RGAAX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-1
Mutual fund
$76.43+0.13 (+0.17%)Close Sep 25, 2026
RGAAX returned 10.45% a year from Jun 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $112,041. It fell 52.38% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to its high.
Jun 6, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $112,041 | 10.45% | −52.38% | 0.62 |
| $10,000 became | $112,041 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.45% |
| Max drawdown | −52.38% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
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Growth of $10,000
- RGAAX
Trailing returns
| Period | RGAAX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.49% |
| 3M | +3.73% |
| 6M | +18.61% |
| YTD | +10.54% |
| 1Y | +12.84% |
| 3Y | +23.82% |
| 5Y | +9.86% |
| 10Y | +14.73% |
| 15Y | +14.88% |
| 20Y | +10.63% |
| Since 2002 | +10.45% |
Metrics
| Return | RGAAX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $112,041 |
| Total return | 1,020.41% |
| CAGR | 10.45% |
| Calendar years | RGAAX |
| Best year | 36.82% |
| Worst year | −39.54% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGAAX |
| Max drawdown | −52.38% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAAX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
| Return | RGAAX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $112,041 |
| Total return | 1,020.41% |
| CAGR | 10.45% |
| Calendar years | RGAAX |
| Best year | 36.82% |
| Worst year | −39.54% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGAAX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.38% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAAX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −52.4% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| −36.8% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −22.5% | Jun 2002 | Oct 2002 | Jun 2003 |
| −21.7% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | RGAAX |
|---|---|
| 2002from Jun 6 | −12.71% |
| 2003 | +31.85% |
| 2004 | +11.01% |
| 2005 | +13.32% |
| 2006 | +10.05% |
| 2007 | +10.10% |
| 2008 | −39.54% |
| 2009 | +33.56% |
| 2010 | +11.42% |
| 2011 | −5.58% |
| 2012 | +19.67% |
| 2013 | +32.94% |
| 2014 | +8.66% |
| 2015 | +4.62% |
| 2016 | +7.60% |
| 2017 | +25.16% |
| 2018 | −3.93% |
| 2019 | +27.16% |
| 2020 | +36.82% |
| 2021 | +18.38% |
| 2022 | −31.29% |
| 2023 | +36.18% |
| 2024 | +27.01% |
| 2025 | +18.78% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.54% |