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METHODOLOGY: The 6 American Funds U.S. equity-focused funds used in our analysis (as compared to the Standard & Poor's 500) are measured from the following fund inception dates: AMCAP Fund 5/1/67, American Mutual Fund 2/21/50, Fundamental Investors 8/1/78, The Growth Fund of America 12/1/73, The Investment Company of America 1/1/34 and Washington Mutual Investors Fund 7/31/52.

Standard & Poor's 500 composite Index is a market capitalization-weighed index based on the average weighted results of approximately 500 widely held common stocks.

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Past results are not predictive of results in future periods.

Figures shown are past results and are not predictive of results in future periods. Current and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Share prices and returs will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. View fund expense ratios and returns.

Returns shown at net asset value (NAV) have all distributions reinvested.

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which the results would have been lower. Read details about how waivers and/or reimbursements affect the results for each fund. View results and yields without fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.

There may have been periods when the results lagged the index(s).

The market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

Investing outside the United States involves risks, such as currency fluctuations, periods of illiquidity and price volatility, as more fully described in the prospectus. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in developing countries. Small-company stocks entail additional risks, and they can fluctuate in price more than larger company stocks.

Regular investing does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. Investors should consider their willingness to keep investing when share prices are declining.

Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing.

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