Instead of only rating stocks, analysts at Capital Group directly manage real client assets. This "skin in the game" approach gives them direct accountability and responsibility, fundamentally changing their role from advisors to investors.
To enforce its long-term philosophy, Capital Group makes an analyst's eight-year performance the largest component of their bonus. This structural incentive discourages short-term, reactive decision-making and aligns behavior with the firm's core strategy.
The firm intentionally uses a 6-to-12-month hiring process, fully accepting it will lose some candidates. This deliberate friction acts as a powerful filter, selecting for patient individuals who are genuinely committed to a long-term career and ensuring deep cultural alignment.
By digitizing 94 years of internal research, Capital Group uses AI to analyze an individual investor's own historical decisions. It identifies past mistakes made in similar market conditions, providing personalized insights to prevent repeating errors and mitigate behavioral biases.