American Funds The Income Fund of America® Class F-2 (AMEFX)
| Fund Assets | 144.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.45% |
| Dividend Growth | 64.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.01 |
| YTD Return | 7.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.34 |
| 52-Week High | 28.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3188 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2008 |
About AMEFX
American Funds The Income Fund of America Class F-2 is a diversified mutual fund aimed at delivering current income with a secondary focus on capital growth. It primarily invests in dividend-paying stocks, typically allocating at least 60% of its assets to equities, while also incorporating bonds and cash instruments as market conditions warrant. This balanced approach allows the fund to draw from both equity and fixed-income sources, contributing to a steady stream of quarterly dividend distributions and potential long-term appreciation. With over 2,900 holdings, the fund covers various sectors, providing broad market exposure and reducing unsystematic risk. Its competitive expense ratio of 0.37% and low minimum investment requirement make it accessible to a wide range of investors. The fund holds significant market relevance, managing assets exceeding $100 billion, which indicates institutional confidence and robust participation. By prioritizing income while retaining portfolio flexibility for growth, it serves the needs of individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts seeking balanced performance through changing market cycles.
Performance
AMEFX had a total return of 20.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.43%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class C | 1.69% |
| FFTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% - Class M | 1.08% |
| FSATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class M | 1.19% |
| SWCGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™ | 0.50% |
| SWBGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™ | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.88% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.83% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.07% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 1.73% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.50% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.50% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 1.35% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 1.29% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 1.20% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 1.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.1011 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1828 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.1822 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1822 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $1.0615 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1824 | Sep 17, 2024 |