American Funds

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

As of May 9, 2025, the American Funds returned 0.71% Year-To-Date and 6.85% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

The table below presents the monthly returns of American Funds, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

American Funds has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

The current rank of American Funds is 20, meaning it’s performing worse than 80% of other portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

American Funds Sharpe ratios as of May 9, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.32
• 5-Year: 0.58
• 10-Year: 0.40
• All Time: 0.60

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.44 to 0.96, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of American Funds compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.

American Funds provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Funds was 32.19%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 434 trading sessions.

The current American Funds drawdown is 5.45%.

The current American Funds volatility is 5.50%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.