American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX)
| Fund Assets | 336.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.63% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.90% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 79.46 |
| YTD Return | -1.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 62.29 |
| 52-Week High | 90.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 330 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 1973 |
About AGTHX
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term growth of capital. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund primarily invests in common stocks of companies that are believed to offer strong potential for capital appreciation. Notably, it employs a flexible investment strategy, targeting both traditional growth stocks as well as cyclical companies and those undergoing significant corporate turnarounds. Up to 25% of the fund's assets may be allocated to companies based outside the United States, providing some international diversification. The fund's portfolio is diversified across sectors, with significant allocations to technology, healthcare, and communication services, featuring prominent holdings like Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA. With more than 300 holdings and a long operating history dating back to 1973, it serves as a core investment option for growth-oriented investors and retirement plans seeking broad market exposure. The fund is also known for its multi-manager approach, which divides assets among several experienced portfolio managers for a blend of investment perspectives.
Performance
AGTHX had a total return of 15.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.79%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class Z | 0.70% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.82% |
| FFIDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Fund | 0.43% |
| FDESX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified Stock Fund Class O | 0.41% |
| FNITX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class M | 1.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
36.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.05% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.62% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.60% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.90% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.75% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.11% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.10% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.87% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.82% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $8.604 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $6.691 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $4.671 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $2.006 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.0786 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.905 | Dec 21, 2020 |