American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX) has returned -7.64% so far this year and 14.91% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 23, 2020, FAOOX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 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 54% 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%.

American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 has an annualized alpha of 3.79%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 24, 2020.

• This fund captured 105.55% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.70% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 0.92 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.

FAOOX has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.

FAOOX ranks 46 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 (FAOOX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

American Funds Investment Company of America Class 529-F-3 provided a 11.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.79 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 10.04%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.