American Funds Capital World Bond Fund® Class F-2 (BFWFX)
| Fund Assets | 10.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 122.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.66 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 15.93 |
| YTD Return | -2.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.10% |
| 5-Year Return | -10.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.76 |
| 52-Week High | 16.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2212 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2008 |
About BFWFX
American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class F-2 is a global bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of total return through a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. The fund primarily invests in sovereign and corporate bonds across more than 60 developed and emerging markets, with a strategic mix between U.S. and non-U.S. debt instruments. As of June 2025, about 40% of its holdings are in U.S. bonds while over 55% are allocated to international bonds, reflecting its commitment to global diversification. The fund is structured to maintain medium to extensive credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, often including mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and government securities. It employs a multimanager approach, dividing its assets among multiple seasoned portfolio managers to capture regional and sector-specific insights and to manage risk effectively. With over 2,000 individual securities in its portfolio and assets exceeding $10 billion, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking broad exposure to the global fixed-income market and diversification beyond domestic bonds.
Performance
BFWFX had a total return of 3.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.56%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.1665 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.1662 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.1657 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1654 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1555 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.146 | Dec 19, 2024 |