American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A (CWGIX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US1405431099 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 140543109 |
| Issuer | American Funds |
| Inception Date | Mar 26, 1993 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Home Page | www.capitalgroup.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
CWGIX features an expense ratio of 0.75%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds Capital World Growth and Income 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.
Returns By Period
American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A had a return of 14.78% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.98% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A had an annualized return of 8.13%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.78% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -2.05% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 4.01% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 22.98% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.61% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.13% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CWGIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.55% | 3.97% | 3.47% | -3.05% | 3.68% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 2.49% | 2.04% | -2.28% | 14.78% | ||
| 2023 | 6.86% | -3.70% | 3.24% | 1.48% | -1.26% | 5.59% | 3.17% | -2.63% | -4.31% | -2.02% | 8.28% | 5.40% | 20.82% |
| 2022 | -4.68% | -3.64% | 0.66% | -8.05% | 2.74% | -9.81% | 5.04% | -3.43% | -8.54% | 6.37% | 9.98% | -3.27% | -17.32% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | 1.94% | 2.55% | 3.51% | 1.84% | 0.24% | -0.03% | 2.17% | -4.26% | 4.80% | -3.03% | 4.68% | 14.74% |
| 2020 | -1.78% | -7.11% | -12.80% | 9.59% | 4.63% | 3.13% | 4.72% | 5.15% | -2.81% | -2.37% | 12.06% | 4.69% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 7.22% | 2.37% | 2.18% | 2.72% | -5.60% | 6.14% | -0.27% | -1.91% | 1.55% | 2.92% | 2.49% | 3.60% | 25.32% |
| 2018 | 6.01% | -3.67% | -1.74% | 1.33% | -0.25% | -0.95% | 2.11% | -1.27% | 0.34% | -7.89% | 1.38% | -5.42% | -10.26% |
| 2017 | 3.06% | 2.37% | 1.82% | 1.94% | 2.43% | 0.75% | 3.02% | -0.42% | 2.35% | 2.03% | 1.45% | 1.47% | 24.64% |
| 2016 | -4.98% | -1.46% | 7.08% | 1.46% | 0.23% | -0.31% | 4.02% | 0.38% | 0.55% | -1.96% | 0.04% | 1.71% | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 0.02% | 4.36% | -1.66% | 2.29% | 0.02% | -2.01% | 1.67% | -6.68% | -3.69% | 7.15% | -0.79% | -2.16% | -2.19% |
| 2014 | -3.24% | 5.31% | -0.26% | 1.11% | 2.50% | 0.75% | -1.75% | 2.23% | -2.38% | 1.68% | 1.44% | -3.11% | 3.99% |
| 2013 | 3.98% | -0.05% | 2.40% | 3.70% | -0.44% | -2.31% | 4.80% | -2.09% | 5.24% | 4.09% | 1.41% | 2.01% | 24.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CWGIX is 57, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A (CWGIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A provided a 1.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.11 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.11 | $1.11 | $1.08 | $1.03 | $0.73 | $0.88 | $1.05 | $0.93 | $1.07 | $1.04 | $1.03 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 1.63% | 1.85% | 2.09% | 1.62% | 1.23% | 1.68% | 2.44% | 1.82% | 2.44% | 2.40% | 2.24% | 2.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Capital World Growth and Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $1.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.03 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.73 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.88 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.05 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.93 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.07 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.04 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.03 |
| 2013 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.99 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds Capital World Growth and Income 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 Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A was 53.59%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1028 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A drawdown is 2.05%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -53.59% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1028 | Apr 10, 2013 | 1366 |
| -32% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 108 | Aug 25, 2020 | 135 |
| -27.18% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 329 | Jan 24, 2024 | 515 |
| -26.78% | May 22, 2001 | 347 | Oct 9, 2002 | 224 | Sep 2, 2003 | 571 |
| -20.54% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 226 | Nov 15, 2019 | 455 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund Class A volatility is 2.96%, 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.