- CUSIP
- 140193780
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
CFIHX Performance Chart
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3 (CFIHX) is up 7.9% since the beginning of the year. CFIHX is currently trading at $82 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CFIHX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,520.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3 (CFIHX) has returned 7.92% so far this year and 18.88% over the past 12 months.
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3
- 1D
- 0.57%
- 1M
- 2.04%
- YTD
- 7.92%
- 6M
- 8.73%
- 1Y
- 18.88%
- 3Y*
- 15.31%
- 5Y*
- 8.73%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
CFIHX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, CFIHX'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 +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CFIHX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.0%, 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 | 3.23% | 3.54% | -4.83% | 4.55% | 1.27% | 0.21% | 7.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.96% | 2.64% | -0.47% | 0.38% | 3.31% | 2.99% | -0.03% | 2.65% | 1.54% | 0.06% | 2.69% | 0.40% | 20.76% |
| 2024 | -0.32% | 1.23% | 2.89% | -2.84% | 3.02% | 0.64% | 4.18% | 3.14% | 1.27% | -1.76% | 1.27% | -3.03% | 9.78% |
| 2023 | 3.86% | -3.09% | 1.47% | 1.90% | -3.54% | 3.32% | 2.10% | -2.47% | -3.24% | -1.85% | 6.25% | 4.89% | 9.31% |
| 2022 | -0.67% | -1.77% | 0.69% | -4.03% | 2.32% | -6.28% | 2.77% | -2.83% | -7.37% | 5.39% | 7.28% | -1.48% | -6.86% |
| 2021 | -0.65% | 2.16% | 3.51% | 2.65% | 2.28% | -0.32% | 0.22% | 1.33% | -3.12% | 3.48% | -2.33% | 5.55% | 15.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3 has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.
- This fund participated in 63.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.53 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 55.19%
- Downside Capture
- 63.40%
Expense Ratio
CFIHX has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CFIHX 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-3 (CFIHX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CFIHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.41 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.93 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.78 | 13.52 | -1.74 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3 provided a 7.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.19 | $6.17 | $3.69 | $2.51 | $2.37 | $2.43 | $2.33 | $2.79 | $2.32 | $2.98 |
Dividend yield | 7.52% | 8.03% | 5.35% | 3.79% | 3.77% | 3.46% | 3.70% | 4.41% | 4.11% | 4.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F-3. 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 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.60 | $6.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.17 | $3.69 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $2.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $2.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $2.43 |
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-3. 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-3 was 25.26%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -25.26%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 15dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.45%Oct 2022 | 9mo 2d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.01%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.88%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.46%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CFIHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.26% | -56.78% | +31.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.46% | -9.10% | +2.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.88% | -18.90% | +10.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.45% | -25.43% | +7.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.43% | -10.72% | +7.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.62% | 1.97% | -0.35% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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