RGABX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-2
Mutual fund
$77.87+0.14 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
RGABX returned 10.23% a year from May 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $107,156. It fell 52.36% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to its high.
May 21, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $107,156 | 10.23% | −52.36% | 0.61 |
| $10,000 became | $107,156 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.23% |
| Max drawdown | −52.36% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
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Growth of $10,000
- RGABX
Trailing returns
| Period | RGABX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.50% |
| 3M | +3.74% |
| 6M | +18.63% |
| YTD | +10.55% |
| 1Y | +12.85% |
| 3Y | +23.82% |
| 5Y | +9.85% |
| 10Y | +14.73% |
| 15Y | +14.90% |
| 20Y | +10.65% |
| Since 2002 | +10.23% |
Metrics
| Return | RGABX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $107,156 |
| Total return | 971.56% |
| CAGR | 10.23% |
| Calendar years | RGABX |
| Best year | 36.83% |
| Worst year | −39.52% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGABX |
| Max drawdown | −52.36% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGABX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.86 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.20 |
| Return | RGABX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $107,156 |
| Total return | 971.56% |
| CAGR | 10.23% |
| Calendar years | RGABX |
| Best year | 36.83% |
| Worst year | −39.52% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGABX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.36% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGABX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.86 |
| 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 |
| −26.9% | May 2002 | Oct 2002 | Sep 2003 |
| −21.7% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | RGABX |
|---|---|
| 2002from May 21 | −16.87% |
| 2003 | +31.88% |
| 2004 | +11.06% |
| 2005 | +13.31% |
| 2006 | +10.05% |
| 2007 | +10.14% |
| 2008 | −39.52% |
| 2009 | +33.50% |
| 2010 | +11.49% |
| 2011 | −5.55% |
| 2012 | +19.72% |
| 2013 | +33.04% |
| 2014 | +8.70% |
| 2015 | +4.68% |
| 2016 | +7.63% |
| 2017 | +25.17% |
| 2018 | −3.93% |
| 2019 | +27.14% |
| 2020 | +36.83% |
| 2021 | +18.37% |
| 2022 | −31.29% |
| 2023 | +36.16% |
| 2024 | +27.02% |
| 2025 | +18.77% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.55% |