American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer 529E (CEAMX)
| Fund Assets | 12.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 154.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.49 |
| YTD Return | 0.23% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.47 |
| 52-Week High | 9.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 |
| Holdings | 1434 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2006 |
About CEAMX
American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America 529-E is a U.S. taxable bond mutual fund designed to deliver current income with low interest rate sensitivity for 529 plan investors. The strategy maintains a dollar‑weighted average effective maturity of no greater than three years and invests primarily in high-quality debt, typically rated AA/Aa3 or better, including U.S. Treasury and agency securities, asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed obligations, with a smaller allocation to high‑grade corporates and select non‑U.S. government issues. The fund distributes income monthly and targets a yield profile above money market funds while emphasizing capital preservation through short duration and broad sector diversification. Managed by Capital Group, it uses a benchmark tied to the 1–3 year U.S. government/credit universe excluding BBB, reflecting its quality bias and short‑term focus. The portfolio’s composition and conservative risk posture position it as a core short‑term fixed income holding within education savings programs, offering liquidity, high credit quality, and a disciplined approach to managing duration and spread risk across securitized and government-backed markets.
Performance
CEAMX had a total return of 2.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.29%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.02775 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02777 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02705 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02759 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02529 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02689 | Feb 2, 2026 |