- ISIN
- US02567B4033
- CUSIP
- 02567B403
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- May 18, 2009
- Category
- Global Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
GWPFX Performance Chart
American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 (GWPFX) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. GWPFX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GWPFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,615.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 (GWPFX) has returned 11.05% so far this year and 25.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, GWPFX has posted an annualized return of 13.77%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.71%.
American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- 2.52%
- YTD
- 11.05%
- 6M
- 10.29%
- 1Y
- 25.99%
- 3Y*
- 21.61%
- 5Y*
- 10.06%
- 10Y*
- 13.77%
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%
GWPFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, GWPFX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 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 -13.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, GWPFX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 25, 2017 with a return of +106.7%, while the worst single day was Aug 24, 2017 at -51.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.00% | -0.30% | -7.20% | 11.38% | 5.72% | -0.06% | 11.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.33% | -3.06% | -6.15% | 1.49% | 7.43% | 6.43% | 1.36% | 1.83% | 2.84% | 2.46% | 0.33% | 0.23% | 20.46% |
| 2024 | 0.67% | 6.09% | 2.97% | -4.47% | 3.92% | 3.07% | 1.03% | 2.08% | 2.31% | -1.36% | 4.85% | -2.22% | 20.08% |
| 2023 | 8.62% | -2.24% | 2.67% | 0.94% | 0.82% | 6.13% | 3.66% | -2.14% | -5.08% | -3.10% | 10.11% | 6.45% | 28.78% |
| 2022 | -9.53% | -3.08% | 1.42% | -10.50% | -0.99% | -8.94% | 8.82% | -3.62% | -8.66% | 5.48% | 6.18% | -5.17% | -26.99% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 2.73% | 1.27% | 5.12% | 0.16% | 2.45% | 1.00% | 3.29% | -3.96% | 6.71% | -3.29% | 2.53% | 18.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 has an annualized alpha of 4.18%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2013.
- R2 of 0.20 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.18%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 97.56%
- Downside Capture
- 99.86%
Expense Ratio
GWPFX has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GWPFX ranks 44 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 Global Growth Fund Class R-6 (GWPFX) 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.
| GWPFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.32 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.31 | 2.46 | -0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.01 | 10.92 | -0.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 provided a 5.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 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 | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.48 | $0.36 | $1.74 | $0.90 | $0.79 | $1.10 | $0.98 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $0.69 |
Dividend yield | 5.18% | 5.75% | 5.81% | 1.60% | 9.84% | 3.39% | 3.41% | 5.77% | 6.18% | 3.35% | 4.30% | 4.75% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6. 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 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 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 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 Global Growth Fund Class R-6. 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 Global Growth Fund Class R-6 was 52.51%, occurring on Aug 24, 2017. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 bear market2017 | -52.51%Aug 2017 | 28d | 18d | 1mo 16dJul 2017 - Sep 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -34.15%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 5mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.40%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 17dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.71%Dec 2018 | 2mo 27d | 4mo | 6mo 27dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GWPFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.51% | -56.78% | +4.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.78% | -9.10% | -2.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.40% | -18.90% | -0.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.15% | -25.43% | -8.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.51% | -33.92% | -18.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.25% | -3.21% | +2.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.72% | -10.71% | +4.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.72% | 2.04% | +0.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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