About FCGTX
The American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund F-3 is a target-date mutual fund designed for individuals planning to retire around the year 2040. Its primary function is to provide a professionally managed, diversified portfolio that evolves over time, automatically adjusting its allocation from growth-oriented investments toward more income-generating and capital-preserving assets as the retirement date nears. The strategy blends underlying American Funds, including both equities and fixed income instruments, to balance growth potential with risk management throughout an investor’s career lifecycle. As the target date approaches, the fund gradually increases its allocation to bonds and equity-income funds, reflecting a more conservative stance to help preserve accumulated savings. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, a well-established investment manager, this fund aims to offer a comprehensive, one-stop retirement savings solution, making it well-suited for retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. Its notable characteristics include an automatic glide path, annual dividend distributions, and a competitive expense ratio, contributing to its popularity among those seeking a simplified and adaptive approach to retirement investing.
Fund Family American Funds
Category Target-Date 2040
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FCGTX
Share Class Class F-3
Index S&P Target Date 2040 TR
FCGTX had a total return of 14.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.04%.
