RGAEX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-4
Mutual fund
$88.17+0.16 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
RGAEX returned 11.07% a year from May 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $128,620. It fell 51.90% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 5.1 years to get back to its high.
May 28, 2002 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $128,620 | 11.07% | −51.90% | 0.65 |
| $10,000 became | $128,620 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 11.07% |
| Max drawdown | −51.90% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
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Growth of $10,000
- RGAEX
Trailing returns
| Period | RGAEX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.55% |
| 3M | +3.93% |
| 6M | +19.05% |
| YTD | +11.14% |
| 1Y | +13.69% |
| 3Y | +24.75% |
| 5Y | +10.68% |
| 10Y | +15.59% |
| 15Y | +15.74% |
| 20Y | +11.47% |
| Since 2002 | +11.07% |
Metrics
| Return | RGAEX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $128,620 |
| Total return | 1,186.20% |
| CAGR | 11.07% |
| Calendar years | RGAEX |
| Best year | 37.82% |
| Worst year | −39.08% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGAEX |
| Max drawdown | −51.90% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAEX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.91 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
| Return | RGAEX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $128,620 |
| Total return | 1,186.20% |
| CAGR | 11.07% |
| Calendar years | RGAEX |
| Best year | 37.82% |
| Worst year | −39.08% |
| Positive years | 19 of 23 |
| Risk | RGAEX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −51.90% |
| Longest drawdown | 5.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.85% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAEX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.91 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −51.9% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Dec 2012 |
| −36.4% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −30.4% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 |
| −25.6% | May 2002 | Oct 2002 | Aug 2003 |
| −21.6% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | RGAEX |
|---|---|
| 2002from May 28 | −16.22% |
| 2003 | +32.83% |
| 2004 | +11.93% |
| 2005 | +14.21% |
| 2006 | +10.89% |
| 2007 | +10.91% |
| 2008 | −39.08% |
| 2009 | +34.54% |
| 2010 | +12.30% |
| 2011 | −4.85% |
| 2012 | +20.55% |
| 2013 | +33.96% |
| 2014 | +9.48% |
| 2015 | +5.40% |
| 2016 | +8.43% |
| 2017 | +26.09% |
| 2018 | −3.22% |
| 2019 | +28.13% |
| 2020 | +37.82% |
| 2021 | +19.25% |
| 2022 | −30.77% |
| 2023 | +37.19% |
| 2024 | +27.98% |
| 2025 | +19.67% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +11.14% |