American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About AMECX

What does AMECX invest in?

This fund's main objective is to provide investors with a steady stream of income, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary aim. Its portfolio is typically composed of various income-generating investments, such as dividend-paying common stocks and interest-bearing debt instruments like bonds. A substantial portion of the fund, generally at least 60% of its total assets, will be committed to common stocks and other equity-type securities. Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to allocate up to 30% of its assets to equity securities issued by companies based outside the United States, including those in developing economies.

What is the expense ratio of AMECX?

American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A (AMECX) charges an expense ratio of 0.56%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is AMECX's dividend yield?

AMECX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.35%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is AMECX?

American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A (AMECX) manages $146.07B 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 AMECX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was AMECX launched?

American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A (AMECX) launched in January 1986 and is managed by Capital Group.