About RGABX
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-2 is a mutual fund that seeks growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of companies offering superior growth opportunities. It employs a flexible approach to growth investing, targeting traditional growth stocks alongside cyclical companies and turnarounds. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio heavily weighted toward U.S. equities, with allocations to sectors such as information technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, and health care, alongside smaller exposures to non-U.S. equities, industrials, and financials. Managed by a team of experienced portfolio managers at Capital Group, it holds positions in over 296 companies, emphasizing long-term capital appreciation. This Class R-2 share class is designed for retirement plans and similar accounts, featuring a service fee structure through 12b-1 fees. Began operations in 1973 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the fund serves as a core holding for growth-oriented investors pursuing diversified equity exposure in their portfolios.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RGABX
Share Class Class R-2
Index S&P 500 TR
RGABX had a total return of 12.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.16%.
