- ISIN
- US14021L1098
- CUSIP
- 14021L109
- Issuer
- Capital Group
- Inception Date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5B
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 553K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $21.03M
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Performance
CGDG Performance Chart
Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (CGDG) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. CGDG is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (CGDG) has returned 9.11% so far this year and 18.74% over the past 12 months.
Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- 1.21%
- 6M
- 6.60%
- YTD
- 9.11%
- 1Y
- 18.74%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 19.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CGDG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2023, CGDG's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, CGDG closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.36% | 3.89% | -4.90% | 4.09% | -0.08% | 1.49% | 2.21% | 9.11% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.64% | 1.69% | -0.66% | 1.29% | 4.28% | 3.74% | -1.13% | 2.59% | 2.02% | 0.63% | 2.61% | 0.12% | 22.74% |
| 2024 | -0.70% | 2.86% | 3.61% | -2.55% | 3.23% | -0.41% | 3.43% | 3.28% | 1.50% | -1.86% | 1.56% | -2.66% | 11.52% |
| 2023 | 0.24% | -1.85% | 7.06% | 4.59% | 10.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.66%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.27%) than losses (18.01%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.66% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.66 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.66%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 61.27%
- Downside Capture
- 18.01%
Expense Ratio
CGDG has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CGDG ranks 71 for risk / return — above 71% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (CGDG) 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.
| CGDG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.25 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.00 | +0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.25 | 8.49 | +0.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF provided a 2.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.86 | $0.70 | $0.64 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 2.24% | 1.95% | 2.15% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF. 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 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.52 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.64 |
| 2023 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF. 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 Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF was 10.52%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
The current Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF drawdown is 0.31%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-10.52%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 24d | 2mo 12dFeb 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-7.72%Mar 2026 | 22d | 2mo 24d | 3mo 16dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
-5.54%Dec 2024 | 2mo 5d | 1mo 18d | 3mo 23dOct 2024 - Feb 2025 | — |
-4.89%Apr 2024 | 17d | 21d | 1mo 8dApr 2024 - May 2024 | — |
-4.64%Aug 2024 | 19d | 10d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CGDG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.52% | -56.78% | +46.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.72% | -9.10% | +1.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.31% | -1.58% | +1.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.28% | -10.70% | +9.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.96% | 2.14% | -0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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