American Funds Income Fund of Amer A
- AMECX
- Price as of: Apr 14, 2021
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$25.21
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Growth/Balanced Allocation
- Fund Company
- American Funds
- Share Class
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A (AMECX) Primary Other (IFAFX) C (IFACX) A (CIMAX) C (CIMCX) Other (CIMEX) Retirement (RIDFX) Retirement (RIDBX) Retirement (RIDCX) Retirement (RIDAX) Retirement (RIDEX) Other (CIMFX) Other (AMEFX) Retirement (RIDGX) Retirement (RIEBX) Retirement (RIDHX) Inst (FIFAX) Other (FAIFX) Other (FFIFX) Other (FSUUX)
AMECX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 7.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 8.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 8.9%
- Net Assets $121 B
- Holdings in Top 10 21.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.57%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 117.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $250
- IRA $25
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Growth/Balanced Allocation
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Allocation--70% to 85% Equity
AMECX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 3.32%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds The Income Fund of America®
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateNov 30, 1973
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerDina Perry
Fund Description
Normally the fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. These include equity securities, such as dividend-paying common stocks, and debt securities, such as interest-paying bonds. Generally at least 60% of the fund's assets will be invested in common stocks and other equity-type securities. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in equity securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers in developing countries.
AMECX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AMECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 7.2% | 1.7% | 21.9% | 55.10% |
1 Yr | 32.7% | 27.9% | 85.4% | 92.95% |
3 Yr | 8.6%* | -2.1% | 18.0% | 78.46% |
5 Yr | 8.9%* | 3.8% | 17.1% | 85.00% |
10 Yr | 8.4%* | 5.0% | 12.2% | 52.97% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AMECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 1.3% | -21.4% | 26.2% | 83.73% |
2019 | 12.7% | 1.1% | 24.7% | 64.14% |
2018 | -11.7% | -48.9% | -3.9% | 30.60% |
2017 | 7.8% | -4.4% | 18.6% | 73.00% |
2016 | 7.1% | -7.8% | 13.8% | 20.31% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AMECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 7.2% | 1.7% | 21.9% | 54.46% |
1 Yr | 25.1% | 21.5% | 85.4% | 99.04% |
3 Yr | 6.5%* | -2.1% | 18.0% | 92.60% |
5 Yr | 7.6%* | 3.8% | 17.1% | 94.67% |
10 Yr | 7.7%* | 5.0% | 12.2% | 70.34% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AMECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 1.3% | -21.4% | 26.2% | 83.73% |
2019 | 12.7% | 1.1% | 25.0% | 64.14% |
2018 | -9.8% | -48.9% | -2.5% | 39.86% |
2017 | 13.4% | -4.4% | 22.8% | 68.44% |
2016 | 10.6% | -7.8% | 22.5% | 10.16% |
NAV & Total Return History
AMECX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
AMECX | Category Low | Category High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 121 B | 965 K | 121 B | 4.06% |
Number of Holdings | 1921 | 4 | 20224 | 9.09% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 25.2 B | 999 K | 25.2 B | 4.08% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 21.78% | 11.2% | 100.0% | 90.85% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.35%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 70.97% | 37.67% | 93.92% | 78.68% |
Bonds | 24.07% | 0.00% | 46.13% | 13.79% |
Cash | 3.28% | -10.14% | 31.44% | 55.80% |
Preferred Stocks | 1.04% | -0.01% | 11.89% | 14.73% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.64% | 0.00% | 28.69% | 22.88% |
Other | 0.00% | -2.39% | 11.72% | 84.95% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Services | 16.58% | 0.00% | 51.42% | 23.51% |
Consumer Defense | 13.59% | 0.00% | 15.74% | 6.90% |
Technology | 13.04% | 0.00% | 53.38% | 90.60% |
Healthcare | 11.21% | 0.00% | 39.33% | 82.13% |
Industrials | 10.32% | 0.00% | 30.74% | 54.55% |
Real Estate | 8.29% | 0.00% | 65.83% | 11.91% |
Utilities | 8.11% | 0.00% | 17.07% | 6.90% |
Basic Materials | 5.66% | 0.00% | 19.26% | 20.38% |
Communication Services | 4.87% | 0.00% | 20.51% | 91.54% |
Consumer Cyclical | 4.42% | 0.00% | 70.74% | 90.91% |
Energy | 3.90% | 0.00% | 25.23% | 19.12% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 49.50% | 24.55% | 87.76% | 79.00% |
Non US | 21.47% | 0.00% | 39.08% | 60.19% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate | 48.16% | 0.00% | 99.49% | 24.14% |
Securitized | 26.68% | 0.00% | 37.45% | 15.05% |
Cash & Equivalents | 15.04% | 0.51% | 100.00% | 59.56% |
Government | 9.08% | 0.00% | 87.74% | 79.00% |
Municipal | 1.03% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 19.12% |
Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 51.86% | 77.12% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 20.97% | 0.00% | 45.11% | 17.24% |
Non US | 3.10% | -9.68% | 10.34% | 30.09% |
AMECX - Expenses
Operational Fees
AMECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.57% | 0.01% | 3.97% | 63.42% |
Management Fee | 0.22% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 56.25% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 35.26% |
Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.28% | 39.36% |
Sales Fees
AMECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | 5.75% | 2.00% | 5.75% | 19.23% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
AMECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
AMECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 117.00% | 0.00% | 350.90% | 91.50% |
AMECX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
AMECX | Category Low | Category High | AMECX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.57% | 54.38% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
AMECX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
AMECX | Category Low | Category High | AMECX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 3.32% | -1.39% | 7.33% | 7.82% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
AMECX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
Date | Amount |
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Mar 14, 2019 | $0.165 |
Sep 13, 2018 | $0.165 |
Jun 14, 2018 | $0.165 |
Mar 15, 2018 | $0.165 |
Sep 14, 2017 | $0.165 |
Jun 15, 2017 | $0.165 |
Mar 16, 2017 | $0.165 |
Dec 21, 2016 | $0.010 |
Sep 15, 2016 | $0.165 |
Jun 16, 2016 | $0.165 |
Mar 17, 2016 | $0.165 |
Sep 17, 2015 | $0.165 |
Jun 18, 2015 | $0.165 |
Mar 16, 2015 | $0.165 |
Dec 23, 2014 | $0.129 |
Sep 22, 2014 | $0.164 |
Jun 16, 2014 | $0.164 |
Mar 17, 2014 | $0.164 |
Dec 23, 2013 | $0.164 |
Sep 16, 2013 | $0.164 |
Jun 17, 2013 | $0.164 |
Mar 18, 2013 | $0.164 |
Dec 21, 2012 | $0.020 |
Sep 17, 2012 | $0.164 |
Jun 18, 2012 | $0.164 |
Mar 19, 2012 | $0.164 |
Dec 27, 2011 | $0.164 |
Sep 19, 2011 | $0.163 |
Jun 20, 2011 | $0.163 |
Mar 21, 2011 | $0.163 |
Dec 27, 2010 | $0.163 |
Sep 20, 2010 | $0.162 |
Jun 21, 2010 | $0.162 |
Mar 22, 2010 | $0.162 |
Dec 24, 2009 | $0.162 |
Sep 21, 2009 | $0.162 |
Jun 22, 2009 | $0.162 |
Mar 23, 2009 | $0.095 |
Dec 26, 2008 | $0.041 |
Sep 22, 2008 | $0.095 |
Jun 23, 2008 | $0.095 |
Mar 24, 2008 | $0.095 |
Dec 24, 2007 | $0.191 |
Sep 24, 2007 | $0.095 |
Jun 25, 2007 | $0.095 |
Mar 26, 2007 | $0.095 |
Dec 26, 2006 | $0.147 |
Sep 25, 2006 | $0.090 |
Jun 26, 2006 | $0.090 |
Mar 27, 2006 | $0.085 |
Dec 27, 2005 | $0.049 |
Sep 26, 2005 | $0.160 |
Jun 27, 2005 | $0.160 |
Mar 28, 2005 | $0.150 |
Dec 27, 2004 | $0.150 |
Sep 27, 2004 | $0.150 |
Jun 28, 2004 | $0.150 |
Mar 29, 2004 | $0.170 |
Dec 15, 2003 | $0.170 |
Sep 15, 2003 | $0.170 |
Jun 16, 2003 | $0.170 |
Mar 17, 2003 | $0.170 |
Dec 16, 2002 | $0.170 |
Sep 16, 2002 | $0.194 |
Jun 17, 2002 | $0.194 |
Mar 18, 2002 | $0.194 |
Dec 17, 2001 | $0.194 |
Sep 20, 2001 | $0.194 |
Jun 18, 2001 | $0.194 |
Mar 15, 2001 | $0.194 |
Dec 18, 2000 | $0.194 |
Sep 18, 2000 | $0.194 |
Jun 19, 2000 | $0.194 |
Mar 15, 2000 | $0.194 |
Dec 14, 1999 | $0.194 |
Sep 20, 1999 | $0.194 |
Jun 21, 1999 | $0.194 |
Mar 22, 1999 | $0.194 |
Dec 22, 1998 | $0.194 |
Sep 21, 1998 | $0.194 |
Jun 22, 1998 | $0.194 |
Mar 23, 1998 | $0.194 |
Dec 29, 1997 | $0.194 |
Sep 22, 1997 | $0.194 |
Jun 23, 1997 | $0.194 |
Mar 24, 1997 | $0.194 |
Dec 27, 1996 | $0.194 |
Sep 23, 1996 | $0.194 |
Jun 24, 1996 | $0.194 |
Mar 25, 1996 | $0.194 |
Sep 25, 1995 | $0.097 |
Jun 26, 1995 | $0.194 |
Mar 28, 1995 | $0.194 |
Dec 29, 1994 | $0.029 |
Sep 26, 1994 | $0.097 |
Jun 27, 1994 | $0.097 |
Mar 28, 1994 | $0.097 |
Dec 30, 1993 | $0.015 |
Sep 27, 1993 | $0.097 |
Jun 28, 1993 | $0.097 |
Mar 29, 1993 | $0.097 |
Dec 30, 1992 | $0.019 |
Sep 28, 1992 | $0.097 |
Jun 29, 1992 | $0.194 |
Mar 30, 1992 | $0.194 |
Dec 30, 1991 | $0.194 |
Sep 30, 1991 | $0.194 |
Jun 24, 1991 | $0.194 |
Mar 25, 1991 | $0.194 |
Dec 31, 1990 | $0.078 |
Oct 01, 1990 | $0.194 |
Jul 02, 1990 | $0.194 |
AMECX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Dina Perry
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 1992
29.27
29.3%
Dina Perry is a senior vice president of Capital Research and Management Company serving as a portfolio manager for several mutual funds. Prior to joining Capital Research in 1991, she was a senior portfolio manager with Neuberger & Berman, where she managed equity portfolios for pension funds and individuals. Before that, she was a vice president, portfolio manager, and chief economist at Chase Investors Management Corporation. Ms. Perry received both a BA and MA in economics from Queens College in New York City. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Andrew Suzman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 1999
21.51
21.5%
Andrew B. Suzman is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 25 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Andrew covered global real-estate companies, U.S. merchandising, and Australian industrials and banks. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in political economy from Tulane University. Andrew is based in New York.
David Daigle
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2006
14.51
14.5%
David A. Daigle is a fixed-income portfolio manager at Capital Group. As a fixed-income investment analyst, he covers wireless communications and building products companies. Earlier in his career at Capital, David covered multiple industries including health care, technology and directories. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Vermont. David is based in New York.
Paul Flynn
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2012
8.5
8.5%
Paul Flynn is a portfolio manager at Capital Group and one of the portfolio managers of Capital Group Global Balanced Fund (Canada). Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Paul covered the global auto industry, as well as European business services and beverage companies. Prior to joining Capital, Paul was a consultant with Bain and Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Paul is based in Geneva.
Shannon Ward
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2017
3.5
3.5%
Shannon Ward is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. She has 26 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for two years. Prior to joining Capital, Shannon worked as a portfolio manager at Oaktree Capital Management. She holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara. Shannon is based in Los Angeles.
Pramod Atluri
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2017
3.5
3.5%
Pramod Atluri is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 21 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for four years. Prior to joining Capital, Pramod was a fixed income portfolio manager at Fidelity Investments where he also worked as a fixed income strategist and corporate bond analyst. Before that he was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in biological chemistry from the University of Chicago where he also completed the requirements for bachelor’s degrees in economics and chemistry. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Pramod is based in Los Angeles.
Caroline Randall
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2020
0.83
0.8%
Caroline Randall is a portfolio manager at Capital Group. As an equity investment analyst she covers European utilities companies. She has over 20 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group since 2006. Earlier in her career at Capital, she also covered European transportation companies. Prior to joining Capital, she was head of European utilities research at J.P. Morgan. Before that, she was an analyst with Schroder Securities and an associate in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. She holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Cambridge. Caroline is based in London.
Joyce Gordon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2020
0.83
0.8%
Joyce E. Gordon is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. She has 38 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 43 years. Earlier in her career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, she covered thrifts, banking, and paper & forest products companies. She holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in business finance from the University of Southern California. Joyce is based in Los Angeles.
Bradley Vogt
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2020
0.83
0.8%
Bradley J. Vogt is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He is chairman of Capital Research Company. and serves on the Capital Group Companies Management Committee. Brad began his career at Capital as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international politics and economics from Wesleyan University. Brad is based in Washington, D.C.
John Queen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2020
0.5
0.5%
John R. Queen is president at Capital Research and Management Company. Prior to that, Queen is a portfolio manager with Mercury Advisors, his employer since 1997. Prior to joining the firm, he was associated with The Capital Group.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.08 | 40.27 | 6.56 | 1.25 |