American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C (UGSCX)
| Fund Assets | 24.41B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.11 |
| YTD Return | 0.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.92% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.31 |
| 52-Week High | 12.14 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1577 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
About UGSCX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused primarily on providing a high level of current income while maintaining prudent investment risk and preservation of capital. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in U.S. government securities—this includes a significant allocation to both U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, as well as mortgage-backed obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. As of June 2025, key holdings consisted of approximately 46% mortgage-backed obligations and 42% U.S. Treasury securities. The fund aims for minimal credit risk by focusing on securities backed by the U.S. government or holding the highest quality ratings. It pays dividends monthly and has a modest minimum investment requirement. With a portfolio effective duration of around 6.4 years, the fund is suited for investors seeking steady income, lower credit risk exposure, and capital preservation within the fixed-income sector. Class C shares feature higher expense ratios due to ongoing distribution and service fees, and they are structured to convert into Class A shares after a set holding period.
Performance
UGSCX had a total return of 7.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.80%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 3.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 2.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 2.49% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 10.31.27 | 2.04% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.681% | TII.1.625 10.15.29 | 1.93% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 12.31.27 | 1.79% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.75% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 03.24.26 | 1.65% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 08.15.55 | 1.41% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 12.31.29 | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02832 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03334 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03146 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03246 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03135 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03191 | Sep 2, 2025 |