American Funds Growth Fund of Amer B
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
N/A
1 yr return
19.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
9.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
12.8%
Net Assets
$156 B
Holdings in Top 10
24.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.42%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 5.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 31.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250
IRA
$25
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
AGRBX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return N/A
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.22%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds The Growth Fund of America®
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateMar 15, 2000
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassB
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMichael T. Kerr
Fund Description
AGRBX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AGRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | N/A | -10.6% | 42.0% | N/A |
1 Yr | 19.4% | -62.3% | 16.6% | N/A |
3 Yr | 9.4%* | -37.8% | 23.3% | N/A |
5 Yr | 12.8%* | -31.0% | 23.8% | N/A |
10 Yr | 6.8%* | -12.5% | 16.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AGRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | N/A | -65.5% | 9.4% | N/A |
2022 | N/A | -28.2% | 41.0% | N/A |
2021 | N/A | -56.6% | 18.1% | N/A |
2020 | N/A | -38.0% | 11.4% | N/A |
2019 | N/A | -52.4% | 105.4% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | AGRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | N/A | -10.6% | 42.0% | N/A |
1 Yr | 14.4% | -62.3% | 24.1% | N/A |
3 Yr | 8.2%* | -37.8% | 29.4% | N/A |
5 Yr | 12.6%* | -31.0% | 32.7% | N/A |
10 Yr | 6.8%* | -12.5% | 19.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | AGRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2023 | N/A | -65.5% | 16.5% | N/A |
2022 | N/A | -28.2% | 48.9% | N/A |
2021 | N/A | -56.6% | 26.8% | N/A |
2020 | N/A | -38.0% | 17.3% | N/A |
2019 | N/A | -52.4% | 120.7% | N/A |
AGRBX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
AGRBX | Category Low | Category High | AGRBX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 156 B | 998 K | 193 B | N/A |
Number of Holdings | 350 | 6 | 2032 | N/A |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 34.2 B | 592 K | 54.6 B | N/A |
Weighting of Top 10 | 24.49% | 13.6% | 100.1% | N/A |
Top 10 Holdings
- Amazon.com Inc 6.05%
- Broadcom Ltd 2.63%
- UnitedHealth Group Inc 2.43%
- Microsoft Corp 2.35%
- The Home Depot Inc 2.11%
- Netflix Inc 2.07%
- Alphabet Inc C 1.81%
- EOG Resources Inc 1.78%
- American International Group Inc 1.73%
- Facebook Inc A 1.52%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGRBX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 93.15% | 17.95% | 118.91% | N/A |
Cash | 3.91% | -22.12% | 54.51% | N/A |
Other | 1.64% | -21.17% | 14.61% | N/A |
Bonds | 1.11% | 0.00% | 72.62% | N/A |
Preferred Stocks | 0.21% | 0.00% | 18.88% | N/A |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.72% | N/A |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGRBX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 22.30% | 0.00% | 60.97% | N/A |
Consumer Cyclical | 19.41% | 0.00% | 32.85% | N/A |
Healthcare | 13.68% | 0.00% | 96.10% | N/A |
Energy | 10.93% | 0.00% | 15.29% | N/A |
Financial Services | 10.05% | 0.00% | 40.20% | N/A |
Consumer Defense | 5.59% | 0.00% | 17.04% | N/A |
Industrials | 5.24% | 0.00% | 25.15% | N/A |
Communication Services | 3.19% | 0.00% | 15.66% | N/A |
Basic Materials | 2.58% | 0.00% | 11.46% | N/A |
Real Estate | 0.19% | 0.00% | 10.15% | N/A |
Utilities | 0.00% | -0.01% | 10.18% | N/A |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGRBX % Rank | |
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US | 78.24% | 7.01% | 117.83% | N/A |
Non US | 14.91% | 0.00% | 92.52% | N/A |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGRBX % Rank | |
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Cash & Equivalents | 3.96% | -22.12% | 54.51% | N/A |
Government | 1.07% | 0.00% | 44.70% | N/A |
Corporate | 0.19% | 0.00% | 45.17% | N/A |
Derivative | 0.00% | -0.06% | 4.44% | N/A |
Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.97% | N/A |
Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.65% | N/A |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGRBX % Rank | |
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US | 1.11% | 0.00% | 61.06% | N/A |
Non US | 0.00% | -0.27% | 11.56% | N/A |
AGRBX - Expenses
Operational Fees
AGRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 1.42% | 0.00% | 15.15% | N/A |
Management Fee | 0.27% | 0.00% | 1.44% | N/A |
12b-1 Fee | 0.99% | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.00% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
AGRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 8.50% | N/A |
Deferred Load | 5.00% | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
AGRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
AGRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 31.00% | 0.00% | 650.00% | N/A |
AGRBX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
AGRBX | Category Low | Category High | AGRBX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | N/A |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
AGRBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
AGRBX | Category Low | Category High | AGRBX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | -0.22% | -14.30% | 2.62% | N/A |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
AGRBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
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Dec 22, 2009 | $0.013 | |
Dec 23, 2008 | $0.007 | |
Dec 19, 2007 | $0.101 | |
Dec 19, 2006 | $0.041 |
AGRBX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael T. Kerr
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 1998
18.42
18.4%
Michael T. Kerr is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered global oil & gas companies and U.S. multi-utilities. Prior to joining Capital, Mike was an exploration geophysicist with Cities Service Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was awarded first-year honors, and a bachelor’s degree in geological sciences from Harvard University graduating cum laude.
Christopher D. Buchbinder
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2013
3.41
3.4%
Buchbinder is senior vice president and an equity portfolio manager of Capital Research and Management Company or affiliate.
Barry S. Crosthwaite
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2007
9.42
9.4%
Barry S. Crosthwaite is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 19 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career at Capital, as an equity investment analyst, he covered U.S. electrical equipment/appliances, global energy equipment, and oil field services & drilling companies, as well as North American communications & networking equipment companies. Barry holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Occidental College graduating magna cum laude. Barry is based in San Francisco.
Donald D. O'Neal
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 1993
23.43
23.4%
O'Neal is a Senior Vice President of Capital Research. O'Neal has been an investment professional since 1992
James Terrile
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2008
8.42
8.4%
James Terrile is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 21 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 19 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. health care supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Prior to joining Capital, James was an equity research analyst for Gabelli Asset Management Company in New York. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School with Beta Gamma Sigma distinction and a bachelor’s degree in music from William Paterson University graduating magna cum laude. James is based in Los Angeles.
Martin Romo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2010
6.42
6.4%
Investment professional for 22 years in total; 21 years with Capital Research and Management Company or affiliate
Joanna F. Jonsson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2016
1.08
1.1%
Joanna F. Jonsson is an equity portfolio manager. She has 27 years of investment experience with 25 years at Capital. As an equity analyst at Capital, her coverage included insurance, U.S. household & personal care, restaurants & lodging and cruise lines companies. Jody holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Princeton University graduating cum laude. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the CFA Institute. Jody is based in Los Angeles.
Carl M. Kawaja
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2010
6.42
6.4%
Carl Kawaja is a portfolio manager, a director of Capital International Asset Management and a senior vice president of Capital Research Company. Prior to joining the Capital Group organization in 1991, Carl was a security analyst for Gabelli and Co. in New York, as well as an equity analyst for Levesque Beaubien Inc. in Montreal. Carl received a bachelor's degree in history from Brown University and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He is based in San Francisco.
J. Blair Frank
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2001
15.42
15.4%
Frank is Senior Vice President of Capital Research and Management Company. He has been an investment professional since 1993 with 20 years at Capital Research and Management or affiliate.
Alan J. Wilson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 03, 2012
4.41
4.4%
Alan J. Wilson is a portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 31 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 25 years. As an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. construction & housing, machinery & engineering, energy companies, personal care, and household products. Before joining Capital, Alan was a consultant with The Boston Consulting Group and an engineer with Texas Eastern Corp. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Alan is based in Los Angeles.
Lawrence R. Solomon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2010
6.92
6.9%
Lawrence R. Solomon is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. As an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covers U.S. and European software. He is also chairman and president of Capital Management Services, Inc. He has 32 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 31 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, as an equity investment analyst, Larry’s coverage included U.S. technology and imaging, as well as global telecom equipment and software manufacturers. Prior to joining Capital, he was an economic consultant and research analyst for Data Resources, Inc. in Los Angeles. Larry holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Occidental College, graduating cum laude, and the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Larry is based in San Francisco.
Ronald B. Morrow
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2004
12.42
12.4%
Morrow is a senior vice president of Capital World Investors.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.0 | 51.53 | 8.48 | 0.0 |