American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (BFIAX)
| Fund Assets | 14.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 137.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 9.75 |
| YTD Return | 6.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.05 |
| 52-Week High | 9.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 157 |
| 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 3.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.63%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
47.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 0.154% | TII.0.125 01.15.31 | 9.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.156% | TII.0.125 07.15.30 | 5.79% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.826% | TII.1.75 01.15.34 | 4.85% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.142% | TII.0.125 04.15.27 | 4.78% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.76% | TII.1.625 10.15.27 | 4.65% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.65% | TII.0.5 01.15.28 | 4.47% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.156% | TII.0.125 01.15.30 | 4.24% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.221% | TII.2.125 02.15.54 | 3.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.498% | TII.0.375 01.15.27 | 2.87% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.204% | TII.2.125 04.15.29 | 2.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.0931 | Dec 19, 2019 |