American Funds Washington Mutual R-5 (RWMFX)

Fund Assets	217.88B
Expense Ratio	0.31%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	32.00%
Dividend (ttm)	6.61
Dividend Yield	9.59%
Dividend Growth	5.17%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 16, 2026

Previous Close	68.96
YTD Return	10.71%
1-Year Return	16.27%
5-Year Return	83.16%
52-Week Low	61.52
52-Week High	69.80
Beta (5Y)	0.91
Holdings	197
Inception Date	May 15, 2002

About RWMFX

American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund R-5 is a U.S. mutual fund designed with the primary goal of generating income and providing growth of principal through disciplined common stock investing. Established in 1952, this large-blend fund invests predominantly in common stocks of well-established companies that meet stringent financial and dividend requirements, with over 90% of assets allocated to U.S. equities and a modest allocation to non-U.S. equities. The portfolio spans major sectors such as technology, healthcare, financials, and consumer staples, reflecting broad market exposure and a focus on quality businesses. The fund regularly pays dividends on a quarterly basis and distributes capital gains semiannually, supporting its income objective. With assets exceeding $190 billion and holdings in over 170 companies, it is among the largest mutual funds in its category. Its expense ratio is notably low compared to peers, and portfolio turnover is moderate, indicating a long-term investment approach. The American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund R-5 plays a significant role for retirement-oriented and institutional investors seeking both growth and income through a diversified basket of established, dividend-paying companies.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RWMFX
• Share Class: Class R-5
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

RWMFX had a total return of 16.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.49%.

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 K	0.57%
FMAGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Magellan Fund	0.64%
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%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FWMIX	Class F-3	0.26%
RWMGX	R-6	0.26%
FWWMX	Class 529-f-3	0.31%
FWMMX	Class 529-f-2	0.35%

Top 10 Holdings

29.69% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	6.41%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	3.93%
Philip Morris International Inc.	PM	3.67%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	3.12%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	2.82%
KLA Corporation	KLAC	2.53%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	2.05%
Welltower Inc.	WELL	1.75%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	1.74%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	1.68%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 16, 2026	$2.8384	Jun 17, 2026
Mar 18, 2026	$0.2463	Mar 19, 2026
Dec 18, 2025	$3.2846	Dec 19, 2025
Sep 17, 2025	$0.2446	Sep 18, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	$2.9558	Jun 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025	$0.2438	Mar 13, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 19, 2026

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