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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds Growth Portfolio 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.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) has returned -8.70% so far this year and 15.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GWPAX has returned 11.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A
- 1D
- -0.64%
- 1M
- -10.22%
- YTD
- -8.70%
- 6M
- -5.91%
- 1Y
- 15.91%
- 3Y*
- 16.02%
- 5Y*
- 7.28%
- 10Y*
- 11.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, GWPAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, GWPAX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.00% | -0.30% | -10.22% | -8.70% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.29% | -3.06% | -6.15% | 1.49% | 7.48% | 6.39% | 1.36% | 1.87% | 2.80% | 2.49% | 0.30% | 0.26% | 20.47% |
| 2024 | 0.67% | 6.09% | 3.02% | -4.48% | 3.92% | 3.07% | 1.03% | 2.09% | 2.31% | -1.36% | 4.85% | -2.20% | 20.17% |
| 2023 | 8.62% | -2.25% | 2.62% | 0.99% | 0.82% | 6.13% | 3.61% | -2.09% | -5.08% | -3.15% | 10.18% | 6.42% | 28.76% |
| 2022 | -9.53% | -3.08% | 1.46% | -10.54% | -0.99% | -8.94% | 8.82% | -3.62% | -8.66% | 5.48% | 6.23% | -5.19% | -26.97% |
| 2021 | -0.30% | 2.69% | 1.31% | 5.12% | 0.16% | 2.45% | 1.00% | 3.25% | -3.92% | 6.71% | -3.29% | 2.52% | 18.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.02%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2013.
- With beta of 0.95 and R² of 0.93, 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
- 0.02%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 98.03%
- Downside Capture
- 100.68%
Expense Ratio
GWPAX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GWPAX ranks 41 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 Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GWPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 0.90 | -0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.31 | 1.39 | -0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.11 | 1.40 | -0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.56 | 6.61 | -2.05 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A provided a 6.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.48 | $0.36 | $1.75 | $0.91 | $0.79 | $1.10 | $0.98 | $0.61 | $0.65 | $0.70 |
Dividend yield | 6.30% | 5.75% | 5.83% | 1.61% | 9.94% | 3.42% | 3.42% | 5.77% | 6.19% | 3.39% | 4.36% | 4.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Growth Portfolio 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $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 | $1.66 | $1.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $1.48 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
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 Funds Growth Portfolio 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 Growth Portfolio Class A was 34.15%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A drawdown is 11.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.15% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 359 | Mar 21, 2024 | 588 |
| -31.82% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 82 | Jul 20, 2020 | 105 |
| -19.42% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 76 |
| -18.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 141 |
| -18.29% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 143 | Sep 6, 2016 | 304 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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