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Mutual Fund Insights: American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

In-depth Analysis of American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

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See American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) performance details as of January 31, 2010

  

    Last Trade: $14.12 on 3/18/2010, Change: -0.02 (-0.14%)

  

Fund Manager - John H. Smet

Fund Manager Tenure: 23.2 years   [Similar Funds: RGVAX  RGVBX  RGVEX  RGVFX ]
Fundmojo Fund Grade: B (Score: 0.61)     (What does this score mean?)
Smet is a senior vice president with Capital Research & Management Company, his employer since 1983.  Get more insights on John H. Smet

  

What we like about American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) What we like about American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

Data for American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) as of January 31, 2010

  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) management has been with American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund for 23.2 years
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) ratio of up-years vs down years is greater than 2
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has an annual stock turnover rate of 166.00% vs Intermediate Government average of 344.22%. It is good that American Funds US Government Sec R3 management does not trade extensively for its return.
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) is less volatile than its peers as it has a 3-year Standard Deviation of 4.06, lower than category average of 4.17

  

What we are cautious about American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) What we are cautious about American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

Data for American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) as of January 31, 2010

  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has a less-than-ideal short-term performance (1-year return 4.09% vs 6.76% Intermediate Government category average)
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has a less-than-ideal mid-term performance (3-year return 5.70% vs 5.79% Intermediate Government category average)
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has a less-than-ideal Long-term performance (5-year return 4.18% vs 4.42% Intermediate Government category average)
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has a Morningstar rating of 3 and below
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) is less safe compared to its Intermediate Government peers
  • American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) has a higher management fee of 1.03% than its Intermediate Government average of 1.01%
  • Even though American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund carries no load, it does have a 0.50% of 12b1 promotion, distributions, marketing expenses
See American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) performance details as of January 31, 2010

  

  

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American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) Net Asset

Track net asset change of American Funds US Government Sec R3 fund (RGVCX)

DateNet Asset
01/2010$182.02M
11/2009$184.78M
10/2009$178.58M
More historic net asset information on American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

  

American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) Portfolio Allocation

Track portfolio allocation change of American Funds US Government Sec R3 fund (RGVCX)

DateCashStockBondOther
09/20095.86%0%92.63%1.51%
06/20092.07%0%96.36%1.57%
03/20095.34%0%93%1.66%
Click here to see more historic asset allocation information on American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

  

Most Recent Top 10 Holdings in American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

Discover what American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX) manager is buying

30-Sep-09
US Treasury Note 2.25% [7.28%]
United States Treas Nts [4.35%]
US Treasury Note 3.125% [3.66%]
US Treasury Note [3.03%]
FNCI 4% [2.3%]
US TREASURY NOTE [2.01%]
US Treasury Note [1.58%]
FNMA 4% [1.3%]
US Treasury Note 3.5% [1.21%]
US Treasury Note 3.25% [1.21%]

30-Jun-09
US Treasury Note 2.25% [7.28%]
United States Treas Nts [4.35%]
US Treasury Note 3.125% [3.66%]
US Treasury Note [3.03%]
FNCI 4% [2.3%]
US TREASURY NOTE [2.01%]
US Treasury Note [1.58%]
FNMA 4% [1.3%]
US Treasury Note 3.5% [1.21%]
US Treasury Note 3.25% [1.21%]

31-Mar-09
US TREASURY NOTE [4.09%]
US Treasury Bond 8.125% [2.8%]
US Treasury Note [2.75%]
FNCI 4% [1.69%]
US Treasury Note [1.53%]
FNMA 4% [1.52%]
US Treasury Note 5.125% [1.49%]
US Treasury Note 3.5% [1.4%]
US Treasury Note 4.25% [1.28%]
US Treasury Note 4.625% [1.27%]
Click here for Stock Holding Change Map in American Funds US Government Sec R3 Fund (RGVCX)

  

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