American Funds Growth Fund of Amer 529E (CGFEX)
| Fund Assets | 325.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.91% |
| Dividend Growth | 43.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 81.95 |
| YTD Return | 15.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 89.42% |
| 52-Week Low | 60.04 |
| 52-Week High | 82.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 324 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
About CGFEX
American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class 529-E is a mutual fund designed primarily for growth of capital over the long term. This fund targets investors seeking to save for educational expenses using a 529 tax-advantaged savings plan structure. Managed by Capital Group, it primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. companies with strong growth potential, favoring firms that are expected to experience above-average increases in earnings, sales, and cash flow. The fund's management team employs a multi-manager approach, with multiple seasoned portfolio managers each overseeing a segment of the fund’s assets, which helps enhance diversification and reduce manager-specific risk. As one of the largest actively managed mutual funds in the U.S., it holds hundreds of stocks across various industries, with a focus on innovation-driven and rapidly expanding sectors. The fund’s size and prominence grant it significant influence within the large-growth category, and its track record highlights its role as a core equity holding for investors pursuing long-term capital appreciation through college savings accounts.
Performance
CGFEX had a total return of 27.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
37.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.81% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.24% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.02% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.14% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.48% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.36% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 3.06% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.71% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.15% |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $6.4819 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $4.5116 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.8513 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.014 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.751 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $3.5072 | Dec 23, 2019 |