GFAFX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class F-1
Mutual fund
$88.49+0.16 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
GFAFX returned 10.19% a year from Mar 2001 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $118,974. It fell 51.87% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 4.9 years to get back to its high.
Mar 15, 2001 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $118,974 | 10.19% | −51.87% | 0.61 |
| $10,000 became | $118,974 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.19% |
| Max drawdown | −51.87% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
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Growth of $10,000
- GFAFX
Trailing returns
| Period | GFAFX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.56% |
| 3M | +3.92% |
| 6M | +19.05% |
| YTD | +11.14% |
| 1Y | +13.68% |
| 3Y | +24.74% |
| 5Y | +10.66% |
| 10Y | +15.57% |
| 15Y | +15.72% |
| 20Y | +11.47% |
| 25Y | +11.23% |
| Since 2001 | +10.19% |
Metrics
| Return | GFAFX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $118,974 |
| Total return | 1,089.74% |
| CAGR | 10.19% |
| Calendar years | GFAFX |
| Best year | 37.78% |
| Worst year | −39.08% |
| Positive years | 19 of 24 |
| Risk | GFAFX |
| Max drawdown | −51.87% |
| Longest drawdown | 4.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.03% |
| Risk-adjusted | GFAFX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.85 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
| Return | GFAFX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $118,974 |
| Total return | 1,089.74% |
| CAGR | 10.19% |
| Calendar years | GFAFX |
| Best year | 37.78% |
| Worst year | −39.08% |
| Positive years | 19 of 24 |
| Risk | GFAFX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −51.87% |
| Longest drawdown | 4.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.03% |
| Risk-adjusted | GFAFX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.85 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −51.9% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Sep 2012 |
| −39.9% | May 2001 | Oct 2002 | Dec 2004 |
| −36.4% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −21.6% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | GFAFX |
|---|---|
| 2001from Mar 15 | −0.71% |
| 2002 | −22.04% |
| 2003 | +32.87% |
| 2004 | +11.89% |
| 2005 | +14.24% |
| 2006 | +10.94% |
| 2007 | +11.00% |
| 2008 | −39.08% |
| 2009 | +34.59% |
| 2010 | +12.51% |
| 2011 | −4.81% |
| 2012 | +20.52% |
| 2013 | +33.93% |
| 2014 | +9.45% |
| 2015 | +5.40% |
| 2016 | +8.37% |
| 2017 | +26.08% |
| 2018 | −3.23% |
| 2019 | +28.10% |
| 2020 | +37.78% |
| 2021 | +19.24% |
| 2022 | −30.78% |
| 2023 | +37.15% |
| 2024 | +27.96% |
| 2025 | +19.66% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +11.14% |