American Funds Capital Income Bldr 529F3 (FWCBX)
| Fund Assets | 124.16B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 47.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 80.75 |
| YTD Return | 5.50% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 61.60 |
| 52-Week High | 81.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2484 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FWCBX
American Funds Capital Income Builder® 529-F-3 is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to provide investors with steady income and long-term capital growth. The fund primarily targets income-producing securities and maintains a balanced allocation between common stocks and bonds, ensuring that at least 90% of its assets are invested in income-generating instruments, with half or more typically in equities. Its holdings span across various regions and sectors, featuring both U.S. and international companies, including significant exposure to developed and emerging markets. This structure makes the fund well-suited for investors focused on regular dividend income as well as capital preservation and growth over time. The 529-F-3 share class is commonly used in college savings plans, providing tax advantages for education funding. Managed by an experienced team at Capital Group, the fund stands out for its disciplined investment approach, multi-manager structure, and focus on delivering above-average income relative to the broader equity market.
Performance
FWCBX had a total return of 22.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.13%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGILX | Fidelity | Fidelity Global Equity Income Fund | 0.91% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.98% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.15% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.52% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.36% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.26% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 1.88% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 1.78% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.54% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 1.52% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $4.5934 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5167 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.5128 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.514 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.6704 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.4977 | Sep 17, 2024 |