American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 (RGAGX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3998748178 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 399874817 |
| Issuer | American Funds |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 1973 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Home Page | www.capitalgroup.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
RGAGX features an expense ratio of 0.30%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 had a return of 30.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 40.84% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 had an annualized return of 14.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.39%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 30.12% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 3.04% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 14.24% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 40.84% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.66% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 14.38% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RGAGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.77% | 7.31% | 3.13% | -4.34% | 4.10% | 4.30% | -0.04% | 2.27% | 3.03% | -0.40% | 30.12% | ||
| 2023 | 9.84% | -1.97% | 3.34% | 0.74% | 2.70% | 7.04% | 4.18% | -1.73% | -4.61% | -3.09% | 10.93% | 6.41% | 37.66% |
| 2022 | -9.96% | -3.63% | 3.01% | -12.01% | -2.05% | -9.41% | 10.21% | -3.37% | -8.56% | 4.59% | 4.56% | -6.52% | -30.53% |
| 2021 | 0.01% | 1.61% | 0.90% | 5.48% | -0.64% | 3.41% | 1.03% | 3.61% | -3.46% | 8.69% | -2.80% | 0.86% | 19.67% |
| 2020 | 0.92% | -5.19% | -11.20% | 14.34% | 6.40% | 3.67% | 6.22% | 8.80% | -3.85% | -2.48% | 12.33% | 6.03% | 38.30% |
| 2019 | 9.46% | 2.16% | 1.99% | 3.92% | -6.41% | 6.51% | 0.52% | -2.33% | -0.24% | 3.24% | 4.57% | 3.14% | 28.85% |
| 2018 | 8.17% | -2.70% | -2.13% | 1.49% | 2.88% | 1.50% | 1.92% | 2.36% | 0.69% | -9.55% | 1.85% | -8.06% | -2.88% |
| 2017 | 4.57% | 2.39% | 1.04% | 2.00% | 2.11% | -0.15% | 3.34% | 0.04% | 1.66% | 3.72% | 1.92% | 1.23% | 26.53% |
| 2016 | -7.48% | -1.02% | 6.51% | 1.71% | 2.12% | -0.88% | 4.41% | 0.65% | 1.42% | -1.81% | 2.93% | 0.60% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | -1.17% | 5.57% | -0.83% | 1.63% | 1.45% | -1.60% | 2.39% | -5.38% | -3.62% | 8.30% | 1.10% | -1.44% | 5.76% |
| 2014 | -2.02% | 5.32% | -2.12% | -1.04% | 3.56% | 2.49% | -1.67% | 4.30% | -2.01% | 1.98% | 1.69% | 0.95% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 4.51% | 0.58% | 3.35% | 1.77% | 2.87% | -1.38% | 5.61% | -1.62% | 5.22% | 3.85% | 2.51% | 4.07% | 35.86% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of RGAGX is 81, placing it in the top 19% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 (RGAGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 provided a 0.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.57 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.36 | $0.30 | $0.36 | $0.65 | $0.47 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $4.69 | $3.31 |
Dividend yield | 0.69% | 0.89% | 0.72% | 0.40% | 0.53% | 1.26% | 1.09% | 0.82% | 0.93% | 1.00% | 10.99% | 7.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds The Growth Fund of America 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 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 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.65 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.69 | $4.69 |
| 2013 | $3.31 | $3.31 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds The Growth Fund of America 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 The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 was 36.19%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 344 trading sessions.
The current American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 drawdown is 0.54%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.19% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 344 | Feb 29, 2024 | 573 |
| -30.34% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 64 | Jun 23, 2020 | 87 |
| -21.22% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 111 | Mar 13, 2012 | 219 |
| -20.85% | Oct 2, 2018 | 58 | Dec 24, 2018 | 84 | Apr 26, 2019 | 142 |
| -16.22% | Dec 2, 2015 | 49 | Feb 11, 2016 | 80 | Jun 7, 2016 | 129 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-6 volatility is 4.29%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.