American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C (UGSCX)
| Fund Assets | 24.35B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.07% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.79 |
| YTD Return | -1.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.97% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.68 |
| 52-Week High | 12.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.09 |
| Holdings | 1453 |
| 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 1.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.90%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03443 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03542 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03268 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03332 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0299 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02832 | Feb 2, 2026 |