American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class R-2 (RFNBX)
| Fund Assets | 153.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.37% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 26.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.71% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 98.37 |
| YTD Return | 8.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 37.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 78.40 |
| 52-Week High | 98.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 238 |
| Inception Date | May 21, 2002 |
About RFNBX
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class R-2 is an actively managed mutual fund that targets long-term growth of capital and income. The fund primarily invests in common stocks of large, established companies with the potential for capital appreciation and a history of dividend payments. Its strategy combines both U.S. and non-U.S. equities, with a strong emphasis on U.S. stocks, which as of early 2025 made up over 80% of holdings, and a diversified mix across information technology, industrials, financials, and healthcare sectors, among others. The fund is managed by a team of portfolio managers who use a multi-manager approach to guide investments and select holdings believed to offer superior long-term growth prospects. Regular quarterly dividends are a feature, highlighting the fund’s focus on both growth and income. With substantial assets under management and a long operating history since 1978, the fund occupies a prominent position in the large blend category, making it a staple for investors seeking diversified exposure to major global companies within a classic mutual fund structure.
Performance
RFNBX had a total return of 37.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.73%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| FEQNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class M | 1.05% |
| FEQJX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class I | 0.55% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.94% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.58% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.99% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.64% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 3.61% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.31% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.80% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.37% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.29% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 2.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $5.275 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $1.9061 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.0079 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $5.9997 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.0079 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.5178 | Jun 13, 2024 |