CGFCX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class 529-C
Mutual fund
$74.48+0.14 (+0.19%)Close Sep 25, 2026
CGFCX returned 9.92% a year from Feb 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $102,497. It fell 52.41% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to its high.
Feb 15, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $102,497 | 9.92% | −52.41% | 0.60 |
| $10,000 became | $102,497 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 9.92% |
| Max drawdown | −52.41% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.60 |
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Growth of $10,000
- CGFCX
Trailing returns
| Period | CGFCX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.50% |
| 3M | +3.73% |
| 6M | +18.60% |
| YTD | +10.54% |
| 1Y | +12.82% |
| 3Y | +23.79% |
| 5Y | +9.82% |
| 10Y | +14.69% |
| 15Y | +14.82% |
| 20Y | +10.56% |
| Since 2002 | +9.92% |
Metrics
| Return | CGFCX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $102,497 |
| Total return | 924.97% |
| CAGR | 9.92% |
| Calendar years | CGFCX |
| Best year | 36.79% |
| Worst year | −39.61% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFCX |
| Max drawdown | −52.41% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFCX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.60 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.84 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.19 |
| Return | CGFCX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $102,497 |
| Total return | 924.97% |
| CAGR | 9.92% |
| Calendar years | CGFCX |
| Best year | 36.79% |
| Worst year | −39.61% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFCX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.41% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFCX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.60 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.84 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.19 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −52.4% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| −36.9% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −31.9% | Mar 2002 | Oct 2002 | Dec 2003 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −21.7% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | CGFCX |
|---|---|
| 2002from Feb 15 | −18.88% |
| 2003 | +31.72% |
| 2004 | +10.88% |
| 2005 | +13.22% |
| 2006 | +9.98% |
| 2007 | +10.05% |
| 2008 | −39.61% |
| 2009 | +33.37% |
| 2010 | +11.35% |
| 2011 | −5.66% |
| 2012 | +19.47% |
| 2013 | +32.83% |
| 2014 | +8.56% |
| 2015 | +4.53% |
| 2016 | +7.54% |
| 2017 | +25.07% |
| 2018 | −3.96% |
| 2019 | +27.12% |
| 2020 | +36.79% |
| 2021 | +18.36% |
| 2022 | −31.31% |
| 2023 | +36.12% |
| 2024 | +26.96% |
| 2025 | +18.74% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.54% |