American Funds Fundamental Invs A
- ANCFX
- Price as of: Jan 20, 2021
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$70.43
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Company
- American Funds
- Share Class
ANCFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 3.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 11.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 13.7%
- Net Assets $116 B
- Holdings in Top 10 24.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.61%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 40.00%
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
ANCFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.65%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds Fundamental Investors®
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateAug 01, 1978
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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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ManagerDina Perry
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for capital growth and most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest significantly in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets.
ANCFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | 3.1% | -26.8% | 10.9% | 40.04% |
1 Yr | 15.0% | -15.8% | 53.4% | 58.01% |
3 Yr | 11.1%* | -14.5% | 20.6% | 63.67% |
5 Yr | 13.7%* | -3.2% | 20.9% | 48.17% |
10 Yr | 12.5%* | -0.4% | 15.3% | 52.16% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 11.5% | -40.9% | 2181.7% | 47.02% |
2019 | 18.6% | -22.7% | 41.1% | 73.80% |
2018 | -15.9% | -100.0% | 17.1% | 62.99% |
2017 | 14.3% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 48.70% |
2016 | 7.4% | -44.8% | 25.0% | 45.70% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 3.1% | -26.8% | 10.9% | 40.31% |
1 Yr | 8.3% | -15.8% | 53.4% | 85.79% |
3 Yr | 8.9%* | -14.5% | 20.6% | 83.47% |
5 Yr | 12.4%* | -3.2% | 20.9% | 69.96% |
10 Yr | 11.8%* | -0.4% | 15.3% | 67.83% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | ANCFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2020 | 11.5% | -40.9% | 2181.7% | 47.02% |
2019 | 18.6% | -21.6% | 41.1% | 73.80% |
2018 | -14.6% | -100.0% | 17.1% | 75.14% |
2017 | 23.4% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 11.05% |
2016 | 12.5% | -16.4% | 26.8% | 15.29% |
NAV & Total Return History
ANCFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 116 B | 25 | 1.08 T | 2.43% |
Number of Holdings | 327 | 1 | 3634 | 24.68% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 28.1 B | -190 M | 240 B | 3.68% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 24.29% | 2.2% | 100.0% | 81.67% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 4.46%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 4.36%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 97.63% | 0.00% | 154.35% | 76.79% |
Cash | 2.14% | -81.74% | 100.00% | 22.21% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.24% | 0.00% | 13.76% | 6.29% |
Other | 0.00% | -17.16% | 100.00% | 9.10% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.85% | 4.88% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 92.93% | 9.63% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
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Technology | 22.42% | 0.00% | 50.13% | 61.30% |
Communication Services | 12.82% | 0.00% | 31.39% | 14.21% |
Healthcare | 12.56% | 0.00% | 52.58% | 78.55% |
Financial Services | 11.49% | 0.00% | 47.23% | 79.43% |
Consumer Defense | 9.91% | 0.00% | 42.01% | 17.19% |
Industrials | 9.79% | 0.00% | 29.74% | 38.23% |
Consumer Cyclical | 8.67% | 0.00% | 71.06% | 81.94% |
Basic Materials | 5.44% | 0.00% | 26.44% | 8.12% |
Utilities | 3.22% | 0.00% | 16.01% | 20.43% |
Energy | 2.30% | 0.00% | 20.19% | 27.13% |
Real Estate | 1.38% | 0.00% | 20.42% | 73.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ANCFX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 76.85% | 0.00% | 152.83% | 93.71% |
Non US | 20.78% | 0.00% | 61.48% | 3.34% |
ANCFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.61% | 0.01% | 20.53% | 69.21% |
Management Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 20.16% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 31.56% |
Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 0.90% |
Sales Fees
ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | 5.75% | 1.00% | 5.75% | 0.58% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
ANCFX 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.
ANCFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 40.00% | 0.00% | 451.00% | 55.41% |
ANCFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.56% | 12.37% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | ANCFX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 1.65% | -3.04% | 16.95% | 23.93% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
ANCFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
Date | Amount |
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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 - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Dina Perry
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 1993
27.85
27.9%
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.
Brady Enright
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2006
14.85
14.9%
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.
Mark Casey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2011
9.84
9.8%
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.
Gregory Johnson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2013
7.84
7.8%
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.
Mathews Cherian
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2015
5.25
5.3%
Mathews Cherian is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. As an equity investment analyst, he covers U.S. and European semiconductor companies, as well as global telecommunications equipment and networking. He has 23 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 16 years. Prior to joining Capital, Mathews was a senior equity analyst for Pangaea Capital in Boston. Before that, he was an equity analyst with David L. Babson and a strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and both a master’s degree in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in electrical science and engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mathews is based in San Francisco.
Paul Benjamin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2017
3.84
3.8%
Paul Benjamin is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. As an equity investment analyst, he covers U.S. large-cap software companies. He has the investment experience since 2005, all with Capital Group. Prior to joining Capital, he managed the European operations for Interelate, a technology start-up funded by Goldman Sachs. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in finance and religion from Northwestern College graduating magna cum laude. Paul is based in Los Angeles.
Julian Abdey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2018
2.84
2.8%
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.
Irfan Furniturewala
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2018
2.25
2.3%
Irfan M. Furniturewala is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 20 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 19 years. Earlier in his career at Capital as an equity investment analyst, he covered U.S. hardware and semiconductor companies. Prior to joining Capital, Irfan was a senior design engineer at Motorola, Inc., and he is a co-inventor of two patents approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University, and a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai. Irfan is based in Los Angeles.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.01 | 42.02 | 6.33 | 1.0 |