American Funds U.S. Govt Securities Cl F-1 Shs

Frequently Asked Questions About UGSFX

What does UGSFX invest in?

This fund primarily dedicates at least 80% of its total holdings to debt instruments that receive backing or sponsorship from the U.S. government, its associated agencies, or various instrumentalities. These investments include dollar-denominated fixed-income assets like bonds, and their exposure can also be achieved through derivative contracts. Furthermore, the fund is permitted to acquire mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued by federal bodies, though it's important to note that these particular MBS may not carry the explicit full faith and credit guarantee of the U.S. government.

What is the expense ratio of UGSFX?

American Funds U.S. Govt Securities Cl F-1 Shs (UGSFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.68%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is UGSFX?

American Funds U.S. Govt Securities Cl F-1 Shs (UGSFX) 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 UGSFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was UGSFX launched?

American Funds U.S. Govt Securities Cl F-1 Shs (UGSFX) launched in March 2001 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has UGSFX performed?

UGSFX'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.