American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class R-1 (RGVAX)
| Fund Assets | 24.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.74 |
| YTD Return | -1.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.68% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.72 |
| 52-Week High | 12.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1453 |
| Inception Date | Jun 13, 2002 |
About RGVAX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R-1 is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while maintaining prudent investment risk. The fund primarily invests in U.S. government-related fixed-income securities, with its portfolio consisting mostly of U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, as well as mortgage-backed obligations. As of June 2025, approximately 42% of its assets are allocated to U.S. Treasury instruments and about 46% to mortgage-backed securities, emphasizing its commitment to securities backed by the federal government or its agencies. The fund carries an effective duration of 6.4 years and maintains an average yield to worst of around 4.1%, reflecting its intermediate-term strategy. Notably, the fund does not hold equities, focusing exclusively on debt issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. It distributes income to shareholders monthly, providing regular cash flow for income-focused investors. With assets surpassing $23 billion, the fund is one of the larger offerings in its category and plays a significant role in providing stable, government-backed fixed-income exposure to a broad base of investors seeking reliability and income within the fixed-income market.
Performance
RGVAX had a total return of 2.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.69%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0328 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03367 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03015 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02914 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03368 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03198 | Dec 1, 2025 |