The investment seeks to provide current income, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a mix of American Funds fixed income funds. It will principally invest in funds that seek current income through investments in bonds or in other fixed income instruments. The underlying funds may hold securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government, securities issued by federal agencies and instrumentalities and securities backed by mortgages or other assets. The investment adviser anticipates that exposure to mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities may help the fund generate current income.