- ISIN
- US4613088198
- CUSIP
- 461308819
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Jan 1, 1934
- 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
RICGX Performance Chart
The Investment Company of America Class R-6 (RICGX) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. RICGX is currently trading at $68 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RICGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,046.
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Returns By Period
The Investment Company of America Class R-6 (RICGX) has returned 9.82% so far this year and 25.05% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, RICGX has achieved an annualized return of 14.66%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
The Investment Company of America Class R-6
- 1D
- 1.34%
- 1M
- 0.91%
- YTD
- 9.82%
- 6M
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 25.05%
- 3Y*
- 23.08%
- 5Y*
- 15.39%
- 10Y*
- 14.66%
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%
RICGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2009, RICGX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RICGX 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 Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.71% | -0.44% | -6.00% | 10.79% | 4.94% | -0.76% | 9.82% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.67% | -2.15% | -5.20% | -0.00% | 7.44% | 6.36% | 2.05% | 1.95% | 2.34% | 1.83% | 1.06% | -0.58% | 20.83% |
| 2024 | 1.31% | 5.37% | 3.53% | -3.35% | 3.82% | 3.46% | 2.06% | 2.07% | 2.47% | -0.71% | 4.44% | -1.37% | 25.28% |
| 2023 | 5.63% | -2.34% | 3.16% | 2.27% | 0.63% | 5.88% | 3.69% | -1.61% | -4.23% | -1.34% | 9.23% | 5.62% | 28.94% |
| 2022 | -4.81% | -2.58% | 2.84% | -8.58% | 1.49% | -8.78% | 6.27% | -2.74% | -8.71% | 7.95% | 6.66% | -3.34% | -15.24% |
| 2021 | -0.77% | 3.25% | 4.48% | 4.08% | 1.30% | 1.24% | 1.52% | 2.88% | -3.66% | 6.04% | -2.05% | 5.10% | 25.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Investment Company of America Class R-6 has an annualized alpha of 1.93%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2009.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.27%) than losses (94.03%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.97, 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
- 1.93%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 99.27%
- Downside Capture
- 94.03%
Expense Ratio
RICGX has an expense ratio of 0.27%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RICGX 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 The Investment Company of America Class R-6 (RICGX) 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.
| RICGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 2.78 | -0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.91 | 12.44 | -1.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Investment Company of America Class R-6 provided a 9.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.42 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 | $6.42 | $6.82 | $5.53 | $2.64 | $2.66 | $3.75 | $0.74 | $2.67 | $3.93 | $2.97 | $2.09 | $3.24 |
Dividend yield | 9.42% | 10.89% | 9.59% | 5.25% | 6.45% | 7.24% | 1.68% | 6.74% | 11.60% | 7.36% | 5.77% | 9.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Investment Company of America Class R-6. 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 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.57 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.65 | $6.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.71 | $5.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $2.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.76 | $3.75 |
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 The Investment Company of America Class R-6. 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 The Investment Company of America Class R-6 was 31.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 103 trading sessions.
The current The Investment Company of America Class R-6 drawdown is 1.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.06%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 28d | 6mo 7dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.14%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 9mo 21d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.22%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 28d | 10mo 2dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.30%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.37%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RICGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.06% | -56.78% | +25.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.03% | -9.10% | -0.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.37% | -18.90% | +1.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.14% | -25.43% | +1.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.06% | -33.92% | +2.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.09% | -1.80% | +0.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.69% | -10.71% | +7.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.26% | 2.03% | +0.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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