American Funds US Government Sec F2 (GVTFX)
| Fund Assets | 23.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.36% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.04 |
| YTD Return | 2.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.04% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.59 |
| 52-Week High | 12.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1311 |
| 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.
Performance
GVTFX had a total return of 1.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.98%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 8.04% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 11.20.25 | 2.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 2.66% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 2.59% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 10.28.25 | 2.35% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 12.18.25 | 2.12% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.657% | TII.1.625 10.15.29 | 1.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.81% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 12.04.25 | 1.49% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5% | FNCL.6.5 8.11 | 1.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04231 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04336 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04369 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04434 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04552 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0411 | Mar 3, 2025 |