RGACX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-3
Mutual fund
$85.89+0.15 (+0.17%)Close Sep 25, 2026
RGACX returned 10.71% a year from May 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $119,140. It fell 52.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $119,140 | 10.71% | −52.07% | 0.64 |
| $10,000 became | $119,140 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.71% |
| Max drawdown | −52.07% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
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Growth of $10,000
- RGACX
Trailing returns
| Period | RGACX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.52% |
| 3M | +3.84% |
| 6M | +18.88% |
| YTD | +10.90% |
| 1Y | +13.35% |
| 3Y | +24.38% |
| 5Y | +10.35% |
| 10Y | +15.24% |
| 15Y | +15.40% |
| 20Y | +11.14% |
| Since 2002 | +10.71% |
Metrics
| Return | RGACX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $119,140 |
| Total return | 1,091.40% |
| CAGR | 10.71% |
| Calendar years | RGACX |
| Best year | 37.41% |
| Worst year | −39.25% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGACX |
| Max drawdown | −52.07% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.84% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGACX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.89 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
| Return | RGACX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $119,140 |
| Total return | 1,091.40% |
| CAGR | 10.71% |
| Calendar years | RGACX |
| Best year | 37.41% |
| Worst year | −39.25% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGACX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −52.07% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.84% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGACX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.89 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −52.1% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| −36.6% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −26.8% | May 2002 | Oct 2002 | Aug 2003 |
| −21.6% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | RGACX |
|---|---|
| 2002from May 21 | −16.73% |
| 2003 | +32.32% |
| 2004 | +11.60% |
| 2005 | +13.86% |
| 2006 | +10.60% |
| 2007 | +10.63% |
| 2008 | −39.25% |
| 2009 | +34.13% |
| 2010 | +11.96% |
| 2011 | −5.13% |
| 2012 | +20.20% |
| 2013 | +33.56% |
| 2014 | +9.16% |
| 2015 | +5.10% |
| 2016 | +8.11% |
| 2017 | +25.71% |
| 2018 | −3.51% |
| 2019 | +27.74% |
| 2020 | +37.41% |
| 2021 | +18.91% |
| 2022 | −30.98% |
| 2023 | +36.77% |
| 2024 | +27.61% |
| 2025 | +19.32% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +10.90% |