About RWMBX
American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-2 is a U.S.-focused mutual fund designed to provide investors with both income and long-term capital appreciation through disciplined investment in high-quality, established companies. The fund predominantly invests in common stocks that meet strict financial criteria, emphasizing firms with strong records of earnings and dividends, and that are listed on, or meet the listing requirements of, major U.S. exchanges. Managed by a team using a multiple-portfolio manager approach, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio spread across key sectors, with significant exposure to information technology, financials, health care, and consumer staples. Notably, its top holdings include prominent companies such as Broadcom, Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, and Apple. The fund is categorized as "Large Blend," reflecting its balanced allocation between growth and value stocks within the large-cap segment, closely mirroring the overall U.S. equity market. Known for its relatively low risk profile and a long-standing philosophy rooted in prudent stock selection, the fund plays a significant role in retirement plans and is aimed at investors seeking a stable core equity holding for diversified portfolios.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RWMBX
Share Class Class R-2
Index S&P 500 TR
RWMBX had a total return of 15.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.33%.
