Welcome to American Funds
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How we protect your securityGetting started
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Jim Rothenberg shares his thoughts on this challenging time for investors
(VIDEO) In a series of videos, the chairman of Capital Research and Management CompanySM, investment adviser to American Funds, discusses recent market declines, some encouraging signs, the changing landscape and ways to respond.
Fund information
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Sales charges and how to reduce them
News and updates
- A message about the current market from the chairman of Capital Research and Management Company
- Frequently asked questions regarding current market conditions
- Three lessons to learn from recent market volatility
- 2008 year-end estimates: Capital gain distributions and qualified dividends
- Go paperless with electronic delivery
- Introducing International Growth and Income Fund
Resources
- How to import into Microsoft® Money and Quicken®
- Forms
- Legal disclosures and other important information
- Financial glossary
- Stock market snapshot
Saving for…
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the American Funds. This and other important information is contained in the prospectuses, which can be obtained from your financial professional and should be read carefully before investing. Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.