American Funds US Government Sec 529-C (CGTCX)

Fund Assets	23.11B
Expense Ratio	1.485%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	3.26%
Dividend Growth	-5.39%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	11.26
YTD Return	-4.13%
1-Year Return	-3.85%
5-Year Return	-8.69%
52-Week Low	11.19
52-Week High	12.15
Beta (5Y)	-0.09
Holdings	1353
Inception Date	Feb 19, 2002

About CGTCX

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund 529-C is a fixed income mutual fund that primarily invests in U.S. government-backed securities. Its main objective is to provide a high level of current income while adhering to prudent investment risk and prioritizing capital preservation. The fund’s portfolio is composed almost entirely of U.S. bonds, with significant allocations to both mortgage-backed obligations and U.S. Treasury bonds and notes—holding around 45.8% and 42.0% of net assets in each category, respectively, as of June 30, 2025. Designed with diversification and safety in mind, the fund excludes equities and non-U.S. bonds, offering exposure mainly to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies. This positioning makes it particularly relevant for investors seeking to balance income generation with relative stability, especially within education savings plans like 529 accounts. With assets exceeding $23 billion, the fund plays a significant role in the U.S. bond market. It pays regular monthly dividends, maintains an effective duration of 6.4 years, and aims for competitive yields relative to other government securities funds. The 529-C share class structure is tailored for college savings, providing families with a fixed income investment vehicle aligned with education funding goals.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: General US Govt
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CGTCX
• Share Class: Class 529-c
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

CGTCX had a total return of -3.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.69%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RGVGX	Class R-6	0.25%
USGFX	Class F-3	0.25%
RGVFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FSUUX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%

Top 10 Holdings

27.14% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	8.03%
United States Treasury Notes 4.25%	T.4.25 02.15.28	2.50%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%	T.4.375 07.31.26	2.45%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6%	FNCL.6 8.11	2.20%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.625%	T.4.625 11.15.55	2.09%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75%	T.4.75 02.15.56	2.06%
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 07.28.26	2.05%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5%	FNCL.6.5 7.11	2.03%
United States Treasury Notes 3.5%	T.3.5 10.31.27	2.00%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75%	T.3.75 06.30.27	1.72%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02705	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02465	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03139	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0326	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03489	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03219	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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