American Funds AMCAP Fund Class C

Frequently Asked Questions About AMPCX

What does AMPCX invest in?

The fund primarily allocates its capital to equities of U.S. companies. Its strategy focuses on identifying businesses with a demonstrated history of sustained long-term growth and promising future expansion potential. The portfolio managers' core philosophy is to seek out attractively valued firms that, in their view, represent compelling long-term investment opportunities.

What is the expense ratio of AMPCX?

American Funds AMCAP Fund Class C (AMPCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AMPCX?

American Funds AMCAP Fund Class C (AMPCX) manages $92.54B 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 AMPCX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was AMPCX launched?

American Funds AMCAP Fund Class C (AMPCX) launched in May 1967 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has AMPCX performed?

AMPCX'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.