American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About AEPGX

What does AEPGX invest in?

This fund primarily invests in the common stocks of companies located in Europe and the Pacific Rim, focusing on those that the investment adviser believes offer significant potential for growth. These "growth stocks" are defined as shares the adviser expects to achieve above-average capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be dedicated to securities from issuers within these European and Pacific Basin regions. A portion of the fund's holdings may also include common stocks and other financial instruments from businesses in emerging markets.

What is the expense ratio of AEPGX?

American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund Class A (AEPGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.83%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AEPGX?

American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund Class A (AEPGX) manages $140.66B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AEPGX actively managed or an index fund?

AEPGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AEPGX launched?

American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund Class A (AEPGX) launched in January 1986 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has AEPGX performed?

AEPGX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.