GFACX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class C
Mutual fund
$74.42+0.14 (+0.19%)Close Sep 25, 2026
GFACX returned 9.34% a year from Mar 2001 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $97,748. It fell 52.39% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to its high.
Mar 15, 2001 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $97,748 | 9.34% | −52.39% | 0.57 |
| $10,000 became | $97,748 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 9.34% |
| Max drawdown | −52.39% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.57 |
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Growth of $10,000
- GFACX
Trailing returns
| Period | GFACX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.50% |
| 3M | +3.75% |
| 6M | +18.64% |
| YTD | +10.58% |
| 1Y | +12.88% |
| 3Y | +23.85% |
| 5Y | +9.87% |
| 10Y | +14.74% |
| 15Y | +14.88% |
| 20Y | +10.62% |
| 25Y | +10.38% |
| Since 2001 | +9.34% |
Metrics
| Return | GFACX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $97,748 |
| Total return | 877.48% |
| CAGR | 9.34% |
| Calendar years | GFACX |
| Best year | 36.84% |
| Worst year | −39.56% |
| Positive years | 19 of 24 |
| Risk | GFACX |
| Max drawdown | −52.39% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | GFACX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.57 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.79 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.18 |
| Return | GFACX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $97,748 |
| Total return | 877.48% |
| CAGR | 9.34% |
| Calendar years | GFACX |
| Best year | 36.84% |
| Worst year | −39.56% |
| Positive years | 19 of 24 |
| Risk | GFACX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.39% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | GFACX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.57 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.79 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.18 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −52.4% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| −40.6% | May 2001 | Oct 2002 | Jun 2005 |
| −36.8% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −21.7% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | GFACX |
|---|---|
| 2001from Mar 15 | −1.39% |
| 2002 | −22.64% |
| 2003 | +31.81% |
| 2004 | +11.04% |
| 2005 | +13.31% |
| 2006 | +10.04% |
| 2007 | +10.11% |
| 2008 | −39.56% |
| 2009 | +33.51% |
| 2010 | +11.40% |
| 2011 | −5.63% |
| 2012 | +19.58% |
| 2013 | +32.89% |
| 2014 | +8.65% |
| 2015 | +4.58% |
| 2016 | +7.60% |
| 2017 | +25.13% |
| 2018 | −3.93% |
| 2019 | +27.19% |
| 2020 | +36.84% |
| 2021 | +18.41% |
| 2022 | −31.28% |
| 2023 | +36.20% |
| 2024 | +27.01% |
| 2025 | +18.80% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.58% |