The Capital Group Companies, an investment management firm founded in 1931, has built a business being a steady Eddy for its clients. As a rule, the firm doesn't advertise or grant many interviews and it prides itself on providing consistent high-level service, believing that investment decisions should not be taken lightly. As part of its operations, The Capital Group Companies operates Capital Research and Management. The unit manages The American Funds, a family of more than 30 mutual funds that ranks among the largest groups of mutual funds by assets in the US. Altogether, The Capital Group Companies now boasts approximately $1.25 trillion in assets under management.