Investing in companies at times of crisis

Periods of crisis can expose deep weaknesses in companies, but they can also reveal long‑term strengths that are overlooked in the moment. Capital Group investment professionals focus on how businesses manage liquidity, protect core operations and adapt their strategies under stress.

They look for durable competitive advantages that can endure a downturn, rather than short‑lived rebounds driven by sentiment. At the same time, they remain alert to balance sheet strain, governance issues and business models that may not survive structural change.

By weighing these risks against potential recovery and growth, they aim to find investments that can emerge stronger on the other side of turmoil.