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The American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund Class R-5 (RERFX) is an actively managed fund that focuses its attention on international stocks. RERFX has a wide mandate, allowing it to bet on any market capitalization, from small- to large-caps as well as developed and emerging markets. The fund only owns stocks domiciled in Asia or Europe. At least 80% of RERFX is invested in shares of local currency stocks, while 20% can be invested in ADRs based in U.S. dollars.
RERFX is a low-cost fund that makes an ideal subcore holding due to its active management and wide shifting style. The fund is managed by Capital Research and Management Company.
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| Period | RERFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.8% | 3.6% | 21.2% | 9.46% |
| 1 Yr | -7.1% | -43.9% | 7.7% | 45.45% |
| 3 Yr | 5.0%* | -14.9% | 33.6% | 20.24% |
| 5 Yr | 1.3%* | -12.1% | 18.6% | 17.60% |
| 10 Yr | 6.4%* | -0.5% | 13.5% | 19.94% |
* Annualized
| Period | RERFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -19.9% | -50.1% | 68.4% | 61.32% |
| 2017 | 24.6% | -2.4% | 37.4% | 40.12% |
| 2016 | -0.6% | -13.9% | 18.8% | 38.70% |
| 2015 | -3.8% | -27.8% | 7.2% | 64.83% |
| 2014 | -4.0% | -27.8% | 75.2% | 10.82% |
| Period | RERFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.8% | 3.6% | 21.2% | 9.46% |
| 1 Yr | -7.1% | -43.8% | 7.7% | 58.03% |
| 3 Yr | 5.0%* | -12.3% | 33.6% | 50.88% |
| 5 Yr | 1.3%* | -10.5% | 18.7% | 55.20% |
| 10 Yr | 6.4%* | 0.0% | 13.5% | 62.36% |
* Annualized
| Period | RERFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -19.9% | -50.0% | 68.4% | 72.92% |
| 2017 | 24.6% | 8.9% | 37.4% | 61.45% |
| 2016 | -0.6% | -8.0% | 18.8% | 54.42% |
| 2015 | -3.8% | -26.3% | 8.4% | 76.23% |
| 2014 | -4.0% | -27.8% | 96.0% | 24.08% |
| RERFX | Category Low | Category High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 157 B | 1.58 M | 370 B | 2.32% |
| Number of Holdings | 342 | 5 | 9146 | 24.71% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 32.8 B | -104 M | 32.8 B | 1.54% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 20.95% | 4.0% | 551.0% | 51.74% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 93.55% | 28.05% | 118.82% | 88.80% |
| Cash | 6.14% | -133.56% | 26.07% | 7.92% |
| Bonds | 0.22% | 0.00% | 115.03% | 8.11% |
| Other | 0.06% | -2.90% | 20.28% | 34.75% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.03% | 0.00% | 4.50% | 6.76% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.91% | 75.10% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 17.91% | 0.01% | 26.73% | 5.60% |
| Financial Services | 17.46% | 0.00% | 28.89% | 71.81% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.14% | 0.01% | 27.86% | 31.08% |
| Industrials | 10.32% | 0.00% | 29.52% | 71.81% |
| Healthcare | 8.78% | 0.00% | 26.39% | 66.02% |
| Basic Materials | 8.01% | 0.00% | 25.82% | 38.22% |
| Energy | 6.46% | 0.00% | 23.70% | 39.19% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.09% | 0.01% | 31.60% | 84.56% |
| Utilities | 2.85% | 0.00% | 12.81% | 39.38% |
| Communication Services | 1.76% | 0.00% | 14.37% | 71.04% |
| Real Estate | 1.68% | 0.00% | 10.73% | 61.97% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 92.22% | 0.00% | 127.68% | 59.65% |
| US | 1.33% | -8.86% | 99.97% | 78.57% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 6.14% | -132.72% | 26.07% | 7.92% |
| Government | 0.21% | -17.68% | 49.93% | 6.37% |
| Corporate | 0.05% | 0.00% | 20.74% | 16.80% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -24.84% | 25.54% | 63.32% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 61.73% | 69.69% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.66% | 69.69% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 0.16% | 0.00% | 42.73% | 5.60% |
| US | 0.06% | 0.00% | 99.66% | 7.14% |
| RERFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.53% | 0.00% | 4.65% | 89.36% |
| Management Fee | 0.41% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 18.34% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 26.46% |
| RERFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| RERFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.75% | 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.
| RERFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 29.00% | 0.04% | 156.00% | 36.10% |
| RERFX | Category Low | Category High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.25% | 60.04% |
| RERFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.728 |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.481 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.710 |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.938 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.793 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.586 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.819 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.709 |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.680 |
| Dec 28, 2009 | $0.722 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.906 |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $1.130 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.877 |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.809 |
| Dec 20, 2004 | $0.590 |
| Dec 19, 2003 | $0.380 |
| Dec 20, 2002 | $0.294 |
| RERFX | Category Low | Category High | RERFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.16% | -0.52% | 3.47% | 66.92% |
| RERFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.0
Category High
27.27
Category Average
7.14
Category Mode
4.83
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