American Funds Investment Company of America Class A (AIVSX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US4613081086 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 461308108 |
| Issuer | American Funds |
| Inception Date | Jan 1, 1934 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Home Page | www.capitalgroup.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The American Funds Investment Company of America Class A has a high expense ratio of 0.57%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A had a return of 6.11% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.14% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds Investment Company of America Class A had an annualized return of 11.24%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.37%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.11% | 5.06% |
| 1 month | -2.25% | -3.23% |
| 6 months | 20.99% | 17.14% |
| 1 year | 26.14% | 20.62% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.62% | 11.54% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.24% | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.27% | 5.37% | 3.49% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.26% | -1.34% | 9.18% | 5.60% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A(AIVSX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Investment Company of America Class A (AIVSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Investment Company of America Class A granted a 4.69% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.52 | $3.60 | $0.73 | $2.57 | $3.94 | $2.93 | $1.97 | $3.25 | $4.32 | $3.32 |
Dividend yield | 4.69% | 4.96% | 6.12% | 6.94% | 1.65% | 6.51% | 11.61% | 7.25% | 5.45% | 9.75% | 11.66% | 9.04% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | |||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.92 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.48 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.90 |
| 2013 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.92 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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 50.56%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 889 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Investment Company of America Class A drawdown is 3.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.56% | Oct 10, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 889 | Sep 17, 2012 | 1243 |
| -31.8% | Aug 26, 1987 | 73 | Dec 4, 1987 | 477 | Oct 3, 1989 | 550 |
| -31.09% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 103 | Aug 18, 2020 | 130 |
| -30.28% | May 22, 2001 | 346 | Oct 9, 2002 | 306 | Dec 29, 2003 | 652 |
| -24.31% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 198 | Jul 18, 2023 | 384 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds Investment Company of America Class A volatility is 3.54%, 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.