American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3998741066 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 399874106 |
| Issuer | Equity |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 1973 |
| Region | Global () |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| ETF Home Page | www.capitalgroup.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A has a high expense ratio of 0.61%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
Return
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A had a return of 28.75% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.77% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A had an annualized return of 11.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.74%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 28.75% | 18.75% |
| 1 month | 10.80% | 8.90% |
| 6 months | 11.42% | 8.42% |
| 1 year | 22.77% | 13.21% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.70% | 11.63% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.73% | 9.74% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.73% | 2.67% | 7.01% | 4.14% | -1.75% | -4.64% | -3.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGTHX American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A | 1.39 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.98 |
Dividend History
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A granted a 3.15% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.01 | $2.01 | $6.08 | $2.91 | $3.66 | $5.13 | $3.48 | $2.78 | $3.66 | $4.39 | $3.02 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 3.15% | 4.05% | 8.18% | 4.30% | 7.15% | 11.99% | 7.03% | 6.61% | 8.87% | 10.29% | 7.03% | 0.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.01 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.08 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.91 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.66 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.13 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.48 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.78 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.66 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.39 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.02 |
| 2012 | $0.28 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A was 62.04%, occurring on Dec 11, 1987. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.04% | Apr 20, 1987 | 166 | Dec 11, 1987 | 79 | Apr 1, 1988 | 245 |
| -58.64% | Apr 16, 1990 | 127 | Oct 11, 1990 | 119 | Mar 29, 1991 | 246 |
| -57.01% | Sep 3, 1985 | 25 | Oct 8, 1985 | 60 | Jan 1, 1986 | 85 |
| -55.86% | Sep 5, 1989 | 67 | Dec 7, 1989 | 17 | Jan 1, 1990 | 84 |
| -55.23% | Sep 2, 1986 | 36 | Oct 21, 1986 | 126 | Apr 17, 1987 | 162 |
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A volatility is 3.80%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.