American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class F-1 (UGSFX)
| Fund Assets | 24.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.25% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.99 |
| YTD Return | -0.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.43% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.79 |
| 52-Week High | 12.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1577 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
About UGSFX
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund F-1 is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income investments, with the primary objective of providing a high level of current income while aiming to preserve capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities either guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, such as Treasury bonds, notes, and mortgage-backed securities. A significant portion of the portfolio consists of U.S. Treasury obligations and agency mortgage-backed securities, reflecting an emphasis on credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. This fund plays a notable role in the financial market by offering exposure to U.S. government debt, which is generally perceived as having minimal credit risk due to the backing of the federal government or its agencies. Its portfolio is structured to serve investors seeking relatively stable income and risk mitigation compared to equities or lower-grade debt instruments. Monthly dividend distributions and a moderate expense ratio further characterize its operational approach. The fund is managed by Capital Group, which brings decades of experience in fixed income and government securities management.
Performance
UGSFX had a total return of 3.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.66%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03645 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03523 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04046 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03846 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03965 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03827 | Oct 1, 2025 |