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Expense Example
Feb. 27, 2026
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American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 442
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 584
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 739
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,190
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 246
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 452
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 782
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,509
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 318
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 462
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 619
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,075
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 63
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 199
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 346
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 774
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 38
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 119
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 208
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 468
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 27
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 84
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 146
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 331
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 418
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 563
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 721
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,178
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 251
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 468
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 808
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,265
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 94
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 293
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 509
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,131
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 322
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 474
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 641
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,122
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 69
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 218
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 379
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 847
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 132
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 230
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 518
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class 529-F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 100
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 174
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 393
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 140
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 437
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 755
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,657
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 137
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 428
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 739
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,624
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-2E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 110
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 346
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 600
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,328
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 94
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 293
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 509
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,131
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-4  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 63
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 199
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 346
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 774
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-5E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 43
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 144
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 254
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 575
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-5  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 33
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 103
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 180
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 406
American Funds Mortgage Fund® | AMERICAN FUNDS MORTGAGE FUND | Class R-6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 27
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 84
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 146
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 331
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 315
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 453
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 603
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,040
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 237
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 428
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 739
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,432
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 310
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 437
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 576
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 981
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 69
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 218
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 379
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 847
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 37
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 456
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 318
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 313
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 447
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 592
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,017
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 243
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 443
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 766
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,185
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 85
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 265
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 460
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,025
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 315
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 453
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 603
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,040
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 75
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 233
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 406
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 906
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 35
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 109
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 191
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 431
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class 529-F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 381
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 133
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 415
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 718
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,579
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 133
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 415
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 718
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,579
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-2E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 105
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 328
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 569
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,259
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 91
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 284
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 493
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,096
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-4  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 60
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 189
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 329
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 738
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-5E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 41
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 128
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 224
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 505
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-5  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 381
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA | Class R-6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 318
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 448
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 603
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 771
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,259
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 251
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 468
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 808
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,568
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 323
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 478
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 646
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,134
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 78
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 243
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 422
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 942
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 48
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 151
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 263
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 591
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 37
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 456
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 425
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 584
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 758
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,259
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 255
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 480
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 829
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,330
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 303
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 525
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,166
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 328
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 493
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 672
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,192
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 84
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 262
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 455
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,014
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 47
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 148
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 258
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 579
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class 529-F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 132
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 230
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 518
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 148
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 459
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 792
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,735
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 148
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 459
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 792
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,735
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-2E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 368
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 638
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,409
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 103
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 322
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 558
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,236
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-4  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 72
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 224
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 390
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 871
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-5E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 164
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 285
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 640
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-5  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 43
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 235
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 530
American High-Income Trust® | AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST | Class R-6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 37
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 456
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 439
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 575
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 724
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,155
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 240
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 437
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 755
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,458
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 313
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 447
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 592
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,017
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 69
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 218
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 379
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 847
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 37
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 456
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 318
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 414
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 551
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 700
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,132
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 246
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 452
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 782
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,213
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 89
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 278
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 482
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,073
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-T  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 318
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 462
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 619
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,075
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-F-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 76
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 237
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 411
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 918
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-F-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 38
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 119
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 208
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 468
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class 529-F-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 381
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-1  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 421
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 729
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,601
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-2  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 134
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 418
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 723
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,590
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-2E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 107
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 334
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 579
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,283
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-3  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 91
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 284
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 493
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,096
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-4  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 61
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 192
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 335
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 750
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-5E  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 41
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 128
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 224
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 505
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-5  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 381
U.S. Government Securities Fund® | U.S. Government Securities Fund | Class R-6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 318