American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class F-3 (BFFAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
11.28
+0.01 (0.09%)
Jul 31, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
0.09%
Fund Assets93.97B
Expense Ratio0.24%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover370.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.52
Dividend Yield4.61%
Dividend Growth4.31%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close11.27
YTD Return2.01%
1-Year Return1.80%
5-Year Return-6.20%
52-Week Low11.00
52-Week High11.73
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings5343
Inception DateJan 27, 2017

About BFFAX

American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class F-3 is an actively managed intermediate core bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income while preserving capital. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, allocating at least 80% of its assets to these instruments, which may include derivatives. At least 60% of its holdings are in investment-grade debt rated A3/A- or better, or in securities of equivalent quality as determined by the investment adviser. The fund emphasizes exposure to U.S. government securities, high-quality corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and a modest allocation to foreign bonds, reflecting its broadly diversified approach. With more than 1,450 holdings and a large asset base exceeding $92 billion, the fund is a significant player in the fixed income market, offering monthly income distributions. Its conservative credit quality orientation and focus on risk management make it a key instrument for investors seeking stability and income within their portfolios. The fund does not employ ESG criteria in its security selection and is managed by an experienced team with an average tenure of nearly a decade, contributing to its reputation for disciplined, research-driven management.

Fund Family American Funds
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BFFAX
Share Class Class F-3
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

BFFAX had a total return of 1.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.72%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGBPXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I0.50%
FSMTXFidelityFidelity SAI Total Bond Fund0.29%
FGBCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C1.52%
FTKFXFidelityFidelity Total Bond K6 Fund0.30%
FEPTXFidelityFidelity Advisor Total Bond Fund - Class M0.74%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RBFGXClass R-60.24%
RBFFXClass R-50.29%
FBOFXClass 529-f-30.30%
FFBOXClass 529-f-20.35%

Top 10 Holdings

15.58% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Capital Group Central Cash Fundn/a7.48%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75%T.3.75 06.30.271.46%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%T.4.375 07.31.261.40%
United States Treasury Notes 3.875%T.3.875 06.30.301.26%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5%FNCL.2.5 8.110.92%
United States Treasury Notes 4.625%T.4.625 09.30.300.65%
United States Treasury Notes 3.875%T.3.875 05.31.270.61%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75%T.4.75 05.15.550.60%
Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5%FNCL.3.5 8.110.60%
United States Treasury Notes 4.875%T.4.875 10.31.300.60%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2025$0.04261Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.04358Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.0427May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.04369Apr 1, 2025
Feb 28, 2025$0.04044Mar 3, 2025
Jan 31, 2025$0.0429Feb 3, 2025
Full Dividend History