- CUSIP
- 140194101
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Jul 30, 1987
- Category
- Dividend
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
CAIFX Performance Chart
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 (CAIFX) is up 7.5% since the beginning of the year. CAIFX is currently trading at $82 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CAIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,542.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 (CAIFX) has returned 7.52% so far this year and 18.01% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CAIFX has returned 8.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- YTD
- 7.52%
- 6M
- 7.84%
- 1Y
- 18.01%
- 3Y*
- 14.57%
- 5Y*
- 9.05%
- 10Y*
- 8.10%
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%
CAIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2008, CAIFX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CAIFX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.22% | 3.53% | -4.84% | 4.54% | 1.26% | -0.11% | 7.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.96% | 2.62% | -0.48% | 0.36% | 3.30% | 2.99% | -0.05% | 2.64% | 1.54% | 0.06% | 2.68% | 0.40% | 20.63% |
| 2024 | -0.33% | 1.21% | 2.88% | -2.85% | 3.01% | 0.63% | 4.18% | 3.11% | 1.27% | -1.77% | 1.26% | -2.32% | 10.47% |
| 2023 | 3.85% | -3.09% | 1.46% | 1.88% | -3.56% | 3.33% | 2.09% | -2.47% | -3.25% | -1.87% | 6.24% | 4.90% | 9.21% |
| 2022 | -0.67% | -1.78% | 0.70% | -4.05% | 2.30% | -6.28% | 2.75% | -2.84% | -7.39% | 5.37% | 7.27% | -1.48% | -6.95% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 2.16% | 3.49% | 2.67% | 2.25% | -0.32% | 0.21% | 1.32% | -3.13% | 3.46% | -2.33% | 5.54% | 15.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 has an annualized alpha of 0.50%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2008.
- This fund participated in 67.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.56 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.50%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 58.49%
- Downside Capture
- 67.90%
Expense Ratio
CAIFX has an expense ratio of 0.37%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CAIFX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 (CAIFX) 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.
| CAIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.77 | 2.78 | -0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.98 | 12.44 | -1.46 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 provided a 7.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.12 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.12 | $6.09 | $4.12 | $2.44 | $2.30 | $2.36 | $2.27 | $2.72 | $2.12 | $2.90 | $2.15 | $2.13 |
Dividend yield | 7.51% | 7.93% | 5.98% | 3.69% | 3.66% | 3.36% | 3.60% | 4.31% | 3.76% | 4.63% | 3.73% | 3.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2. 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 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $1.04 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.58 | $6.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.66 | $4.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $2.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $2.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $2.36 |
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 Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2. 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 Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 was 36.83%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-2 drawdown is 0.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -36.83%Mar 2009 | 7mo 4d | 1y 11mo | 2y 6moAug 2008 - Mar 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -25.27%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 15dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.51%Oct 2022 | 9mo 2d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.29%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 9mo 27d | 1y 8moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.95%Jan 2016 | 8mo 7d | 5mo 5d | 1y 1moMay 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CAIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.83% | -56.78% | +19.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.47% | -9.10% | +2.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.88% | -18.90% | +10.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.51% | -25.43% | +7.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.27% | -33.92% | +8.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.72% | -1.80% | +1.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.70% | -10.71% | +6.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.63% | 2.03% | -0.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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