- ISIN
- US45956T1051
- CUSIP
- 45956T105
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Oct 1, 2008
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
IGAAX Performance Chart
American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX) is up 13.1% since the beginning of the year. IGAAX is currently trading at $50 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IGAAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,539.
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Returns By Period
American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX) has returned 13.14% so far this year and 30.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IGAAX has returned 9.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 1.74%
- YTD
- 13.14%
- 6M
- 13.73%
- 1Y
- 30.10%
- 3Y*
- 17.88%
- 5Y*
- 9.01%
- 10Y*
- 9.67%
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%
IGAAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2008, IGAAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IGAAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.56% | 4.52% | -8.82% | 6.90% | 4.10% | 0.12% | 13.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.90% | 2.58% | 0.77% | 3.41% | 5.29% | 3.51% | -0.86% | 3.58% | 2.78% | 1.13% | 1.58% | 2.92% | 35.09% |
| 2024 | -1.28% | 3.16% | 3.89% | -2.25% | 4.04% | -1.80% | 0.96% | 2.89% | 1.35% | -4.07% | -0.88% | -2.36% | 3.28% |
| 2023 | 7.97% | -2.67% | 2.31% | 2.14% | -4.59% | 4.97% | 3.04% | -3.65% | -3.49% | -2.64% | 7.27% | 4.74% | 15.25% |
| 2022 | -2.85% | -4.37% | -1.95% | -6.33% | 2.48% | -7.60% | 2.04% | -4.66% | -8.66% | 4.11% | 14.08% | -0.87% | -15.47% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | 2.75% | 2.48% | 3.02% | 3.42% | -1.68% | -0.67% | 1.60% | -4.25% | 3.11% | -4.77% | 5.47% | 9.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.11%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2008.
- This fund participated in 89.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.11%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 79.09%
- Downside Capture
- 89.89%
Expense Ratio
IGAAX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IGAAX ranks 58 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 International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX) 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.
| IGAAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 2.78 | -0.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.08 | 12.44 | -2.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A provided a 6.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.42 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.42 | $3.63 | $1.21 | $0.82 | $1.28 | $2.72 | $0.53 | $0.87 | $0.82 | $0.65 | $0.67 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 6.82% | 8.14% | 3.37% | 2.29% | 4.00% | 6.91% | 1.37% | 2.40% | 2.81% | 1.85% | 2.35% | 3.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds International 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.81 | $3.63 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.21 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 | $2.72 |
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 International 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 International Growth and Income Fund Class A was 35.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
The current American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A drawdown is 0.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.79%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 6d | 10mo 8dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.57%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 9moJun 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.77%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 6mo | 3y 2moJul 2014 - Sep 2017 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -23.48%Mar 2009 | 5mo 2d | 2mo 24d | 7mo 26dOct 2008 - May 2009 |
2011 bear market2011 | -22.47%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IGAAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.79% | -56.78% | +20.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.92% | -9.10% | -1.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.60% | -18.90% | +6.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.90% | -25.43% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.79% | -33.92% | -1.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.45% | -1.80% | +1.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.89% | -10.71% | +2.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.92% | 2.03% | +0.89% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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