- What does GFAFX invest in?
- This fund principally invests in common equities, seeking out companies that present compelling opportunities for significant capital appreciation. Up to a quarter of its total assets may be allocated to securities issued by non-U.S. entities. The investment advisor employs a distinctive multi-manager framework for overseeing the fund’s assets, wherein the portfolio is segmented, with each distinct portion managed by an individual portfolio manager.
- What is the expense ratio of GFAFX?
- The Growth Fund of America Class F-1 Shares (GFAFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is GFAFX?
- The Growth Fund of America Class F-1 Shares (GFAFX) manages $354.97B 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 GFAFX actively managed or an index fund?
- GFAFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was GFAFX launched?
- The Growth Fund of America Class F-1 Shares (GFAFX) launched in March 2001 and is managed by the fund issuer.
- How has GFAFX performed?
- GFAFX'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.
