Estimates of Capital-Gains Distributions by Big Fund Firms

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American Funds Estimates as of Oct. 1
Fund Name	Estimated Capital Gains Distribution (As Percentage of Net Asset Value)
1. The Investment Company of America	3% to 7%
2. Washington Mutual Investors Fund	8 to 12
3. The Growth Fund of America	8 to 12
4. EuroPacific Growth Fund	8 to 12
5. New Perspective Fund	8 to 12
6. Fundamental Investors	3 to 7
7. The Income Fund of America	3 to 7
8. SMALLCAP World Fund	8 to 12
9. The New Economy Fund	8 to 12
10. Capital World Growth and Income Fund	8 to 12
Source: Company's Web site.

American Century Funds Estimates as of Oct. 31
Fund Name	Estimated Capital Gains Distribution (Per Share)
1. Ultra	$4.14
2. Growth	3.33
3. Select	2.84
4. Income & Growth	---
5. Vista	4.85
6. Giftrust	8.64
7. Equity Growth	1.26
8. Heritage	2.09
9. International Discovery	1.47
10. New Opportunities	2.49
Source: Company's Web site.

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