American Funds College 2042 529-C (CABCX)
| Fund Assets | 464.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.86 |
| YTD Return | 9.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.50% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 11.87 |
| 52-Week High | 14.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 17 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
About CABCX
American Funds College 2042 Fund Class 529-C is a target date mutual fund designed to help families prepare for future college expenses through the CollegeAmerica 529 savings plan. Its primary purpose is to provide a diversified, age-based investment solution that automatically adjusts its asset allocation as the target enrollment year—2042—approaches. The fund invests in a broad mix of U.S. and international equities, as well as fixed income securities, including U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, with a typical allocation of approximately 61% U.S. equities, 28% non-U.S. equities, and a smaller portion in bonds and cash equivalents. This structure aims to balance growth potential in the early years with greater emphasis on capital preservation as the enrollment year nears. Managed by Capital Group, the fund serves as part of the American Funds College Target Date Series and is specifically tailored to align with the evolving needs of college savers, offering an all-in-one approach to funding education through a tax-advantaged 529 plan.
Performance
CABCX had a total return of 18.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.19%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSYSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Trgt Dt 2045 Z | 0.39% |
| FSYVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Sustainable Target Date 2045 K6 | 0.29% |
| FSYLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Trgt Dt 2045 A | 0.74% |
| FSYPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Trgt Dt 2045 M | 0.99% |
| FSYQX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Trgt Dt 2045 I | 0.49% |
Top 10 Holdings
76.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds Fundamental Invs R6 | RFNGX | 10.56% |
| American Funds SMALLCAP World R6 | RLLGX | 10.10% |
| American Funds Capital World Gr&Inc R6 | RWIGX | 9.70% |
| American Funds Invmt Co of Amer R6 | RICGX | 9.53% |
| American Funds Growth Fund of Amer R6 | RGAGX | 8.19% |
| American Funds New Perspective R6 | RNPGX | 7.64% |
| American Funds Washington Mutual R6 | RWMGX | 5.55% |
| American Funds AMCAP R6 | RAFGX | 5.41% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS U.S. SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITY FUND (SMID) - AMERICAN FUNDS U.S. SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITY FUND CL R6 (SMID CL R6) | RMDMX | 5.01% |
| American Funds EUPAC R6 | RERGX | 4.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.3314 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.0616 | Dec 24, 2024 |