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Capital Group, home of American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced today that Reggie Hedgebeth has joined as Chief Legal Officer. Hedgebeth replaces Jim Ryan, who is retiring after 27 years with the firm.
Capital Group, home of American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced that Marta Zarraga has joined the firm as Global Chief Information Officer overseeing technology and cyber security.
Capital Group, home of the American Funds and one of the world’s largest investment management firms, announced it plans to offer the firm’s first actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The civil unrest on display today at the U.S. Capitol has no place in our democratic society, regardless of our political and ideological divisions. In this moment, we are reminded of the value we place at Capital on a culture in which we treat one another with respect, even when confronted by opposing viewpoints.
Seven American Funds have been included in the Morningstar® FundInvestor℠ “The Thrilling 36” list. Morningstar's review of more than 8,000 mutual funds identified 36 funds screened for criteria that include expense ratio, manager ownership, risk rating, parent rating, and returns.
All of us at Capital Group mourn the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. These are among the latest heartbreaking reminders of the racial disparities that plague our society.
Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management firms, has announced the launch of a new fixed income fund, American Funds Multi-Sector Income FundSM. Capital Group manages $365 billion in fixed income assets.*
Eight American Funds have been included in the Morningstar® Fund Spy “The Thrilling 34” list. Morningstar’s review of 8,000 mutual funds identified 34 funds screened for criteria that include expenses, manager ownership, returns, parent rating and risk ratings.
Fund family brings home multiple awards for 12th consecutive year
Capital Group, home of American Funds®, and one of the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations with more than $1.9 trillion in assets under management, debuted its first brand marketing and television campaign in the company’s 87-year history today.
People would rather talk about anything other than money, including marriage problems, mental illness, drug addiction, race, sex, politics and religion. In a survey of 1,202 American adults conducted by Capital Group, home of American Funds, and one of the world's leading investment management firms, survey participants ranked financial topics such as household earnings, retirement savings, debt and inheritances as the most taboo topics of discussion.
A large majority of Americans agree they need to save more and invest better to prepare for retirement, but new research reveals one action that may make all of the difference. When people envision how they want to live in their retirement years, they are motivated to save more.
8 American Funds included in Morningstar’s fund review
Most Americans who are investing for retirement today wish that someone had shared financial advice with them at an earlier age, according to a survey of 1,202 investors conducted by Capital Group, home of American Funds®, and one of the world's leading investment management firms.
American Funds, a family of mutual funds from Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment management firms, announced the launch of ABLEAmerica®, a new tax-advantaged savings plan, the first ABLE plan available through financial advisors for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Nine Lipper Awards in total for American Funds Target Date Retirement Series®, New Perspective Fund® and American Funds Mortgage Fund®
Capital Group, home of American Funds, has been honored with Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2018 among large U.S. companies.
LOS ANGELES — Capital Group, home of the American Funds and one of the world’s largest investment management firms, announced today that Gary Veerman will be joining the firm as head of liability-driven investing (LDI) solutions.
Baby Boomers are learning to expect the unexpected as they transition into retirement, according to a survey of 1,200 investors conducted by Capital Group, home of the American Funds®.
Women investors are highly engaged in financial decisions, contribute meaningfully to household income and assets, and expect their investments to work hard for them, according to a survey of 1,200 investors conducted by Capital Group, home of the American Funds®.
Nine out of 10 Millennials are saving for retirement, according to a survey of 1,200 investors issued today by Capital Group, home of American Funds® and one of the world’s leading investment management firms. When it comes to their choices of employers and investments, compared to Baby Boomers, Millennials are looking for new workforce benefits and companies that deliver financial and social value.
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About us: Capital Group is a privately held company and is the home of American Funds®, a family of more than 40 mutual funds. Our investment philosophy is based on bottom-up portfolio management and in-house research to achieve long-term investment results.
Headquarters: Los Angeles
Founded: 1931
Assets Under Management: More than US $2.1 trillion (September 30, 2020)
Employees: More than 7,800 (December 31, 2019)
Services: Capital Group offers a range of products, including more than 40 mutual funds, known as the American Funds®, as well as separately managed accounts, (collective investment trusts), and high net worth investment services.
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