American Funds Growth Fund of America A (AGTHX) a Zacks Ranked #3 (Hold) was incepted in December 1973 and is managed by Capital Research and Management Company. The main objective of AGTHX is to provide long-term growth of capital through a diversified portfolio of common stocks. AGTHX normally invests in companies that offer opportunities for long term growth, and may also consider cyclical companies, depressed industries, and turnaround and value situations. AGTHX's 15% assets are invested in securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S. and not included in the S&P 500. AGTHX may also invest up to 10% of assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. This Large Blend product, as of the last filing, allocates their fund in four major groups; Large Growth, Large Value, Small Growth and Foreign Stock. Further, as of the last filing, Amazon.com, Inc, Alphabet Inc and Home Depot, Inc were the top holdings for AGTHX. American Funds Growth Fund of America A, managed by American Funds , carries an expense ratio of 0.65%. Moreover, AGTHX requires a minimal initial investment of $250. AGTHX has a history of positive total returns for over 10 years. Specifically, the fund’s returns over the 3, 5 year benchmarks; 3 year 11.4% and 5 year 10.3%. To see how this fund performed compared in its category, please click here. AGTHX’s performance, as of the last filing, when compared to funds in its category was in the top 22% in 1 year, top 21% over the past 3 years, and in the 26% over the past 5 years. Zacks Premium To see the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank for the funds you’re interested in —plus, gain access to the Zacks Rank for your stocks and ETFs; Premium Screens; Equity Research Reports; Focus List portfolio of 50-longer-term stocks and more— start your 30-day free trial to Zacks Premium. View All Zacks #1 Ranked Mutual FundsWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (AGTHX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research