American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class F-1 (BFAFX)
| Fund Assets | 93.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.24 |
| YTD Return | 1.40% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.66% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 5087 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 1974 |
About BFAFX
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities, which may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives. It invests at least 60% of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations designated by the fund’s investment adviser, or in debt securities that are unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund’s investment adviser, including U.S. government securities, money market instruments or cash.
Performance
BFAFX had a total return of 4.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.88%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 7.50% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5% | FNCL 6.5 5.11 | 1.75% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T 4.375 07.31.26 | 1.52% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T 3.875 03.31.27 | 0.96% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T 4.25 01.31.26 | 0.85% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T 4 03.31.30 | 0.74% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL 6 5.11 | 0.72% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.5% | T 4.5 11.15.54 | 0.70% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL 2.5 5.11 | 0.68% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 3% | FR SD8213 | 0.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03898 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03973 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0369 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03887 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.03988 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.03794 | Dec 2, 2024 |