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American Funds Amcap R2 (RAFBX)On Aug 21: 16.33  Up 0.01 (0.06%)  
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American Funds Amcap R2
333 S Hope St - 55th FL (micg) Los Angeles CA 90071
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:American Funds
Net Assets:389.80M
Year-to-Date Return:-14.75%
Yield:0.18%
Morningstar Rating:2 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 with Capital Research and Management Company. He joined the firm in 1965. Shanahan has 34 years of investment experience, all with Capital Research and Management Company.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$0
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
RAFBX can be purchased from 37 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 (14-Dec-07): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (20-Jun-08): 0.70
Annual Holdings Turnover 29.00%
Average for Category: 98.99%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseRAFBXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.47% 1.36%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.75% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.41%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.69%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $502$623
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $866$956
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,889$1,887
* Per $10,000 invested


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