- What does AMPFX invest in?
- This fund primarily allocates capital to equity securities of U.S. companies, seeking those with established track records of robust long-term growth and strong potential for future expansion. Its underlying investment philosophy centers on identifying and acquiring stakes in companies deemed attractively valued, which the adviser believes offer compelling long-term investment prospects.
- What is the expense ratio of AMPFX?
- American Funds AMCAP Fund (AMPFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.70%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is AMPFX?
- American Funds AMCAP Fund (AMPFX) manages $94.93B 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 AMPFX actively managed or an index fund?
- AMPFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was AMPFX launched?
- American Funds AMCAP Fund (AMPFX) launched in March 2001 and is managed by Capital Group.
- How has AMPFX performed?
- AMPFX'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.
