Welcome to American Funds
Your accounts
- Purchase shares
- Exchange shares
- Sell shares
- Update address
and other options…
Getting started
Download the shareholder reference guide, which offers information about our account services and organization.
Perspectives on 2008
2008 Year in Review and 2009 Outlook
VIDEO recorded December 3, 2008
A panel discussion with American Funds portfolio counselors.
A year-end perspective from our chairman
Jim Rothenberg addresses key shareholder concerns regarding the causes of the recent decline and how American Funds continues to respond.
Fund information
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Sales charges and how to reduce them
News and updates
- New required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for 2009
- A year-end perspective from our chairman
- Frequently asked questions regarding current market conditions
- American Funds money market funds update
- Prepayment of January dividend for two funds
- Capital Income Builder dividend update
- 2008 year-end estimates and actuals: Capital gain distributions, qualified dividends and special dividends
- Go paperless with electronic delivery
Resources
- How to import into Microsoft® Money and Quicken®
- Forms
- Legal disclosures and other important information
- Financial glossary
- Stock market snapshot
How we protect your security2008 Tax Center
Our tax tips can help you prepare your 2008 tax return.
Learn about tax forms you may receive in the coming months.
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.