American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund® Class C (AEPCX)
| Fund Assets | 132.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.60% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 32.26% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 57.52 |
| YTD Return | 15.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.07% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 47.31 |
| 52-Week High | 58.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.88 |
| Holdings | 342 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
About AEPCX
American Funds EuroPacific Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the common stocks of companies located in Europe and the Pacific Basin. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund seeks out firms, both large and small, that are believed to have strong growth potential. Its portfolio typically comprises holdings across sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials, and financials, with significant exposure to leading non-U.S. companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Airbus, Novo Nordisk, and SAP. The fund is designed to provide international diversification, making it suitable for investors aiming to broaden their exposure outside the United States. With hundreds of holdings spread across multiple developed and emerging markets, it plays a key role in the foreign large growth category and offers a balanced approach to accessing global equity opportunities while managing risk through geographic and sector diversification.
Performance
AEPCX had a total return of 12.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.59%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class M | 1.37% |
| FIVFX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Capital Appreciation Fund | 0.84% |
| FCPCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class C | 1.87% |
| FCPAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A | 1.12% |
| FIDZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class Z | 0.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 2330 | 4.22% |
| CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND | CMQXX | 3.79% |
| AAR Corp. | AIR | 2.80% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.51% |
| NOVO NORDISK AS B | NOVOB | 2.19% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | BBVA | 1.93% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 1.70% |
| SAFRAN SA | SAF | 1.63% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc | FLUT | 1.54% |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. | EL | 1.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.6642 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.9042 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $1.2297 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.4683 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | $0.0566 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.2771 | Dec 16, 2022 |