American Funds The Income Fund of America Class F-1 (IFAFX)
| Fund Assets | 149.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 67.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 26.45 |
| YTD Return | 1.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.34 |
| 52-Week High | 28.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.59 |
| Holdings | 3188 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 1973 |
About IFAFX
American Funds The Income Fund of America® Class F-1 is a diversified mutual fund aiming to provide investors with a steady stream of current income while also seeking long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in income-producing securities, including a mix of dividend-paying common stocks and interest-paying bonds. The portfolio usually allocates at least 60% of its assets to equities, with the remainder in fixed-income securities. Notably, up to 30% of the fund’s assets may be invested in companies based outside the United States, offering exposure to both domestic and international markets, including emerging economies. With more than 3,000 holdings spread across various sectors and industries, the fund maintains a broad, balanced approach to asset allocation. Its moderate allocation strategy is designed to balance income generation with the potential for appreciation, making it relevant for investors seeking regular distributions and long-term portfolio growth. Established in 1973, the fund has played a significant role in the market as a core income-focused allocation vehicle for a wide range of investors.
Performance
IFAFX had a total return of 13.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.26%.
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™ | 0.49% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1644 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.0817 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1655 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.1657 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1654 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $1.0436 | Dec 17, 2024 |