American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class A (ABNDX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.25% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 1974 |
About ABNDX
The Bond Fund of America Class A is a mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while preserving capital, making it particularly suited for investors seeking steady income and relative stability. The fund achieves this by allocating at least 80% of its assets to a diverse portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as select non-U.S. bonds. Notably, the fund maintains a broad portfolio, holding thousands of individual securities, which helps to mitigate risk through diversification. With a track record extending back to its 1974 inception, The Bond Fund of America Class A has established itself as one of the largest actively managed bond funds, with assets exceeding $90 billion. Its investment approach focuses on maintaining investment-grade credit quality and balancing exposure to interest rate and credit risks, guided by a team of experienced portfolio managers. The fund distributes income to shareholders on a monthly basis, reflecting its income-focused mandate and plays a significant role in the intermediate core bond sector by providing access to professionally managed, broad-based exposure to the U.S. and global fixed-income markets.
Performance
ABNDX had a total return of 3.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.16%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0387 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03927 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03864 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03937 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03567 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03747 | Feb 2, 2026 |