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Summary

A global approach to dividend investing. Global equity allocation for investors seeking income and lower volatility.
Strategy Assets (millions) $3,208.2
Portfolio Managers 7
Quarterly Fact Sheet (PDF)

Returns (Gross/Net)%

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17.38 / 13.95
1-year
10.92 / 7.66
5-year
8.12 / 4.94
10-year
2.87 / -0.21
Dividend Yield
(Gross/Net %)
Returns and Yield as of 2/28/2025 (updated monthly).

Asset Mix

U.S. Equities
51.6%
 Non-U.S. Equities
45.3%
U.S. Bonds
0.0%
 Non-U.S. Bonds
0.0%
Cash & Equivalents
3.1%
As of 2/28/2025 (updated monthly)

Capitalization Distribution

-- Mil
Weighted Average
Mega 64.5% Large 29.1% Medium 3.0% Small 0.0% Micro --
As of 2/28/2025 (updated monthly).

Description

Objective
The strategy's objective is to provide long-term total returns by investing in companies globally that have the potential to provide combinations of current yield and dividend growth.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Invests primarily in equity and equity-related securities we believe will increase dividends paid over a multiyear period.
Types of Investments
Limited to securities on the strategy’s eligible list, based on current yield and anticipated dividend growth.
Holdings Outside the U.S.
May invest up to 100% of assets outside the United States.

Strategy Facts

Composite Inception 6/30/2012
Strategy Assets (millions) $3,208.2
As of 12/31/2024 (updated monthly).
Companies/Issuers 80+
Holdings are as of 2/28/2025 (updated monthly).
Portfolio Turnover 25.57%

Returns

Month-End Returns as of 2/28/2025

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Gross Returns
Net Returns
MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)

Quarter-End Returns as of 12/31/2024

Portfolio Management

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Years of Experience with Capital Group
Years of Experience with Investment Industry
Portfolio Managers
Grant L. Cambridge 28 28
Saurav Jain 17 17
Steven T. Watson 37 35
Philip Winston 42 28
Portfolio Strategy Manager*
Richard Carlyle 42 18
Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Nubi 19 2
Michael Wadeson 22 22
A boldface number indicates that years of experience with Capital Group is equal to years of experience with investment industry.
*While not responsible for managing the portfolio, Portfolio Strategy Managers optimize the portfolio in seeking to replicate the strategy's risk and return profile in the SMA.

Risk & Volatility

Risk Measures

For the 10 Years ending 2/28/2025 R-squared, Beta and Capture Ratio calculated using the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI).

Strategy
Standard Deviation
12.90
Sharpe Ratio (Gross/Net)
0.48/0.24
R-squared
90
Beta
0.83
Downside Capture Ratio (Gross/Net)
83/90
Upside Capture Ratio (Gross/Net)
85/77

Holdings

Equities Breakdown

Sectors | Top Industries
Equity Strategy Holdings
  • Industrials
    20.6%
  • Information technology
    16.3%
  • Financials
    13.3%
  • Consumer staples
    9.1%
  • Health care
    9.0%
  • Utilities
    7.3%
  • Consumer discretionary
    6.3%
  • Real estate
    5.5%
  • Energy
    4.8%
  • Communication services
    3.4%
  • Materials
    1.1%
% of net assets as of 12/31/2024 (updated quarterly).
Largest Equity Holdings
  • Broadcom
    3.6%
  • TSMC
    3.5%
  • Philip Morris International
    3.4%
  • VICI Properties
    2.9%
  • Rtx Corp
    2.8%
  • SAP
    2.7%
  • CenterPoint Energy
    2.3%
  • Morgan Stanley
    1.9%
  • Industria de Diseno Textil SA
    1.9%
  • Broadridge Financial Solutions
    1.9%
% of net assets as of 2/28/2025 (updated monthly).
QUARTERLY HOLDINGS

Geographic Diversification

Regions | Top Countries
United States
52.3%
Europe
28.4%
Asia & Pacific Basin
14.3%
Other (Including Canada & Latin America)
1.6%
Cash & equivalents
3.4%
% of net assets as of 12/31/2024 (updated quarterly).

The New Geography of Investing ®

Equity Portion Breakdown by Domicile | Equity Portion Breakdown by Revenue
Regions Strategy MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)
United States 54.1% 66.6%
Canada 1.0% 2.7%
Europe 29.4% 13.6%
Japan 4.5% 4.8%
Asia-Pacific ex. Japan 4.3% 2.3%
Emerging Markets 6.7% 9.9%
% of net assets as of 12/31/2024 (updated quarterly).
Strategy Breakdown by Domicile
Regions Strategy MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)
United States 52.3% 66.6%
Canada 0.9% 2.7%
Europe 28.4% 13.6%
Japan 4.3% 4.8%
Asia-Pacific ex. Japan 4.2% 2.3%
Emerging Markets 6.5% 9.9%
Cash & Equivalents 3.4% 0.0%
% of net assets as of 12/31/2024 (updated quarterly).

Resources

Literature for Capital Group World Dividend Growers

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