21, 2006 | $0.104 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.170 |
| Aug 22, 2005 | $0.094 |
| May 31, 2005 | $0.094 |
| Feb 22, 2005 | $0.094 |
| Dec 13, 2004 | $0.094 |
| Aug 16, 2004 | $0.094 |
| May 24, 2004 | $0.094 |
| Feb 23, 2004 | $0.094 |
| Dec 15, 2003 | $0.094 |
| Aug 18, 2003 | $0.094 |
| May 19, 2003 | $0.094 |
| Feb 24, 2003 | $0.094 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | $0.089 |
| Aug 19, 2002 | $0.094 |
| May 16, 2002 | $0.094 |
| Feb 25, 2002 | $0.094 |
| Dec 17, 2001 | $0.094 |
| Aug 20, 2001 | $0.094 |
| May 21, 2001 | $0.094 |
| Feb 26, 2001 | $0.094 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | $0.094 |
| Aug 21, 2000 | $0.094 |
| May 22, 2000 | $0.094 |
| Feb 22, 2000 | $0.094 |
| Dec 17, 1999 | $0.094 |
| Aug 16, 1999 | $0.094 |
| May 24, 1999 | $0.094 |
| Feb 22, 1999 | $0.094 |
| Dec 24, 1998 | $0.094 |
| Aug 17, 1998 | $0.094 |
| May 26, 1998 | $0.094 |
| Feb 17, 1998 | $0.094 |
| Dec 01, 1997 | $0.094 |
| Aug 18, 1997 | $0.094 |
| May 27, 1997 | $0.094 |
| Feb 24, 1997 | $0.094 |
| Dec 02, 1996 | $0.094 |
| Aug 19, 1996 | $0.094 |
| May 20, 1996 | $0.094 |
| Aug 14, 1995 | $0.094 |
| May 15, 1995 | $0.094 |
| Nov 21, 1994 | $0.038 |
| Aug 15, 1994 | $0.094 |
| May 23, 1994 | $0.094 |
| Feb 22, 1994 | $0.107 |
| Nov 22, 1993 | $0.028 |
| Aug 16, 1993 | $0.094 |
| May 24, 1993 | $0.094 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | $0.019 |
| Aug 24, 1992 | $0.094 |
| May 26, 1992 | $0.094 |
| Aug 19, 1991 | $0.094 |
| May 28, 1991 | $0.094 |
| Nov 19, 1990 | $0.094 |
| ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.61% | -1.49% | 3.90% | 18.84% |
| ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 1993
26.43
26.4%
Dina Perry is a senior vice president of Capital Research and Management Company serving as a portfolio manager for several mutual funds. Prior to joining Capital Research in 1991, she was a senior portfolio manager with Neuberger & Berman, where she managed equity portfolios for pension funds and individuals. Before that, she was a vice president, portfolio manager, and chief economist at Chase Investors Management Corporation. Ms. Perry received both a BA and MA in economics from Queens College in New York City. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 1999
20.59
20.6%
Michael T. Kerr is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 35 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 33 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered global oil & gas companies and U.S. multi-utilities. Prior to joining Capital, Mike was an exploration geophysicist with Cities Service Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was awarded first-year honors, and a bachelor’s degree in geological sciences from Harvard University graduating cum laude. Mike is based in Los Angeles.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2006
13.42
13.4%
Brady L. Enright is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 20 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. small-cap companies, as well as commercial services and supplies companies. Prior to joining Capital, Brady was an equity research analyst and portfolio manager for Provident Investment Counsel. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Stanford University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Brady is based in San Francisco.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2011
8.42
8.4%
Mark L. Casey is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 18 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career at Capital, Mark was an equity investment analyst and covered U.S. media, entertainment, newspapers, infrastructure software, internet and document imaging. Prior to joining Capital, he was a director and product manager for Siebel Systems. He holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University graduating magna cum laude. Mark is based in San Francisco.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2013
6.42
6.4%
Gregory D. Johnson is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has many years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. merchandising, retail, restaurant and footwear companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Greg is based in Los Angeles.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2018
1.42
1.4%
Julian N. Abdey is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. Julian has 23 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 16 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, he was an equity investment analyst and covered U.S. and European small-cap financial companies such as banks and savings & loans. Before joining Capital, he was a portfolio manager and equity research analyst with HSBC Asset Management, where he covered U.S. financial companies and managed various growth-oriented funds. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate degree in economics from Cambridge University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Julian is based in San Francisco.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.0
Category High
83.67
Category Average
6.97
Category Mode
3.79
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