American Funds College Enrollment 529-A (CENAX)

Fund Assets	3.51B
Expense Ratio	0.66%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	5.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	3.82%
Dividend Growth	17.49%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 23, 2025

Previous Close	9.75
YTD Return	1.78%
1-Year Return	4.00%
5-Year Return	15.49%
52-Week Low	9.50
52-Week High	9.94
Beta (5Y)	-0.02
Holdings	7
Inception Date	Sep 14, 2012

About CENAX

American Funds College Enrollment Fund Class 529-A is a 529 college savings target-date mutual fund designed to provide current income while emphasizing preservation of capital as beneficiaries approach enrollment. The portfolio is implemented as a fund-of-funds, primarily allocating to American Funds’ short- and intermediate-term investment‑grade bond strategies, along with targeted exposure to mortgage-backed securities and a modest sleeve in balanced and equity income strategies to help maintain purchasing power. Its construction places it in the short‑term bond category, reflecting limited interest‑rate sensitivity and a conservative risk profile appropriate for near‑term education expenses. The fund is actively managed by Capital Group, which adjusts allocations over time to maintain income generation and capital stability. Minimum initial investment levels are accessible for many savers, and the share class includes a front load with an ongoing expense ratio typical for 529 A shares. By focusing on high‑quality fixed income and selective diversification across affiliated funds, American Funds College Enrollment Fund Class 529-A serves as a conservative endpoint option within college savings glide paths, aiming to match education‑time horizons with lower volatility.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: CENAX
• Share Class: Class 529-a
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate 1-5 Years TR USD

Performance

CENAX had a total return of 4.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.09%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FTAOX	Class 529-f-3	0.34%
FAADX	Class 529-f-2	0.41%
CENFX	Class 529-f-1	0.71%
CENEX	Class 529-e	0.91%

Top Holdings

Name	Symbol	Weight
American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R-6	RMMGX	40.02%
American Fds Itmt Bd Fd of Amer R-6	RBOGX	31.02%
American Funds Mortgage R-6	RMAGX	10.00%
American Funds American Mutual R-6	RMFGX	9.01%
American Funds American Balanced R-6	RLBGX	5.01%
American Funds Strategic Bond R-6	RANGX	4.99%
Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities	n/a	-0.03%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 23, 2025	$0.3721	Dec 24, 2025
Dec 23, 2024	$0.3167	Dec 24, 2024
Dec 21, 2023	$0.3281	Dec 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2022	$0.2095	Dec 23, 2022
Dec 22, 2021	$0.1109	Dec 23, 2021
Dec 22, 2020	$0.3453	Dec 23, 2020

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:

Aug 27, 2026

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