An explanation of how each American Fund is affected by the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursements is shown below. Investment results reflect the waiver and reimbursements, without which results would have been lower. See the effect of the waiver and reimbursements on results for Class R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 shares.
Please see each fund’s most recent annual report or prospectus for details.
AMCAP Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least May 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
EuroPacific Growth Fund®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
The Growth Fund of America®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
The New Economy Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
New Perspective Fund®
- The investment adviser has reimbursed a portion of other expenses in the past.
New World Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
SMALLCAP World Fund®
- The investment adviser has reimbursed a portion of other expenses in the past.
American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Mutual Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
Fundamental Investors®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
International Growth and Income Fund℠
- Since the fund’s inception through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
- The investment adviser has reimbursed expenses for share classes R-1, R-2 and R-4 in the past.
The Investment Company of America®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds and the business manager for Washington Mutual Investors Fund waived a portion of their management fees.
Capital Income Builder®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
The Income Fund of America®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
American Balanced Fund®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
American Funds Global Balanced Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-2E and R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Corporate Bond Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least August 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Mortgage Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least November 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Strategic Bond Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American High-Income Trust®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least December 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
The Bond Fund of America®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
Capital World Bond Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least November 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
Short-Term Bond Fund of America®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least November 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
U.S. Government Securities Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least November 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund®
- The investment adviser has reimbursed expenses for all share classes in the past.
American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of New York®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect at least through October 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
Limited Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
The Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
The Tax-Exempt Fund of California®
- From September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, the investment adviser to the American Funds waived a portion of its management fees.
American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of the fund’s fees and expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least December 1, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time. Please see the Financial Highlights table in the fund’s most recent prospectus for details.
American Funds Global Growth Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Growth Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Conservative Growth and Income Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Preservation Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class R-5E shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Portfolio℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio - Enhanced℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio - Moderate℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio - Conservative℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds College 2036 Fund℠
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least February 9, 2019. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds College 2033 Fund℠
- The investment adviser has reimbursed a portion of other expenses in the past.
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for each share class of American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund®
- The investment adviser is currently reimbursing a portion of other expenses for Class F-3 shares. The reimbursement will be in effect through at least April 7, 2018. The adviser may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement at that time.
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 financial professional or downloaded and should be read carefully before investing.