American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class R-5 (RGAFX)
| Fund Assets | 301.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.34% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.29% |
| Dividend Growth | 42.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 83.04 |
| YTD Return | 11.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 102.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 62.30 |
| 52-Week High | 85.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 318 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2002 |
About RGAFX
American Funds Growth Fund of America R5 is a mutual fund focused on long-term growth of capital. Designed for retirement plans, it invests primarily in common stocks of companies that present strong potential for capital appreciation. The fund takes a flexible approach, allocating assets across both established growth stocks and companies undergoing cyclical changes or turnarounds, and can invest up to a quarter of its assets in international companies. With a substantial asset base, it is classified in the large growth category and features a diversified portfolio that includes major technology, communication services, and consumer cyclical firms. Its top holdings frequently include leading companies such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Broadcom, and NVIDIA, collectively representing a significant portion of the fund's assets. Managed by a veteran investment team, the fund aims to capture superior growth opportunities while maintaining diversification, making it a notable player within the large growth mutual fund category.
Performance
RGAFX had a total return of 20.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.08%.
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 | 0.53% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.65% |
| 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 | 1.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.51% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.69% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.03% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 3.90% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.69% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.14% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.78% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.48% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.13% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | VRTX | 2.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $6.8852 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $4.848 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $2.1643 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.2639 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $3.0613 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $3.7887 | Dec 23, 2019 |