This fund seeks a combination of capital appreciation, regular income generation, and preservation of its initial investment. As it approaches and subsequently passes its target date, the fund gradually shifts its holdings, allocating a larger proportion of its assets to fixed income, dividend-paying equity, and diversified balanced funds. Its investment approach involves strategically combining various American Funds with different weightings. These underlying American Funds encompass a broad spectrum of investment styles, including those focused on growth, growth with income, income from equities, balanced portfolios, and fixed income, each designed to achieve distinct financial objectives.