- What does AGTHX invest in?
- The primary objective of this fund is to achieve capital appreciation. It mainly invests in common stocks, seeking out companies that offer superior prospects for growth. Up to a quarter of its assets (25%) may be allocated to issuers based outside the United States. The fund employs a distinctive multi-manager system for its asset allocation, where the overall portfolio is divided into segments, each independently managed by a dedicated portfolio manager.
- What is the expense ratio of AGTHX?
- American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is AGTHX?
- American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX) manages $356.86B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is AGTHX actively managed or an index fund?
- AGTHX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was AGTHX launched?
- American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A (AGTHX) launched in January 1980 and is managed by Capital Group.
- How has AGTHX performed?
- AGTHX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
