T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund Advisor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About PABGX

What does PABGX invest in?

The fund's main goal is to deliver significant long-term capital growth, while earning income is a secondary consideration. It typically allocates at least 80% of its net asset value—which includes any capital obtained through borrowing for investment—to the common stocks of established, growth-oriented companies that are either large or medium-sized. The investment approach targets businesses known for their dominant market presence, experienced leadership, and solid financial health. This fund operates without diversification.

What is the expense ratio of PABGX?

T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund Advisor Class (PABGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.96%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PABGX?

T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund Advisor Class (PABGX) manages $104.31B 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 PABGX actively managed or an index fund?

PABGX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (PABGX's is 0.96%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was PABGX launched?

T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund Advisor Class (PABGX) launched in March 2000 and is managed by T. Rowe Price.

How has PABGX performed?

PABGX'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.