American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-A (CBOAX)
| Fund Assets | 28.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 236.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.62 |
| YTD Return | -0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.47 |
| 52-Week High | 12.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2900 |
| Inception Date | Feb 19, 2002 |
About CBOAX
American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America Class 529-A is an open-end mutual fund designed primarily to provide current income while adhering to specific maturity and quality standards. Focused largely on U.S. fixed-income securities, this fund maintains a portfolio consisting mostly of government-backed mortgage obligations, U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, corporate debt, and asset-backed securities. With an effective duration of about 4.2 years, the fund is structured to moderate interest rate risk typically associated with intermediate-term bonds. As of mid-2025, it manages assets exceeding $26 billion and holds positions in over 980 issuers, emphasizing broad diversification across the fixed-income universe. The fund distributes income monthly, catering to investors seeking steady cash flow for education savings vehicles. Its investment approach and composition are aligned with intermediate-term bond market benchmarks, making it a significant component for investors aiming for a balance of income generation and risk management in their college savings or broader fixed-income strategies.
Performance
CBOAX had a total return of 3.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.17%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03721 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03827 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04118 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03968 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04134 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04109 | Oct 1, 2025 |