American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About AMUSX

What does AMUSX invest in?

This fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its total holdings to debt instruments that are either backed or sponsored by the U.S. government, its various agencies, and associated entities. This primary investment includes U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and other debt obligations, which can also be accessed via derivative contracts. Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to acquire mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued by federal agencies and instrumentalities, even if these specific MBS do not carry the explicit full faith and credit guarantee of the U.S. government.

What is the expense ratio of AMUSX?

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A (AMUSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AMUSX?

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A (AMUSX) manages $24.27B 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 AMUSX actively managed or an index fund?

AMUSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AMUSX launched?

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A (AMUSX) launched in January 1986 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has AMUSX performed?

AMUSX'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.