Capital Group adheres to a strict set of standards to help ensure that our clients’ interests come first. The information available below spells out the specific policies and guidelines that govern our organizational activities.
We consider proxy voting an important part of the investment process and seek to vote proxies solely in the financial interests of our fund investors and clients. View the policies and procedures that govern our proxy voting activity.
Global proxy policy (PDF)
Our ESG policy statement explains Capital Group's approach to integrating material environmental, social and governance considerations into our investment process as we seek to maximize investment returns and provides a high-level perspective on how we approach a range of stewardship topics.
Discover how we integrate climate change considerations into our investment process, client offerings and business operations. This report also includes our voluntary carbon market disclosure, made in accordance with the requirements of California Assembly Bill 1305, which provides details on the projects associated with voluntary carbon offsets purchased by Capital Group in the calendar year 2023 (see Pages 34 & 35).
TCFD report (PDF)
When executing portfolio transactions on behalf of funds and client accounts, we strive to obtain “best execution” (the most favorable total price reasonably attainable under the circumstances), taking into account a variety of factors.
Over the years, we have earned a reputation for the highest integrity. All Capital associates are expected to maintain the very highest ethical standards when conducting business. To help ensure that our own interests are never placed ahead of the interests of our clients, the Capital Group Companies has adopted a Code of Ethics (PDF).
Registered investment advisors with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are required to disclose certain information to their clients and the SEC.
Part 1 of the Investment Adviser Registration Form (Form ADV) is available to the public on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website, which is maintained by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Part 2A of the Form ADV, also known as the ADV brochure, contains information about the nature of our business, such as services and fees, types of clients, and other business practices and activities. The brochure is also available to the public on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website.
Part 2B of Form ADV, also known as the ADV brochure supplement, contains information on the background of investment professionals responsible for the management of client and fund assets, including educational history, business experience and other relevant details.
Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary), also known as the ADV Part 3, contains information about the services provided, fees, conflicts of interest and other topics relevant to Separately Managed Account (SMA) investors. Capital Research and Management Company and Capital International, Inc. serve solely as investment advisers to these programs and do not act as the sponsors to any SMA program. Clients who enroll in SMA programs should also carefully review the Form CRS, ADV brochures and other program documents provided by the sponsor and/or their financial professional.
Part 1A (IAPD website)
Part 2A (PDF)
ADV Part 2B is available upon request. Please contact ADVPart2@capgroup.com to request a copy.
Part 3 — Form CRS (PDF)
Part 1A (IAPD website)
Part 2A (PDF)
ADV Part 2B is available upon request. Please contact ADVPart2@capgroup.com to request a copy.
Part 3 — Form CRS (PDF)
Read answers to common questions we receive about our investment policies and procedures.