Capital Group Core Equity ETF (CGUS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Capital Group Core Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Capital Group Core Equity ETF (CGUS) has returned -4.27% so far this year and 16.18% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2022, CGUS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, CGUS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.

Capital Group Core Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.42%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 25, 2022.

• This ETF captured 100.32% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.50% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.42% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 0.93 and R² of 0.97, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

CGUS has an expense ratio of 0.33%, placing it in the medium range.

CGUS ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Capital Group Core Equity ETF (CGUS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Capital Group Core Equity ETF provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Capital Group Core Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Capital Group Core Equity 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 Core Equity ETF was 21.86%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.

The current Capital Group Core Equity ETF drawdown is 6.73%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.