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American Funds AMCAP R2 (RAFBX)On Nov 6: 15.29  Up 0.04 (0.26%)  
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American Funds AMCAP R2
AMCAP FUND, INC. 333 South Hope Street
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:American Funds
Net Assets:357.09M
Year-to-Date Return:29.96%
Yield:0.32%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:21-May-02
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
R. Michael Shanahan
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-86
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:$0
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
RAFBX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in stocks of issuers located in the U.S. but may invest in non-U.S. securities to a limited extent. It generally purchases growth-oriented, equity-type securities which involves large price swings and potential for loss. The management focuses primarily on companies with attributes that are associated with long-term growth.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (19-Jun-09): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (20-Jun-08): 0.70
Annual Holdings Turnover 37.00%
Average for Category: 101.52%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseRAFBXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.59% 1.33%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.75% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.42%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 502$658
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 866$1,028
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,889$2,035
* Per $10,000 invested


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