American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-F (CBOFX)
| Fund Assets | 28.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 236.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.50 |
| YTD Return | -0.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.49 |
| 52-Week High | 12.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3036 |
| Inception Date | Sep 16, 2002 |
About CBOFX
Intermediate Bond Fund of America is an open-ended mutual fund focused on fixed income investments. Its primary objective is to provide investors with a combination of current income and preservation of capital by investing predominantly in U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities. The fund emphasizes exposure to intermediate-term bonds, with a typical effective duration of around 4.2 years, balancing interest-rate sensitivity with the potential for income generation. The portfolio is diversified across various segments, including mortgage-backed obligations, U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, corporate bonds, and asset-backed securities, reflecting a broad approach to the fixed-income market. Most holdings are rated A or better, with a portion allocated to securities rated BBB/Baa or unrated, aiming to maintain strong credit quality while pursuing incremental yield. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking a stable, income-generating component within a diversified portfolio, and it offers regular monthly dividends. Its sizeable asset base and diversified issuer holdings further underline its relevance within the fixed-income sector.
Performance
CBOFX had a total return of 3.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.38%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04171 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04291 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03892 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03993 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04297 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04168 | Dec 1, 2025 |