A prudent approach to international investing

Prudent growth of capital
Emphasis on companies

Capital Group International Vantage strategy

INCEPTION DATE
January 1, 1987

IMPLEMENTATION
Consider as a core international allocation

OBJECTIVE
Seeks to provide prudent growth of capital and conservation of principal 

VEHICLES

American Funds® International Vantage Fund

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Capital Group International Equity SMA

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SEEKING RESILIENCE

Focuses on companies with characteristics associated with long-term growth and resilience to market declines, including strong balance sheets and dividend payments.

IN-DEPTH RESEARCH

Pursues prudent growth of capital and conservation of principal by investing in companies predominately based in developed markets that may offer attractive growth opportunities. 

SEEKING RESILIENCE

A focus on prudent growth of capital

The Capital Group International Vantage strategy has a proven track record of participating in rising markets, while seeking to provide relative protection on the downside by focusing on international growth companies with resilient characteristics.

IDENTIFYING LONG-TERM LEADERS IN A BROAD RANGE OF SECTORS

Examples of top holdings in the portfolios1

This graphic shows three examples of top holdings in the portfolio as part of identifying long-term leaders in a broad range of sectors and industries. Keyence is in Japan, in the information technology sector. Its market cap is $107,165 million. AIA is in Hong Kong, in the financials sector. Its market cap is $100,035 million. Novo Nordisk is in Denmark, in the health care sector. Its market cap is $355,355 million.

Sources: Bloomberg Index Services Limited and FactSet. As of December 31, 2023.

One investment strategy, multiple ways to invest

The first is American Funds International Vantage Fund, which is offered in various share classes designed for retirement plans, nonprofits, and other institutional and individual investors.

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For high net worth clients, consider the Capital Group International Equity SMA, which has a similar objective as the fund and is managed by the same team of portfolio managers.

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1Companies shown are among the top 20 holdings by weight in Capital Group International Vantage fund representative account* as of December 31, 2023. (Novo Nordisk, ASML, AstraZeneca, TotalEnergies, Safran, SAP, London Stock Exchange Group, Nestlé, Sika, EssilorLuxottica, L'Oréal, TSMC, Keyence, AIA Group, ABB, Engie, STMicroelectronics, Industria de Diseno Textil SA, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Air Liquide).

*Capital Group International Vantage Strategy is represented by the International Equity Composite, managed by Capital Group Private Client Services.

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