- ISIN
- US0276814029
- CUSIP
- 027681402
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Feb 21, 1950
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
AMFFX Performance Chart
American Mutual Fund Class F-1 (AMFFX) is up 6.8% since the beginning of the year. AMFFX is currently trading at $63 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AMFFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,676.
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Returns By Period
American Mutual Fund Class F-1 (AMFFX) has returned 6.82% so far this year and 17.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMFFX has returned 11.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Mutual Fund Class F-1
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- 0.48%
- YTD
- 6.82%
- 6M
- 6.55%
- 1Y
- 17.36%
- 3Y*
- 14.74%
- 5Y*
- 10.88%
- 10Y*
- 11.19%
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%
AMFFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 15, 2001, AMFFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AMFFX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.4%, 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 | 2.10% | 3.02% | -6.20% | 5.66% | 2.18% | 0.29% | 6.82% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.21% | 1.03% | -2.75% | -2.14% | 4.47% | 3.61% | 1.19% | 1.69% | 2.29% | -0.31% | 2.54% | -0.61% | 15.99% |
| 2024 | 0.71% | 3.02% | 3.20% | -3.57% | 3.01% | 1.13% | 4.29% | 3.15% | 1.66% | -1.27% | 3.49% | -4.41% | 14.87% |
| 2023 | 2.30% | -2.80% | 1.28% | 1.97% | -3.63% | 4.53% | 2.57% | -2.29% | -3.51% | -1.62% | 6.67% | 4.18% | 9.36% |
| 2022 | -1.91% | -1.37% | 3.37% | -4.54% | 1.93% | -5.87% | 3.91% | -2.62% | -7.33% | 8.58% | 5.79% | -3.24% | -4.54% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 2.11% | 6.43% | 3.40% | 1.85% | -0.19% | 1.36% | 1.70% | -3.35% | 6.10% | -1.92% | 6.42% | 25.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Mutual Fund Class F-1 has an annualized alpha of 2.22%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 15, 2001.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.54%) than losses (76.23%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.22%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 80.54%
- Downside Capture
- 76.23%
Expense Ratio
AMFFX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMFFX ranks 42 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 Mutual Fund Class F-1 (AMFFX) 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.
| AMFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 2.78 | -0.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.79 | 12.44 | -3.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Mutual Fund Class F-1 provided a 7.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.45 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 | $4.45 | $4.45 | $3.43 | $1.89 | $2.33 | $2.50 | $0.87 | $1.97 | $2.38 | $2.39 | $1.75 | $2.19 |
Dividend yield | 7.10% | 7.53% | 6.26% | 3.72% | 4.84% | 4.73% | 1.95% | 4.56% | 6.38% | 5.89% | 4.78% | 6.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Mutual Fund Class F-1. 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 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.42 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.82 | $4.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.80 | $3.43 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.89 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $2.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 | $2.50 |
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 Mutual Fund Class F-1. 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 Mutual Fund Class F-1 was 48.76%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 744 trading sessions.
The current American Mutual Fund Class F-1 drawdown is 0.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.76%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 7moJul 2007 - Feb 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.83%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 25d | 9mo 4dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.86%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 7moMay 2001 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -15.32%Sep 2022 | 6mo 4d | 9mo 27d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.40%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 10d | 6mo 11dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AMFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.76% | -56.78% | +8.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.93% | -9.10% | +1.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.95% | -18.90% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.32% | -25.43% | +10.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.83% | -33.92% | +4.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.63% | -1.80% | +1.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.72% | -10.71% | +4.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.97% | 2.03% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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