- ISIN
- US0276817741
- CUSIP
- 027681774
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Feb 21, 1950
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
AFMFX Performance Chart
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 (AFMFX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. AFMFX is currently trading at $63 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AFMFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,681.
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Returns By Period
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 (AFMFX) has returned 6.99% so far this year and 17.78% over the past 12 months.
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- 0.50%
- YTD
- 6.99%
- 6M
- 6.74%
- 1Y
- 17.78%
- 3Y*
- 15.17%
- 5Y*
- 10.95%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AFMFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 2017, AFMFX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AFMFX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.12% | 3.06% | -6.18% | 5.70% | 2.22% | 0.29% | 6.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.24% | 1.06% | -2.71% | -2.12% | 4.50% | 3.63% | 1.23% | 1.71% | 2.32% | -0.27% | 2.58% | -0.58% | 16.43% |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 3.04% | 3.23% | -3.53% | 3.03% | 1.15% | 4.32% | 3.17% | 1.69% | -1.23% | 3.52% | -4.38% | 15.30% |
| 2023 | 2.31% | -2.77% | 1.32% | 2.00% | -3.62% | 4.56% | 2.62% | -2.26% | -3.48% | -1.59% | 6.72% | 4.19% | 9.77% |
| 2022 | -1.88% | -1.36% | 3.43% | -4.54% | 1.98% | -5.84% | 3.94% | -2.59% | -7.31% | 8.63% | 5.80% | -3.20% | -4.19% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | 2.17% | 6.44% | 3.43% | 1.88% | -0.15% | 1.38% | 1.75% | -3.32% | 6.13% | -1.89% | 4.87% | 23.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 has an annualized alpha of 1.03%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 17, 2017.
- This fund participated in 77.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.71% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.03%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 73.71%
- Downside Capture
- 77.37%
Expense Ratio
AFMFX has an expense ratio of 0.27%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AFMFX ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 (AFMFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AFMFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 2.78 | -0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.04 | 12.44 | -3.40 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 provided a 7.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.68 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.68 | $4.67 | $3.64 | $2.07 | $2.52 | $1.90 | $0.99 | $2.13 | $2.53 | $2.55 |
Dividend yield | 7.42% | 7.86% | 6.60% | 4.06% | 5.20% | 3.58% | 2.22% | 4.89% | 6.75% | 6.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.53 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.88 | $4.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.85 | $3.64 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $2.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 | $2.52 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.90 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3. 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 American Mutual Fund Class F-3 was 29.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 drawdown is 0.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -29.79%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 23d | 9mo 2dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.16%Sep 2022 | 6mo 4d | 9mo 24d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.32%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 8d | 6mo 9dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.91%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -9.73%Mar 2018 | 1mo 23d | 5mo 9d | 7mo 2dJan 2018 - Aug 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AFMFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.79% | -56.78% | +26.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.90% | -9.10% | +1.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.91% | -18.90% | +5.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.16% | -25.43% | +10.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.64% | -1.80% | +1.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.91% | -10.71% | +7.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.96% | 2.03% | -0.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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