American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class F-2 (GVTFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.00
-0.02 (-0.17%)
At close: Apr 27, 2026
-0.25%
Fund Assets 23.46B
Expense Ratio 0.36%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 50.00%
Dividend (ttm) 0.51
Dividend Yield 4.23%
Dividend Growth -3.28%
Payout Frequency Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 31, 2026
Previous Close 12.02
YTD Return -0.16%
1-Year Return 4.03%
5-Year Return 0.21%
52-Week Low 11.79
52-Week High 12.25
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 1453
Inception Date Aug 7, 2008

About GVTFX

American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund® Class F-2 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in government bond investments. The fund’s primary objective is to provide a high level of current income, aligned with prudent risk management and capital preservation. It achieves this by allocating at least 80% of its assets to securities that are either guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government, including U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, as well as agency mortgage-backed securities. The fund notably holds a high concentration in mortgage-backed obligations and U.S. Treasury instruments, reflecting a focus on credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. Serving the intermediate government bond category, it is structured to appeal to investors seeking exposure to U.S. government-backed securities and aiming for monthly income distributions. With a low minimum initial investment and a competitive expense ratio, the fund stands out for its disciplined approach to fixed-income investing and its significant presence in the market, managing assets exceeding $23 billion. Regular monthly dividends and a commitment to high-quality holdings underline its significant role in the fixed-income segment.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GVTFX
Share Class Class F-2
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

GVTFX had a total return of 4.03% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.17%, including dividends.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
RGVGX Class R-6 0.26%
USGFX Class F-3 0.26%
RGVFX Class R-5 0.31%
FSUUX Class 529-f-3 0.31%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Mar 31, 2026 $0.04357 Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 $0.03955 Mar 2, 2026
Jan 30, 2026 $0.03871 Feb 2, 2026
Dec 31, 2025 $0.04384 Jan 2, 2026
Nov 28, 2025 $0.04198 Dec 1, 2025
Oct 31, 2025 $0.04351 Nov 3, 2025
Full Dividend History