American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6 (RWMGX)
| Fund Assets | 193.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.78% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 64.11 |
| YTD Return | 10.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 115.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 55.53 |
| 52-Week High | 66.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2009 |
About RWMGX
The American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6 is a mutual fund designed to produce income and offer potential growth of principal through a disciplined approach to common stock investing. Focused primarily on large-cap equities, the fund targets established companies with a history of strong earnings and consistent dividend payments. Its portfolio is broadly diversified across sectors such as information technology, financials, health care, and consumer staples, reflecting a core blend style within the large-cap category. With over 180 holdings, the fund maintains significant exposure to industry leaders like Broadcom, Microsoft, and Apple, while keeping concentration in its top ten positions relatively low compared to category peers. The fund’s investment strategy closely tracks the S&P 500, resulting in a high correlation to the index and providing investors with a benchmark-aware, actively managed equity solution. It employs a cost-efficient structure, featuring a low expense ratio and no sales charge for Class R-6 shares, making it a popular option for retirement plans and institutional investors. This fund plays a significant role in diversified portfolios seeking balanced growth and income through established U.S. equities.
Performance
RWMGX had a total return of 17.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.78%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II - Strategic Advisers Large Cap Fund | 0.24% |
| FLCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Core Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| 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% |
Top 10 Holdings
31.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.13% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.44% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 4.02% |
| CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND | CMQXX | 3.23% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.44% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 2.40% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.39% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 2.15% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.52% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 1.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | $2.9634 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.252 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.8545 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.2512 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $3.0243 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.2502 | Mar 14, 2024 |