Firm veteran Julian Abdey will join American Funds Growth Fund of America's named management team on Nov. 1, 2021. The firm previously announced that longtime manager Barry Crosthwaite will step off the fund then as well. Following these changes, the strategy will still have an experienced 13-person management team from three Capital Group equity subsidiaries. The Morningstar Analyst Ratings across its 19 shares classes remain between Silver and Bronze.
American Funds Growth Fund of Amer 529C CGFCX
NAV / 1-Day Return
57.00
/
0.14
%
Total Assets
251.0 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.420%
Expense Ratio
1.420%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
28.24
years
Category
Large Growth
Investment Style
Large GrowthMin. Initial Investment
250
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.00%
Turnover
24%
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Process Pillar
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People Pillar
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Parent Pillar
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An Upcoming Manager Addition at American Funds Growth Fund of America Does Not Change Our View
