American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class F-2 (WMFFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
66.66
-0.17 (-0.25%)
At close: Apr 27, 2026
10.73%
Fund Assets 199.40B
Expense Ratio 0.38%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 29.00%
Dividend (ttm) 6.32
Dividend Yield 9.46%
Dividend Growth 5.95%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 18, 2026
Previous Close 66.83
YTD Return 2.79%
1-Year Return 22.74%
5-Year Return 76.81%
52-Week Low 60.37
52-Week High 69.16
Beta (5Y) 0.81
Holdings 190
Inception Date Aug 5, 2008

About WMFFX

American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on producing income and providing opportunities for principal growth through investments in common stocks. The fund primarily targets established U.S. companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and have demonstrated a strong track record of earnings and dividend payments. Its portfolio is well-diversified across economic sectors, with notable allocations to information technology, financials, health care, and consumer staples. The fund also maintains a modest exposure to non-U.S. equities and cash equivalents, enhancing diversification while adhering to strict quality criteria for its holdings. With over 190 billion dollars in assets and a history tracing back to 1952, the fund is one of the largest and most seasoned in the mutual fund market. Its disciplined investment approach is designed to balance growth and income, appealing to investors seeking long-term stability and resilience throughout various market cycles. The fund distributes dividends quarterly and capital gains semi-annually, while keeping expenses below the industry average.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Value
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WMFFX
Share Class Class F-2
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

WMFFX had a total return of 22.74% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.78%, including dividends.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol Provider Name Expense Ratio
FMGKX Fidelity Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K 0.40%
FMAGX Fidelity Fidelity Magellan Fund 0.47%
FEQDX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C 1.55%
FEQNX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class M 1.05%
FEQJX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class I 0.55%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
FWMIX Class F-3 0.27%
RWMGX R-6 0.27%
RWMFX Class R-5 0.32%
FWWMX Class 529-f-3 0.33%

Top 10 Holdings

28.43% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 5.99%
Microsoft Corporation MSFT 4.57%
Philip Morris International Inc. PM 3.70%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund n/a 3.35%
Apple Inc. AAPL 2.44%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MRSH 1.74%
Eli Lilly and Company LLY 1.73%
Welltower Inc. WELL 1.68%
RTX Corporation RTX 1.62%
Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC 1.60%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Mar 18, 2026 $0.2335 Mar 19, 2026
Dec 18, 2025 $3.2768 Dec 19, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 $0.2341 Sep 18, 2025
Jun 11, 2025 $2.9455 Jun 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025 $0.2346 Mar 13, 2025
Dec 19, 2024 $2.837 Dec 20, 2024
Full Dividend History