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American Funds US Government Sec R-5 (RGVFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
11.32
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: Oct 7, 2026
Fund Assets23.95B
Expense Ratio0.30%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover50.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.50
Dividend Yield4.46%
Dividend Growth-4.12%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateSep 30, 2026
Previous Close11.32
YTD Return-3.77%
1-Year Return-2.90%
5-Year Return-4.29%
52-Week Low11.29
52-Week High12.26
Beta (5Y)-0.09
Holdings1353
Inception DateMay 15, 2002

About RGVFX

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R-5 is a mutual fund focused on providing a high level of current income while maintaining prudent investment risk and capital preservation. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in securities backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government—including Treasury bonds, notes, and mortgage-backed obligations. The remaining allocation may include highly rated mortgage- and asset-backed securities, as well as selected securities issued by government agencies that are not fully government-guaranteed. Serving retirement plans and institutional investors, the fund emphasizes minimal credit risk through its holdings in government-backed instruments and maintains a moderate interest rate sensitivity with an effective duration around 6.4 years. Regular monthly dividends and a low expense ratio further distinguish its value proposition for retirement plan sponsors seeking reliable income and a conservative fixed income core. With a significant asset base, the fund plays an important role in the intermediate government bond fund segment, offering broad exposure to U.S. government securities for diversification and stability within retirement portfolios.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category General US Govt
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol RGVFX
Share Class Class R-5
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

RGVFX had a total return of -2.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.61%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RGVGXClass R-60.25%
USGFXClass F-30.25%
FSUUXClass 529-f-30.30%
GVTFXClass F-20.36%

Top 10 Holdings

27.14% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Capital Group Central Cash Fundn/a8.03%
United States Treasury Notes 4.25%T.4.25 02.15.282.50%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%T.4.375 07.31.262.45%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6%FNCL.6 8.112.20%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.625%T.4.625 11.15.552.09%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75%T.4.75 02.15.562.06%
United States Treasury Bills 0%B.0 07.28.262.05%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5%FNCL.6.5 7.112.03%
United States Treasury Notes 3.5%T.3.5 10.31.272.00%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75%T.3.75 06.30.271.72%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Sep 30, 2026$0.0379Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026$0.03607Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026$0.04284Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026$0.04383Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.04646Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.04325May 1, 2026
Full Dividend History