GAIOX vs. ANCFX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) and American Funds Fundamental Investors Class A (ANCFX).
GAIOX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on May 18, 2012. ANCFX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Jan 8, 1978.
Performance
GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Performance Comparison
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GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GAIOX American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio | -4.74% | 17.92% | 14.54% | 18.77% | -15.88% | 16.31% | 16.35% | 21.90% | -5.91% | 19.13% |
ANCFX American Funds Fundamental Investors Class A | -6.13% | 24.21% | 22.73% | 25.86% | -16.66% | 22.43% | 14.92% | 27.07% | -8.13% | 22.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GAIOX achieves a -4.74% return, which is significantly higher than ANCFX's -6.13% return. Over the past 10 years, GAIOX has underperformed ANCFX with an annualized return of 9.66%, while ANCFX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.92% annualized return.
GAIOX
- 1D
- -0.20%
- 1M
- -7.99%
- YTD
- -4.74%
- 6M
- -2.22%
- 1Y
- 13.39%
- 3Y*
- 13.37%
- 5Y*
- 7.53%
- 10Y*
- 9.66%
ANCFX
- 1D
- -0.62%
- 1M
- -9.88%
- YTD
- -6.13%
- 6M
- -2.09%
- 1Y
- 20.46%
- 3Y*
- 19.35%
- 5Y*
- 11.57%
- 10Y*
- 12.92%
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GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GAIOX has a 0.66% expense ratio, which is higher than ANCFX's 0.59% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GAIOX vs. ANCFX — Risk / Return Rank
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GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) and American Funds Fundamental Investors Class A (ANCFX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| GAIOX | ANCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.07 | 1.16 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.59 | 1.75 | -0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.25 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 1.61 | -0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.01 | 7.19 | -1.19 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| GAIOX | ANCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.07 | 1.16 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 | 0.70 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.80 | 0.61 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between GAIOX and ANCFX is 0.97, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Dividend Comparison
GAIOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.77%, less than ANCFX's 9.11% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GAIOX American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio | 5.77% | 5.50% | 4.81% | 2.81% | 6.45% | 5.13% | 4.00% | 5.51% | 6.10% | 3.45% | 4.39% | 4.60% |
ANCFX American Funds Fundamental Investors Class A | 9.11% | 8.54% | 8.90% | 5.80% | 4.98% | 10.97% | 2.61% | 6.91% | 9.31% | 7.28% | 4.71% | 6.08% |
Drawdowns
GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GAIOX drawdown since its inception was -26.55%, smaller than the maximum ANCFX drawdown of -53.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GAIOX and ANCFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GAIOX | ANCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.55% | -53.29% | +26.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.83% | -11.35% | +2.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.11% | -25.07% | +1.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.55% | -33.93% | +7.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.32% | -10.66% | +2.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.47% | -7.34% | +3.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 2.54% | -0.53% |
Volatility
GAIOX vs. ANCFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio (GAIOX) is 3.98%, while American Funds Fundamental Investors Class A (ANCFX) has a volatility of 4.98%. This indicates that GAIOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ANCFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GAIOX | ANCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.98% | 4.98% | -1.00% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.59% | 10.64% | -3.05% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.66% | 17.94% | -5.28% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.49% | 16.67% | -4.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.12% | 17.65% | -4.53% |