What Is CGUS? Capital Group Core Equity ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
CGUS is Capital Group Core Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks Actively managed, no tracked index at a 0.33% expense ratio. CGUS is actively managed rather than tracking an index, and invests in broad US large-cap equities. At 0.33% it costs more than the typical large blend fund, nearer 0.15%. The distribution yield is about 0.83%. It is relatively new, launched in 2022. The ten largest positions are roughly 41% of assets, with NVDA the biggest at 6.7%.
CGUS is issued by Capital Group and tracks Actively managed, no tracked index. It charges a 0.33% expense ratio, holds approximately $11.1B in assets under management, yields about 0.83%, and launched in 2022.
What is CGUS?
CGUS is Capital Group Core Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks Actively managed, no tracked index at a 0.33% expense ratio. CGUS is actively managed rather than tracking an index, and invests in broad US large-cap equities. At 0.33% it costs more than the typical large blend fund, nearer 0.15%. The distribution yield is about 0.83%. It is relatively new, launched in 2022. The ten largest positions are roughly 41% of assets, with NVDA the biggest at 6.7%.
CGUS is issued by Capital Group and tracks Actively managed, no tracked index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does CGUS hold?
CGUS is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of CGUS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVDA | NVIDIA Corp | 6.7% | |
| 2 | AVGO | Broadcom Inc | 5.5% | |
| 3 | MSFT | Microsoft Corp | 5.1% | |
| 4 | AMZN | Amazon.com Inc | 4.6% | |
| 5 | LLY | Eli Lilly and Co | 4.0% | |
| 6 | AMAT | Applied Materials Inc | 3.8% | |
| 7 | META | Meta Platforms Inc Class A | 3.3% | |
| 8 | GOOGL | Alphabet Inc Class A | 3.2% | |
| 9 | TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR | 2.8% | |
| 10 | AAPL | Apple Inc | 2.3% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in CGUS?
There are three common ways to get CGUS exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of CGUS directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so CGUS sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. CGUS trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is CGUS a good buy?
Whether CGUS is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks Actively managed, no tracked index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is CGUS a buy?
The bottom line on CGUS
CGUS gives you Actively managed, no tracked index exposure in one ticker at a 0.33% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on CGUS
Whether CGUS is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is CGUS a buy?
CGUS yields 0.83% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see CGUS dividend: yield and schedule.
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FAQ
What is CGUS's ticker symbol?
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CGUS, Capital Group Core Equity ETF. Issued by Capital Group; tracks Actively managed, no tracked index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is CGUS's expense ratio?
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0.33% as of August 2026.
What are CGUS's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: NVDA, AVGO, MSFT, AMZN, LLY and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in CGUS through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. CGUS can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare CGUS to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. CGUS's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against Capital Group's fund page or your broker before investing.