American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class C (WSHCX)
NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
64.71
+0.19 (0.29%)
Jan 9, 2026, 8:07 AM EST
6.78% (1Y)
| Fund Assets | 208.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 64.52 |
| YTD Return | 1.40% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 49.51 |
| 52-Week High | 65.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.78 |
| Holdings | 188 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 1952 |
About WSHCX
The fund invests primarily in common stocks of established companies that are listed on, or meet the financial listing requirements of, the New York Stock Exchange and have a strong record of earnings and dividends. Its advisor strives to maintain a fully invested, diversified portfolio, consisting primarily of high-quality common stocks.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Value
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WSHCX
Share Class Class C
Index S&P 500 TR
Performance
WSHCX had a total return of 17.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.34%.
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 K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity C | 1.55% |
Top 10 Holdings
32.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 8.28% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.19% |
| CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND | CMQXX | 3.32% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.06% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.34% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 2.26% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.81% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 1.74% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 1.71% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 1.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $3.1165 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.0806 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $2.8046 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.0887 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.6815 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.090 | Sep 19, 2024 |