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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds AMCAP Fund 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 AMCAP Fund Class A (AMCPX) has returned -11.82% so far this year and 11.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMCPX has returned 10.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
American Funds AMCAP Fund Class A
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -10.12%
- YTD
- -11.82%
- 6M
- -9.34%
- 1Y
- 11.06%
- 3Y*
- 14.39%
- 5Y*
- 6.22%
- 10Y*
- 10.59%
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, 1970, AMCPX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 1975 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst month was Apr 1973 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, AMCPX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 1987 at -14.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | -2.12% | -10.12% | -11.82% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.98% | -3.17% | -7.18% | 1.50% | 7.08% | 6.39% | 2.42% | 1.04% | 2.36% | 2.86% | 0.62% | -0.67% | 17.68% |
| 2024 | 1.44% | 6.41% | 2.55% | -4.93% | 3.36% | 4.18% | 0.59% | 2.09% | 2.11% | -1.53% | 5.26% | -1.68% | 21.11% |
| 2023 | 8.78% | -2.29% | 3.53% | 0.97% | 1.53% | 6.00% | 3.23% | -1.67% | -5.55% | -3.00% | 10.76% | 6.39% | 31.04% |
| 2022 | -10.65% | -2.95% | 0.99% | -11.25% | -1.53% | -7.85% | 9.68% | -4.32% | -8.59% | 4.94% | 5.68% | -4.93% | -28.67% |
| 2021 | -0.46% | 3.16% | 1.99% | 5.03% | 0.12% | 2.71% | 1.97% | 3.22% | -3.50% | 7.57% | -3.07% | 0.65% | 20.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds AMCAP Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1970.
- This fund captured 103.48% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.19% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.48% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 103.48%
- Downside Capture
- 98.19%
Expense Ratio
AMCPX has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMCPX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds AMCAP Fund Class A (AMCPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| AMCPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.56 | 0.90 | -0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.94 | 1.39 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.21 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.59 | 1.40 | -0.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.42 | 6.61 | -4.19 |
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 AMCAP Fund Class A provided a 9.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.02 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 | $4.02 | $4.02 | $3.50 | $1.24 | $2.27 | $1.56 | $1.52 | $1.64 | $2.19 | $1.69 | $1.04 | $2.30 |
Dividend yield | 9.90% | 8.73% | 8.19% | 3.26% | 7.54% | 3.43% | 3.88% | 4.90% | 7.84% | 5.37% | 3.81% | 8.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds AMCAP Fund 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 | $4.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.69 | $3.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $1.56 |
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 AMCAP Fund 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 AMCAP Fund Class A was 62.37%, occurring on Oct 3, 1974. Recovery took 910 trading sessions.
The current American Funds AMCAP Fund Class A drawdown is 14.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.37% | Dec 13, 1972 | 448 | Oct 3, 1974 | 910 | May 15, 1978 | 1358 |
| -52.87% | Oct 11, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 538 | Apr 26, 2011 | 892 |
| -36.9% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 417 | Jun 13, 2024 | 646 |
| -34.72% | May 22, 2001 | 346 | Oct 9, 2002 | 325 | Jan 26, 2004 | 671 |
| -32.8% | Mar 2, 1970 | 59 | May 26, 1970 | 196 | Mar 5, 1971 | 255 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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