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The American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) is an actively managed allocation fund designed to help grow capital. The fund invests in other American Funds mutual funds, such as the AMCAP Fund, the EuroPacific Growth Fund, the SMALLCAP World Fund and Fundamental Investors. The mix is designed to provide exposure to a wide range of stock sizes and world regions all under the banner of finding growth.
Given the broad mix of stocks held within the fund, GWPAX makes an ideal choice for investors. The fund is managed by Capital Research and Management Company.
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Period | GWPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 24.2% | 0.3% | 29.2% | 48.15% |
1 Yr | 11.8% | -14.8% | 24.0% | 70.37% |
3 Yr | 7.6%* | -12.4% | 9.0% | 41.67% |
5 Yr | 5.4%* | -4.6% | 6.0% | 36.84% |
10 Yr | N/A* | -3.7% | 11.0% | N/A |
* Annualized
Period | GWPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | -12.1% | -22.4% | -2.0% | 34.62% |
2017 | 21.0% | -16.6% | 31.8% | 37.50% |
2016 | 3.0% | 0.3% | 8.7% | 33.33% |
2015 | -3.1% | -10.8% | -0.2% | 42.11% |
2014 | 2.6% | -18.0% | 10.9% | 35.29% |
Period | GWPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 24.2% | 0.3% | 29.2% | 48.15% |
1 Yr | 18.8% | -14.8% | 24.0% | 25.93% |
3 Yr | 12.6%* | 0.9% | 12.9% | 20.83% |
5 Yr | 10.1%* | 0.1% | 10.3% | 10.53% |
10 Yr | N/A* | 5.0% | 13.0% | N/A |
* Annualized
Period | GWPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | -6.6% | -17.9% | -2.0% | 23.08% |
2017 | 25.1% | 13.9% | 35.1% | 20.83% |
2016 | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.8% | 23.81% |
2015 | 1.5% | -10.8% | 6.3% | 21.05% |
2014 | 5.9% | -2.3% | 12.5% | 23.53% |
GWPAX | Category Low | Category High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 8.94 B | 10.8 M | 8.94 B | 14.81% |
Number of Holdings | 7 | 7 | 37 | 48.15% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 8.32 B | 4.24 M | 8.32 B | 14.81% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 100.04% | 35.1% | 100.0% | 14.81% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 92.53% | 45.48% | 99.06% | 40.74% |
Cash | 7.16% | 0.93% | 54.51% | 22.22% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.18% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 18.52% |
Other | 0.06% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 18.52% |
Bonds | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 18.52% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 18.52% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 23.86% | 13.01% | 36.50% | 25.93% |
Healthcare | 15.07% | 0.00% | 15.07% | 14.81% |
Consumer Cyclical | 12.97% | 1.88% | 43.73% | 37.04% |
Financial Services | 10.78% | 2.89% | 16.97% | 22.22% |
Industrials | 9.88% | 0.00% | 23.84% | 25.93% |
Energy | 5.88% | 0.00% | 5.88% | 14.81% |
Consumer Defense | 5.64% | 0.00% | 6.90% | 22.22% |
Basic Materials | 4.22% | 0.00% | 11.39% | 25.93% |
Communication Services | 1.76% | 1.75% | 21.60% | 44.44% |
Real Estate | 1.44% | 0.00% | 6.85% | 29.63% |
Utilities | 0.99% | 0.00% | 5.31% | 25.93% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 65.40% | 39.47% | 75.34% | 29.63% |
Non US | 27.13% | 6.01% | 40.42% | 29.63% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cash & Equivalents | 7.16% | 0.93% | 54.51% | 22.22% |
Corporate | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.43% | 18.52% |
Government | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 14.81% |
Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 25.93% |
Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.22% |
Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.22% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non US | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 14.81% |
US | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 18.52% |
GWPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 0.36% | 0.00% | 2.73% | 66.67% |
Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 14.81% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 38.89% |
Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.15% | 20.00% |
GWPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | 5.75% | 4.75% | 5.75% | 25.00% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
GWPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
GWPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 33.00% | 10.80% | 650.00% | 25.93% |
GWPAX | Category Low | Category High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 0.00% | 1.12% | 33.33% |
GWPAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
GWPAX | Category Low | Category High | GWPAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 0.65% | -0.59% | 1.05% | 37.04% |
GWPAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Date | Amount |
---|---|
Dec 28, 2018 | $0.159 |
Dec 28, 2017 | $0.127 |
Dec 29, 2016 | $0.151 |
Dec 30, 2015 | $0.106 |
Dec 30, 2014 | $0.121 |
Dec 30, 2013 | $0.080 |
Dec 28, 2012 | $0.109 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
James B. Lovelace is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 37 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Jim covered beverages & tobacco, restaurants & lodging, household products and personal care companies. Jim began his career at Capital as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in philosophy from Swarthmore College. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts. Jim is based in Los Angeles.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
John H. Smet is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 37 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 35 years. Earlier in his career, as a fixed income investment analyst at Capital, John covered mortgage-backed securities and railroads. He holds an MBA in finance and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts. John is based in Los Angeles.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
Alan N. Berro is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 33 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 28 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covered U.S. utilities, capital goods and machinery companies. Before joining Capital, he was a portfolio manager and utilities analyst for Fidelity Management and Research Company in Boston. He also worked as an auditor for Price Waterhouse in Los Angeles. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles graduating magna cum laude. He also holds the certified public accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst® designations and is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts. Alan is based in Los Angeles.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
Wesley K. Phoa is a solutions portfolio manager at Capital Group. His focus is on fund-of-funds and multi-asset solutions. He has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 20 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, Wesley served as a fixed income portfolio manager with a focus on rates-driven and long duration strategies. His areas of research responsibility included interest rates, monetary policy and financial economics. He has also been involved in the development of several fund-of-funds strategies and custom solutions for institutional clients. Prior to joining Capital, he was director of research with Capital Management Sciences and a quantitative analyst with Deutsche Bank in Australia. He holds a PhD in pure mathematics from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge and a bachelor’s degree with honors from the Australian National University. He is an elected member of the Conference of Business Economists and the International Conference of Commercial Bank Economists. He sits on the editorial board of The Journal of Portfolio Management. Wesley is based in Los Angeles.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
Bradley J. Vogt is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He is chairman of Capital Research Company. and serves on the Capital Group Companies Management Committee. Brad began his career at Capital as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international politics and economics from Wesleyan University. Brad is based in Washington, D.C.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 18, 2012
7.54
7.5%
Andrew B. Suzman is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He also serves on the Portfolio Oversight Committee. He has 25 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Andrew covered global real-estate companies, U.S. merchandising, and Australian industrials and banks. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in political economy from Tulane University. Andrew is based in New York.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2015
4.92
4.9%
Joanna F. Jonsson is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. She has 30 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 28 years. 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.
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
---|---|---|---|
1.92 | 17.43 | 7.05 | 7.54 |