American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class F-2

Frequently Asked Questions About GFFFX

What does GFFFX invest in?

The fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets. Under this approach, the portfolio of the fund is divided into segments managed by individual managers.

What is the expense ratio of GFFFX?

American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class F-2 (GFFFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GFFFX?

American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class F-2 (GFFFX) manages $351.40B 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 GFFFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GFFFX launched?

American Funds The Growth Fund of America® Class F-2 (GFFFX) launched in December 1973 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has GFFFX performed?

GFFFX'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.