About RGACX
American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class R-3 is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund primarily invests in common stocks of companies that are believed to present strong opportunities for capital appreciation. Its investment approach is notably flexible, encompassing traditional growth stocks, cyclical businesses, and companies undergoing turnarounds, which allows it to participate in a range of industries and market environments. With over 300 holdings, the fund is broadly diversified, and its top holdings typically include many of the largest U.S. companies in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Eli Lilly. The fund has a long track record dating back to 1973, and it often serves as a core holding for retirement portfolios and investors seeking broad market exposure to large-cap growth equities. With assets under management exceeding $199 billion, its significant size reflects its prominence and popularity among growth-oriented mutual funds.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RGACX
Share Class Class R-3
Index S&P 500 TR
RGACX had a total return of 13.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 10.70%.
