American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class 529-E (CGTEX)
| Fund Assets | 24.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.97 |
| YTD Return | -0.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.35% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.79 |
| 52-Week High | 12.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1577 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2002 |
About CGTEX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund 529-E is an open-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments. Its principal objective is to achieve a high level of current income while prioritizing prudent investment risk and the preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in debt securities backed by the U.S. government, with a significant allocation to U.S. Treasury bonds, notes, and mortgage-backed obligations issued by government agencies. This focus on government-backed debt enhances credit quality and seeks to provide stability for investors. The fund maintains an intermediate duration profile, reflecting a sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations while aiming to deliver consistent income through monthly dividend distributions. Markets consider this fund a core option for those seeking exposure to high-quality, U.S. government-backed bonds, and it plays an important role in portfolios that emphasize income generation and capital preservation. Its investment strategy excludes nonagency bonds and financial leverage, further underscoring its conservative positioning within the taxable bond fund sector.
Performance
CGTEX had a total return of 3.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.40%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 2.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 2.49% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 10.31.27 | 2.04% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.681% | TII.1.625 10.15.29 | 1.93% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 12.31.27 | 1.79% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.75% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 03.24.26 | 1.65% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 08.15.55 | 1.41% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 12.31.29 | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03484 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03397 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03852 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03675 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03791 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03644 | Oct 1, 2025 |