American Funds AMCAP 529A (CAFAX)
| Fund Assets | 94.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 132.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 44.89 |
| YTD Return | 11.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.36 |
| 52-Week High | 46.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 185 |
| Inception Date | Feb 15, 2002 |
About CAFAX
American Funds AMCAP Fund 529-A is a mutual fund focused on long-term growth of capital through disciplined equity investing. The fund primarily invests in well-managed U.S. companies of any size that demonstrate sound fundamentals, have established records of long-term growth, and possess strong potential for future expansion. As of April 2025, over 90% of the portfolio is allocated to U.S. equities, with key sector exposures including information technology, consumer discretionary, health care, and industrials. The fund is diversified, holding over 175 companies and favoring firms with robust growth characteristics. Established in 1967, AMCAP Fund 529-A manages substantial assets—exceeding $83 billion—and is one of the flagship offerings within the large growth category. The fund is structured to serve as a core holding for investors seeking participation in the growth of equities over extended periods, particularly those saving for education through 529 college savings plans. Regular semi-annual dividends and capital gains distributions are features of this vehicle, and it maintains a moderate portfolio turnover, reflecting the team’s long-term investment approach. Its risk and performance profile is benchmarked against the S&P 500, emphasizing both discipline and adaptability within actively managed large-cap growth strategies.
Performance
CAFAX had a total return of 20.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.15%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FBRNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class I | 0.48% |
| FSSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Fund - Class K | 0.36% |
| FSJHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class M | 0.98% |
| FEYAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class A | 0.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.42% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.17% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.51% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.27% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.79% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.37% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.18% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 3.02% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.90% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | $1.8675 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $2.6767 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.811 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $1.1408 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.0843 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $2.2668 | Jun 16, 2022 |