American Funds US Government Sec 529F1 (CGTFX)
| Fund Assets | 23.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.21 |
| YTD Return | 4.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.89% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.59 |
| 52-Week High | 12.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1311 |
| Inception Date | Oct 11, 2002 |
About CGTFX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class 529-F-1 is an open-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income securities backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while maintaining prudent risk oversight, making it a staple choice for investors seeking relative stability and preservation of capital. The fund predominantly invests in U.S. Treasury bonds, notes, and government agency mortgage-backed securities, with the current portfolio comprising approximately 46% mortgage-backed obligations and 42% U.S. Treasury bonds and notes. It maintains an effective duration of about 6.4 years, which helps manage interest rate exposure. Regular monthly dividends underscore its income orientation. With assets exceeding $23 billion as of June 2025, the fund is widely regarded for its market significance in the government bond sector, particularly as a core holding for education savings plans. Managed by Capital Group since its inception in 1985, the fund adheres to high credit quality standards, with holdings generally rated AAA/Aaa, reflecting its focus on safety and reliability within the broader fixed-income market.
Performance
CGTFX had a total return of 0.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 8.04% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 11.20.25 | 2.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 2.66% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 2.59% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 10.28.25 | 2.35% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 12.18.25 | 2.12% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.657% | TII.1.625 10.15.29 | 1.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.81% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 12.04.25 | 1.49% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5% | FNCL.6.5 8.11 | 1.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04131 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04132 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04216 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04224 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04292 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04433 | Apr 1, 2025 |