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American Funds Invmt Co of Amer A (AIVSX)On Dec 18: 25.82  Up 0.12 (0.47%)  
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American Funds Invmt Co of Amer A
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071-1406
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:American Funds
Net Assets:48.46B
Year-to-Date Return:24.21%
Yield:2.35%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:02-Jan-34
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
R. Michael Shanahan
Lead Manager since 01-Mar-91
Shanahan is a chairman emeritus and director with Capital Research and Management. He has been a investment professional for 44 years, all with Capital Research and Management or affiliate.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$250
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
AIVSX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks. It may invest up to 15% of assets, at the time of purchase, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States and not included in Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index. The fund may also hold cash or money market instruments. There is no guarantee that the fund's investment objective will be met.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (3-Sep-09): 0.13
Last Cap Gain (19-Dec-07): 1.86
Annual Holdings Turnover 31.00%
Average for Category: 78.74%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseAIVSXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.08%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$781
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,299
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,389
* Per $10,000 invested


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