About CAFCX
American Funds AMCAP Fund® Class 529-C is an actively managed mutual fund tailored for use in 529 college savings plans. Its primary focus is on growth investing, targeting well-managed U.S. companies across all market capitalizations that exhibit strong fundamentals and solid growth potential. The fund’s strategy emphasizes disciplined stock selection, with a significant allocation to sectors such as technology, communication services, consumer cyclical, industrials, and healthcare. As of May 2025, over 90% of its assets were invested in U.S. equities, with modest exposure to international equities and a cash reserve component.
Designed to support long-term financial goals such as higher education funding, this share class features a level-load fee structure and converts automatically to a lower-cost share class after five years. The fund’s portfolio regularly includes large-cap industry leaders, as reflected by major holdings in companies like Microsoft, Broadcom, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. Its substantial asset base, experienced management, and growth-oriented investment approach make it a prominent option within the large growth mutual fund category, particularly among investors prioritizing education-related savings.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CAFCX
Share Class Class 529-c
Index S&P 500 TR
CAFCX had a total return of 8.51% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.46%.
