American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class A (BFCAX)

Fund Assets	1.84B
Expense Ratio	0.669%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	4.40%
Dividend Growth	-1.55%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.95
YTD Return	-3.38%
1-Year Return	-3.30%
5-Year Return	-6.06%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.34
Holdings	741
Inception Date	Dec 14, 2012

About BFCAX

American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund specializing in investment-grade corporate debt securities. It aims to provide maximum total return while maintaining capital preservation and prudent risk management, making it suitable for investors seeking dedicated exposure to corporate bonds and enhanced income compared to core bond funds. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to corporate bonds, with over 84% of its portfolio currently in corporate bonds, notes, and loans, and additional exposure to U.S. Treasury securities and other fixed-income instruments. With a portfolio typically rated BBB- or higher, it offers a balance between credit quality and yield potential. The fund pays monthly dividends and reports a moderate effective duration, generally around 6.6 years, positioning it to manage interest rate risk effectively. With more than $1.9 billion in assets and a roster of over 190 issuers, it plays a significant role for investors and institutions seeking fixed-income diversification and dedicated credit market exposure within their broader portfolios.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BFCAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

BFCAX had a total return of -3.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.93%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CFBFX	Class F-3	0.32%
RCBFX	Class R-6	0.32%
FBCDX	Class 529-f-3	0.37%
RCBEX	Class R-5	0.41%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03376	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03458	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03185	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03216	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03325	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03264	May 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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