American Funds is once again attracting investor cash, though it is unclear whether this is a turning point for the company or a temporary reprieve. After years of strong inflows, American Funds experienced net outflows of nearly $252.5 billion from 2008 through 2016, according to Morningstar, which reported the funds had net outflows of $4.9 billion last year. This year, through August, American Funds has taken in net $13.5 billion, however. Read the original story from The Wall Street Journal.