RGAGX
American Funds Growth Fund of America Class R-6
Mutual fund
$89.78+0.16 (+0.18%)Close Sep 25, 2026
RGAGX returned 15.42% a year from May 2009 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $121,358. It fell 36.19% from Nov 2021 to Oct 2022, and it took 2.3 years to get back to its high.
May 1, 2009 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $121,358 | 15.42% | −36.19% | 0.88 |
| $10,000 became | $121,358 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 15.42% |
| Max drawdown | −36.19% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 |
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Growth of $10,000
- RGAGX
Trailing returns
| Period | RGAGX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.58% |
| 3M | +4.02% |
| 6M | +19.26% |
| YTD | +11.43% |
| 1Y | +14.09% |
| 3Y | +25.19% |
| 5Y | +11.06% |
| 10Y | +16.02% |
| 15Y | +16.16% |
| Since 2009 | +15.42% |
Metrics
| Return | RGAGX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $121,358 |
| Total return | 1,113.58% |
| CAGR | 15.42% |
| Calendar years | RGAGX |
| Best year | 38.30% |
| Worst year | −30.53% |
| Positive years | 13 of 16 |
| Risk | RGAGX |
| Max drawdown | −36.19% |
| Longest drawdown | 2.3 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.32% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAGX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.23 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.43 |
| Return | RGAGX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $121,358 |
| Total return | 1,113.58% |
| CAGR | 15.42% |
| Calendar years | RGAGX |
| Best year | 38.30% |
| Worst year | −30.53% |
| Positive years | 13 of 16 |
| Risk | RGAGX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −36.19% |
| Longest drawdown | 2.3 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.32% |
| Risk-adjusted | RGAGX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.23 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.43 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −36.2% | Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Feb 2024 |
| −30.3% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 |
| −21.5% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| −21.2% | Apr 2011 | Oct 2011 | Mar 2012 |
| −20.9% | Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 |
Annual returns
| Year | RGAGX |
|---|---|
| 2009from May 1 | +27.37% |
| 2010 | +12.68% |
| 2011 | −4.50% |
| 2012 | +20.98% |
| 2013 | +34.44% |
| 2014 | +9.86% |
| 2015 | +5.76% |
| 2016 | +8.81% |
| 2017 | +26.53% |
| 2018 | −2.88% |
| 2019 | +28.85% |
| 2020 | +38.30% |
| 2021 | +19.67% |
| 2022 | −30.53% |
| 2023 | +37.66% |
| 2024 | +28.41% |
| 2025 | +20.08% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +11.43% |