American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class A (BFIAX)
| Fund Assets | 14.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 86.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.75 |
| YTD Return | 1.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.19 |
| 52-Week High | 9.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 153 |
| Inception Date | Dec 14, 2012 |
About BFIAX
American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund that focuses on providing investors with inflation protection and income by investing primarily in inflation-linked bonds. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to inflation-linked securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, foreign governments, agencies, and select corporations. Its holdings are primarily U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, complemented by corporate, asset-backed, and mortgage-backed securities, along with a small allocation to international government and agency debt. The fund is designed to help preserve purchasing power during inflationary periods, making it well-suited for investors seeking diversified fixed income exposure with an emphasis on inflation protection. With a minimum investment requirement of $250 and an expense ratio of 0.69%, it pays annual dividends and has maintained a broad asset base of over $13 billion. The fund’s risk and return profile is aligned with the inflation-protected bond category, serving as a stabilizing component in fixed income portfolios.
Performance
BFIAX had a total return of 6.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.55%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.3114 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.1671 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.0704 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.5613 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3656 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.4072 | Dec 22, 2020 |