American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class 529-F-1 (CWMFX)
| Fund Assets | 193.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.70% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 63.69 |
| YTD Return | 9.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 112.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 55.05 |
| 52-Week High | 65.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | Sep 16, 2002 |
About CWMFX
The American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund 529-F-1 is a diversified mutual fund focused on producing income and providing opportunities for long-term principal growth through investments in common stocks. The fund primarily targets established companies that meet stringent financial and listing criteria, largely emphasizing large-cap U.S. equities with a track record of consistent earnings and dividend payments. Managed using a multi-manager system, each segment of the portfolio is guided by individual managers who select holdings from a rigorously screened list of eligible securities. This disciplined approach, rooted in standards originating from a historic Washington, D.C. court case, seeks to balance income generation with prudent risk management. The fund’s portfolio is heavily weighted toward sectors like information technology, financials, industrials, and health care, while maintaining broad industry and geographic diversification. With a long-standing legacy and significant assets under management, the fund plays an important role for investors seeking stable, long-term exposure to the U.S. equity market while prioritizing both income and capital appreciation.
Performance
CWMFX had a total return of 15.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.74%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II - Strategic Advisers Large Cap Fund | 0.24% |
| FLCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Core Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| 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% |
Top 10 Holdings
31.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.13% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.44% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 4.02% |
| CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND | CMQXX | 3.23% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.44% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 2.40% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.39% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 2.15% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.52% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 1.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | $2.9364 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.2242 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.8264 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.2215 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $3.0009 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.2261 | Mar 14, 2024 |