American Funds Strategic Bond 529-A (CANAX)

Fund Assets	20.40B
Expense Ratio	0.711%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	216.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	4.19%
Dividend Growth	11.88%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 17, 2026

Previous Close	8.68
YTD Return	-4.19%
1-Year Return	-3.69%
5-Year Return	-10.13%
52-Week Low	8.60
52-Week High	9.50
Beta (5Y)	-0.03
Holdings	2624
Inception Date	Mar 18, 2016

About CANAX

American Funds Strategic Bond Fund 529-A is an open-end mutual fund designed primarily to achieve maximum total return while emphasizing the preservation of capital. This fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, spanning a broad spectrum of maturities, credit qualities, and issuers. Notable for its flexibility, the fund allocates capital across U.S. and non-U.S. bonds—recently holding about 81.6% in U.S. bonds and 13.9% in non-U.S. bonds—while maintaining minimal equity exposure. Classified within the intermediate core-plus bond category, it can incorporate various fixed income strategies, including limited use of derivatives to manage risk or enhance yield. The fund's portfolio is structured to provide recurring income through quarterly dividends, and it maintains a competitive expense ratio relative to peers. By prioritizing diversification and active management, American Funds Strategic Bond Fund 529-A serves individuals and institutions seeking a balanced fixed income solution with an explicit focus on capital stability and broad market exposure.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CANAX
• Share Class: Class 529-a
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

CANAX had a total return of -3.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.66%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ANBGX	Class F-3	0.31%
RANGX	Class R-6	0.31%
FBSSX	Class 529-f-3	0.36%
RANFX	Class R-5	0.37%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 17, 2026	$0.085	Sep 18, 2026
Jun 17, 2026	$0.0954	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 19, 2026	$0.0947	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025	$0.0894	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.0898	Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025	$0.0852	Jun 16, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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