Founded in 1931, The Capital Group Companies is a group of investment research and management firms with more than 20 offices worldwide. The company is privately held and serves individuals, families, businesses and institutions. Its subsidiary, American Funds, is one of the oldest mutual fund families in the United States that sells funds through financial advisers and other intermediaries. The company offers a range of global equity funds through its subsidiary, Capital International Asset Management. Its other subsidiaries include Capital International Funds and Capital Guardian Trust Company. The Capital Group Companies maintains operations in the U.S., India, Switzerland, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom.