American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Class A (PGGAX)

Fund Assets	7.02B
Expense Ratio	0.78%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	9.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.48
Dividend Yield	4.94%
Dividend Growth	51.59%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 29, 2025

Previous Close	29.65
YTD Return	13.37%
1-Year Return	21.07%
5-Year Return	49.25%
52-Week Low	24.50
52-Week High	30.15
Beta (5Y)	0.96
Holdings	9
Inception Date	May 18, 2012

About PGGAX

American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Class A is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund operates as a "fund of funds," investing in a carefully selected mix of underlying American Funds. Its primary strategy focuses on providing broad exposure to growth-oriented companies worldwide, with a significant portion allocated to non-U.S. issuers and including small-cap and emerging markets exposure. The portfolio’s largest sector weights are in information technology, industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary, reflecting its commitment to dynamic and innovative global growth themes. The fund is distinguished by its objectives-based approach, leveraging the expertise of a seasoned management team to adapt to global economic shifts. With a below-average risk profile relative to its peer group, the fund appeals to investors seeking diversified equity exposure for long-term aspirations and strategic allocation in growth portfolios. Since inception in 2012, the portfolio has established a role as a core holding for globally minded investors aiming to benefit from growth trends across developed and emerging markets.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Global Large-Cap Growth
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PGGAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

PGGAX had a total return of 21.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.79%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PGXFX	Class F-3	0.45%
RGGGX	Class R-6	0.45%
CGHGX	Class Able-f-2	0.50%
FGPPX	Class 529-f-3	0.50%

Top Holdings

Name	Symbol	Weight
American Funds New Perspective R-6	RNPGX	19.77%
American Funds Cptl Wld Gr&Inc R-6	RWIGX	16.97%
American Funds SMALLCAP World R-6	RLLGX	15.09%
American Funds Growth Fd of Amer R-6	RGAGX	13.07%
American Funds New Economy R-6	RNGGX	10.10%
American Funds New World R-6	RNWGX	10.03%
American Funds EUPAC R-6	RERGX	9.97%
American Funds Global Insight R-6	RGLGX	5.03%
Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities	n/a	-0.03%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 29, 2025	$1.4753	Dec 30, 2025
Dec 27, 2024	$0.9732	Dec 30, 2024
Dec 27, 2023	$0.195	Dec 28, 2023
Dec 29, 2022	$1.3279	Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2021	$0.8102	Dec 30, 2021
Dec 23, 2020	$0.0584	Dec 24, 2020

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:

Aug 27, 2026

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