CGFEX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class 529-E
Mutual fund
$85.76+0.15 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
CGFEX returned 10.44% a year from Mar 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $114,827. It fell 52.10% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to its high.
Mar 1, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $114,827 | 10.44% | −52.10% | 0.62 |
| $10,000 became | $114,827 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.44% |
| Max drawdown | −52.10% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
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Growth of $10,000
- CGFEX
Trailing returns
| Period | CGFEX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.54% |
| 3M | +3.86% |
| 6M | +18.91% |
| YTD | +10.94% |
| 1Y | +13.44% |
| 3Y | +24.45% |
| 5Y | +10.41% |
| 10Y | +15.30% |
| 15Y | +15.43% |
| 20Y | +11.15% |
| Since 2002 | +10.44% |
Metrics
| Return | CGFEX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $114,827 |
| Total return | 1,048.27% |
| CAGR | 10.44% |
| Calendar years | CGFEX |
| Best year | 37.49% |
| Worst year | −39.29% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFEX |
| Max drawdown | −52.10% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFEX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
| Return | CGFEX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $114,827 |
| Total return | 1,048.27% |
| CAGR | 10.44% |
| Calendar years | CGFEX |
| Best year | 37.49% |
| Worst year | −39.29% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | CGFEX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.10% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.83% |
| Risk-adjusted | CGFEX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −52.1% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| −36.5% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −31.6% | 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 | CGFEX |
|---|---|
| 2002from Mar 1 | −19.74% |
| 2003 | +32.41% |
| 2004 | +11.48% |
| 2005 | +13.79% |
| 2006 | +10.55% |
| 2007 | +10.59% |
| 2008 | −39.29% |
| 2009 | +34.03% |
| 2010 | +11.90% |
| 2011 | −5.16% |
| 2012 | +20.15% |
| 2013 | +33.52% |
| 2014 | +9.13% |
| 2015 | +5.10% |
| 2016 | +8.11% |
| 2017 | +25.74% |
| 2018 | −3.45% |
| 2019 | +27.78% |
| 2020 | +37.49% |
| 2021 | +18.97% |
| 2022 | −30.94% |
| 2023 | +36.83% |
| 2024 | +27.66% |
| 2025 | +19.40% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.94% |