American Funds American High-Inc F2 (AHIFX)
The fund primarily aims to invest in higher yielding, lower quality debt securities, including corporate loan obligations, with a focus on those rated Ba1 / BB+ or below, while also allowing for investments in international securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0265478281 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | American Funds |
| Inception Date | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Category | High Yield Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
AHIFX features an expense ratio of 0.43%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds American High-Inc F2, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Funds American High-Inc F2 had a return of 7.80% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.86% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds American High-Inc F2 had an annualized return of 4.80%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.55%, indicating that American Funds American High-Inc F2 did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.80% | 13.39% |
| 1 month | 2.03% | 4.02% |
| 6 months | 6.08% | 5.56% |
| 1 year | 14.86% | 21.51% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.76% | 12.69% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.80% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AHIFX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.46% | 0.41% | 1.49% | -0.73% | 1.74% | 0.56% | 2.04% | 1.61% | 7.80% | ||||
| 2023 | 3.19% | -1.24% | 1.03% | 0.74% | -0.91% | 1.52% | 1.51% | 0.28% | -1.20% | -1.26% | 4.42% | 3.90% | 12.44% |
| 2022 | -2.19% | -0.62% | -0.64% | -3.32% | 0.38% | -6.40% | 5.72% | -1.75% | -3.86% | 2.43% | 1.94% | -0.44% | -8.91% |
| 2021 | 1.22% | 1.02% | 0.34% | 1.62% | 0.84% | 1.39% | 0.25% | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.09% | -0.76% | 1.58% | 8.63% |
| 2020 | 0.12% | -1.40% | -11.63% | 3.11% | 4.04% | 1.29% | 4.41% | 1.62% | -0.46% | 0.38% | 4.27% | 2.43% | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 4.54% | 1.82% | 0.85% | 1.71% | -1.42% | 1.73% | 0.05% | -0.45% | -0.06% | 0.26% | 0.04% | 2.61% | 12.15% |
| 2018 | 0.98% | -0.81% | -0.46% | 0.50% | -0.11% | 0.69% | 1.41% | 0.52% | 0.68% | -1.35% | -1.05% | -2.52% | -1.56% |
| 2017 | 1.44% | 1.37% | -0.09% | 0.86% | 0.78% | 0.07% | 1.26% | -0.27% | 0.96% | 0.46% | -0.17% | 0.11% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | -1.65% | 0.19% | 4.38% | 4.01% | 0.64% | 1.06% | 2.18% | 1.81% | 0.71% | 0.47% | -0.11% | 1.95% | 16.63% |
| 2015 | 0.37% | 2.90% | -0.67% | 1.15% | 0.06% | -1.72% | -0.96% | -2.24% | -3.04% | 2.14% | -2.35% | -2.83% | -7.16% |
| 2014 | 0.46% | 1.94% | 0.13% | 0.64% | 0.86% | 0.96% | -1.54% | 1.05% | -2.18% | 0.55% | -0.30% | -1.70% | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 1.89% | 0.47% | 0.64% | 2.35% | -0.04% | -2.58% | 2.47% | 0.14% | 1.53% | 2.90% | -0.26% | 1.35% | 11.26% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of AHIFX is 94, placing it in the top 6% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds American High-Inc F2 (AHIFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds American High-Inc F2 granted a 6.49% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.64 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.53 | $0.48 | $0.62 | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.59 | $0.60 | $0.67 | $0.71 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 6.49% | 6.71% | 5.82% | 4.55% | 6.09% | 6.45% | 6.57% | 5.70% | 5.81% | 7.19% | 6.60% | 10.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds American High-Inc F2. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.42 | |||
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.48 |
| 2020 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.62 |
| 2019 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.65 |
| 2018 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.63 |
| 2017 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.59 |
| 2016 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.60 |
| 2015 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.67 |
| 2014 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.71 |
| 2013 | $0.11 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $1.21 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds American High-Inc F2. 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 High-Inc F2 was 31.20%, occurring on Dec 15, 2008. Recovery took 184 trading sessions.
The current American Funds American High-Inc F2 drawdown is 0.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.2% | Aug 19, 2008 | 83 | Dec 15, 2008 | 184 | Sep 9, 2009 | 267 |
| -21.2% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 139 | Oct 8, 2020 | 161 |
| -15.69% | Jul 8, 2014 | 404 | Feb 11, 2016 | 129 | Aug 16, 2016 | 533 |
| -13% | Jan 5, 2022 | 185 | Sep 29, 2022 | 304 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -8.91% | Jul 29, 2011 | 47 | Oct 4, 2011 | 75 | Jan 23, 2012 | 122 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds American High-Inc F2 volatility is 0.78%, 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.