American Funds US Government Sec F-2 (GVTFX)

Fund Assets	23.95B
Expense Ratio	0.36%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	4.41%
Dividend Growth	-4.03%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	11.31
YTD Return	-3.90%
1-Year Return	-2.79%
5-Year Return	-4.90%
52-Week Low	11.29
52-Week High	12.25
Beta (5Y)	-0.09
Holdings	1353
Inception Date	Aug 7, 2008

About GVTFX

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class F-2 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in government bond investments. The fund’s primary objective is to provide a high level of current income, aligned with prudent risk management and capital preservation. It achieves this by allocating at least 80% of its assets to securities that are either guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government, including U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, as well as agency mortgage-backed securities. The fund notably holds a high concentration in mortgage-backed obligations and U.S. Treasury instruments, reflecting a focus on credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. Serving the intermediate government bond category, it is structured to appeal to investors seeking exposure to U.S. government-backed securities and aiming for monthly income distributions. With a low minimum initial investment and a competitive expense ratio, the fund stands out for its disciplined approach to fixed-income investing and its significant presence in the market, managing assets exceeding $23 billion. Regular monthly dividends and a commitment to high-quality holdings underline its significant role in the fixed-income segment.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: General US Govt
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: GVTFX
• Share Class: Class F-2
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

GVTFX had a total return of -2.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.89%.

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	$0.03737	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03542	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04224	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04326	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04593	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04298	May 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 8, 2026

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