At a glance
CGGO charges 0.47% a year, above the 0.17% average of the 8 funds most like it (the most expensive of 9). It has $11.90B in assets, the 5th largest of that group; it paid 1.05% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, annual. Over the past year it returned +8.8% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 7th of those 9 funds; over three years it returned +21.2% a year. Its ten largest positions make up 31.2% of the fund, out of 104 in all.
The short version
Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF (CGGO) is an actively managed fund with 104 growth stocks from the US and abroad. As of August 31, 2026, about 47% of its assets were in US companies. Several Capital Group managers each run a slice of the portfolio. Its 0.47% expense ratio is well above the 0.17% average of similar funds. Its largest holdings lean toward chip and memory makers such as Taiwan Semiconductor and Micron.
Price history
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CGGO +8.8% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGGO official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +21.12% | — | — | — | +10.74% |
| CGGO price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +9.9% | +8.8% | +21.2% | — | — | +10.8% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, CGGO returned +8.8%, 7th of 9 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2024 (+14.8%); its best was 2023 (+23.4%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 24.9% (Mar 29, 2022 to Oct 14, 2022), recovered by Jul 14, 2023.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +9.9% | — |
| 2025 | +21.1% | +21.12% |
| 2024 | +14.8% | +14.95% |
| 2023 | +23.4% | +23.30% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.7000 | +112.1% |
| 2024 | $0.3300 | +73.7% |
| 2023 | $0.1900 |
What's inside
As of Aug 31, 2026, the fund held 104 securities; the ten largest made up 31.2% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 6.72% | |
| Micron Technology Inc | 3.71% | |
| Broadcom Inc | 3.42% | |
| Alphabet Inc | 3.36% | |
| SK hynix Inc | 3.18% | |
| ASML Holding NV | 2.49% | |
| Western Digital Corp | 2.32% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.29% | |
| Microsoft Corp | 2.05% | |
| 3i Group PLC | 1.66% | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1.62% | |
| Starbucks Corp | 1.57% | |
| Siemens AG | 1.50% | |
| Aon PLC | 1.47% | |
| Amazon.com Inc | 1.45% |
By country
United States 47.29%France 7.66%Taiwan 6.72%Netherlands 6.21%South Korea 6.14%By asset type
Stocks 98.36%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Aug 31, 2026, investors added a net $851.9M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +2.88%, -5.90%, +1.11%.
How it works
CGGO does not track an index. Its managers pick stocks with the goal of long-term growth of capital. The fund normally keeps at least 80% of its assets in growth investments. A company counts as one if it was in the Russell 3000 Growth Index, the MSCI ACWI IMI Growth Index or the S&P Super Composite Growth Index in the current or prior year. It can also count if its revenue, free cash flow or valuation points to growth, or if it seems likely to benefit from innovation, consumer demand or a business turnaround.
The fund must hold stocks from at least three countries, and emerging markets are allowed. The share outside the US must be at least 40% (30% if the adviser sees unfavorable conditions), or the non-US weight of the MSCI All Country World Index minus 5%, whichever is lower. The portfolio is split into segments, and each segment has its own manager. There is no set weighting formula or rebalancing schedule. Managers sell a stock when it no longer looks attractive. Portfolio turnover was 42%.
As of August 31, 2026, the fund was 98.4% stocks and 1.6% cash, with no derivatives. The top 10 holdings made up 31.2% of assets. Like any ETF, its market price can differ from the value of its holdings.
What it really costs
- CGGO charges 0.47% a year, versus an average of 0.17% for the similar funds below (9th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $48 in the first year and $591 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGGO | $48 | $151 | $263 | $591 |
In a retirement portfolio
It is an actively managed growth fund with a short record, a heavy tilt to chip stocks and above-market swings, so it fits best beside broader core holdings.
CGGO could add actively managed global growth exposure, with roughly half its assets outside the US. Its record is short. It launched in February 2022, so it missed the 2008 and 2020 crashes and started after the 2022 market peak. Its deepest drop was 24.9%, from March 29 to October 14, 2022. It took about nine months to get back to its old high, on July 14, 2023. It gained in every full calendar year from 2023 to 2025. Its one-year beta of 1.41 as of October 27, 2026, means it swung more than the market. Selling shares in a slump could lock in losses. Income is minor: a 1.05% yield, paid once a year. The SEC example puts costs at $591 over ten years on $10,000. Past results don't predict future ones, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors wanting one actively managed fund holding US, European and Asian growth stocks, with roughly half its assets outside the US as of August 31, 2026.
- Those comfortable with a heavy tilt to chip and memory makers: Taiwan Semiconductor, Micron, Broadcom, SK hynix and Samsung rank among its top holdings.
- Long-term investors who can sit through drops like its 24.9% fall in 2022 and don't need income from this holding.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: its 0.47% expense ratio ranks 9th of 9 among similar funds, which average 0.17%.
- Anyone seeking regular income: the yield was 1.05% as of October 27, 2026, paid only once a year.
- Those wanting a fund tested through the 2008 and 2020 crashes, or calmer swings: its one-year beta was 1.41 as of October 27, 2026.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGGO this fund | — | 0.47% | $11.90B | +8.8% | +21.2% |
| TGRT T. Rowe Price Growth ETF | 28% | 0.38% | $1.48B | +1.0% | +23.5% |
| FFLC Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Core ETF | 27% | 0.38% | $1.20B | +11.1% | — |
| IWL iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | 27% | 0.15% | $2.19B | +12.5% | +25.5% |
| VV Vanguard Large Cap ETF | 26% | 0.04% | $73.83B | +12.0% | +23.8% |
| IWF iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 26% | 0.19% | $128.90B | -3.7% | +20.3% |
| MGC Vanguard Mega Cap ETF | 26% | 0.07% | $10.90B | +13.5% | +26.0% |
| SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 26% | 0.0945% | $781.19B | +11.5% | +21.9% |
Questions investors ask
What does CGGO invest in?
CGGO owns stocks of companies around the world that Capital Group's managers believe have strong growth potential. It is actively managed, meaning people pick the stocks rather than copying an index. It normally keeps at least 40% of assets outside the US, though the rules allow a lower floor in some conditions. As of August 31, 2026, it had 104 holdings and about 47% of assets in US companies. The largest were Taiwan Semiconductor (6.7%), Micron (3.7%), Broadcom (3.4%), Alphabet (3.4%) and SK hynix (3.2%).
What is CGGO's expense ratio?
CGGO's expense ratio, the yearly fee taken out of fund assets, is 0.47%, as stated in the prospectus filed July 31, 2026, with the SEC. In the SEC's standard example, a $10,000 investment earning 5% a year would cost about $48 after one year and $591 after ten years. CGGO is the most expensive of nine similar funds; the other eight average 0.17%. Funds with overlapping holdings, such as the Vanguard Large Cap ETF (VV) at 0.04%, cost far less. Part of CGGO's higher fee pays for active stock picking.
Is CGGO good for retirement?
CGGO may suit retirement savers who want global growth stocks and can sit through sharp drops, but it isn't built for steady income. Its deepest fall was 24.9%, from March 29, 2022, to October 14, 2022, and it took about nine months to recover. As of October 27, 2026, its one-year beta, a gauge of how sharply it moves compared with the market, was 1.41, so it has tended to swing more than the broad market. Retirees drawing regular income may treat it as one part of a wider mix.
Does CGGO pay dividends?
Yes, but the payouts are small and come once a year. CGGO paid about $0.40 per share in the year to October 27, 2026, a yield of 1.05%. The low payout fits its goal of long-term growth of capital rather than income, since many growth companies pay small dividends or none at all. Retirees who need regular cash would likely have to draw it from other holdings or by trimming shares of the fund.
What's the difference between CGGO and TGRT?
The main differences are cost, overlap and recent returns. TGRT, a growth-focused ETF, charges 0.38% a year versus 0.47% for CGGO. The two share about 28% of their holdings, the highest overlap among CGGO's similar funds, so most of what they own differs. As of August 31, 2026, less than half of CGGO's assets were in US stocks. As of October 27, 2026, CGGO returned 8.8% over one year versus 1% for TGRT, while TGRT led over three years, 23.5% a year versus 21.2%.