American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class 529-E (CFAEX)
| Fund Assets | 102.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.34 |
| YTD Return | -1.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.30% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.10 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5667 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2002 |
About CFAEX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class 529-E is an actively managed open-end mutual fund specializing in intermediate core bonds. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining a strong emphasis on preserving capital. The fund invests predominantly in investment-grade U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, with significant allocations to U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed obligations, and asset-backed securities. Key characteristics include a broad diversification across more than a thousand issuers, a moderate effective duration of approximately 6.1 years, and a monthly dividend distribution schedule. The portfolio’s composition is heavily weighted toward U.S. bonds, but it also maintains exposure to international debt markets. Serving as a core fixed-income holding, this fund supports the needs of investors seeking steady income streams and principal stability, and it is commonly used within 529 college savings plans to help manage long-term educational expenses. With its substantial asset base and disciplined risk management approach, the fund plays a prominent role in providing bond market access to a wide range of investors.
Performance
CFAEX had a total return of 3.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03356 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03532 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03712 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03597 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03731 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03707 | Oct 1, 2025 |