American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class F-1 (BFAFX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.25 |
| YTD Return | 0.23% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.66% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 1974 |
About BFAFX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class F-1 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on providing a high level of current income while emphasizing the preservation of capital. The fund predominantly invests in a diverse portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, typically allocating at least 80% of its assets to these instruments. Holdings include U.S. government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and selected non-U.S. securities, with a majority of the portfolio concentrated in high-quality, investment-grade assets rated A or better at the time of purchase. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund targets a wide spectrum of maturities and sectors, which helps balance interest rate and credit risks. It generally avoids speculative-grade bonds, maintaining less than 10% exposure to lower-rated securities, and limits international exposure to no more than a quarter of assets. This strategy makes it suitable as a core fixed-income holding, supporting investor needs for steady income and portfolio diversification. With a substantial asset base and monthly dividend distributions, the fund plays a significant role in the U.S. bond fund market, serving individual, institutional, and retirement-focused investors.
Performance
BFAFX had a total return of 3.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.98%.
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 | $0.03831 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03874 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0382 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03896 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03518 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03686 | Feb 2, 2026 |