American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class R-4 (RGVEX)
| Fund Assets | 24.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.82 |
| YTD Return | -1.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.43% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.79 |
| 52-Week High | 12.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1453 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2002 |
About RGVEX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R-4 is a mutual fund with a primary focus on providing a high level of current income while maintaining prudent investment risk and preservation of capital. As a fixed-income fund, it invests at least 80% of its assets in securities that are either guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government, which includes holdings such as U.S. Treasury bonds and notes as well as mortgage-backed obligations issued by agencies and government-linked entities. This approach results in minimal credit risk, making the fund particularly suitable for investors emphasizing capital preservation and low default risk. The fund is managed by Capital Research and Management Company and was launched in 1985. It predominantly serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s through its R-4 share class, which offers a transparent fee structure with no upfront or contingent deferred sales charges and relatively moderate expenses. Notably, the fund maintains a substantial allocation to U.S. bonds and regularly pays monthly dividends, aiming to deliver consistent income. With its significant size and active management, American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R-4 plays a key role in providing core fixed-income exposure to U.S.-focused retirement portfolios.
Performance
RGVEX had a total return of 3.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.50%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04033 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04119 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03733 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03691 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0414 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03949 | Dec 1, 2025 |