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Compete with confi dence. Which solution is right for your clients?

Retirement plan solutions from Capital Group, home of American Funds, are designed to serve a broad range of clients and offer the advantages of large-plan pricing to small- and mid-size employer-sponsored retirement plans. These solutions are available in a variety of share classes to accommodate both fee-based practice models, including those taking advantage of a recapture account, as well as commission-based models.

Call us at (800) 421-9900 PLAN SIZE for help in determining $0 $750,000 $1.5 million $10+ million which solution would RecordkeeperDirect best fi t a specifi c plan. PlanPremier

RecordkeeperDirect® PlanPremier® • Designed especially for • Designed especially for larger plans smaller plans • Robust yet low-cost plan services • Simple to operate and maintain • Hundreds of mutual funds from • Low-cost recordkeeping more than 40 investment managers,* and investments including American Funds

PAGE • Customized plan administration by • Two versions: a third-party administrator (TPA) — PlanPremier–TPA — customized 3 Save your clients money plan administration by a TPA — PlanPremier–Bundled — plan 5 Build a stronger plan menu administration by Capital Group 7 Trust a proven leader

How can we help you? Capital Group is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and win This content, developed by Capital Group, more retirement plan business. home of American Funds, should not be used as a primary basis for investment Visit americanfunds.com or call (800) 421-9900. decisions and is not intended to serve as impartial investment or fi duciary advice.

* As of 12/31/2018. Available investment options will vary by retirement plan solution and share class. Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. 2 Save your clients money

Our strategic approach to plan pricing is designed to be low-cost and transparent and to provide better overall value.

A closer look at RecordkeeperDirect pricing Step 1 u Determine the annual recordkeeping fees, based on plan assets and share class. Step 2 u Choose a share class depending on what level of compensation is necessary to meet the plan’s service requirements.

Compensation is included in the expense ratio Recordkeeping fees1 based on plan assets TPA compensation [Base fee (below) + $20 per participant] Average based on plan assets Share expense Advisor class Up to $250K $250K–$500K $500K–$1M $1M–$2M $2M+ ratio2,3 compensation Up to $1M $1M+ R-2 $750 $500 1.47% 0.75% 0.12% 0.05% No base or per-participant fee R-3 750 $500 1.02 0.50 0.05

R-4 1,000 750 $500 0.72 0.25 0.02

R-5E 750 500 0.52 0.00 0.00

R-6 1,750 0.38 0.00 0.00

A closer look at PlanPremier pricing With a fixed-dollar approach to plan pricing, plan assets — depending on the share class — generate a plan credit that can offset plan expenses. Over time, net plan expenses, as a percentage of assets, will decrease as assets grow.

Step 1 u Determine the annual recordkeeping fees based on the number of plan participants. Step 2 u Choose a share class depending on (1) how the plan sponsor wishes to pay for the recordkeeping fees (with or without expense ratio revenue generated by plan credits) and (2) what level of compensation is necessary to meet the plan’s service requirements.

Plan credit and compensation are included in the expense ratio Approximate Recordkeeping fees plan credit TPA Base fee (varies by fund) compensation Average Participants with PlanPremier- PlanPremier- Per Share expense PlanPremier- PlanPremier- Advisor PlanPremier– account balances TPA Bundled + participant class ratio2,4 TPA Bundled compensation TPA 1–25 $2,200 or $5,400 + $100 R-2 1.49% 0.40% 0.45% 0.65% 0.05%

26–300 2,200or 5,400 + 60 R-2E 1.18 0.25 0.30 0.50 0.05

301–500 3,700or 6,900 + 55 R-3 1.06 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.05

501–1,000 6,200or 9,650 + 50 R-4 0.73 0.05 0.10 0.25 0.05

1,001 or more 8,200or 11,650 + 48 R-5E 0.50 0.15 0.15 0.00 0.00

R-5 0.43 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.00

R-6 0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 Save your clients money (continued)

For pricing on a specifi c PlanPremier–TPA — sample illustration plan opportunity, call us at (800) 421-9900. u Plan assets: $2.5 million u Estimated annual contributions: $150,000 Use a customized plan cost u Participants with account balances: 50 comparison report to help win or retain a plan. PlanPremier plan credits can offset plan expenses

American Funds American Funds PlanPremier–TPA (R-3) PlanPremier–TPA (R-6) Annual plan administration expenses With PlanPremier-TPA, TPAs 1 charge administration fees for Recordkeeping Fees $5,200 $5,200 plan duties including keeping a Administration Fees 1 $1,750 $1,750 plan in compliance. [Note: The Trustee / Custodial Fees $0 $0 $1,750 cited is only an example.] GROSS Plan Administration Expenses 2 $6,950 $6,950 2 Gross plan administration expenses reflect the total Plan Credit / Expense Offset ($6,625)† 3 ($0)† recordkeeping, administration NET Plan Administration Expenses $325 $6,950 and trustee/custodial fees, before any plan credit, if applicable, is applied. +

3 The ($6,625) figure in this example represents a plan Annual investment expenses credit that comes from revenue Average Expense Ratio 1.06% 4 0.37% 5 in certain share classes, such Other Fees 0.00% 0.00% as R-3. This enables net plan expenses, as a percent of assets, Total Investment Expenses 1.06% 0.37% to decrease as plan assets grow. $28,090 $9,805 4 With R-3, advisor compensation (35 bps) is included in the investment expense ratio. +

The R-6 average expense ratio is 5 Annual advisor fee lower than R-3, in this example, because it doesn’t include Advisor Fee — 0.35% 6 any recordkeeping revenue or — $9,275 advisor compensation.

6 Fee-based advisor compensation = is determined by the fi nancial professional and paid separately. First-year plan cost 7 1.07% 0.98% 7 The fi rst-year plan cost shows $28,415 $26,030 the ‘all-in’ cost of the plan, which enables sponsors to more easily † compare different share classes Credit rates may vary depending on a plan’s investment options. and/or options for paying plan expenses.

4 Build a stronger plan menu

Investment returns are critical to any plan participant’s long-term success. With Capital Group, you can start with a target date retirement series “most recommended” by advisors5 and then build a diversifi ed investment menu by choosing from among hundreds of funds from well-respected managers.6

Quality matters when selecting investments for a plan With PlanPremier, you can access hundreds of investments from more than 40 well-respected investment managers,6 including:

8 American Funds were selected for Morningstar’s “Terrifi c 28”

Eight American Funds have been cited for excellence in the Morningstar® FundInvestorSM “Terrific 28” list.

Morningstar’s annual review of more than 8,000 mutual funds identifies a select group of funds based on key investment criteria, which include cheapest quintile of category, manager investment of more than $1 million in the fund, Morningstar Risk rating below the High level, Morningstar Analyst Rating of Bronze or higher, parent rating of Positive and returns above the fund’s benchmark over the manager’s tenure.

Source: Morningstar, “Fund Spy: 28 Terrifi c Funds,” September 2018.

5 Build a stronger plan menu (continued)

Benefit from a target date series “most recommended” by advisors5 The American By 2023, about 82% of 401(k) • We continue to manage our glide Funds Target Date contributions are expected to flow into path 30 years past retirement. Retirement Series and target date funds.8 And since so much is riding on each plan’s target date funds, • Our funds have meaningful equity other highly regarded the series chosen for the plan matters. exposure throughout retirement. American Funds are • We emphasize dividends to provide also available on many Distinguish yourself by choosing the American Funds Target Date Retirement equity exposure while managing other DC platforms.7 Series®, which leverages a distinct volatility. approach designed to promote better Better still: Even though the American retirement investment outcomes. Funds Target Date Retirement Series The target date series has a unique is available on many other providers’ glide path (below) designed to address platforms, it may be less expensive in a both market risk and longevity risk. Capital Group retirement plan solution.

Accumulation Transition Distribution Glide path objective 100% Glide path objective Mix of capital appreciation 90 Capital preservation and income generation and income generation 80 Assets Fixed income funds Assets U.S. and 70 U.S. and international international equity credit, government and 60 Growth-and- securitized bonds 50 income funds

40 Equity-income/ Glide path objective 30 Balanced funds Primarily income generation, Glide path objective 20 but also capital appreciation Capital appreciation Growth funds and preservation 10 Assets Assets U.S. and 0 U.S. and international equity international equity 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement +5 +10 +15 +20 +25 +30 and ﬁxed income funds Age 20 Age 50 Age 65 Age 95

Although target date funds are managed for investors on a projected retirement date time frame, a fund’s allocation strategy does not guarantee that an investor’s retirement goals will be met. American Funds investment professionals manage the target date fund’s portfolio, moving it from a more growth-oriented strategy to a more income-oriented focus as the fund gets closer to its target date. The target date is the year in which an investor is assumed to retire and begin taking withdrawals.

The target allocations shown are effective as of January 1, 2019, and are subject to the Portfolio Oversight Committee’s discretion. The funds’ investment adviser anticipates that the funds will invest their assets within a range that deviates no more than 10% above or below these allocations. Underlying funds may be added or removed during the year. Changes in the equity allocation within the underlying equity-income and balanced funds may affect the overall equity exposure in the target date funds. For quarterly updates of fund allocations, visit americanfunds.com.

6 Trust a proven leader

The true test of any long-term retirement plan solution is the level of service and support the provider offers to you, as the plan advisor, your plan sponsor clients and their plan’s participants.

Advisor benefits: Personalized sales support PlanPremier®-Bundled

Capital Group has focused on providing superior Retirement plan proposal long-term results for American Funds® since 1931. • An experienced sales team, • A comprehensive advisor website comprising specialists who’ve makes it easier to offer more value- A brighter future is in taken the time to understand added services to your clients. your hands. your business needs, can help you win and retain more plans. • Highly effective webinars, videos and literature can help you enroll employees and educate plan participants.

Customized retirement plan proposals for use at point-of-sale Plan sponsor benefits: Reliable ongoing service • A robust plan sponsor website • A knowledgeable in-house support provides access to participant service team addresses and resolves fee disclosure and the ability issues quickly. to approve distributions. • Extensive plan data and analysis is available through a customized report, which is updated quarterly and available online.

Participant benefits: Help improve participant outcomes • An engaging suite of materials • Comprehensive online educational encourages employees to enroll resources to guide participants and stay invested in the plan. through every stage of retirement planning and investing.

Freedom of choice with fiduciary services If plan sponsors want help selecting and monitoring investments, they can use their choice of any fiduciary services provider. In addition to others, we facilitate access to ERISA 3(21) or 3(38) services from an independent third party, Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Wilshire®).9

ERISA 3(21): nondiscretionary investment advisor ERISA 3(38): discretionary investment manager Wilshire screens, monitors and recommends Wilshire screens, selects and monitors plan investment options for a plan’s lineup, but it’s up investments and makes any necessary changes to the plan sponsor to either select investment in the plan’s investment menu. options from a Select List or approve Wilshire’s recommended Fund Menu. u Annual cost: 0.05% of assets u Annual cost: 0.02% of assets

7 Make Capital Group your MVP

Which firm have you chosen as your Most Valued Provider for defined contribution plans? Capital Group, which provides plan services to more than 400,000 businesses,10 was selected most often by retirement plan advisors as being reliable and easy to do business with.5

Save your clients money Build a stronger plan menu Trust a proven leader Our fixed-dollar approach to plan Start with a target date series We’ve earned high marks for pricing is designed to be low-cost “most recommended” by advisors.5 advisor support and plan sponsor and transparent and to provide Then build a diversified menu with service5 — all of which can help better overall value. access to an expansive choice of make your job easier and your hundreds of mutual funds from 40+ practice more effective. respected investment managers6, including American Funds.

The American Funds Target Date Retirement How can we help you? Series and other highly regarded American Funds We’re dedicated to helping you reach your full are also available on many other potential and win more retirement plan business. DC platforms.7 Visit americanfunds.com or call (800) 421-9900.

1 There is a one-time annual RecordkeeperDirect plan installation fee of $500 for startup plans; waived for R-2 only if plan assets reach $100,000 or more as of the plan’s first billing date. No charge for takeover plans. The $20 per-participant fee will be deducted from participant accounts. 2 Average expense ratios shown are provided only as examples. The actual average expense ratio depends on the investments selected for the plan and participant allocations. Expense ratios reflect applicable fee waivers and expense reimbursements, without which expenses would be higher. 3 The average expense ratio shown for each RecordkeeperDirect share class is for all funded investments and is weighted, based on average daily net assets in the program as of 12/31/2018. Accordingly, more weight is given to funds with more assets. Actual expense ratios, as reported in each fund’s prospectus available at the time of publication, range from 1.36% to 1.97% for R-2; 0.91% to 1.53% for R-3; 0.61% to 1.23% for R-4; 0.40% to 1.02% for R-5E; and 0.25% to 0.87% for R-6. 4 The average expense ratio shown for each PlanPremier share class is for all funded investments and is weighted, based on average daily net assets in the program as of 12/31/2018. Accordingly, more weight is given to funds with more assets. Actual expense ratios, as reported in each fund’s prospectus available at the time of publication, range from 0.99% to 4.30% for R-2; 0.50% to 2.35% for R-2E; 0.64% to 3.57% for R-3; 0.35% to 3.55% for R-4; 0.02% to 1.93% for R-5E; 0.02% to 2.29% for R-5; and 0.02% to 3.07% for R-6. 5 Market Strategies International, Cogent Wealth Reports, Retirement Plan Advisor TrendsTM, September 2018. Methodology: There were 521 respondents to a web survey conducted from August 8 to 15, 2018. The respondents consisted of financial advisors managing defined contribution plans. Learn more about Cogent Wealth Reports at http://landing.marketstrategies.com/retirement-plan-advisor-trends-2018. 6 As of 12/31/2018. Fund availability may vary by solution and share class. 7 Check with your home office for details. 8 Source: Cerulli Associates, The Cerulli Report — U.S. Defined Contribution Distribution 2018. 9 Wilshire’s recommendations are subject to any generally applicable limitation on the investment options available, including limitations imposed by the plan’s recordkeeper or financial professional. Plans that elect target-date mapping at plan conversion may only choose coverage under the 3(21) Select List. Wilshire® is a registered service mark of Wilshire Associates Incorporated, Santa Monica, California. All other trade names, trademarks and/ or service marks are the property of their respective holders. Wilshire is not an affiliate of any member company of American Funds. Wilshire is solely responsible for the program material and its investment recommendations. The complete terms and limitations of Wilshire’s 3(21) Investment Adviser and 3(38) Investment Manager programs may be found in the applicable agreement between the plan sponsor and Wilshire. 10 401(k), SEP and SIMPLE plans as of 12/31/2018. 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. All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies. Securities offered through American Funds Distributions, Inc. Lit. No. RPGEBR-132-0519P Litho in USA CGD/SCG/10260-S74352 © 2019 Capital Group. All rights reserved. Printed on recycled paper. December 08, 2017

A comparison of estimated retirement plan costs for: QRS Company 401K Retirement Plan

PREPARED BY Pat Advisor

Leading Financial Firm 3 Success Lane Suite 17 Los Angeles, CA 90071

(555) 555-1717 [email protected]

Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 1 of 7 A guide to understanding Retirement plan fees and expenses

As a retirement plan fiduciary, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that expenses paid by the plan are reasonable. To determine what is reasonable, you must Total Plan Cost first understand retirement plan costs. This illustration provides a high-level view of plan fees and expenses, and explains how each fits into the total plan cost. Plan Administration Expenses + Investment Expenses Remember that plan cost is just one factor to consider when making decisions about plan providers, investment Recordkeeping Administration Investment Management Advisor Compensation managers, investment options and financial professionals. Paid to the plan's Paid to the plan's third- Paid to the investment Paid to the plan's financial recordkeeper for tracking party administrator for manager for managing professional's firm for participant accounts, services such as plan individual securities within distribution and for producing quarterly design, creation of plan each investment option employee-related services statements and providing documents, compliance such as enrollment web and phone access testing and Form 5500 guidance and ongoing preparation education

Other Related Fees Recordkeeper and TPA Paid to a variety of Payments providers for legal, Paid to the plan's administrative, marketing recordkeepers and/or the and/or transfer-agent third-party administrator services, depending on the arrangement

Recordkeeping Credit / Expense Offset Certain plans, share or unit classes or investments may credit a portion of the investment expenses back to the plan to reduce or offset plan administration expenses

Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 2 of 7 Estimated first-year plan cost

Current Plan Assets Estimated Annual Contributions Number of Eligible Employees Number of Participants $2,500,000 $150,000 50 50 CURRENT PROVIDER

Current 401k Provider PlanPremier® – TPA R-3 PlanPremier® – TPA R-6

Annual Plan Administration Expenses

Recordkeeping Fees $0 $5,200 $5,200 Administration Fees $1,750 $1,750 $1,750 Trustee / Custodial Fees $0 $0 $0 — — — Independent Fiduciary Services — — —

GROSS Plan Administration Expenses $1,750 $6,950 $6,950 Plan Credit / Expense Offset ($0) ($6,625)* ($0)* NET Plan Administration Expenses $1,750 $325 $6,950 Annual Investment Expenses

Average Expense Ratio 1.06% 1.06% 0.37% Other Fees 0.45% 0.00% 0.00%

1.51% 1.06% 0.37% Total Investment Expenses $40,015 $28,090 $9,805

Annual Advisor Fee (Fee-based share/unit classes)

Advisor Fee 0.00% — 0.35% $0 — $9,275 1.58% 1.07% 0.98% First-Year Plan Cost (Excludes one-time fees) $41,765 $28,415 $26,030

Footnotes and important legal information appear on page 7. Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 3 of 7 Estimated first-year plan cost

Current Plan Assets Estimated Annual Contributions Number of Eligible Employees Number of Participants $2,500,000 $150,000 50 50 CURRENT PROVIDER

Current 401k Provider PlanPremier® – TPA R-3 PlanPremier® – TPA R-6

For Reference: One-Time Plan Document Fee (Excluded from first-year plan cost) N/A $0 $0 Annual Advisor Compensation (Commissionable share/unit classes and included in expense ratios) Share/Unit Class Rate - 0.35% - - $9,275 - Adjusted Fee-Based Rate - 0.35% - - $9,275 - Incremental Plan Credit (Included in plan credit / expense offset) - 0.00% - - $0** -

Footnotes and important legal information appear on page 7. Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 4 of 7 Estimated cumulative plan costs over 10 years

This chart projects estimated cumulative plan costs of different 5 years 10 years providers over 10 years. Keep in mind that this chart is for illustrative purposes only. It is not intended to predict future Current 401k Provider — current provider $279,932 $726,596 costs precisely or to provide advice. PlanPremier® – TPA R-6 165,735 418,243 PlanPremier® – TPA R-3 181,836 460,164 Important notes about the chart: Dollars in thousands •A hypothetical annual return of 8% is applied to plan assets. $800 This growth rate is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the actual results of any specific investments.

•The plan's estimated annual contributions of $150,000 are 700 added to plan assets each year. Distributions are not taken into account. 600 •Plan costs are subtracted from plan assets each year. Plan costs are calculated after annual contributions and the hypothetical growth rate have been applied at the end of each year. 500

•If entered as a percentage of assets, annual plan costs and credits change as assets change over time. If entered as a 400 dollar amount, costs and credits do not change from year to year.

•The numbers of employees and participants remain constant. 300 •One-time plan fees are not included.

200

100

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years

Footnotes and important legal information appear on page 7. Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 5 of 7 Important legal information

This report was generated by a tool created by American Funds Distributors®, Inc., which receives fees for distributing and servicing the American Funds mutual funds, in collaboration with Morningstar, Inc. The content herein is not intended to serve as impartial investment or fiduciary advice.

* For PlanPremier, credit rates may vary depending on a plan's assets are 100k or more as of the last date in the plan's underlying funds. investment options. recordkeeping quarter. The investment advisor is currently reimbursing a portion of ** For PlanPremier and RecordkeeperDirect-Multifund, Wilshire 3(21) fiduciary service: Optional mapping services are other expenses for all share classes of American Funds reducing the compensation rate through recapture for share available for a one-time fee of $100. Corporate Bond Fund, American Funds Emerging Markets classes R-2 through R-4 and unit classes 1 through 6 will create Bond Fund, American Funds Strategic Bond Fund and The plan costs in this report are based on information entered an Incremental Plan Credit. For this illustration, this amount will American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund; Class R- or provided by the financial professional. If actual fees, increase your plan credit. In practice, the recaptured share/unit 2E shares of American Funds Developing World Growth and expenses and other figures vary, plan costs may be affected. class compensation will be directed to an unallocated plan Income Fund, American Mutual Fund, Capital Income Builder, Plan contracts contain actual fee and expense rates and account where it can be used to pay the plan's advisor, American Funds Global Balanced Fund (GBAL), American structures. Service provider fees are subject to change after reasonable plan administration expenses, or allocated to Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund, American Funds Mortgage expiration of the period guaranteed by the plan’s contract. participant accounts. Fund and Short-Term Bond Fund of America; Class R-5E To simplify the report, some fees are estimated, and other fees shares of AMCAP Fund, The New Economy Fund, New *** For RecordkeeperDirect-American Funds, reducing the are not included, such as loan, distribution, termination and Perspective Fund, New World Fund, SMALLCAP World Fund, compensation rate through recapture for share classes R-2 self-directed brokerage account fees. In addition, certain asset American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund, through R-4 will create an Incremental Plan Credit. In practice, breakpoints and privately negotiated rates may not be American Mutual Fund, Capital World Growth and Income the recaptured share class compensation that includes any included. Some figures have been rounded for display Fund, Capital Income Builder, GBAL, American Funds Inflation incremental plan credit will be directed to an unallocated plan purposes. Linked Bond Fund, The Bond Fund of America, Capital World account where it can be used to pay the plan's advisor, Bond Fund and American Funds Portfolio Series funds; and a reasonable plan administration expenses, or allocated to Plan costs are calculated after estimated annual contributions portion of fees and expenses of American Funds U.S. participant accounts. are applied. Distributions are not taken into account. Government Money Market Fund (MMF). Net expense ratios Investment expenses and plan credits/expense offsets are † The expense ratio for each group annuity investment option reflect the reimbursements, without which the expense ratios applied to all plan assets in calculating costs. If any plan assets is the sum of the group annuity program charge and the would have been higher. These reimbursements will be in are held in investments such as company stock or a self- operating expense of the underlying mutual fund. The effect through at least April 7, 2018 (May 1, 2018 for AMCAP). directed brokerage account, actual investment costs may vary. operating expenses of the underlying mutual funds are for The advisor may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or The plan credit/expense offset may vary by share or unit class, institutional share classes. terminate the reimbursement at that time. Please see the plan assets or investments. fund’s most recent prospectus for details. For MMF, please see ‡ Plan assets were allocated equally among the investments in Net expense ratios reflect any applicable waivers and/or the Financial Highlights table in the fund’s most recent the lineup as an estimate. Actual average expense ratios are reimbursements to the underlying mutual funds. Gross prospectus. based on the plan assets in each investment. expense ratios do not. Some investments may be subject to minimum and/or RecordkeeperDirect Per-Participant Fee. The per-participant maximum investment requirements, and some investments fee, if any, will be deducted quarterly from each participant Net expense ratios are used to calculate total investment may be closed to new investors. account with a balance on the date of deduction. expenses for investment lineups. Net expense ratios reflect any applicable fee waivers and expense reimbursements, without Please see each investment option’s most recent prospectus The R-5 share class will not be available for new which expense ratios would have been higher. Expense ratios for more information. RecordkeeperDirect plans after January 1, 2018. are as of each fund's prospectus. The expense ratio for Corporate Bond Fund is estimated. Please see each fund's ©2017 American Funds Distributors, Inc. and Morningstar, RecordkeeperDirect-Multifund is closed to new plans as of prospectus for details. Inc. The investment information contained herein: (1) is February 1, 2017. proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) Expense ratios for American Funds target date and portfolio RecordkeeperDirect R-2 Plans: Start-up fee is waived if plan may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to series funds include the weighted average expenses of the

be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar, its content providers nor American Funds are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Note: Investment options within Recordkeeper Direct (Multi- fund) are offered through a group annuity issued by Great- West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, or, in New York, by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York. © 2017 American Funds Distributors, Inc. CGD/AFD/10157-S64311 Lit. No. RPPTBR-003-1217P Printed in USA Retirement Plan Cost Comparison SAMPLE Page 7 of 7 What others say about our retirement plan capabilities

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Our target date series has "Thrilling" We’ve won multiple Lipper Fund awards underlying strategies. for 11 consecutive years. Eight of the underlying equity strategies in American In 2019, we were honored with 14 Lipper Fund awards. Funds Target Date Retirement Series were recognized Lipper Fund Award from Refi nitiv. © 2019 Refi nitiv. All rights reserved. on Morningstar’s "The Thrilling 34" list — more than Based on Refi nitiv’s defi nition of consistently strong risk-adjusted any other target date series. returns compared with peers. The 2019 Lipper Fund Awards from Refi nitiv were awarded on March 7, 2019, and were based on Class R-6 Source: Morningstar, “Fund Spy: The Thrilling 34” by Russel Kinnel, shares for 3- and 5-year periods ended November 30, 2018. Used by December 2019. Morningstar’s screening took into consideration permission and protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States. expense ratios, manager ownership, returns over manager’s tenure, The printing, copying, redistribution or retransmission of this and Morningstar Risk, Analyst and Parent ratings. The universe was content without express written permission is prohibited. See limited to share classes accessible to individual investors with a www.lipperfundawards.com for additional information. minimum investment no greater than $50,000 and did not include funds of funds. Class A shares were evaluated for American Funds. American Funds Target Date Retirement Series invests in Class R-6 shares of the underlying American Funds. Not all eight American Funds strategies are in each target date fund. Underlying funds More than 50% of advisors use may change over time. our funds. More than half of all defi ned contribution advisors include our funds in the core offerings of the plans We're the most recommended target they currently manage. date fund provider by plan advisors. Cogent Syndicated, Retirement Plan Advisor TrendsTM, October American Funds was the #1 choice of retirement plan 2019. Methodology: There were 534 respondents to a web survey conducted August 15 to August 23, 2019. The respondents consisted advisors as the most recommended target date fund of fi nancial advisors managing defi ned contribution plans. Learn provider, according to a recent Cogent report. more at escalent.co.

Cogent Syndicated, Retirement Plan Advisor TrendsTM, October 2019. Methodology: There were 534 respondents to a web survey conducted August 15 to August 23, 2019. The respondents consisted of fi nancial American Funds’ multimanager advisors managing defi ned contribution plans. Learn more at escalent.co. “ approach has long served its equity investors well — and should continue American Funds Target Date “ to do so, thanks to parent Capital Retirement series remains a strong Group's strong, results-oriented choice thanks to its impressive investing culture.” underlying funds and low fees.” Morningstar, What Makes American Funds’ Equity Lineup Morningstar, Morningstar Target-Date Fund Series Report, Golden, September 2019. December 2018.

Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. “ American Funds’ emphasis is always on long-term results, which is the name of the game in retirement.”

Kiplinger, 5 Best American Funds for Retirees, May 2019.

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✔ A company I trust Assets under management ✔ Reliable #1 #2 #4 ✔ Experienced investment team Plans under Plans under Plans under $1M $5M $10M ✔ High degree of integrity and honesty PLANSPONSOR 2019 Defi ned Contribution Recordkeeping Survey© ✔ Best-in-class portfolio and risk 2019 Institutional Shareholder Services. management practices In a survey of 534 retirement plan advisors, American Funds was chosen most often in “Best for Flexibility … The great these categories and others. thing about a 401K plan from Cogent Syndicated, Retirement Plan Advisor TrendsTM, October 2019. Methodology: There were 534 respondents to a web survey [Capital Group] is that it can be conducted August 15 to August 23, 2019. The respondents consisted of fi nancial advisors managing defi ned contribution tailored to fi t almost any type plans. Learn more at escalent.co. of business, from start-ups to mergers to well-established entities.” We’re one of the most preferred The Balance, The 8 Best 401K Providers of 2019, November 2019. fund families. We ranked second highest among retirement [Capital Group] is focused on plan advisors when they considered many of the “ factors that go into selecting investments and providing the best experience recordkeepers. for plan sponsors as well as PLANADVISER, 2019 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser Survey, investment brokers who work October 2019. with small businesses ... [Capital Group] provides outstanding Companies stay with us longer. customer support and help on Our retirement plan turnover is lower than other an ongoing basis.” retirement plan providers. Chamber of Commerce, American Funds 401(k) Review —2019. 3.7% Capital Group vs. 5.7% Industry average

BrightScope and Capital Group as of November 2019. Industry average based on available data for 41,265 defi ned contribution plans. The Capital Advantage® Since 1931, Capital Group, home of American Funds, has helped investors pursue long-term investment success. Our consistent approach — in combination with The Capital SystemSM — has resulted in superior outcomes.

Aligned with The Capital System American Funds’ investor success superior outcomes

We base our decisions on a The Capital System combines Equity funds have beaten their long-term perspective, which individual accountability with Lipper peer indexes in 89% of we believe aligns our goals with teamwork. Funds using The Capital 10-year periods and 95% of the interests of our clients. Our System are divided into portions 20-year periods.2 Fixed income portfolio managers average that are managed independently funds have helped investors achieve 27 years of investment experience, by investment professionals with diversification through attention to including 22 years at our company, diverse backgrounds, ages and correlation between bonds and reflecting a career commitment investment approaches. An equities.3 Fund management fees to our long-term approach.¹ extensive global research effort have been among the lowest in is the backbone of our system. the industry.4

1 Portfolio manager experience as of December 31, 2018. 2 Based on Class R-6 share results for rolling periods through December 31, 2018. Periods covered are the shorter of the fund’s lifetime or since the comparable Lipper index inception date (except Capital Income Builder and SMALLCAP World Fund, for which the Lipper average was used). Expenses differ for each share class, so results will vary. 3 Based on Class R-6 share results, as of December 31, 2018. Eight of our nine American Funds fixed income funds available in Class R-6 shares and that have been in existence for the three-year period showed a three-year correlation below 0.2. Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index was used as an equity market proxy. Correlation based on monthly total returns. Correlation is a statistical measure of how two securities move in relation to each other. A correlation ranges from -1 to 1. A positive correlation close to 1 implies that as one security moves, either up or down, the other security will move in “lockstep,” in the same direction. A negative correlation close to -1 indicates that the securities have moved in the opposite direction. 4 On average, our management fees were in the lowest quintile 70% of the time, based on the 20-year period ended December 31, 2018, versus comparable Lipper categories, excluding funds of funds. Class R-6 shares were first offered on May 1, 2009. Class R-6 share results prior to the date of the first sale are hypothetical based on Class A share results without a sales charge, adjusted for typical estimated expenses. Results for certain funds with an inception date after May 1, 2009, also include hypothetical returns because those funds’ Class R-6 shares sold after the funds’ date of first offering. Please see americanfunds.com for more information on specific expense adjustments and the actual dates of first sale. Past results are not predictive of future results. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. American Funds offers a range of share classes designed to meet the needs of retirement plan sponsors and participants. The different share classes incorporate varying levels of advisor compensation and service provider payments. Because Class R-6 shares do not include any recordkeeping payments, expenses are lower and results are higher. Other share classes that include recordkeeping costs have higher expenses and lower results.

American Funds: Strong building blocks for DC menus

Unless otherwise noted, all fi gures Defined contribution (DC) menus have become too big and complex. shown are past results as of December 31, 2020. Results are for Class R-6 Simplifying the menu can boost participant outcomes while shares and are not predictive of results in future periods. Current creating efficiencies for both plan sponsors and advisors. and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Prices and Capital Group offers nine DC Focus Funds that together can returns will vary, so investors may lose form a versatile core lineup covering the major asset classes. money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. Returns shown at net asset value (NAV) have These funds have provided broad diversification, historically all distributions reinvested. Class R strong results and moderate volatility — at low cost. shares do not require an up-front or deferred sales charge. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com.

Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. 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 fi nancial professional and should be read carefully before investing. This content, developed by Capital Group, home of American Funds, should not be used as a primary basis for investment decisions and is not intended to serve as impartial investment or fi duciary advice. Nine investment options that can help enhance and simplify the core menu

QDIA: U.S. equity: International equity: U.S. fixed income: Foundational* Streamline Broaden Anchor

Seek qualified default Seek strategies that can Seek strategies that provide Seek a core or core-plus investment alternatives span style and market flexible exposure to bond strategy pursuing a (QDIAs) that pair prudent cap in pursuit of better developed and emerging balance of diversification, asset allocation with outcomes markets, with moderate income and preservation strong security selection volatility versus peers

• American Funds Target • AMCAP Fund® • EuroPacific • The Bond Fund Date Retirement Series® • The Growth Fund Growth Fund® of America® • American of America® • New Perspective Fund® • American Funds SM Balanced Fund® • Washington Mutual Strategic Bond Fund Investors FundSM

Strong results with lower volatility Results for 30 years ended December 31, 2020

11 Fund Index

The Growth Fund of America 10 New Perspective AMCAP Fund Fund

9 Washington Mutual American Balanced Fund Investors Fund

EuroPaciﬁc 8 Standard & Poor’s 500 Growth Fund

60%/40% S&P 500/Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 7

MSCI All Country World Average rolling 10-year annualized return (%) annualized return 10-year rolling Average 6 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate The Bond Fund of America MSCI All Country World ex USA 5

4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 30-year standard deviation (%) Source: Capital Group. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. The market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. There have been times when the funds have lagged the index. Annualized standard deviation (based on monthly returns) is a common measure of absolute volatility that tells how returns over time have varied from the mean. A lower number signifies lower volatility. American Funds Strategic Bond Fund is not shown because it lacks a 30-year history. *Plan sponsors should consult a financial professional before selecting an investment option other than a target date series as a QDIA. 2222 Each of the nine DC Focus Funds brings a distinct strength to the core menu

Morningstar category Investment approach Role in a DC menu QDIA American Funds Target Date Each fund is managed for An age-based solution for Target Date approximately 30 years after it the do-it-for-me participant Retirement Series* reaches its target date. Depending on the proximity to their target dates, the funds seek to achieve the following objectives to varying degrees: growth, income and conservation of capital.

American U.S. Allocation — 50% to Growth-oriented and dividend- A risk-based solution for the Balanced Fund 70% Equity paying equities paired with do-it-for-me participant investment-grade bonds

U.S. equity AMCAP Fund Large Growth U.S. companies across market- Domestic growth with large- cap spectrum with solid and mid-cap exposure growth history and potential

The Growth Fund Large Growth Flexible approach to growth, All-weather capital of America including cyclical companies, appreciation strategy turnaround situations and limited international holdings

Washington Mutual Large Blend Uses an eligibility criteria to seek Dividend-income Investors Fund companies with strong balance oriented strategy sheets and consistent dividends

International equity EuroPacific Foreign Large Growth Taps into growth opportunities Core international strategy Growth Fund in non-U.S. developed and emerging markets

New World Large Stock A global strategy focused A go-anywhere Perspective Fund on multinational firms with global strategy strong growth prospects

Fixed income The Bond Fund Intermediate Core Bond Active management seeking Anchor of fixed of America multiple sources of excess return income allocation

American Funds Intermediate Active management focusing Anchor of fixed income Strategic Bond Fund Core-Plus Bond on interest rate positioning with allocation with higher an opportunistic approach to return potential credit sectors

*Plan sponsors should consult a financial professional before selecting an investment option other than a target date series as a QDIA. 3 U.S. equity: Streamline

Simplify choice and expand opportunities for success

DC menus average 10 U.S. equity funds† – too many, in our view. Rather than seeking to “check” each U.S. equity style box, menus should offer a few U.S. equity funds that can span market cap and style in pursuit of the best opportunities. Our three U.S. equity DC Focus Funds do just that. Each has a distinct investment approach and a different risk-return profile.

Avoid checking every style box Offer funds with style flexibility Deep- Core- Core Core- High- Deep- Core- Core Core- High- value value growth growth Deep-Valuevalue Core-Valuevalue Core Core-Growthgrowth High-Growthgrowth AMCAP Fund® Giant The Growth Fund of America® Washington Mutual Investors FundSM Large Fund 1 Fund 2 Fund 3 Mid Fund 4 Fund 5 Fund 6

Fund 7 Fund 8 Fund 9 Small Micro Micro Small Mid Large Giant Small Mid Large Micro Micro Small Mid Large Giant Small Mid Large Micro

Sources: Capital Group, Morningstar. The above chart, by Capital Group, Washington Mutual The Growth Fund AMCAP is hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. The chart at right, from Investors Fund of America Fund Morningstar, shows Morningstar Ownership ZonesTM for each fund as of December 31, 2020. The shaded area represents 75% of the fund’s assets.

Washington Mutual Investors Fund Percentage of rolling periods in which: Average excess return when: Income focus has provided downside resilience Fund outpaced index Fund outpaced peers Fund outpaced index 3.50% Average rolling 10-year downside capture ratio for 30 years ended December 31, 2020 (%) Fund trailed index -0.59% 78% 81% 101 93 Fund outpaced peers 3.60% 76 546 out of 702 567 out of 702 Fund trailed peers N/A Rolling 10-year periods

Average excess return Washington Mutual Morningstar Large Morningstar Large vs. vs. Investors Fund Value Average Blend Average Index Peers (peers) In leading periods 2.09% 2.37% Yield (%) 1.98 1.86 1.11 In lagging periods –0.66% –3.81% Sources: Morningstar, Capital Group. WMIF yield is 30-day SEC yield as of December 31, 2020. Source: Capital Group. Rolling 10-year Capture ratio reflects the annualized product of fund versus index returns for all months in which the periods from first month-end after fund index had a positive return (upside capture) or negative return (downside capture). In October 2018, inception date through December 31, WMIF was placed in the Large Blend category. Previously, the fund had been classified as Large 2020. The prospectus benchmark is the Value for a number of years. S&P 500 Index. †Source: The BrightScope/ICI Defined Contribution Plan Profile: A Close Look at 401(k) Plans, 2016; BrightScope and Investment Company Institute, June 2019. 4 U.S. equity: Streamline

The Growth Fund of America U.S. growth with style flexibility

The fund’s flexible approach has helped it build an impressive track record. Percentage of rolling periods in which: Average excess return when: Results for 30 years ended 12/31/20 11 Fund outpaced index Fund outpaced peers Fund outpaced index 3.13% 30-year As of Avg. rolling standard 10 Fund trailed index –0.71% December 31, 2020 return deviation 79% 99% 9 The Growth Fund 10.25% 15.93% of America 8 351 out of 446 444 out of 446 Fund outpaced peers 3.24% S&P 500 7.94 14.57 7 Fund trailed peers Return (%) Return –0.02% Russell 1000 7.36 16.51 Rolling 10-year monthly periods Growth Index 6 Morningstar Large 6.68 16.29 5 Average excess return Growth Average vs. vs. Index Peers (peers) 4 12 15 18 21 In leading periods 3.06% 3.09% Standard deviation (%) In lagging periods –0.65% –0.02%

Source: Capital Group, based on data from Source: Capital Group, based on data from Morningstar. Returns are the annualized average Morningstar. Rolling 10-year periods from return of rolling monthly 10-year returns over the 30-year period ended December 31, 2020. first month-end after fund inception date The prospectus benchmark is the S&P 500 Index. through December 31, 2020.

AMCAP Fund U.S. growth with market cap flexibility

The fund has provided mid-cap exposure with less volatility than peers (as measured by standard deviation). Percentage of rolling periods in which: Average excess return when: Fund outpaced index Fund outpaced peers Standard deviation for 10 years ended December 31, 2020 (%) Fund outpaced index 3.13%

15.05 Fund trailed index –0.71% 13.36 13.54 74% 92%

388 out of 524 481 out of 524 Fund outpaced peers 3.24% Fund trailed peers –0.02% Rolling 10-year monthly periods Average excess return vs. vs. Index Peers Average excess return AMCAP Fund Morningstar Large S&P 500 Index In leading periods 2.09% 2.37% vs. vs. Growth Average Index Peers In lagging periods –0.66% –3.81% (peers) In leading periods 3.19% 2.65% Avg. market capitalization In lagging periods –1.26% –0.60% ($ in billions) 97.4 282.6 176.7 Source: Capital Group, based on data from Source: Capital Group, based on data from Morningstar. Average market capitalization, Morningstar. Rolling 10-year periods from calculated by Morningstar, as of December 31, 2020, represents the geometric mean of the first month-end after fund inception date market capitalization for all the stocks in a portfolio. The prospectus benchmark is the S&P through December 31, 2020. 500 Index.

5 International equity: Broaden

Seek broad exposures with lower risk

EuroPacific Growth Fund invests in non-U.S. developed and emerging markets. New Perspective Fund is a global strategy. Both strategies have delivered impressive results in multiple market environments.

EuroPacific Growth Fund Percentage of rolling periods in which: Average excess return when: A diversified approach to international growth Fund outpaced index Fund outpaced peers Fund outpaced index 3.23% The fund has had strong results in both growth- and value-led markets. Fund trailed index –0.31% Average calendar-year excess return over non-U.S. stock market (%, 1985–2020) 97% 98%

Years when growth led Years when value led Fund outpaced peers 3.19% (15 years) (20 years) 312 out of 321 313 out of 321 Fund trailed peers –0.51% 3.17 Rolling 10-year periods 368 Average excess return 216 1.39 vs. vs. Index Peers EUPAC 139 EUPAC –0.16 In leading periods 3.42% 3.49% Peer average In lagging periods –0.59% –0.08% –3.17 Source: Capital Group. Rolling 10-year periods from first month-end after fund Peer inception date through December 31, 2020. average Source: Capital Group, based on data from Morningstar. The Morningstar peer category from EUPAC inception until September 2014 was Foreign Large Blend, and Foreign Large Growth thereafter. To ensure no survivorship bias, the returns were calculated on a daily basis to capture all funds in the average. Years when value led were those in which the MSCI EAFE Value Index’s cumulative return exceeded the MSCI EAFE Growth Index’s cumulative return. Years when growth led were those in which the MSCI EAFE Growth Index outpaced the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Excess return is relative to the EUPAC Historical Benchmarks Index (MSCI All Country World Index ex USA, April 2007–present; MSCI EAFE Index, fund inception–March 2007). For rolling periods, index is the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA since its inception on January 1, 1988, and MSCI EAFE before 1988. Peers represented by the Morningstar Foreign Large Growth category average.

New Perspective Fund Percentage of rolling periods in which: Average excess return when: A core global strategy Fund outpaced index Fund outpaced peers Fund outpaced index 3.25% The fund has had strong results in both U.S.-led and non-U.S.-led markets. Fund trailed index –0.31% Average calendar-year excess return over the global stock market (%, 1974–2020) 97% 94% Years when U.S. stocks led Years when Fund outpaced peers 3.20% (25 years) international stocks led 440 out of 454 427 out of 454 Fund trailed peers –0.50% (22 years) 5.22 Rolling 10-year periods 368 Average excess return 92 vs. vs. Index Peers 2.29 1.86 In leading periods 3.22% 3.20% 216 In lagging periods –0.31% –0.50%

NPF Peer 139 NPF Source: Capital Group. Rolling 10-year average –0.45 periods from first month-end after fund Peer inception date through December 31, 2020. average

Source: Capital Group, based on data from Morningstar. Years when U.S. stocks led were those in which the S&P 500’s cumulative return exceeded the MSCI EAFE Index’s cumulative return. Years when international stocks led were those in which the MSCI EAFE Index’s cumulative return exceeded the S&P 500’s cumulative return. The fund’s Morningstar peer category is World Large Stock. Excess return is measured against the MSCI World Index. The fund’s inception date is March 13, 1973.

6 U.S. fixed income: Anchor

A True Core approach to DC fixed income The Bond Fund of America (core) and American Funds Strategic Bond Fund (core-plus) seek to prudently manage risk while providing a mix of capital preservation, diversification, income and inflation protection.

The Bond Fund of America and American Funds Strategic Bond Fund A history of strong results with moderate volatility versus peers. Percentage of rolling periods in which The Bond Fund of America:

Three-year annualized return and standard deviation (%) Outpaced index Outpaced peers

10.0

9.0 SBF 67% 86%

8.0

7.0 BFA 294 out of 440 379 out of 440

6.0 U.S. Agg Index Rolling 10-year periods

5.0 Core Category Core Plus Average excess return Average Category Average 4.0 vs. vs. Index Peers 3.0 In leading periods 0.67% 1.08% 2.0 In lagging periods –0.64% –0.37%

1.0 Source: Capital Group. Rolling 10-year periods from first month-end after fund Higher return 0.0 inception date through December 31, 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 2020. Peer category is Morningstar Higher risk (volatility) Intermediate Core Bond.

Sources: Capital Group, Morningstar. Data as of December 31, 2020. U.S. Agg Index represents the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. BFA represents The Bond Fund of America, whose Morningstar peer category is Intermediate Core Bond. SBF represents American Funds Strategic Bond Fund, whose Morningstar peer category is Intermediate Core-Plus Bond.

Results (%) as of December 31, 2020 (Class R-6) Average annual returns Gross/net 30-day Fund name Inception date Lifetime 10 years 5 years 1 year expense ratio SEC yield AMCAP Fund® 5/1/67 12.13% 14.02% 15.26% 21.79% 0.34%/0.34% 0.43% EuroPacific Growth Fund® 4/16/84 11.30 8.15 12.47 25.27 0.46/0.46 0.52 The Growth Fund of America® 12/1/73 14.42 15.66 18.97 38.28 0.30/0.30 0.33 New Perspective Fund® 3/13/73 13.02 13.04 16.85 33.81 0.42/0.42 0.57 Washington Mutual Investors FundSM 7/31/52 12.13 12.51 12.68 8.08 0.27/0.27 1.98 American Balanced Fund® 7/26/75 10.96 10.27 10.36 11.22 0.26/0.26 1.49 The Bond Fund of America® 5/28/74 7.82 4.37 5.21 11.11 0.23/0.23 1.01 American Funds Strategic Bond FundSM 3/18/16 6.70 – – 18.49 0.45/0.42 1.42 American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 5.45 6.99 7.55 9.25 0.30/0.30 2.33 American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 5.77 7.49 8.01 9.96 0.30/0.30 2.39 American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 6.11 8.14 8.57 10.99 0.31/0.31 2.26 American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 6.89 9.25 9.87 13.67 0.33/0.33 1.80 American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 7.55 10.08 11.06 15.16 0.35/0.35 1.65 American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 8.03 10.77 12.44 17.55 0.37/0.37 1.48 American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 8.26 11.09 12.99 18.77 0.38/0.38 1.41 American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 8.34 11.21 13.22 19.21 0.39/0.39 1.35 American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/07 8.39 11.29 13.36 19.42 0.39/0.39 1.28 American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund® 2/1/10 11.79 11.27 13.35 19.39 0.39/0.39 1.27 American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund® 3/27/15 11.17 – 13.35 19.44 0.40/0.40 1.26 American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement FundSM 3/27/20 47.06 – – – 0.45/0.40 1.13 For American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund and American Funds Strategic Bond Fund, the investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses through at least January 31, 2021, and October 30, 2021, respectively. Without this reimbursement, the results would have been lower 7 and net expense ratios higher. The investment adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursements at that time. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. 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. The return of principal for bond funds and for funds with significant underlying bond holdings is not guaranteed. Fund shares are subject to the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks associated with the underlying bond holdings. Lower rated bonds are subject to greater fluctuations in value and risk of loss of income and principal than higher rated bonds. Higher yielding, higher risk bonds can fluctuate in price more than investment- grade bonds, so investors should maintain a long-term perspective. The use of derivatives involves a variety of risks, which may be different from, or greater than, the risks associated with investing in traditional cash securities, such as stocks and bonds. American Funds Strategic Bond Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of its portfolio securities, which may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, adversely affecting the fund’s results. Although the target date portfolios are managed for investors on a projected retirement date time frame, the allocation strategy does not guarantee that investors’ retirement goals will be met. Investment professionals manage the portfolio, moving it from a more growth-oriented strategy to a more income-oriented focus as the target date gets closer. 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Please see the fund’s prospectus for more information on specific expenses. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. The expense ratio is as of the fund’s prospectus available at the time of publication. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which the results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information. If used after March 31, 2021, this brochure must be accompanied by a current American Funds quarterly statistical update. All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies. Bloomberg® is a trademark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. (collectively with its affiliates, “Bloomberg”). Barclays® is a trademark of Barclays Bank Plc (collectively with its affiliates, “Barclays”), used under license. 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Target Date Fund Comparison

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Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.

If CITs are included: For financial professionals only. Not for use with the public. Target Date ProView - Overview

Manager & Fund Profile

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Retirement R6 Inv Series-Level Data

Vehicle Type Mutual Fund Mutual Fund Mutual Fund Mutual Fund

Target Date AUM $201,437.07M $221,637.19M $174,168.29M $614,483.02M

Series Inception Date 02/01/07 10/17/96 09/30/02 10/27/03

Max Sales Charge ------

To vs. Through Through Through Through Through

% Active 100.00% 91.61% 86.18% 0.00%

Avg. Manager Tenure 4.1 yrs 8.5 yrs 6.7 yrs 8.1 yrs

Firm-Level Data

Firm AUM $2.58T $3.68T $1.02T $7.56T As of 03/31/21 As of 03/31/21 As of 03/31/21 As of 03/31/21 (updated monthly) (updated monthly) (updated monthly) (updated monthly)

For Capital Group portfolio managers, the years of experience may include those spent with affiliates. The portfolio managers shown are as publicly disclosed.

Expenses, Returns & Volatility Snapshot 1, 2, 3

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. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com. Results shown are at net asset value. If the maximum sales charge had been deducted, results would have been lower. 5-Year Net/Gross Expense Ratio 5-Year Total Return 5-Year Annualized Returns Percentile Rank Standard Deviation 2055 2035 2020 2055 2035 2020 2055 2035 2020 2055 2035 2020

American Funds Target Date Retirement 0.39 0.37 0.31 14.18 13.08 8.62 01 01 55 12.71 11.44 6.84 R6

Fidelity Freedom K6 0.50 0.49 0.43 13.93 13.44 10.01 04 01 05 13.70 12.78 8.45

T. Rowe Price Retirement I 0.52 0.50 0.42 14.02 12.99 10.25 04 04 01 13.65 12.42 9.38

Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 0.15 0.14 0.13 12.92 11.57 8.92 42 41 34 13.34 11.30 7.79

Mutual Fund Category Average 0.73 0.72 0.65 12.69 11.30 8.35 N/A N/A N/A 13.66 11.53 7.70

Source: Morningstar. Returns as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower and expenses higher. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. The expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus available at the time of publication and include the weighted average expenses of the underlying funds. The expense ratio for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund is estimated. The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of the other expenses for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund. This reimbursement will be in effect through at least January 31, 2021. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time. When applicable, investment results reflect expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. For more information on the American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com. See the Appendix for descriptions of Morningstar's ranking methodology.

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Returns: Rankings By Vintage A series' total return percentile rank shows its place among its peers, while its consistent results over time can demonstrate effective strategy and investment management.

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Inv Retirement R6 5-Year Total Return Percentile Rank The Morningstar comparison universe consists of mutual funds within the respective Morningstar target date categories. In this setting, only mutual funds are shown in the charts. The categories include both active and passive target date series, as well as those that are managed both "to" and "through" retirement. Approximately one-third of the series within the 2000-2010 category have a target date of 2005. Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns within the applicable Morningstar categories. The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information.

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 -20

1st Quartile

2nd Quartile

3rd Quartile

4th Quartile 5-Year Total Return Percentile Rank

Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 -- RI

Number of Ranked Funds 109 109 145 149 148 149 148 149 151 109 74 76 76 N/A 116 Source: Morningstar. Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. 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 results would have been lower. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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5-Year Total Return Percentile Rank 1, 2 The Morningstar comparison universe consists of mutual funds within the respective Morningstar target date categories. In this setting, only mutual funds are shown in the charts. The categories include both active and passive target date series, as well as those that are managed both "to" and "through" retirement. Approximately one-third of the series within the 2000-2010 category have a target date of 2005. Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns within the applicable Morningstar categories. The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information.

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5-Year Total Return Percentile Rank Avg. Annual Total Returns % American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 24 55 41 37 N/A N/A N/A Returns N/A 14.15 14.18 14.19 14.02 13.75 13.08 11.46 10.00 8.62 7.95 7.40 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 -- 7 4 4 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 72 69 N/A Returns N/A 13.91 13.93 13.97 13.95 13.93 13.44 12.08 10.76 10.01 9.09 7.96 6.80 5.79 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 4 4 3 1 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 10 N/A N/A Returns N/A 14.06 14.02 14.03 14.02 13.69 12.99 12.21 11.26 10.25 9.30 8.51 7.92 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv -- 57 42 40 31 38 41 35 27 34 75 N/A N/A 46 N/A Returns N/A 12.91 12.92 12.93 12.89 12.36 11.57 10.77 9.95 8.92 7.45 N/A N/A 6.38 N/A

Source: Morningstar. Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. 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 results would have been lower. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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Expenses: Net Expense Ratio The net expense ratios for each target date series show how fees vary.

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Mutual Funds Category Retirement R6 Inv Average

Net Expense Ratio 3

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2 Net Expense Ratio (%)

0.0 Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 RI RI

Source: Morningstar. Net expense ratios as of each fund's most recent prospectus. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. The expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus available at the time of publication and include the weighted average expenses of the underlying funds. The expense ratio for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund is estimated. The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of the other expenses for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund. This reimbursement will be in effect through at least January 31, 2021. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

Net Expense Ratio (%) 3

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American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.35 0.33 0.31 0.30 0.30 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.47 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.37 N/A 0.37 T. Rowe Price Retirement I 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.51 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.46 0.42 0.40 0.37 0.37 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.13 0.12 N/A N/A N/A 0.12 Mutual Fund Category Average 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.74 0.73 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.65 0.61 0.57 0.57 0.00 0.71

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Risk: Standard Deviation & Sharpe Ratio Standard deviation measures variation around the average return and quantifies an element of risk, while the Sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted returns and quantifies the amount of reward per unit of risk.

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Mutual Funds Category Retirement R6 Inv Average

5-Year Standard Deviation

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 -20 14.0 More Volatility 12.0

10.0

8.0

6.0

4.0

5-Year Standard Deviation Less Volatility 2.0 Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 -- RI

Source: Morningstar, as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly).

5-Year Sharpe Ratio

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 -20 1.2 Higher Risk-Adjusted 1.1 Returns

1.1

1.0

5-Year Sharpe Ratio 0.9 Lower Risk-Adjusted Returns 0.9 Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 -- RI

Source: Morningstar, as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly).

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Target Date ProView - Risk

Risk: Capture Ratio Upside and downside capture ratios measure how a fund has fared during rising and declining markets - and can offer additional perspective when evaluated together. The overall capture ratio shows both upside and downside ratios in a single data point and reveals the balance between potential risk and return. An overall capture ratio greater than one indicates a fund's historical upside has exceeded its downside.

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Mutual Funds Category Retirement R6 Inv Average

Upside Capture Ratio vs. S&P 500 Overall Capture Ratio = Downside Capture Ratio vs. S&P 500

5-Year Upside Capture Ratio vs. S&P 500 5-Year Downside Capture Ratio vs. S&P 500

90.00 100.00 More Gain S&P 500 More Loss

90.00 80.00

80.00 70.00 70.00 60.00 60.00

50.00 50.00 5-Year Upside Capture Ratio (%) 5-Year Downside Capture Ratio (%) Less Gain Less Loss 40.00 40.00 Accumulation Transition Distribution Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2055 2035 2020 Vintage 2055 2035 2020

Source: Morningstar, as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). Source: Morningstar, as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly).

5-Year Overall Capture Ratio

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 -20 1.80 More Favorable

1.60

1.40

1.20

1.00

5-Year Overall Capture Ratio (%) Less Favorable 0.80 Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 -- RI

Source: Morningstar, as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly).

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Glide Path: Asset Mix Over Time A typical glide path shows how equity exposure and its implied market risk decline over time. Comparing glide paths can help to highlight how managers differ in balancing equities with other assets to counter various risks.

American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Mutual Funds Category Retirement R6 (Managed through (Managed through Inv Average (Managed through retirement) retirement) (Managed through retirement) retirement)

Glide Path

Years to Retirement 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Retirement -5 -10 -15 -20 100%

80%

60%

40% Percentage of Equity Asset Mix

20%

0% Accumulation Transition Distribution

Vintage 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 -- RI This view features existing vintages and not projected allocations. As a result, a target date series created more recently may appear to have an incomplete glide path even when its assets may be managed through retirement. Source: Morningstar. Asset allocation as of 03/31/21 (updated quarterly per holdings reported).

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The Deeper View: Allocation Within Asset Classes A closer look can reveal how managers shift assets among equities with varying degrees of volatility to help manage market risk while maintaining sufficient equity exposure for growth. It also shows whether managers keep allocations static or evolving over time.

Volatility Over Time - Equity American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 Fidelity Freedom K6 100% 100% High-Volatility Equities Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation 75% 75% 10% greater than the S&P 500 50% 50% Medium-Volatility Equities 25% 25% Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation similar to the S&P 500 0% 0% Accumulation Transition Distribution Accumulation Transition Distribution Low-Volatility Equities 2065 2035 2020 2065 2035 2020 Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 10% less than the S&P 500 100% 100%

75% 75%

50% 50%

25% 25%

0% 0% Accumulation Transition Distribution Accumulation Transition Distribution 2065 2035 2020 2065 2035 2020 Source: Morningstar. Asset allocation as of 03/31/21 (updated quarterly per holdings reported). Standard deviation as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly).

Volatility Over Time - Fixed Income American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 Fidelity Freedom K6 100% 100% High-Volatility Fixed Income Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation 75% 75% 10% greater than Barclays U.S.Aggregate Index 50% 50% Medium-Volatility Fixed Income 25% 25% Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation similar to the Barclays U.S.Aggregate Index 0% 0% Accumulation Transition Distribution Accumulation Transition Distribution Low-Volatility Fixed Income 2065 2035 2020 2065 2035 2020 Underlying funds with 3-year standard deviation T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 10% less than the Barclays U.S.Aggregate Index 100% 100%

75% 75%

50% 50%

25% 25%

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APPENDIX Returns, Expenses, Definitions and Disclosures

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Returns: Average Annual Returns, Monthly at Net Asset Value (%) 1, 2 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. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com. Results shown are at net asset value. If the maximum sales charge had been deducted, results would have been lower.

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1-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 51.08 50.79 50.93 51.05 50.05 48.82 44.36 35.52 29.70 24.67 23.28 20.95 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 57.93 58.07 58.01 57.97 58.05 57.95 52.14 42.45 36.91 32.85 27.58 22.23 17.02 13.97 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 58.02 57.89 57.89 57.87 54.97 50.72 46.21 41.19 35.97 32.21 29.09 26.75 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 51.66 51.75 51.79 51.82 51.64 46.64 41.87 37.19 32.57 27.16 19.57 N/A N/A 17.02 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 53.66 53.66 52.87 52.03 50.64 47.12 42.17 35.96 30.22 26.41 24.25 21.21 21.21 17.67 --

3-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A 13.41 13.45 13.47 13.29 13.07 12.37 10.89 9.92 8.76 8.32 7.76 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A 12.96 12.93 12.97 12.95 12.96 12.20 10.95 10.13 9.46 8.52 7.55 6.55 5.96 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A 13.35 13.32 13.32 13.30 12.92 12.24 11.55 10.75 9.90 9.37 8.86 8.38 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 12.02 12.06 12.07 12.09 12.03 11.43 10.86 10.26 9.62 8.73 7.41 N/A N/A 7.06 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 11.88 11.88 11.80 11.71 11.57 11.15 10.58 9.73 8.84 8.21 7.94 7.44 7.44 6.59 --

5-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A 14.15 14.18 14.19 14.02 13.75 13.08 11.46 10.00 8.62 7.95 7.40 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A 13.91 13.93 13.97 13.95 13.93 13.44 12.08 10.76 10.01 9.09 7.96 6.80 5.79 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A 14.06 14.02 14.03 14.02 13.69 12.99 12.21 11.26 10.25 9.30 8.51 7.92 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A 12.91 12.92 12.93 12.89 12.36 11.57 10.77 9.95 8.92 7.45 N/A N/A 6.38 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 12.79 12.79 12.69 12.54 12.43 11.94 11.30 10.29 9.18 8.35 7.88 7.17 7.17 6.12 --

Source: Morningstar. Average annual returns as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, investment results reflect expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

10-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- -- 11.25 11.27 11.18 11.05 10.70 9.93 9.07 8.01 7.39 6.90 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 ------9.77 9.80 9.77 9.50 8.76 8.06 7.43 6.90 6.26 5.31 4.48 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I ------N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv -- -- 10.06 10.06 10.04 9.79 9.33 8.84 8.31 7.68 6.73 N/A N/A 5.66 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average -- -- 9.49 9.42 9.31 9.10 8.68 8.06 7.41 7.01 6.59 5.85 5.85 4.84 --

Lifetime Inception Date American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 52.54 11.43 11.92 13.13 13.06 12.22 12.61 11.93 11.03 9.81 9.05 8.49 N/A N/A N/A 03/27/20 03/27/15 02/01/10 07/13/09 07/13/09 07/27/09 07/13/09 07/13/09 07/13/09 07/13/09 07/13/09 07/13/09 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 19.47 12.75 12.74 12.76 12.52 12.74 12.11 10.82 9.82 9.13 8.23 7.23 6.18 5.43 N/A 06/28/19 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 06/07/17 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I 18.82 14.01 14.04 14.07 14.06 13.76 13.10 12.35 11.45 10.47 9.52 8.74 8.11 N/A N/A 10/14/20 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 09/29/15 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 12.07 11.32 11.41 8.24 8.70 8.03 8.11 7.44 7.34 6.82 6.41 N/A N/A 5.56 N/A 07/12/17 01/19/12 08/18/10 06/07/06 10/27/03 06/07/06 10/27/03 06/07/06 10/27/03 06/07/06 10/27/03 N/A N/A 10/27/03 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average ------

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Returns: Average Annual Returns, Quarterly at Net Asset Value (%) 1, 2 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. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com. Results shown are at net asset value. If the maximum sales charge had been deducted, results would have been lower.

Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

3-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- 13.41 13.45 13.47 13.29 13.07 12.37 10.89 9.92 8.76 8.32 7.76 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 -- 12.96 12.93 12.97 12.95 12.96 12.20 10.95 10.13 9.46 8.52 7.55 6.55 5.96 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 13.35 13.32 13.32 13.30 12.92 12.24 11.55 10.75 9.90 9.37 8.86 8.38 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 12.02 12.06 12.07 12.09 12.03 11.43 10.86 10.26 9.62 8.73 7.41 N/A N/A 7.06 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 11.88 11.88 11.80 11.71 11.57 11.15 10.58 9.73 8.84 8.21 7.94 7.44 7.44 6.59 --

5-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- 14.15 14.18 14.19 14.02 13.75 13.08 11.46 10.00 8.62 7.95 7.40 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 -- 13.91 13.93 13.97 13.95 13.93 13.44 12.08 10.76 10.01 9.09 7.96 6.80 5.79 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 14.06 14.02 14.03 14.02 13.69 12.99 12.21 11.26 10.25 9.30 8.51 7.92 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv -- 12.91 12.92 12.93 12.89 12.36 11.57 10.77 9.95 8.92 7.45 N/A N/A 6.38 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 12.79 12.79 12.69 12.54 12.43 11.94 11.30 10.29 9.18 8.35 7.88 7.17 7.17 6.12 --

Source: Morningstar. Average annual returns as of 03/31/21 (updated quarterly). Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, investment results reflect expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

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Returns: Average Annual Returns, Monthly at Maximum Offering Price (%) 1, 2 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. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com.

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1-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 52.99 52.99 52.21 51.36 50.00 46.47 41.55 35.33 29.65 25.99 23.90 20.83 20.83 16.94 --

3-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 11.76 11.76 11.65 11.56 11.43 11.00 10.43 9.58 8.68 8.09 7.84 7.34 7.34 6.38 --

5-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 12.69 12.69 12.58 12.44 12.32 11.83 11.20 10.19 9.08 8.27 7.80 7.08 7.08 5.99 --

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Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

10-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mutual Fund Category Average -- -- 9.43 9.35 9.26 9.04 8.63 7.99 7.35 6.95 6.54 5.78 5.78 4.77 --

Lifetime Inception Date American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mutual Fund Category Average ------

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Returns: Average Annual Returns, Quarterly at Maximum Offering Price (%) 1, 2 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. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit americanfundsretirement.com.

Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

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Returns: Total Return Percentile Rank The Morningstar comparison universe consists of mutual funds within the respective Morningstar target date categories. In this setting, only mutual funds are shown in the charts. The categories include both active and passive target date series, as well as those that are managed both "to" and "through" retirement. Approximately one-third of the series within the 2000-2010 category have a target date of 2005. Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns within the applicable Morningstar categories. The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information.

Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

1-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 77 79 72 70 65 39 36 58 64 60 59 46 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 9 6 3 3 3 1 1 7 7 8 14 38 78 75 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 8 5 7 5 11 5 1 1 3 1 4 13 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 75 73 67 60 49 60 60 47 39 50 91 N/A N/A 57 N/A

Funds Ranked 271 271 204 206 204 206 204 212 211 166 115 118 118 156 --

3-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 17 35 29 31 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 -- 16 19 13 7 2 9 13 12 12 21 46 85 80 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 3 3 5 1 6 5 1 1 3 4 1 10 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 55 52 44 42 35 44 46 40 29 38 79 N/A N/A 32 N/A

Funds Ranked 185 185 188 192 188 192 188 192 191 152 101 95 95 139 --

5-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 24 55 41 37 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 -- 7 4 4 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 72 69 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I -- 4 4 3 1 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 10 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv -- 57 42 40 31 38 41 35 27 34 75 N/A N/A 46 N/A

Funds Ranked 109 109 145 149 148 149 148 149 151 109 74 76 76 116 --

10-Year American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 ------31 26 25 14 25 23 34 32 42 80 72 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I ------N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv -- -- 25 23 21 25 27 22 16 18 52 N/A N/A 16 N/A

Funds Ranked -- -- 48 73 82 82 83 82 86 65 43 51 51 75 -- Source: Morningstar. Average annual total returns as of 03/31/21 (updated monthly). The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for details. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, investment results reflect expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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Expenses : Net Expense Ratios (%) 3

Accumulation Phase Transition Phase Distribution Phase 2065 2060 2055 2050 2045 2040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 Ret. Inc. --

Expenses : Gross Expense Ratios (%) 3

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American Funds Target Date Retirement R6 0.45 0.40 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.35 0.33 0.31 0.30 0.30 N/A N/A N/A Fidelity Freedom K6 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.47 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.37 0.37 N/A T. Rowe Price Retirement I 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.51 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.46 0.42 0.40 0.37 0.37 N/A N/A Vanguard Target Retirement Inv 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.13 0.12 N/A N/A 0.12 N/A Mutual Fund Category Average 13.51 13.51 3.60 2.43 2.38 2.38 2.27 2.04 1.91 2.64 5.18 0.67 0.67 3.59 --

Source: Morningstar as of each fund's most recent prospectus. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. The expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus available at the time of publication and include the weighted average expenses of the underlying funds. The expense ratio for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund is estimated. The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of the other expenses for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund. This reimbursement will be in effect through at least January 31, 2021. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time. For more information on American Funds fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit capitalgroup.com.

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Definitions

Accumulation phase: The initial investment period for retirement that emphasizes capital appreciation to address longevity risk and ends approximately 15 years before retirement.

Avg series manager tenure: The average number of years that the current portfolio managers have managed the series. For the purposes of calculation, this metric excludes vintages added after the inception of the series.

Distribution phase: The final investment period beginning at retirement that supports income generation and asset preservation.

Morningstar rankings: Morningstar Retirement, Medium peer averages are composed of target date funds classified by Morningstar as Retirement share class type with a 12b-1 fee greater than 0% and less than or equal to 0.50%.

Number of Ranked Funds: The Morningstar comparison universe consists of mutual funds within the respective Morningstar target date categories. In this setting, only mutual funds are shown in the charts.

Rankings are based on the funds' average annual total returns within the applicable Morningstar categories. The Morningstar rankings do not reflect the effects of sales charges, account fees or taxes. Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information.

RI (retirement income): This column displays data for vintages invested primarily for income during retirement.

Retirement Phases: For most series, the accumulation phase emphasizes capital appreciation to address longevity risk and ends 15 years before retirement. The transition phase balances growth with capital preservation to mitigate market risk during the 15 years prior to retirement. The distribution phase supports income and asset preservation and begins at retirement.

S&P 500: S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index based on the results of approximately 500 widely held common stocks. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of sales charges, commissions, account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.

Sharpe Ratio: Uses standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. The higher the number, the better a portfolio’s historical risk-adjusted performance.

Standard deviation: A common measure of absolute volatility that tells how returns over time have varied from the mean. Annualized and based on monthly returns, a lower number signifies lower volatility.

Total return percentile rank: A standardized way of ranking funds within a peer group. The fund with the largest return is ranked one, the smallest is ranked 100; and the remaining funds are placed equal distance from one another on the rating scale. Percentile ranks are most useful in categories that have a large number of funds. For small universes, funds will be ranked at the highest percentage possible. For instance, if there are only two funds in a category, Morningstar will assign a percentile rank of 1 to the top-performing fund while the second fund will earn a percentile rank of 51 (indicating the fund underperformed 50% of the sample).

"To" vs. "through": Indicates how a target date fund’s glide path is managed with respect to its target date. In general, a “to” strategy glide path reaches its final, most conservative asset allocation at the stated target date, while a “through” strategy glide path continues to change past the target date, reaching its final asset allocation at a future time. Some "to" strategies may have missing data in the distribution phase because their vintages are no longer offered past the retirement goal.

Transition phase: The intermediate investment period for retirement that balances growth with capital preservation to mitigate market risk during the approximately 15 years prior to retirement.

Unnamed Class: The series’ prospectus does not indicate a share class name. This may be because it is the sole share class in the series.

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Important American Funds Disclosures

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. Each target date portfolio is composed of a mix of underlying funds and is subject to the risks and returns of those funds. Underlying funds may be added or removed during the year. Although the target date portfolios are managed for investors on a projected retirement date time frame, the allocation strategy does not guarantee that investors' retirement goals will be met. The target date is the year that corresponds roughly to the year in which an investor is assumed to retire and begin taking withdrawals. Investment professionals manage the portfolio, moving it from a more growth-oriented strategy to a more income-oriented focus as the target date gets closer. Investment professionals continue to manage each portfolio for approximately 30 years after it reaches its target date. Allocations may not achieve investment objectives. The portfolios' risks are directly related to the risks of the underlying funds. Capital Group offers a range of share classes designed to meet the needs of retirement plan sponsors and participants. The different share classes incorporate varying levels of advisor compensation and service provider payments. Because Class R-6 shares do not include any recordkeeping payments, expenses are lower and results are higher. Other share classes that include recordkeeping costs have higher expenses and lower results than Class R-6. There may have been periods when the results lagged the index(es). Certain market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. Results for non-American Funds are based on the specified share class. Results are calculated by Morningstar. Due to differing calculation methods, the results shown here may differ from those calculated by individual fund companies. Non-American Funds may include waivers and/or reimbursements, without which results would be lower and net expense ratios higher. Please see each fund's most recent prospectus for details. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which results would have been lower and net expenses higher. This information is provided in detail in the shareholder reports. For more information on fee waivers and expense reimbursements, visit americanfundsretirement.com. 1 Non-American Funds results for periods before a share class was sold are hypothetical and may be based, in part, on returns for periods prior to the class's actual inception. Generally, these hypothetical returns reflect the performance of an older share class of the fund, which may be adjusted to reflect the fees and expense of the newer share class. Please refer to each fund's prospectus for dates of first sale and specific expense adjustment information. 2 Certain share classes were offered after the inception dates of some funds. Results for these shares prior to the dates of first sale are hypothetical based on the original share class results without a sales charge, adjusted for typical estimated expenses.

- Class R6 shares were first offered on 5/1/2009. Results for certain funds with an inception date after the share class inception also include hypothetical returns because those funds' shares sold after the funds' date of first offering.View dates of first sale and specific expense adjustment information at capitalgroup.com. 3 The expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus available at the time of publication and include the weighted average expenses of the underlying funds. The expense ratio for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund is estimated. The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of the other expenses for the American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund. This reimbursement will be in effect through at least January 31, 2021. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time. American Funds Distributors, Inc., member FINRA. This content, developed by Capital Group, home of American Funds, should not be used as a primary basis for investment decisions and is not intended to serve as impartial investment or fiduciary advice. ©2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar, its content providers nor Capital Group are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Information is calculated by Morningstar.

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Principal Risks and Other Important Information American Funds Target Date Fidelity Freedom K6 T. Rowe Price Retirement I Vanguard Target Retirement Inv Retirement R6 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 24, 25, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21, 24, 25, 27, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 26, 27, 29, 33, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42 27, 31, 32, 33, 37, 40, 42 33, 37, 40, 42 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40

4 Hedging Strategies: The advisor’s use of hedging strategies to reduce risk may limit the opportunity for gains compared with unhedged investments, and there is no guarantee that hedges will actually reduce risk.

5 Credit and Counterparty: The issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract, or other borrower may not be able to make timely principal, interest, or settlement payments on an obligation. In this event, the issuer of a fixed-income security may have its credit rating downgraded or defaulted, which may reduce the potential for income and value of the portfolio.

6 Extension: The issuer of a security may repay principal more slowly than expected because of rising interest rates. In this event, short- and medium-duration securities are effectively converted into longer-duration securities, increasing their sensitivity to interest-rate changes and causing their prices to decline.

7 Inflation/Deflation: A change of asset value may occur because of inflation or deflation, causing the portfolio to underperform. Inflation may cause the present value of future payments to decrease, causing a decline in the future value of assets or income. Deflation causes prices to decline throughout the economy over time, impacting issuers’ creditworthiness and increasing their risk for default, which may reduce the value of the portfolio.

8 Inflation-Protected Securities: Unlike other fixed-income securities, the values of inflation-protected securities are not significantly impacted by inflation expectations because their interest rates are adjusted for inflation. Generally, the value of inflation-protected securities will fall when real interest rates rise and rise when real interest rates fall.

9 Prepayment (Call): The issuer of a debt security may be able to repay principal prior to the security’s maturity because of an improvement in its credit quality or falling interest rates. In this event, this principal may have to be reinvested in securities with lower interest rates than the original securities, reducing the potential for income.

10 Currency: Investments in securities traded in foreign currencies or more directly in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the foreign currency will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, which may reduce the value of the portfolio. Investments in currency hedging positions are subject to the risk that the value of the U.S. dollar will decline relative to the currency being hedged, which may result in a loss of money on the investment as well as the position designed to act as a hedge. Cross-currency hedging strategies and active currency positions may increase currency risk because actual currency exposure may be substantially different from that suggested by the portfolio’s holdings.

11 Emerging Markets: Investments in emerging- and frontier-markets securities may be subject to greater market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political, and other risks compared with assets invested in developed foreign countries.

12 Foreign Securities: Investments in foreign securities may be subject to increased volatility as the value of these securities can change more rapidly and extremely than can the value of U.S. securities. Foreign securities are subject to increased issuer risk because foreign issuers may not experience the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers do and are held to different reporting, accounting, and auditing standards. In addition, foreign securities are subject to increased costs because there are generally higher commission rates on transactions, transfer taxes, higher custodial costs, and the potential for foreign tax charges on dividend and interest payments. Many foreign markets are relatively small, and securities issued in less-developed countries face the risks of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, and adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations, including suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a country. Economic, political, social, or diplomatic developments can also negatively impact performance.

13 Long-Term Outlook and Projections: The investment is intended to be held for a substantial period of time, and investors should tolerate fluctuations in their investment’s value.

14 Loss of Money: Because the investment’s market value may fluctuate up and down, an investor may lose money, including part of the principal, when he or she buys or sells the investment.

15 Not FDIC Insured: The investment is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank and is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other U.S. governmental agency.

16 Country or Region: Investments in securities from a particular country or region may be subject to the risk of adverse social, political, regulatory, or economic events occurring in that country or region. Country- or region-specific risks also include the risk that adverse securities markets or exchange rates may impact the value of securities from those areas.

17 Capitalization: Concentrating assets in stocks of one or more capitalizations (small, mid, or large) may be subject to both the specific risks of those capitalizations as well as increased volatility because stocks of specific capitalizations tend to go through cycles of beating or lagging the market as a whole.

18 Growth Investing: Growth securities may be subject to increased volatility as the value of these securities is highly sensitive to market fluctuations and future earnings expectations. These securities typically trade at higher multiples of current earnings than do other securities and may lose value if it appears their earnings expectations may not be met.

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19 Value Investing: Value securities may be subject to the risk that these securities cannot overcome the adverse factors the advisor believes are responsible for their low price or that the market may not recognize their fundamental value as the advisor predicted. Value securities are not expected to experience significant earnings growth and may underperform growth stocks in certain markets.

20 Active Management: The investment is actively managed and subject to the risk that the advisor’s usage of investment techniques and risk analyses to make investment decisions fails to perform as expected, which may cause the portfolio to lose value or underperform investments with similar objectives and strategies or the market in general.

21 Income: The investment's income payments may decline depending on fluctuations in interest rates and the dividend payments of its underlying securities. In this event, some investments may attempt to pay the same dividend amount by returning capital.

22 Index Correlation/Tracking Error: A portfolio that tracks an index is subject to the risk that certain factors may cause the portfolio to track its target index less closely, including if the advisor selects securities that are not fully representative of the index. The portfolio will generally reflect the performance of its target index even if the index does not perform well, and it may underperform the index after factoring in fees, expenses, transaction costs, and the size and timing of shareholder purchases and redemptions.

23 Issuer: A stake in any individual security is subject to the risk that the issuer of that security performs poorly, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. Issuer-related declines may be caused by poor management decisions, competitive pressures, technological breakthroughs, reliance on suppliers, labor problems or shortages, corporate restructurings, fraudulent disclosures, or other factors. Additionally, certain issuers may be more sensitive to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments.

24 Interest Rate: Most securities are subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will reduce their market value.

25 Market/Market Volatility: The market value of the portfolio’s securities may fall rapidly or unpredictably because of changing economic, political, or market conditions, which may reduce the value of the portfolio.

26 Commodity: Investments in commodity-related instruments are subject to the risk that the performance of the overall commodities market declines and that weather, disease, political, tax, and other regulatory developments adversely impact the value of commodities, which may result in a loss of principal and interest. Commodity-linked investments face increased price volatility and liquidity, credit, and issuer risks compared with their underlying measures.

27 Equity Securities: The value of equity securities, which include common, preferred, and convertible preferred stocks, will fluctuate based on changes in their issuers’ financial conditions, as well as overall market and economic conditions, and can decline in the event of deteriorating issuer, market, or economic conditions.

28 High-Yield Securities: Investments in below-investment-grade debt securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality, commonly known as "junk bonds" or "high-yield securities," may be subject to increased interest, credit, and liquidity risks.

29 Industry and Sector Investing: Concentrating assets in a particular industry, sector of the economy, or markets may increase volatility because the investment will be more susceptible to the impact of market, economic, regulatory, and other factors affecting that industry or sector compared with a more broadly diversified asset allocation.

30 Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities: Investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may be subject to increased price volatility because of changes in interest rates, issuer information availability, credit quality of the underlying assets, market perception of the issuer, availability of credit enhancement, and prepayment of principal. The value of ABS and MBS may be adversely affected if the underlying borrower fails to pay the loan included in the security.

31 Other: The investment’s performance may be impacted by its concentration in a certain type of security, adherence to a particular investing strategy, or a unique aspect of its structure and costs.

32 Restricted/Illiquid Securities: Restricted and illiquid securities may fall in price because of an inability to sell the securities when desired. Investing in restricted securities may subject the portfolio to higher costs and liquidity risk.

33 Underlying Fund/Fund of Funds: A portfolio’s risks are closely associated with the risks of the securities and other investments held by the underlying or subsidiary funds, and the ability of the portfolio to meet its investment objective likewise depends on the ability of the underlying funds to meet their objectives. Investment in other funds may subject the portfolio to higher costs than owning the underlying securities directly because of their management fees.

34 U.S. Government Obligations: Investments in U.S. government obligations are subject to varying levels of government support. In the event of default, some U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury obligations and Ginnie Mae securities, are issued and guaranteed as to principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Other securities are obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities but are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. government.

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35 Derivatives: Investments in derivatives may be subject to the risk that the advisor does not correctly predict the movement of the underlying security, interest rate, market index, or other financial asset, or that the value of the derivative does not correlate perfectly with either the overall market or the underlying asset from which the derivative's value is derived. Because derivatives usually involve a small investment relative to the magnitude of liquidity and other risks assumed, the resulting gain or loss from the transaction will be disproportionately magnified. These investments may result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction does not perform as promised.

36 Leverage: Leverage transactions may increase volatility and result in a significant loss of value if a transaction fails. Because leverage usually involves investment exposure that exceeds the initial investment, the resulting gain or loss from a relatively small change in an underlying indicator will be disproportionately magnified.

37 Fixed-Income Securities: The value of fixed-income or debt securities may be susceptible to general movements in the bond market and are subject to interest-rate and credit risk.

38 China Region: Investing in the China region, including Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan, may be subject to greater volatility because of the social, regulatory, and political risks of that region, as well as the Chinese government’s significant level of control over China’s economy and currency. A disruption of relations between China and its neighbors or trading partners could severely impact China’s export- based economy.

39 Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest may arise if the advisor makes an investment in certain underlying funds based on the fact that those funds are also managed by the advisor or an affiliate or because certain underlying funds may pay higher fees to the advisor do than others. In addition, an advisor’s participation in the primary or secondary market for loans may be deemed a conflict of interest and limit the ability of the investment to acquire those assets.

40 Management: Performance is subject to the risk that the advisor’s asset allocation and investment strategies do not perform as expected, which may cause the portfolio to underperform its benchmark, other investments with similar objectives, or the market in general. The investment is subject to the risk of loss of income and capital invested, and the advisor does not guarantee its value, performance, or any particular rate of return.

41 Passive Management: The investment is not actively managed, and the advisor does not attempt to manage volatility or take defensive positions in declining markets. This passive management strategy may subject the investment to greater losses during general market declines than actively managed investments.

42 Target Date: Target-date funds, also known as lifecycle funds, shift their asset allocation to become increasingly conservative as the target retirement year approaches. Still, investment in target-date funds may lose value near, at, or after the target retirement date, and there is no guarantee they will provide adequate income at retirement.

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Think no one can beat the index? Think again.

A Seeking success in equity investing

The average manager can’t beat the index …

Investors seeking better outcomes face a well-documented challenge: The average investment manager can’t beat the index. This fact is supported both by hard data and, unfortunately, by many investors’ experiences.

This assumption has led many to believe that because the average Over the last 20 years, on average, manager can’t beat the index, no manager can beat the index. And that’s simply not true. 46.7% The challenge faced by investors today is to find managers able to beat of U.S. equity funds led, while the index consistently, not those that are just a flash in the pan. 53.3% Strategies vary, but we believe there are three questions that can create a lagged the S&P 500.1 simple framework for selecting a manager. What are the investment manager’s historical results?

How did the manager achieve these results?

And is there reason to believe they can be repeated? American Funds’ multimanager approach“ has long served its equity investors well — and should continue to do so, thanks to parent Capital Group’s strong, “ results-oriented investing culture. ALEC LUCAS, PH.D., MORNINGSTAR, September 5, 20192

Unless otherwise noted, figures shown are past results for Class A shares at net asset value with all dividends reinvested and are not predictive of future periods. If the applicable sales charge had been applied, results would have been lower. Current and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Share prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. For current information and month-end results, visit capitalgroup.com. Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.

2 The average manager can’t beat the index … … but not all managers are average.

In the following pages, we apply this evaluative framework to Capital Group’s equity-focused American Funds offerings.

What are the results? How were the results achieved; is the process repeatable?

Index-beating lifetime results A culture of stewardship All but one of these equity-focused funds have For nearly 90 years we’ve acted as stewards of our investors’ done what index proponents claim is nearly capital. This approach is the foundation of our culture. impossible: generated index-beating results over • We have lower expense ratios than peers. the long term. • We’re invested with you. • We’ve been employee-owned since 1931. The value of beating the index Investing in the American Funds when the first Our long-term focus, consistent approach … index fund was launched would have built more Achieving long-term investing objectives requires a long-term wealth. investment strategy and aligned managers. Generating wealth in accumulation and • Aligning manager compensation to long-term goals distribution • Decades of investment experience Since 2000, most of our funds have created • Investing for long-term value and preserved wealth in both accumulation … and proven system and distribution, even in the face of two major The Capital System,SM our proprietary investment process, and global market downturns. research network support our pursuit of superior long-term results. The benefits of a risk-sensitive approach • Conviction and collaboration in The Capital System Our approach helped preserve wealth when • Global research capabilities and long-standing company markets fell, something at which we’ve excelled. relationships

photo: A peek into the Capital Group investment process in action — an investment meeting in 1967. From left to right: Bob Egelston, Coleman Morton, Cecil Bessell, Inge Andonow, Howard Schow, Jon Lovelace, Bob Cody, Jonathan Bell Lovelace, Bill Newton and Marjorie Fisher. 1Capital Group calculations using data from Morningstar as of 12/31/19. Based on calendar-year returns of actively managed funds, excluding American Funds, in the Morningstar U.S. Fund Large Value, Blend and Growth categories. The groupings were filtered for oldest share class and excluded fund of funds, index funds, feeder funds, lifecycle funds, in-house funds of funds and enhanced index funds. 2“What Makes American Funds’ Equity Lineup Golden.” morningstar.com.

3 WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?

Equity-focused mutual funds with index-beating lifetime results

Index investing proponents claim it is nearly impossible to beat the index over the long term. Yet, all but one of these equity-focused American Funds have generated lifetime index-beating results, even though there have been times when the funds lagged their indexes.

EXHIBIT DETAILS • 1.36%: Average annual returns advantage over 708 3 • Lifetime annual returns of these equity-focused combined fund years, as of December 31, 2019. American Funds. • Shows all of our equity-focused funds as of December 31, • Class A shares at net asset value. If the maximum 2019, including our first fund that was launched in 1934. applicable 5.75% sales charge had been applied, results would have been lower.

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1/1/34 2/21/50 7/31/52 5/1/67 3/13/73 12/1/73 12/1/73 7/26/75 8/1/78 12/1/83 4/16/847/30/87 4/30/90 3/26/93 6/17/99 10/1/08 2/1/11 2/3/14 3Time-weighted average annual excess return across these 18 equity-focused American Funds. The equal-weighted average annual excess return is 1.34%. The time-weighted average gives greater emphasis to those funds that have been in existence longer. For example, this means that the 1.1% annualized difference between The Investment Company of America and its benchmark is given proportionally greater weighting in alignment with its more than 85 years in existence when calculating the average across all 18 funds. Returns are average annual total returns for benchmark indexes and average annual returns for funds at net asset value from fund inception through 12/31/19. The funds’ indexes are as of 12/31/19. See individual fund detail pages at capitalgroup.com for current information and any applicable benchmark index changes. Please see the Appendix and methodology section for a list of the indexes used for comparison with each American Fund.

4 These U.S. equity-focused mutual funds have delivered better results than the S&P 500 since 1976.

The first S&P 500 index-tracking fund was founded in 1976. Between then and now, investors could have done well for themselves by keeping their money invested in an index-tracking fund. But, if they had invested in any of the five U.S. equity-focused American Funds available for investment at the same time, the value of their investment would have increased significantly.

EXHIBIT DETAILS • Includes all five of the U.S. equity-focused American Funds • $10,000 hypothetical investment in five American Funds available for investment when the first S&P 500 index-tracking and the S&P 500, from August 31, 1976, through fund was launched on August 31, 1976. December 31, 2019. • $1,660,336: The value of a $10,000 investment equally • Class A shares at maximum offering price, with 5.75% weighted across these five American Funds over the period. sales charge deducted. The investment was rebalanced monthly.

$3,000,000

2,815,196 GFA The Growth Fund of America (GFA) 2,500,000 AMCAP Fund (AMCAP) Washington Mutual Investors Fund (WMIF) The Investment Company of America (ICA) American Mutual Fund (AMF) 2,116,892 2,000,000 S&P 500 Index4 (S&P 500) AMCAP

1,500,000 1,290,493 WMIF 1,186,128 ICA 1,000,000 1,139,864 AMF 1,081,499 S&P 500

500,000

0 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2019

4The market index is unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source: Capital Group.

5 WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?

Since 2000, nearly all of our equity-focused funds generated more wealth than their indexes or peers5 …

The illustrations below show how these equity-focused American Funds have fared in the 21st century, as well as how investing shortly before the first of its two major downturns could have delivered better results for investors.

EXHIBIT DETAILS • The American Funds produced greater wealth on average: • Growth of $100,000 initial investment made on $102,419 over indexes and $150,700 over peer category 5 December 31, 1999, through December 31, 2019. averages. • Class A shares at net asset value. If the maximum • Includes all equity-focused American Funds available for applicable 5.75% sales charge had been applied, results investment on December 31, 1999, none of which have would have been lower. since been liquidated or merged.

Ending value of a hypothetical $100,000 initial investment: FundIndex name INDEX vs. PEER CATEGORY AVERAGE5 vs. AMERICAN FUNDS S&P 500 Index 324,209 AMCAP Fund 237,864 432,403 American Mutual Fund 319,568 457,205 Fundamental Investors 253,133 457,838 The Growth Fund of America 237,864 425,488 The Investment Company of America 253,133 376,707 The New Economy Fund 237,864 332,113 Washington Mutual Investors Fund 253,133 437,894 MSCI ACWI 242,971 Capital World Growth and Income Fund 225,760 449,565 New Perspective Fund 225,760 411,586 New World Fund 308,484 410,664 MSCI ACWI ex USA 212,759 EuroPaciﬁc Growth Fund 175,995 266,735 MSCI ACWI Small Cap 441,828 SMALLCAP World Fund 334,240 349,752 70% MSCI ACWI/30% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 263,612 Capital Income uilder 258,938 401,391 65% S&P 500/35% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 319,513 The Income Fund of America 257,694 424,053 60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 317,334 American alanced Fund 249,783 456,313

5Peer category average represents each fund’s respective Morningstar U.S. Active Fund category average. There may be funds within these categories that outpaced or lagged their category average and/or the American Funds. Returns shown for indexes include reinvested dividends. The market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. There have been periods when the funds have lagged the index.

6 … and also fared better than both in distribution.

Moreover, these funds have not only preserved wealth in distribution, but in some cases, continued to grow the initial investment while some of the peer category averages5 dropped to zero.

EXHIBIT DETAILS • $537,407: total amount withdrawn during the period. • Growth of $500,000 initial investment made on Monthly withdrawals totaled $20,000 the first year December 31, 1999, through December 31, 2019. (4% of the initial investment) and increased by 3% each year thereafter. • Class A shares at net asset value. If the maximum applicable 5.75% sales charge had been applied, results would have • Includes all equity-focused American Funds available been lower. for investment on December 31, 1999, none of which have since been liquidated or merged. • On average, the American Funds ended the period having preserved more wealth: $478,654 greater than indexes and $527,507 greater than peer category averages.5

Ending value of a hypothetical $500,000 initial investment: FundIndex name INDEX vs. PEER CATEGORY AVERAGE5 vs. AMERICAN FUNDS S&P 500 Index 138,440 AMCAP Fund 0 679,568 American Mutual Fund 428,322 934,548 Fundamental Investors 34,131 784,110 The Growth Fund of America 0 607,695 The Investment Company of America 34,131 561,880 The New Economy Fund 0 91,023 Washington Mutual Investors Fund 34,131 779,311 MSCI ACWI 84,274 Capital World Growth and Income Fund 54,903 1,001,320 New Perspective Fund 54,903 625,806 New World Fund 524,890 824,636 MSCI ACWI ex USA 136,698 EuroPaciﬁc Growth Fund 0 265,859 MSCI ACWI Small Cap 887,119 SMALLCAP World Fund 347,933 459,079 70% MSCI ACWI/30% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 280,125 Capital Income uilder 418,521 975,430 65% S&P 500/35% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 385,907 The Income Fund of America 268,207 967,685 60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 411,286 American alanced Fund 279,036 1,056,049

Capital Group calculations on Capital Group and Morningstar data, 12/31/99 to 12/31/19. All comparisons are to each funds’ primary or secondary benchmarks as of 12/31/19. See individual fund detail pages at capitalgroup.com for current information and any applicable benchmark index changes. Please see the Appendix and methodology section for a list of each fund’s respective Morningstar U.S. Active Fund category, as well as each fund’s rolling returns and success rates for this period.

7 WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?

We held up better during major bear markets.

Rather than chasing the last dollar of return as markets rise, we focus on preserving wealth when markets drop by taking a risk-sensitive approach. This approach has generally enabled many of the equity American Funds6 to hold up better than the results of both their respective indexes and peer category blended averages.7

DOMESTIC6

320,000 High 8/25/87 High 3/24/00 High 10/9/07 S&P 500 Index: $16,792 S&P 500 Index: $106,520 S&P 500 Index: $123,694 American Funds: $15,868 S&P 500 Index American Funds: $91,050 American Funds: $140,800 Low 12/4/87 Peer category blended average7 Low 10/9/02 Low 3/9/09 S&P 500 Index: $11,285 American Funds average S&P 500 Index: $56,054 S&P 500 Index: $55,353 American Funds: $11,266 American Funds: $59,684 American Funds: $67,414

160,000

Total percentage loss from high to low $360,532 80,000 Blac Monday 82587–12487 $331,274 Overheated markets spurred Ending value as of 12/31/19 drastic movements exacerbated Total percentage loss by programmatic trading. from high to low –27.6 Total percentage loss –29.0 Great Recession –32.8 DAYS TO RECOVERY from high to low 40,000 10907–3909 S&P 500 Index: 528 Dot-com crisis American Funds: 497 32400–10902 The largest and most widespread market A largely sector-driven downturn, downturn in 65 years was driven by a variety the steep rise and extreme of factors, including deregulation in the valuations in technology stocks ﬁnancial industry, extreme leverage and drove a sudden correction in strains on liquidity, and left investors with 20,000 –32.6 the market. nowhere to hide throughout global markets. DAYS TO RECOVERY –44.3 DAYS TO RECOVERY –52.2 –47.4 S&P 500 Index: 1,475 –55.3 –54.5 S&P 500 Index: 1,120 American Funds: 464 American Funds: 1,120

10,000 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

EXHIBIT DETAILS: GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL as it was the only international equity American Fund’s available during these periods. • Global: Both the American Funds6 and their respective peer category averages are equal-weighted blended • Class A share at net asset value. 7 averages. Index returns represent each American Fund’s • Black Monday: American Funds average includes only respective indexes. New Perspective Fund and EuroPacific Growth Fund, as • International: Only EuroPacific Growth Fund and its Capital World Growth and Income Fund and New World respective index and peer category average7 are included, Fund were unavailable for investment until their respective inceptions in 1993 and 1999.

8 EXHIBIT DETAILS: DOMESTIC • Inset bar charts: Total percentage loss from market high • Line chart: Hypothetical $10,000 investment in the S&P to low for the S&P 500 as well as equal-weighted blended 6 500 Index versus an equal-weighted blended average of averages for both the seven U.S. equity American Funds 7 seven U.S. equity American Funds.6 The investment was and their respective peer category averages. rebalanced monthly. • Line chart uses a logarithmic scale to display the relative • Class A shares at net asset value. If the maximum changes in the market downturns since 1986. applicable 5.75% sales charge had been applied, results would have been lower.

160,000

10,000 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL6 Black Monday Dot-com crisis Great Recession GLOBAL INT’L GLOBAL INT’L GLOBAL INT’L Index –22.6% –15.6% –49.1% –48.5% –57.8% –59.5% Peer category blended average7 –22.5 –19.8 –48.1 –56.9 –58.3 –58.8 American Funds average –25.4 –26.2 –35.6 – 47.1 –52.1 –52.3 6The equity American Funds in these analyses include, for domestic: AMCAP Fund, American Mutual Fund, Fundamental Investors, The Growth Fund of America, The Investment Company of America, New Economy Fund and Washington Mutual Investors Fund; for global: New Perspective Fund, New World Fund and Capital World Growth and Income Fund; and for international: EuroPacific Growth Fund.. 7The peer category blended averages represent equal-weighted blended averages of each fund’s respective Morningstar U.S. Active Fund category average, as follows — for domestic; U.S. Active Fund Large Blend, Growth and Value; for global, U.S. Active Fund World Large Stock and U.S. Active Fund Diversified Emerging Markets categories; for international, only the U.S. Active Fund Foreign Large Growth category is used. There may be funds within these categories that outpaced or lagged their category average and/or the American Funds. Capital Group calculations based on Capital Group and Morningstar data, as of 12/31/19. All comparisons are with each fund’s primary or secondary benchmarks as disclosed in the fund’s most recent prospectus. Please see the Appendix and methodology section for a list of each fund’s respective index and Morningstar U.S. Active Fund category, as well as the individual returns for all 18 equity-focused American Funds during these periods. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested.

9 HOW WERE THE RESULTS ACHIEVED; IS THE PROCESS REPEATABLE?

We have a strong culture of stewardship.

For nearly 90 years we’ve acted as stewards of the capital entrusted to us by investors. It’s foundational to our culture and reinforced in key ways.

We have lower expense ratios EXHIBIT DETAILS These equity-focused mutual funds feature lower expense • On average, our funds’ expense ratios are 37% lower than ratios than the average of their Lipper category peers — their Lipper category peers.8 a key element of our culture and philosophy. • Expense ratios reflect the most recent prospectus, as of December 31, 2019. • Expense ratios shown for Class A shares.

American Funds Lipper peer category

1.49 1.49 1.43

1.28 1.28 1.24 1.21 1.21 1.21 1.19 1.21 1.13 1.09 1.08 1.10 1.021.02 1.02 1.03 1.02 1.03 0.93

0.83 0.84 0.76 0.77 0.76

0.66 0.65 0.61 0.61 0.57 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.59 The Income Fund of America The Investment Company of America American Mutual Fund Washington Mutual Investors Fund AMCAP Fund New Perspective Fund The rowth Fund of America American Balanced Fund Fundamental Investors The New Economy Fund EuroPaciﬁc Growth Fund Capital Income Builder SMALLCAP World Fund Capital World rowth and Income Fund New World Fund International rowth and Income Fund American Funds lobal Balanced Fund American Funds Developing World rowth and Income Fund

8Source for Lipper expense ratio comparison: Lipper, based on front-end load funds, excluding funds of funds, for the most recent fiscal year-ends available as of 12/31/19. Lipper peer expense categories are as follows: Balanced (American Balanced Fund), Emerging Markets (New World Fund, American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund), Flexible Portfolio (American Funds Global Balanced Fund), Global (New Perspective Fund, Capital World Growth and Income Fund), Global Equity Income (Capital Income Builder), Global Small-/Mid-Cap (SMALLCAP World Fund), Growth (AMCAP Fund, The New Economy Fund), Growth and Income (The Investment Company of America, American Mutual Fund, Washington Mutual Investors Fund, Fundamental Investors), Income (Mixed Equity) (The Income Fund of America), International (EuroPacific Growth Fund, International Growth and Income Fund) and Large-Cap Growth (The Growth Fund of America).

10 Our managers are invested with you Our portfolio managers are personally invested in the funds. American Funds Industry By having a stake in our funds, managers convey that they stand behind American Funds investment approach, experiencing the ups and downs of the market along with investors. 99% vs. 44% of American Funds assets Almost half of the 6,292 actively Employee-owned since 1931 are invested in funds in managed mutual funds are run As a privately held company, we’re able to maintain a culture which at least one manager by portfolio managers who do and pursue business strategies centered on what’s right for has invested more not invest a single dollar of their 9 10 long-term investors, not merely what will buoy the next than $1 million. own money in their products. quarter’s financials.

Two screens help uncover index-beating funds Translating fund characteristics and manager attributes into screening tools can be challenging. But these factors can be highly valuable if applied to an evaluation framework that is able to help identify a group of funds that outpaced the market on average.

Consider the scenario below that relies upon two simple criteria: fund expenses and manager ownership.

Look for funds that meet two key criteria Large-cap actively managed equity funds with low expense ratios and high manager ownership

Total fund Lowest expense ighest manager Both low expense On average as a group, the universe quartile ownership and high quartile ownership 89 U.S. and 32 international equity funds with low expenses and high ownership outpaced the S&P 500 U.S. 52% equity funds 2,414 544 490 89 of the time and the MSCI ACWI ex USA

International 73% 11 equity funds 671 152 151 32 of the time, respectively.

9As of 12/31/19. 10Capital Group, based on Morningstar data as of 2/28/20. All funds included in the analysis are non-index (active funds), based on oldest share class. Manager ownership is the latest point available. If fund liquidated or merged, this information is as of the latest Statement of Additional Information. 11Success rate: Rolling 10-year basis over the last 20 years. As of 12/31/19. Since these results reflect the average of the funds in the group that meet the screens, it’s important to remember that some individual funds within the group failed to beat their benchmarks. Source: Capital Group, based on Morningstar data. All funds included in analysis are active only, as delineated by Morningstar, excluding fund of funds, feeder funds, lifecycle funds, in-house funds of funds and enhanced index funds. Domestic funds are those in the Morningstar Large Value, Large Blend and Large Growth categories. International funds are those in the Morningstar Foreign Large Value, Foreign Large Blend and Foreign Large Growth categories. Size of quartiles varies because those funds in the Morningstar database that did not include an expense ratio or firm-level investment ownership were excluded from the analysis. Fund expenses are based on an average of the expense ratios of the underlying share classes where each share class is weighted according to the amount of assets it had at the time, relative to the fund as a whole.

11 HOW WERE THE RESULTS ACHIEVED; IS THE PROCESS REPEATABLE?

We have a long-term focus, a consistent approach …

Long-term investing objectives require a corresponding investment strategy and professionals aligned with that goal. At Capital Group, we strongly support this orientation in key ways.

Portfolio manager compensation Compensation basis years Compensation paid to our investment professionals is heavily 1 Industry short-term emphasis influenced by investment results over one-, three-, five- and eight-year periods. Increasing weight is placed on each 1 3 5 8 successive measurement period to encourage a long-term Capital roup emphasis investment approach.

Capital roup portfolio manager industry experience 100% Portfolio manager experience 89% Averaging 28 years of industry experience, Capital Group portfolio managers have invested through multiple market 37% and economic cycles. In addition, their tenure with their funds averages 22% longer than the industry average.12 30 years 20 years 10 years

Longer holding periods We believe the best way to pursue superior outcomes is by 69% investing in solid companies positioned to deliver value over Longer holding periods, on average, full market and economic cycles. Less buying and selling than versus Morningstar category peers.13 comparable funds also reduces trading costs and supports tax efficiency.

photo: A few of our investment professionals share their insights during an investment group orientation in 2013. From left to right: Craig Beacock, Noriko Honda Chen, Bill Hurt and Jessica Spaly. 12Based on Capital Group calculations on Capital Group and Morningstar data. As of 12/31/19. Average portfolio manager tenure across all American Funds is 8.3 years but 6.8 years for the industry as a whole, excluding American Funds. 13On average, the equity-focused American Funds hold their investments for 2.92 years, whereas their peers hold their investments for 1.73 years, based on the equal-weighted blended averages across each of the 18 equity-focused American Funds’ respective Morningstar active categories. Please see the Appendix and methodology section for a list of each fund’s respective Morningstar category.

12 … and a proven system.

Our system was designed to help our investment teams uncover high-quality opportunities, establish and refine a repeatable process, and ensure fund management continuity.

Star manager The Capital System The Capital System approach The Capital System is the foundation of our investment success. It features a multi-manager approach that enables each manager to invest in his or her highest conviction ideas within his or her portion of the portfolio. Our flat structure fosters a cooperative culture among managers and analysts, and encourages robust interactions across regional and sector responsibilities.

Expansive research capabilities and global access Our diverse and global network Few firms match the scale and scope of our proprietary research 14 effort. Our long-standing relationships with companies enable 420 our vast investment network to conduct in-depth, fundamental Investment professionals research on businesses across the globe. 222 Investment analysts

152 Based outside the U.S.

104 Portfolio managers

45 Languages spoken

14As of 12/31/19.

13 Stress test: Our index-beating results have been persistent. Below are results for these equity-focused American Funds over multiple rolling periods since each fund’s inception and the percentage of periods each fund outpaced their indexes, as of December 31, 2019.

■ ≥ 50% ■ ≥ 75% Morningstar’s “Thrilling 34” list Difference: ■ Positive ■ Negative ■ Neutral

GROWTH FUNDS

AMCAP Fund EuroPacific Growth Fund The Growth Fund of America

Inception date 5/1/67 4/16/84 12/1/73 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs Number of rolling periods 620 596 572 512 392 417 393 369 309 189 542 518 494 434 314 Percentage of periods outpaced index 50% 50% 50% 72% 84% 62% 76% 85% 96% 100% 56% 65% 65% 71% 100% Fund annualized return (%) 12.93 11.94 11.93 12.35 12.67 12.21 10.64 10.04 9.65 9.52 15.30 14.42 14.21 13.42 13.46 Index annualized return (%) 11.46 10.64 10.58 10.66 11.42 11.21 8.69 7.23 6.63 6.48 12.65 11.85 11.72 11.49 11.50 Difference (%) 1.48 1.30 1.36 1.69 1.25 1.00 1.96 2.81 3.01 3.04 2.65 2.57 2.48 1.94 1.97 Share class: Ticker symbols A: AMCPX F-3: FMACX A: AEPGX F-3: FEUPX A: AGTHX F-3: GAFFX

GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS

American Funds Developing World American Mutual Fund Capital World Growth and Growth and Income Fund Income Fund Inception date 2/3/14 2/21/50 3/26/93 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs Number of rolling periods 59 35 11 —— 827 803 779 719 599 310 286 262 202 82 Percentage of periods outpaced index 31% 0% 0% —— 45% 47% 53% 61% 71% 72% 79% 89% 92% 100% Fund annualized return (%) 1.90% 4.23 0.84 — — 12.39 11.74 11.63 11.27 11.42 11.24 10.46 9.96 9.38 9.63 Index annualized return (%) 4.44 7.53 2.94 —— 12.43 11.36 11.10 10.52 10.53 8.49 7.37 6.65 5.75 6.05 Difference (%) –2.54 –3.30 –2.10 —— –0.03 0.38 0.52 0.76 0.90 2.75 3.08 3.32 3.64 3.58 Share class: Ticker symbols A: DWGAX F-3: FDWGX A: AMRMX F-3: AFMFX A: CWGIX F-3: FWGIX

EQUITY-INCOME FUNDS BALANCED FUNDS

Capital Income Builder The Income Fund of America American Balanced Fund

Inception date 7/30/87 12/1/73 7/26/75 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs Number of rolling periods 378 354 330 270 150 542 518 494 434 314 522 498 474 414 294 Percentage of periods outpaced index 57% 68% 72% 86% 100% 52% 47% 51% 57% 76% 54% 50% 49% 60% 79% Fund annualized return (%) 9.66 9.34 9.26 9.09 8.90 11.56 11.04 10.92 10.99 10.90 10.98 10.62 10.67 10.63 10.60 Index annualized return (%) 7.83 7.25 7.16 6.91 6.62 10.85 10.48 10.47 10.51 10.51 10.55 10.28 10.34 10.30 10.20 Difference (%) 1.84 2.10 2.11 2.18 2.27 0.71 0.56 0.44 0.48 0.39 0.43 0.34 0.33 0.34 0.40 Share class: Ticker symbols A: CAIBX F-3: CFIHX A: AMECX F-3: FIFAX A: ABALX F-3: AFMBX

Both fund and index annualized returns reflect the average of the average annual total returns for all periods. Data from published sources were calculated internally. Fund returns, which are based on Class A shares at net asset value, are from the first month-end following each fund’s inception date through December 31, 2019, and do not include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. Data are not shown for periods when funds were not in existence.

14 Rolling period returns can provide a more in-depth view into a fund’s performance “ history than you can get by looking at a single-period trailing return. In a way it’s like

comparing a panoramic photo of a forest to a snapshot of a small group of trees. “ karen wallace, morningstar, NOVEMBER 29, 201714

GROWTH FUNDS

AMCAP Fund EuroPacific Growth Fund The Growth Fund of America The New Economy Fund New Perspective Fund New World Fund SMALLCAP World Fund

Inception date 5/1/67 4/16/84 12/1/73 12/1/83 3/13/73 6/17/99 4/30/90 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs Number of rolling periods 620 596 572 512 392 417 393 369 309 189 542 518 494 434 314 421 397 373 313 193 550 526 502 442 322 235 211 187 127 7 345 321 297 237 117 Percentage of periods outpaced index 50% 50% 50% 72% 84% 62% 76% 85% 96% 100% 56% 65% 65% 71% 100% 51% 57% 60% 62% 74% 73% 87% 89% 92% 100% 59% 60% 57% 70% 100% 61% 63% 62% 53% 69% Fund annualized return (%) 12.93 11.94 11.93 12.35 12.67 12.21 10.64 10.04 9.65 9.52 15.30 14.42 14.21 13.42 13.46 13.36 11.69 11.09 10.35 9.60 13.47 12.85 12.76 12.64 12.63 9.69 9.08 9.26 8.67 7.82 12.27 10.12 9.53 8.55 8.61 Index annualized return (%) 11.46 10.64 10.58 10.66 11.42 11.21 8.69 7.23 6.63 6.48 12.65 11.85 11.72 11.49 11.50 12.54 11.38 10.82 9.98 9.19 10.42 9.97 9.87 9.87 9.63 6.30 5.83 6.19 5.54 4.79 9.74 8.67 8.22 7.95 7.96 Difference (%) 1.48 1.30 1.36 1.69 1.25 1.00 1.96 2.81 3.01 3.04 2.65 2.57 2.48 1.94 1.97 0.82 0.31 0.27 0.38 0.41 3.05 2.88 2.89 2.77 3.01 3.40 3.25 3.07 3.12 3.03 2.52 1.45 1.31 0.60 0.65 Share class: Ticker symbols A: AMCPX F-3: FMACX A: AEPGX F-3: FEUPX A: AGTHX F-3: GAFFX A: ANEFX F-3: FNEFX A: ANWPX F-3: FNPFX A: NEWFX F-3: FNWFX A: SMCWX F-3: SFCWX

GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS

American Funds Developing World American Mutual Fund Capital World Growth and International Growth and The Investment Company Washington Mutual Growth and Income Fund Income Fund Fundamental Investors Income Fund of America Investors Fund Inception date 2/3/14 2/21/50 3/26/93 8/1/78 10/1/08 1/1/34 7/31/52 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs Number of rolling periods 59 35 11 —— 827 803 779 719 599 310 286 262 202 82 486 462 438 378 258 123 99 75 15 — 1,021 997 973 913 793 798 774 750 690 570 Percentage of periods outpaced index 31% 0% 0% —— 45% 47% 53% 61% 71% 72% 79% 89% 92% 100% 54% 56% 62% 73% 92% 47% 55% 55% 67% — 52% 56% 61% 62% 77% 55% 56% 61% 72% 97% Fund annualized return (%) 1.90% 4.23 0.84 — — 12.39 11.74 11.63 11.27 11.42 11.24 10.46 9.96 9.38 9.63 13.72 12.88 12.71 12.07 11.97 8.18 6.34 5.91 6.73 — 13.39 12.05 11.76 11.82 12.17 13.01 12.13 11.78 11.49 11.82 Index annualized return (%) 4.44 7.53 2.94 —— 12.43 11.36 11.10 10.52 10.53 8.49 7.37 6.65 5.75 6.05 13.04 12.05 11.82 11.06 10.78 8.11 5.85 5.40 6.49 — 12.43 11.23 11.03 11.11 11.37 12.12 11.11 10.67 10.27 10.45 Difference (%) –2.54 –3.30 –2.10 —— –0.03 0.38 0.52 0.76 0.90 2.75 3.08 3.32 3.64 3.58 0.68 0.83 0.89 1.00 1.19 0.07 0.49 0.51 0.24 — 0.96 0.82 0.72 0.72 0.80 0.89 1.02 1.11 1.22 1.37 Share class: Ticker symbols A: DWGAX F-3: FDWGX A: AMRMX F-3: AFMFX A: CWGIX F-3: FWGIX A: ANCFX F-3: FUNFX A: IGAAX F-3: IGAIX A: AIVSX F-3: FFICX A: AWSHX F-3: FWMIX

EQUITY-INCOME FUNDS BALANCED FUNDS

Capital Income Builder The Income Fund of America American Balanced Fund American Funds Global Balanced Fund Inception date 7/30/87 12/1/73 7/26/75 2/1/11 Rolling periods 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs 1 yr 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs 20 yrs American Funds on Morningstar’s 2019 “Thrilling 34” list Number of rolling periods 378 354 330 270 150 542 518 494 434 314 522 498 474 414 294 95 71 47 —— Out of 8,000 funds, these American Funds were among the Percentage of periods outpaced index 57% 68% 72% 86% 100% 52% 47% 51% 57% 76% 54% 50% 49% 60% 79% 51% 49% 57% —— 34 funds that met Morningstar’s stringent criteria. They also Fund annualized return (%) 9.66 9.34 9.26 9.09 8.90 11.56 11.04 10.92 10.99 10.90 10.98 10.62 10.67 10.63 10.60 6.45 6.26 5.68 —— represent a significant portion of American Funds assets 8 under management.15 Index annualized return (%) 7.83 7.25 7.16 6.91 6.62 10.85 10.48 10.47 10.51 10.51 10.55 10.28 10.34 10.30 10.20 5.96 5.85 5.33 —— Difference (%) 1.84 2.10 2.11 2.18 2.27 0.71 0.56 0.44 0.48 0.39 0.43 0.34 0.33 0.34 0.40 0.48 0.41 0.35 —— Share class: Ticker symbols A: CAIBX F-3: CFIHX A: AMECX F-3: FIFAX A: ABALX F-3: AFMBX A: GBLAX F-3: GFBLX

There have been periods when the funds have lagged the indexes. The percentage of periods funds outpaced the index were calculated based on the total return. The market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. 14“Rolling Returns: A Powerful Analytical Tool That Anyone Can Use.” Morningstar. 15Morningstar, Fund Spy: The Thrilling 34, by Russell Kinnel, December 2019. Morningstar’s screening took into consideration expense ratios, manager ownership, returns over manager’s tenure, and Morningstar Risk, Analyst and Parent ratings. The universe was limited to share classes accessible to individual investors with a minimum investment no greater than $500,000 and did not include funds of funds. Class A shares were evaluated for American Funds.

15 Appendix and methodology

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Annual results for monthly Average Average Number Percentage Individual returns annual annual of periods of periods Black Dot–com Great rolling 10-year periods, fund index fund led fund led Equity–focused American Funds Monday crisis Recession 12/31/99–12/31/19 return return index index during major bear markets S&P 500 Index Market high 8/25/87 3/24/00 10/9/07 AMCAP Fund 7.79% 7.04% 110 of 121 91% Inception date Market low 12/4/87 10/9/02 3/9/09 American Mutual Fund 7.45 7.04 56 of 121 46 1/1/34 The Investment Company of America –27.61% –28.26% –50.88% Fundamental Investors 8.15 7.04 85 of 121 70 2/21/50 American Mutual Fund –21.39 –7.09 –48.28 The Growth Fund of America 7.57 7.04 91 of 121 75 7/31/52 Washington Mutual Investors Fund –28.38 –16.55 –54.01 The Investment Company of America 6.85 7.04 29 of 121 24 5/1/67 AMCAP Fund –29.88 –33.08 –52.74 The New Economy Fund 8.35 7.04 111 of 121 92 3/13/73 New Perspective Fund –25.40 –42.75 –50.83 Washington Mutual Investors Fund 7.10 7.04 28 of 121 23 12/1/73 The Growth Fund of America –32.41 –46.15 –51.70 MSCI ACWI 12/1/73 The Income Fund of America –13.61 0.71 –43.54 Capital World Growth and Income Fund 7.66 5.78 105 of 121 87 7/26/75 American Balanced Fund –18.98 4.19 –40.20 New Perspective Fund 8.07 5.78 121 of 121 100 8/1/78 Fundamental Investors –32.80 –35.86 –52.83 New World Fund 8.64 5.78 83 of 121 69 12/1/83 The New Economy Fund –30.44 –61.21 –54.64 MSCI ACWI ex USA 4/16/84 EuroPacific Growth Fund –26.23 –47.08 –52.30 EuroPacific Growth Fund 6.46 5.27 121 of 121 100 7/30/87 Capital Income Builder –9.77 9.78 –42.64 MSCI ACWI Small Cap 4/30/90 SMALLCAP World Fund — –59.31 –61.61 SMALLCAP World Fund 8.27 8.88 43 of 121 36 3/26/93 Capital World Growth and Income Fund — –25.91 –52.85 70% MSCI ACWI/30% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 6/17/99 New World Fund — –38.13 –52.47 Capital Income Builder 6.52 5.80 83 of 121 69 10/1/08 International Growth and Income Fund ––– 65% S&P 500/35% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate 2/1/11 American Funds Global Balanced Fund ––– The Income Fund of America 7.10 6.53 62 of 121 51 American Funds Developing World 2/3/14 ––– 60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Growth and Income Fund American Balanced Fund 7.17 6.44 121 of 121 100

METHODOLOGY Page 11: Tracking low expenses and high manager ownership: In conducting our research, we searched Morningstar’s database for large-cap actively managed funds that were in both the Pages 8 and 9: The $10,000 hypothetical investment in the line chart is based on daily lowest quartile ranked by expense ratio and the highest quartile ranked by manager ownership returns. The S&P 500 values are calculated using the total return index, which includes at the firm level. For this analysis we relied on Morningstar Direct data analysis software. dividends. The equal-weighted blended average of the seven U.S. equity-focused American Funds includes AMCAP Fund, American Mutual Fund, Fundamental Investors, The Growth Fund Least expensive quartile was calculated using annual report Net Expense Ratio (NER) for all of America, The Investment Company of America, The New Economy Fund and Washington observed Morningstar categories for the period indicated. For share classes with missing Mutual Investors Fund. The investment was rebalanced monthly. expense ratios, gaps between two available data points were filled in using linear interpolation. Linear interpolation is a statistical method used to estimate the values between two known Dates shown for market highs and lows are based on the price return of the unmanaged S&P data points in a time series. After interpolation of share class expense ratios, fund expenses 500 Index, which does not include reinvested dividends. The total percentage loss from high to are based on an average of the expense ratios of the underlying share classes where each low shown for the index, Morningstar active category blended averages and American Funds share class is weighted according to the amount of assets it had at the time relative to the fund averages are calculated using these dates and based on total returns, which include reinvested as a whole. Highest manager ownership quartile was calculated using weighted averages dividends. of Morningstar screens of manager holdings at the firm level. Each fund was assigned the For each of the bear markets shown, the Days to Recovery for the S&P 500 Index and American weighted average of its firm manager holding. Funds without values were excluded from the Funds equal-weighted blended average reflect the number of calendar days (including quartile rankings. The combination of least expensive NER and highest manager ownership weekends and holidays) between the stated market low and the next time the value of the quartiles was the result of a cross section of the two screens. Only those funds with both the investments for each met or surpassed the value set at the pre-downturn market high. lowest expense ratios and the highest manager ownership were included. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that mutual funds disclose all fees fees and expenses. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or and expenses in a standardized table published in the front portion of the fund prospectus. expense reimbursements, without which the results would have been lower. Please see The SEC also requires that a fund disclose in its statements of additional information (SAI) capitalgroup.com for more information. certain information about its portfolio managers, including ownership of securities in the fund. Ownership disclosure is made using the following seven ranges: none; $1 to $10,000; $10,001 to $50,000; $50,001 to $100,000; $100,001 to $500,000; $500,001 to $1,000,000; and over $1,000,000.

16 Index comparisons: The 18 American Funds equity-focused funds used in our analysis (and December 31, 2000, and dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. the relevant indexes/index blends with which they were compared) are as follows: AMCAP MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that is Fund, American Mutual Fund, Fundamental Investors, The Growth Fund of America, The designed to measure results of more than 20 developed equity markets. Results reflect Investment Company of America, The New Economy Fund and Washington Mutual Investors dividends net of withholding taxes. Fund (Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index); American Balanced Fund (60% Standard & Poor’s 500 and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate indexes); American Funds Global MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is a free float-adjusted, market-capitalization- Balanced Fund (60% MSCI All Country World and 40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate weighted index that is designed to measure developed equity market results, excluding the indexes); Capital Income Builder (70% MSCI All Country World and 30% Bloomberg Barclays United States and Canada. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. U.S. Aggregate indexes); The Income Fund of America (65% Standard & Poor’s 500 and 35% Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index based on the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate indexes); Capital World Growth and Income Fund, New average weighted results of approximately 500 widely held common stocks. Perspective Fund and New World Fund (MSCI All Country World Index); American Funds 70%/30% MSCI ACWI/Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index blends the MSCI All Country Developing World Growth and Income Fund, (MSCI Emerging Markets Index); EuroPacific World Index with the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index by weighting their total returns Growth Fund and International Growth and Income Fund (MSCI All Country World); SMALLCAP at 70% and 30%, respectively. Results assume the blend is rebalanced monthly. World Fund (MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index). All relevant indexes listed are funds’ primary benchmark with the exception of Capital Income Builder, The Income Fund of 65%/35% S&P/BBG Index blends the S&P 500 with the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate America, American Balanced Fund and American Funds Global Balanced Fund. Each of these Index by weighting their cumulative total returns at 65% and 35%, respectively. This assumes funds have two primary benchmarks, which are the indexes included in the funds’ index blend the blend is rebalanced monthly. as described, rebalanced monthly. 60%/40% S&P 500 Composite Index/Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index blends the S&P Some of these indexes lack sufficient history to have covered the lifetime of certain funds; 500 with the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index by weighting their cumulative total therefore, comparable indexes were used for those periods. For American Balanced Fund, returns at 60% and 40%, respectively. This assumes the blend is rebalanced monthly. 60% Standard & Poor’s 500 and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit indexes were used for the period July 26, 1975 (the fund’s inception), through December 31, 1975. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Results for this index blend were rebalanced monthly. For EuroPacific Growth Fund, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index was used for the period April 16, 1984 (the fund’s Investing outside the United States involves risks, such as currency fluctuations, periods of inception), through December 31, 1987. The MSCI All Country World Index was subsequently illiquidity and price volatility, as more fully described in the prospectus. These risks may be used. For New Perspective Fund, the MSCI World Index was used for the period March 13, 1973 heightened in connection with investments in developing countries. Small-company stocks (the fund’s inception), through December 31, 1987. The MSCI All Country World Index was entail additional risks, and they can fluctuate in price more than larger company stocks. The subsequently used. For SMALLCAP World Fund, the S&P Global <$3 Billion Index (formerly the return of principal for funds with significant underlying bond holdings is not guaranteed. S&P Global <$1.2 Billion Index) was used for the period April 30, 1990 (the fund’s inception), Fund shares are subject to the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks associated with the through May 31, 1994. The MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index was subsequently used. underlying bond holdings. Lower rated bonds are subject to greater fluctuations in value and For Capital Income Builder, 70% MSCI World and 30% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate risk of loss of income and principal than higher rated bonds. indexes were used for the period July 30, 1987 (the fund’s inception), through December If used after March 31, 2020, this brochure must be accompanied by a current American Funds 31, 1987. From January 1, 1988, through December 31, 2000, and thereafter, 70% MSCI All quarterly statistical update. Country World and 30% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate indexes were used. For The Income Bloomberg® is a trademark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. (collectively with its affiliates, Fund of America, 65% Standard & Poor’s 500 and 35% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/ “Bloomberg”). Barclays® is a trademark of Barclays Bank Plc (collectively with its affiliates, Credit indexes were used for the period November 30, 1973 (the fund’s inception), through “Barclays”), used under license. Neither Bloomberg nor Barclays approves or endorses this December 31, 1975. material, guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information herein and, to the American Funds Morningstar categories: The peer groups against which we compare maximum extent allowed by law, neither shall have any liability or responsibility for injury or the American Funds in these charts reflect the averages of the relevant Morningstar U.S. Active damages arising in connection therewith. Fund categories. The 18 equity-focused American Funds used in our analysis and their relevant MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied Morningstar U.S. Active Fund categories with which they were compared are as follows: AMCAP warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may Fund, The Growth Fund of America, The New Economy Fund (Large Growth); American Mutual not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products. Fund (Large Value); Fundamental Investors, The Investment Company of America, Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Large Blend); American Balanced Fund (Allocation—50% to 70% The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates and has been Equity); Capital Income Builder, American Funds Global Balanced Fund (World Allocation); licensed for use by Capital Group. Copyright © 2019 S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of The Income Fund of America (Allocation—70% to 85% Equity); Capital World Growth and S&P Global, and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Redistribution or reproduction in whole or Income Fund, New Perspective Fund (World Large Stock); New World Fund, American Funds in part is prohibited without written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. Developing World Growth and Income Fund (Diversified Emerging Markets); EuroPacific © 2020 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is Growth Fund (Foreign Large Growth); SMALLCAP World Fund (World Small/Mid Stock); proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; International Growth and Income Fund (Foreign Large Blend). and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. INDEX DESCRIPTIONS Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These numbers were calculated by the Capital Group based on underlying Morningstar data. Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index represents the global investment-grade fixed The Capital Group companies manage equity assets through three investment groups. These income markets. groups make investment and proxy voting decisions independently. Fixed income investment Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond professionals provide fixed income research and investment management across the Capital market and consists of U.S. Treasury and government-related bonds, corporate securities and organization; however, for securities with equity characteristics, they act solely on behalf of one asset-backed securities. of the three equity investment groups. MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure results of more than 40 developed and developing country markets. Results reflect dividends gross of withholding taxes through December 31, 2000, and dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market results of smaller capitalization companies in both developed and emerging markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure results of more than 40 developed and emerging equity markets, excluding the United States. Results reflect dividends gross of withholding taxes through

17 Figures shown are past results for Class A shares and are not predictive of results in future periods. Current and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Share prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. Fund results reflect deduction of the 5.75% maximum sales charge. For current information and month-end results, visit capitalgroup.com.

Investment results CLASS A SHARES

Average annual total return (%) Inception Expense Results for periods ended December 31, 2019 date 1 year 5 years 10 years ratio (%) Growth funds AMCAP Fund 5/1/67 19.07 9.39 12.27 0.66 EuroPacific Growth Fund 4/16/84 19.65 5.78 5.73 0.83 The Growth Fund of America 12/1/73 20.75 11.07 12.27 0.65 The New Economy Fund 12/1/83 19.17 10.23 12.46 0.77 New Perspective Fund 3/13/73 22.60 9.81 10.15 0.76 New World Fund 6/17/99 20.17 6.41 5.72 1.03 SMALLCAP World Fund 4/30/90 23.25 8.90 10.16 1.08

Growth & income funds American Funds Developing World Growth and 2/3/14 16.42 2.64 3.11* 1.24 Income Fund American Mutual Fund 2/21/50 14.73 7.97 10.81 0.61 Capital World Growth and Income Fund 3/26/93 18.11 6.61 7.81 0.76 Fundamental Investors 8/1/78 20.28 10.02 11.71 0.59 International Growth and Income Fund 10/1/08 19.83 3.93 5.16 0.93 The Investment Company of America 1/1/34 17.38 8.22 10.74 0.57 Washington Mutual Investors Fund 7/31/52 18.31 9.34 12.09 0.59

Equity–income funds Capital Income Builder 7/30/87 10.62 4.05 6.44 0.61 The Income Fund of America 12/1/73 12.08 5.61 8.34 0.58

Balanced funds American Balanced Fund 7/26/75 12.34 6.88 9.49 0.57 American Funds Global Balanced Fund 2/1/11 10.53 3.97 5.65* 0.84

*Lifetime results. Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. Expense ratios are as of each fund’s prospectus available as of 12/31/19. When applicable, investment results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which the results would have been lower. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information.

18 Average annual total return (%) Inception Expense Results for periods ended December 31, 2019 date 1 year 5 years 10 years ratio (%) Growth funds AMCAP Fund 5/1/67 19.07 9.39 12.27 0.66 EuroPacific Growth Fund 4/16/84 19.65 5.78 5.73 0.83 The Growth Fund of America 12/1/73 20.75 11.07 12.27 0.65 The New Economy Fund 12/1/83 19.17 10.23 12.46 0.77 New Perspective Fund 3/13/73 22.60 9.81 10.15 0.76 New World Fund 6/17/99 20.17 6.41 5.72 1.03 SMALLCAP World Fund 4/30/90 23.25 8.90 10.16 1.08

Equity–income funds Capital Income Builder 7/30/87 10.62 4.05 6.44 0.61 The Income Fund of America 12/1/73 12.08 5.61 8.34 0.58

Balanced funds American Balanced Fund 7/26/75 12.34 6.88 9.49 0.57 American Funds Global Balanced Fund 2/1/11 10.53 3.97 5.65* 0.84 The Capital Advantage®

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We base our decisions on a The Capital System combines Equity funds have beaten their long-term perspective, which individual accountability with Lipper peer indexes in 88% of we believe aligns our goals with teamwork. Funds using The Capital 10-year periods and 96% of the interests of our clients. Our System are divided into portions 20-year periods.2 Fixed income portfolio managers average that are managed independently funds have helped investors achieve 28 years of investment industry by investment professionals with diversification through attention to experience, including 22 years at our diverse backgrounds, ages and correlation between bonds and company, reflecting a career investment approaches. An equities.3 Fund management fees commitment to our long-term extensive global research effort have been among the lowest in the approach.¹ is the backbone of our system. industry.4

1 Investment industry experience as of December 31, 2019. 2 Based on Class A share results at net asset value for rolling periods through December 31, 2019. Periods covered are the shorter of the fund’s lifetime or since the comparable Lipper index inception date (except Capital Income Builder and SMALLCAP World Fund, for which the Lipper average was used). Expenses differ for each share class, so results will vary. Please see capitalgroup.com for more information on specific expense adjustments and the actual dates of first sale. 3 Based on Class A share results at net asset value as of December 31, 2019. Fifteen of the 17 fixed income American Funds that have been in existence for the three-year period showed a three-year correlation below 0.2. Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index was used as an equity market proxy. Correlation based on monthly total returns. Correlation is a statistical measure of how two securities move in relation to each other. A correlation ranges from –1 to 1. A positive correlation close to 1 implies that as one security moves, either up or down, the other security will move in “lockstep,” in the same direction. A negative correlation close to –1 indicates that the securities have moved in the opposite direction. 4 On average, our management fees were in the lowest quintile 65% of the time, based on the 20-year period ended December 31, 2019, versus comparable Lipper categories, excluding funds of funds.

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