American Fds Itmt Bd Fd of Amer 529-E (CBOEX)

Fund Assets	27.95B
Expense Ratio	0.827%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	236.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	3.75%
Dividend Growth	-3.84%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.17
YTD Return	-1.85%
1-Year Return	-1.19%
5-Year Return	2.16%
52-Week Low	12.13
52-Week High	12.82
Beta (5Y)	-0.01
Holdings	3054
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.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CBOEX
• Share Class: Class 529-e
• Index: Bloomberg US Govt/Credit 1-7 Y Ex BBB TR

Performance

CBOEX had a total return of -1.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.91%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
IFBFX	Class F-3	0.25%
RBOGX	Class R-6	0.25%
RBOFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FIFBX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03796	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03698	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03901	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03864	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03915	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03784	May 1, 2026

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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