American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Class F-1 (PGGFX) is a mutual fund managed by Capital Research and Management Company (CRMC), part of Capital Group Companies, Inc., that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of companies domiciled or conducting substantial business in Europe, the Pacific Basin, Latin America, and emerging markets. The fund offers investors diversified exposure to global equities outside North America through a portfolio of growth-oriented securities; it employs a multiple-manager approach with investment professionals focusing on companies with strong fundamentals, competitive advantages, and attractive valuations across sectors including technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare, industrials, and financials. Available through share classes such as F-1, which features no sales charge but a 0.50% annual distribution fee for certain retirement plans and accounts, the fund targets individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients seeking international growth opportunities. Founded as part of the American Funds family in 1983 by Capital Group (established 1931 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California), PGGFX operates globally with primary research teams based in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions to support bottom-up stock selection. Recent developments include portfolio manager transitions in 2024, with experienced professionals like Robert W. Lovelace and others maintaining continuity amid Capital Group's strategic emphasis on active management enhancements; the fund also benefited from Capital Group's 2023 acquisition of a minority stake in a leading Asian asset manager to bolster Pacific Basin capabilities, alongside ongoing share class expansions for improved investor access.