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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds Investment Company of America Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A (AIVSX) has returned -7.68% so far this year and 14.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, AIVSX has posted an annualized return of 12.54%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- -8.80%
- YTD
- -7.68%
- 6M
- -5.63%
- 1Y
- 14.65%
- 3Y*
- 18.86%
- 5Y*
- 12.03%
- 10Y*
- 12.54%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1990, AIVSX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AIVSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 24, 2014 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.71% | -0.47% | -8.80% | -7.68% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.65% | -2.17% | -5.24% | -0.02% | 7.42% | 6.32% | 2.03% | 1.91% | 2.31% | 1.81% | 1.03% | -0.62% | 20.47% |
| 2024 | 1.27% | 5.37% | 3.49% | -3.37% | 3.79% | 3.44% | 2.05% | 2.06% | 2.45% | -0.74% | 4.40% | -1.40% | 24.90% |
| 2023 | 5.60% | -2.34% | 3.13% | 2.24% | 0.60% | 5.84% | 3.67% | -1.65% | -4.26% | -1.34% | 9.18% | 5.60% | 28.56% |
| 2022 | -4.83% | -2.60% | 2.82% | -8.62% | 1.47% | -8.79% | 6.24% | -2.79% | -8.73% | 7.92% | 6.64% | -3.36% | -15.50% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 3.22% | 4.45% | 4.05% | 1.28% | 1.20% | 1.50% | 2.86% | -3.70% | 6.01% | -2.07% | 5.06% | 25.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A has an annualized alpha of 3.19%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1990.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.48%) than losses (84.66%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.19% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.19%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 94.48%
- Downside Capture
- 84.66%
Expense Ratio
AIVSX has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AIVSX ranks 45 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 Investment Company of America Class A (AIVSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| AIVSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.87 | 0.90 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 1.39 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.21 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.18 | 1.40 | -0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.00 | 6.61 | -1.60 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A provided a 11.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.64 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.64 | $6.64 | $5.36 | $2.50 | $2.52 | $3.60 | $0.73 | $2.43 | $3.26 | $2.86 | $1.99 | $2.99 |
Dividend yield | 11.51% | 10.60% | 9.29% | 4.96% | 6.12% | 6.94% | 1.65% | 6.15% | 9.61% | 7.08% | 5.48% | 8.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Investment Company of America Class A. 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 | $0.16 | $0.16 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.60 | $6.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.66 | $5.36 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 | $2.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $2.52 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.72 | $3.60 |
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 Investment Company of America Class A. 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 Investment Company of America Class A was 50.90%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Investment Company of America Class A drawdown is 10.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.9% | Oct 10, 2007 | 355 | Mar 9, 2009 | 962 | Jan 2, 2013 | 1317 |
| -31.09% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 103 | Aug 18, 2020 | 130 |
| -30.5% | May 22, 2001 | 346 | Oct 9, 2002 | 311 | Jan 5, 2004 | 657 |
| -24.31% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 198 | Jul 18, 2023 | 384 |
| -19.62% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 220 | Nov 7, 2019 | 449 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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