American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class R-4 (RGAEX)
| Fund Assets | 328.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 74.49 |
| YTD Return | -7.88% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 61.49 |
| 52-Week High | 89.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 330 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2002 |
About RGAEX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-4 is a large-cap growth mutual fund managed by Capital Research and Management Company. Its primary goal is to provide growth of capital by investing predominantly in common stocks of companies with strong growth prospects. The fund employs a unique multi-manager system, dividing its assets into segments managed by different portfolio managers—promoting diversified investment approaches within the same fund. Notable holdings often include leading technology, healthcare, and consumer companies such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon.com, positioning the fund at the forefront of market trends in innovation-driven sectors. The fund can invest up to 25% of its assets internationally, expanding its growth opportunities beyond the United States. Targeted as a core holding for long-term, growth-oriented investors, it is frequently used in retirement plans. With a long-standing history dating back to 1973, the fund maintains a moderate expense ratio and a diversified portfolio, making it a significant player within the large-growth mutual fund space.
Performance
RGAEX had a total return of 14.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.47%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class Z | 0.70% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.82% |
| FFIDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Fund | 0.43% |
| FDESX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified Stock Fund Class O | 0.41% |
| FNITX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class M | 1.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
36.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.05% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.62% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.60% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.90% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.75% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.11% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.10% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.87% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.82% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $8.5645 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $6.6589 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $4.6286 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.9752 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.0334 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.881 | Dec 21, 2020 |