American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class F-3 (USGFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
11.94
-0.04 (-0.33%)
Jul 30, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.33%
Fund Assets23.09B
Expense Ratio0.26%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover50.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.54
Dividend Yield4.50%
Dividend Growth1.48%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2025
Previous Close11.98
YTD Return2.36%
1-Year Return2.75%
5-Year Return-6.48%
52-Week Low11.59
52-Week High12.39
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings1359
Inception DateJan 27, 2017

About USGFX

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class F-3 is a mutual fund focused on providing a high level of current income while emphasizing prudent risk management and the preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in securities issued or guaranteed by the United States government, including U.S. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities from federal agencies, ensuring minimal credit risk and high liquidity. Notably, the portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. government bonds and mortgage-backed obligations, reflecting its mandate for stability and reliability. With an average effective duration of about six years and a yield to worst around 4.1%, the fund is positioned within the intermediate government bond category. It distributes dividends monthly and maintains a competitive expense ratio, appealing to investors seeking consistent income and capital preservation. Managed by a seasoned team with a risk-conscious approach, this fund plays a significant role as a core fixed-income holding for institutional and retail investors alike, offering diversification and stability amid market fluctuations.

Fund Family American Funds
Category Intermediate Government
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol USGFX
Share Class Class F-3
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

USGFX had a total return of 2.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.23%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RGVGXClass R-60.26%
RGVFXClass R-50.31%
FSUUXClass 529-f-30.31%
GVTFXClass F-20.36%

Top 10 Holdings

30.67% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUNDCMQXX12.29%
UNIFORM MBS - FNCL 6.5 UMBS TBA 07-01-55n/a3.19%
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE 4.25% 02-15-28T.4.25 02.15.282.72%
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE 4.375% 07-31-26T.4.375 07.31.262.66%
UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS I/L 1.625% 10-15-29n/a2.03%
UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 0.0% 06-17-25B.0 06.17.251.78%
UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 0.0% 11-20-25B.0 11.20.251.75%
UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 0.0% 06-24-25B.0 06.24.251.56%
UNIFORM MBS - FNCL 6.0 UMBS TBA 07-01-55FNCL.6 7.111.36%
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE 4.375% 12-31-29T.4.375 12.31.291.34%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2025$0.04446Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.04485Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.04531May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.04668Apr 1, 2025
Feb 28, 2025$0.04213Mar 3, 2025
Jan 31, 2025$0.04404Feb 3, 2025
Full Dividend History