CGFAX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class 529-A
Mutual fund
$87.69+0.16 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
CGFAX returned 10.79% a year from Feb 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $124,415. It fell 51.91% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.1 years to get back to its high.
Feb 15, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $124,415 | 10.79% | −51.91% | 0.64 |
| $10,000 became | $124,415 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.79% |
| Max drawdown | −51.91% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
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Growth of $10,000
- CGFAX
Trailing returns
| Period | CGFAX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.55% |
| 3M | +3.92% |
| 6M | +19.06% |
| YTD | +11.15% |
| 1Y | +13.72% |
| 3Y | +24.76% |
| 5Y | +10.68% |
| 10Y | +15.58% |
| 15Y | +15.71% |
| 20Y | +11.43% |
| Since 2002 | +10.79% |
Metrics
| Return | CGFAX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $124,415 |
| Total return | 1,144.15% |
| CAGR | 10.79% |
| Calendar years | CGFAX |
| Best year | 37.81% |
| Worst year | −39.11% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFAX |
| Max drawdown | −51.91% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFAX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.90 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
| Return | CGFAX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $124,415 |
| Total return | 1,144.15% |
| CAGR | 10.79% |
| Calendar years | CGFAX |
| Best year | 37.81% |
| Worst year | −39.11% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFAX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −51.91% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFAX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.90 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −51.9% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Dec 2012 |
| −36.4% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −31.5% | Mar 2002 | Oct 2002 | Dec 2003 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −21.6% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | CGFAX |
|---|---|
| 2002from Feb 15 | −18.43% |
| 2003 | +32.90% |
| 2004 | +11.90% |
| 2005 | +14.17% |
| 2006 | +10.89% |
| 2007 | +10.91% |
| 2008 | −39.11% |
| 2009 | +34.43% |
| 2010 | +12.27% |
| 2011 | −4.91% |
| 2012 | +20.44% |
| 2013 | +33.84% |
| 2014 | +9.41% |
| 2015 | +5.36% |
| 2016 | +8.35% |
| 2017 | +26.06% |
| 2018 | −3.25% |
| 2019 | +28.09% |
| 2020 | +37.81% |
| 2021 | +19.26% |
| 2022 | −30.76% |
| 2023 | +37.14% |
| 2024 | +27.99% |
| 2025 | +19.69% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +11.15% |