- Issuer
- American Funds
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FAOOX Performance Chart
American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. FAOOX is currently trading at $68 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FAOOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,039.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX) has returned 9.78% so far this year and 24.97% over the past 12 months.
American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3
- 1D
- 1.32%
- 1M
- 0.88%
- YTD
- 9.78%
- 6M
- 9.75%
- 1Y
- 24.97%
- 3Y*
- 23.01%
- 5Y*
- 15.32%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
FAOOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 23, 2020, FAOOX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FAOOX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.71% | -0.44% | -6.01% | 10.79% | 4.94% | -0.78% | 9.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.67% | -2.15% | -5.22% | 0.00% | 7.44% | 6.34% | 2.05% | 1.93% | 2.34% | 1.83% | 1.04% | -0.58% | 20.77% |
| 2024 | 1.29% | 5.39% | 3.52% | -3.35% | 3.81% | 3.46% | 2.06% | 2.07% | 2.46% | -0.71% | 4.44% | -1.38% | 25.21% |
| 2023 | 5.63% | -2.34% | 3.17% | 2.24% | 0.63% | 5.86% | 3.69% | -1.61% | -4.24% | -1.34% | 9.23% | 5.61% | 28.87% |
| 2022 | -4.79% | -2.60% | 2.84% | -8.60% | 1.49% | -8.77% | 6.24% | -2.74% | -8.73% | 7.95% | 6.66% | -3.35% | -15.29% |
| 2021 | 1.04% | 1.96% | 3.90% | 4.05% | 1.30% | 1.24% | 1.50% | 2.88% | -3.66% | 6.01% | -2.05% | 5.09% | 25.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 has an annualized alpha of 3.82%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 23, 2020.
- This fund captured 104.72% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.01% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.82% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.96, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.82%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 104.72%
- Downside Capture
- 91.01%
Expense Ratio
FAOOX has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FAOOX ranks 48 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 Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX) 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.
| FAOOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 2.78 | -0.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.86 | 12.44 | -1.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 provided a 9.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.39 | $6.79 | $5.50 | $2.62 | $2.63 | $3.72 |
Dividend yield | 9.37% | 10.84% | 9.53% | 5.20% | 6.39% | 7.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-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 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.55 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.64 | $6.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.70 | $5.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $2.63 |
| 2021 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.75 | $3.72 |
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 Investment Company of America Class 529-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 Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 was 24.17%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 198 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 drawdown is 1.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.17%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 9mo 21d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.37%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.04%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 15d | 3mo 1dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.86%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 20d | 3mo 17dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.79%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FAOOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.17% | -56.78% | +32.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.04% | -9.10% | -0.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.37% | -18.90% | +1.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.17% | -25.43% | +1.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.10% | -1.80% | +0.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.52% | -10.71% | +6.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.26% | 2.03% | +0.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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