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American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C (UGSCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
11.70
+0.05 (0.43%)
At close: Aug 25, 2026
Fund Assets23.75B
Expense Ratio1.38%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover50.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.39
Dividend Yield3.30%
Dividend Growth-2.55%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJul 31, 2026
Previous Close11.65
YTD Return-1.55%
1-Year Return0.44%
5-Year Return-6.52%
52-Week Low11.60
52-Week High12.17
Beta (5Y)-0.09
Holdings1353
Inception DateMar 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.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol UGSCX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

UGSCX had a total return of 0.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.87%.

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%
RGVFXClass R-50.30%
FSUUXClass 529-f-30.30%

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
Jul 31, 2026$0.03185Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026$0.03443Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.03542Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.03268May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.03332Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.0299Mar 2, 2026
Full Dividend History