American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-E (CBOEX)
| Fund Assets | 28.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 236.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.78 |
| YTD Return | 0.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.96 |
| 52-Week High | 12.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2900 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2002 |
About CBOEX
Intermediate Bond Fund of America 529-E is a mutual fund primarily focused on generating current income while maintaining standards of maturity and credit quality. As a part of the 529 plan offerings, it is tailored for college savings, allowing investors to access professional fixed-income management within tax-advantaged education plans. The fund mainly invests in a diverse portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds with intermediate maturities, including U.S. Treasury securities, mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds, and asset-backed securities. As of mid-2025, the fund allocated approximately 89% to U.S. bonds and kept a moderate effective duration of about 4.2 years, balancing income potential and interest rate sensitivity. The portfolio is characterized by broad diversification—spanning nearly a thousand issuers—helping to mitigate credit risk. Regular monthly distributions reflect its income-oriented mandate, and its management emphasizes both stability and credit quality for investors with medium-term objectives, especially within education-related accounts. The Intermediate Bond Fund of America 529-E plays a significant role in the muni and investment-grade bond sectors thanks to its scale and focus on accessible college savings solutions.
Performance
CBOEX had a total return of 7.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.65%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03634 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03923 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03778 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03938 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03901 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03925 | Sep 2, 2025 |