American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class R-5E (RGAHX)
| Fund Assets | 301.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 42.19% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 82.60 |
| YTD Return | 12.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 102.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 61.46 |
| 52-Week High | 84.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 318 |
| Inception Date | Nov 20, 2015 |
About RGAHX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-5E is a large growth mutual fund focused primarily on investing in common stocks of U.S. and international companies that exhibit strong potential for capital appreciation. Managed by an experienced team, the fund emphasizes companies with attractive valuations and long-term growth prospects, seeking to balance established sector leaders with innovative firms poised for expansion. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with substantial allocations to technology, communication services, and consumer cyclical industries, including notable holdings in major companies such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Broadcom, and NVIDIA. Up to 25% of assets may be allocated to issuers domiciled outside the United States, offering global exposure. Designed with retirement plans in mind, this share class provides low expense ratios and a focus on long-term performance, making it a significant player among growth-oriented mutual funds. Its substantial asset base and historical performance further underscore its prominent role in the mutual fund market.
Performance
RGAHX had a total return of 22.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.55%.
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 | $6.7965 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $4.780 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $2.1074 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.2194 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $3.005 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $3.7521 | Dec 23, 2019 |