- ISIN
- US0263931083
- CUSIP
- 026393108
- Issuer
- American Growth
- Inception Date
- Jul 31, 1958
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
AMRGX Performance Chart
American Growth Fund Series One (AMRGX) is up 20.9% since the beginning of the year. AMRGX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AMRGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,687.
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Returns By Period
American Growth Fund Series One (AMRGX) has returned 20.85% so far this year and 39.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMRGX has returned 12.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
American Growth Fund Series One
- 1D
- 0.61%
- 1M
- 5.34%
- YTD
- 20.85%
- 6M
- 19.11%
- 1Y
- 39.72%
- 3Y*
- 20.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.03%
- 10Y*
- 12.95%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
AMRGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, AMRGX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, AMRGX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2000 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 18, 2000 at -20.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.79% | 6.74% | -8.29% | 9.18% | 5.39% | 3.37% | 20.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.27% | -0.55% | -5.36% | -1.74% | 2.37% | 1.73% | -0.57% | 3.57% | 2.62% | 5.51% | 1.40% | 1.82% | 11.18% |
| 2024 | 0.43% | 3.85% | 2.34% | -6.58% | 7.33% | 4.55% | 1.54% | 2.14% | 3.70% | -7.62% | 11.60% | -6.02% | 16.61% |
| 2023 | 5.58% | -1.87% | 3.65% | 0.00% | 1.99% | 4.20% | 1.73% | 0.71% | -4.49% | -3.24% | 8.97% | 5.64% | 24.38% |
| 2022 | -9.56% | -1.63% | 2.62% | -10.47% | 0.90% | -7.58% | 8.68% | -4.88% | -10.11% | 10.03% | 9.28% | -5.98% | -19.93% |
| 2021 | -2.52% | 1.29% | 4.72% | 4.26% | -0.00% | 0.82% | 1.16% | 0.57% | -6.83% | 6.60% | -1.61% | 7.01% | 15.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Growth Fund Series One has an annualized alpha of -4.34%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 1996.
- This fund participated in 123.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.87% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.66, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.34%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 101.87%
- Downside Capture
- 123.59%
Expense Ratio
AMRGX has a high expense ratio of 4.07%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMRGX ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Growth Fund Series One (AMRGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AMRGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.32 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 2.46 | +0.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.32 | 10.92 | -3.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Growth Fund Series One provided a 14.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.22 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.22 | $1.22 | $0.90 | $0.57 | $0.47 | $1.00 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 14.75% | 17.82% | 12.39% | 8.17% | 7.77% | 12.21% | 2.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Growth Fund Series One. 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $1.22 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Growth Fund Series One. 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 Growth Fund Series One was 80.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2991 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -80.32%Mar 2009 | 9y 2mo | 11y 10mo | 21y 1moDec 1999 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -35.42%Sep 2022 | 9mo 24d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moDec 2021 - Jun 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.25%Oct 1998 | 11mo 21d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moOct 1997 - Dec 1999 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.15%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 6mo 24d | 10mo 28dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.98%Mar 2026 | 3mo 28d | 25d | 4mo 23dDec 2025 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AMRGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -80.32% | -56.78% | -23.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.98% | -9.10% | -4.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.15% | -18.90% | -2.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.42% | -25.43% | -9.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.42% | -33.92% | -1.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -40.17% | -10.71% | -29.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.70% | 2.04% | +3.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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