American Funds Capital World Bond Fund (BFWFX)
| Fund Assets | 10.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 122.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.94% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 15.89 |
| YTD Return | -0.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.54% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.76 |
| 52-Week High | 16.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2249 |
| 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 0.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.63%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.1707 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 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 |