- ISIN
- US3608027716
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 2008
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FUNFX Performance Chart
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 (FUNFX) is up 15.0% since the beginning of the year. FUNFX is currently trading at $104 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FUNFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,051.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 (FUNFX) has returned 15.02% so far this year and 33.52% over the past 12 months.
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3
- 1D
- 1.52%
- 1M
- 2.48%
- YTD
- 15.02%
- 6M
- 15.33%
- 1Y
- 33.52%
- 3Y*
- 25.24%
- 5Y*
- 15.45%
- 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%
FUNFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, FUNFX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FUNFX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.86% | 0.35% | -7.20% | 12.12% | 6.06% | 0.00% | 15.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.30% | -2.28% | -4.97% | 0.76% | 7.66% | 6.50% | 1.82% | 1.03% | 3.68% | 2.54% | 1.49% | 0.30% | 24.57% |
| 2024 | 1.11% | 5.87% | 4.24% | -3.72% | 3.91% | 2.93% | 1.34% | 1.90% | 2.27% | -0.40% | 4.04% | -2.08% | 23.13% |
| 2023 | 6.59% | -2.74% | 2.26% | 1.81% | -0.22% | 6.24% | 3.72% | -1.69% | -4.58% | -1.99% | 9.25% | 5.91% | 26.25% |
| 2022 | -5.65% | -2.14% | 2.12% | -8.12% | 1.30% | -9.42% | 7.55% | -3.34% | -8.75% | 8.09% | 7.19% | -4.28% | -16.38% |
| 2021 | -1.07% | 3.89% | 3.51% | 4.31% | 1.82% | 1.07% | 1.18% | 2.43% | -4.60% | 5.89% | -2.36% | 5.18% | 22.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 has an annualized alpha of 1.81%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2017.
- This fund captured 102.03% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.17% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.96 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
- 1.81%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 102.03%
- Downside Capture
- 96.17%
Expense Ratio
FUNFX has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FUNFX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 (FUNFX) 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.
| FUNFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.14 | 2.78 | +0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.18 | 12.44 | +1.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 provided a 7.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.80 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 | $7.80 | $8.11 | $7.43 | $4.36 | $3.21 | $8.57 | $2.00 | $4.47 | $5.04 | $4.71 |
Dividend yield | 7.53% | 8.83% | 9.21% | 6.10% | 5.33% | 11.29% | 2.90% | 7.21% | 9.65% | 7.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Fundamental Investors® 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 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $2.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.52 | $8.11 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.24 | $7.43 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.04 | $4.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $3.21 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.76 | $8.57 |
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 Fundamental Investors® 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 Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 was 33.92%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-3 drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.92%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 10dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.88%Sep 2022 | 9mo 6d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.44%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.93%Apr 2025 | 2mo 11d | 1mo 26d | 4mo 7dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.62%Mar 2026 | 1mo 29d | 15d | 2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FUNFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.92% | -56.78% | +22.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.62% | -9.10% | -1.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.93% | -18.90% | +0.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.88% | -25.43% | +0.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.22% | -1.80% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.70% | -10.71% | +6.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.35% | 2.03% | +0.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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