American Funds Fundamental Investors Class C (AFICX)
| Fund Assets | 153.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 26.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.27% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.71% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 98.64 |
| YTD Return | 8.25% |
| 1-Year Return | 37.31% |
| 5-Year Return | 85.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 78.57 |
| 52-Week High | 98.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 238 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 1978 |
About AFICX
American Funds Fundamental Investors Class C is a diversified mutual fund designed to achieve long-term growth of capital and income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund primarily invests in common stocks of large U.S. and international companies that demonstrate strong potential for capital appreciation and income. Its portfolio maintains a blend of growth and value-oriented stocks, with significant exposure to leading sectors such as information technology, industrials, financials, and healthcare. The fund holds over 200 companies, with its top investments including major firms like Broadcom, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, reflecting a focus on blue-chip equities. Established in 1978, it is structured for investors seeking a core holding that emphasizes both growth prospects and dividend income, making it suitable for long-term, diversified investment strategies. Class C shares are characterized by level-loaded fees with no up-front sales charge and convert to Class A shares after eight years.
Performance
AFICX had a total return of 37.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.68%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| FEQNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class M | 1.05% |
| FEQJX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class I | 0.55% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.94% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.58% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.99% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.64% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 3.61% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.31% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.80% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.37% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.29% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 2.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $5.275 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $1.9095 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.0129 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $6.0026 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.0153 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.5169 | Jun 13, 2024 |