Quarterly Fund Facts | 4th Quarter 2014
American Funds - Growth Fund
Class 2
as of 12/31/14
Investment Objective
Fund Facts
Seeks growth of capital.
Investment Adviser
Capital Research and Management Company
American Funds - Growth Fund
Net Assets
$22.76 Billion
Benchmark Index
S&P 500®
Number of Holdings
180
Lipper Category
Lipper Growth Funds Index,
Lipper Capital Appreciation
Funds Index
Portfolio Managers
Donnalisa Barnum
Gregory D. Johnson
Michael T. Kerr
Ronald B. Morrow
Alan J. Wilson
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Name
Class Facts
Class 2
Risk Measures
3 years
Alpha
Beta
R-Squared
Standard Deviation
N/A
1.01
82.00
13.93
Inception Date
02/08/1984
Asset Allocation
Top Sector Weights (%)
Equities
Cash & Cash Equivalent
$20.87 (B)
$46.33 (B)
B = Billions
Risk measures are in comparison to the fund’s
blended benchmark unless otherwise indicated.
Based on Class A shares at NAV for the 3-year
period.
Alpha is a coefficient measuring the portion of
a fund’s return arising from specific (nonmarket) risk. Beta illustrates a fund’s sensitivity
to price movements in relation to a benchmark
index. R-Squared is a statistical measure that
represents the percentage of a fund’s
movements that can be explained by
movements in a benchmark index. Standard
Deviation is a statistical measurement that
helps to gauge the fund’s historical volatility.
95.60%
4.40%
Information Technology
18.90
Consumer Discretionary
18.80
Health Care
17.30
Financials
13.10
Industrials
9.20
Energy
8.20
Consumer Staples
7.40
Materials
2.30
Telecommunication Services
0.20
Utilities
0.20
Sector weights display excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Top 10 Holdings
Amazon
Home Depot
Wells Fargo
ASML Holdings
Comcast
Microsoft
Google, Inc., Class A
Express Scripts
Incyte
Berkshire Hathaway
Percentage of total portfolio
Holdings are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell a security.
Past performance is no indication of future results.
VAFGF0215
Net Expense Ratio
0.60
Expense ratios shown reflect fee waivers, expense reimbursements, or expense recaptures, if any, which are at the discretion of the
Investment Adviser. Fee waivers and expense reimbursements are included in the Net Expense Ratio only. Expense recaptures are
included in both the Gross Expense Ratio and the Net Expense Ratio.
Equity Statistics
Median Market Cap
Weighted Average Market Cap
Gross Expense Ratio
0.60
Not insured by FDIC or any federal government agency. May lose value.
Not a deposit of or guaranteed by any bank, bank affiliate, or credit union.
% of Holdings
3.60
2.90
2.60
2.50
2.40
2.40
2.20
1.70
1.70
1.60
23.60
American Funds - Growth Fund
Class 2
as of 12/31/14
Investment Strategy
The fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. The Fund may invest a portion
of its assets in common stocks and other securities of issuers domiciled outside of the United States. Although the fund focuses on investments in medium to larger
capitalization companies, the fund’s investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
This Portfolio is only offered as an investment option within a variable annuity contract.
There are other investment choices available with different management fees associated with each choice.
Variable annuities are long-term, tax-deferred vehicles designed for retirement purposes. They offer three main benefits: tax-deferred treatment of earnings, guaranteed death
benefit options, and guaranteed lifetime payout options. Variable annuities are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal.
The value of the variable annuity will fluctuate so that when surrendered, it may be worth more or less than the total of premium payments.
Before investing, consider a variable annuity’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. Call 1-800-525-6205 for a contract and
fund prospectus containing this and other information. Please read it carefully.
Generally, each subaccount has broad risks that apply to all subaccounts, such as market risk, as well as specific risks of investing in particular types of subaccounts.
The Standard and Poors 500® Index (“S&P 500®”) is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company is licensed in New York.
Annuities Issued by: Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Cedar Rapids, IA. Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Harrison, NY.
Underwritten and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc.