About RGAGX
American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class R-6 is a large-cap growth mutual fund managed by Capital Research and Management Company. Its primary objective is long-term growth of capital, achieved by investing mainly in common stocks of companies believed to offer superior growth opportunities. The fund holds a diversified portfolio, typically investing in hundreds of securities across sectors, with a significant focus on technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services. Up to 25% of its assets may be allocated to non-U.S. issuers, providing a layer of international exposure alongside its core domestic holdings. The fund is managed using a multiple-portfolio manager system, dividing assets among several managers to leverage different investment perspectives and reduce individual manager risk. Key holdings frequently include industry leaders such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA. Class R-6 shares, designed for retirement plans and institutional investors, feature a competitive expense ratio and no sales charge. With its history dating back to 1973, the fund is positioned as a core long-term growth holding for investors seeking diversified access to high-growth potential equities within a risk-managed framework.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RGAGX
Share Class Class R-6
Index S&P 500 TR
RGAGX had a total return of 10.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 22.46%.
