American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class 529-F (CFAFX)
| Fund Assets | 93.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.28 |
| YTD Return | 2.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.46% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Sep 26, 2002 |
About CFAFX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® 529-F-1 is a mutual fund focused on providing a high level of current income with an emphasis on capital preservation. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund is structured as a 529 share class, making it suitable for educational savings accounts seeking fixed-income exposure. The fund maintains a broadly diversified portfolio, primarily investing at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. Most holdings are investment-grade, rated A or better, with limited exposure—no more than 10%—to securities rated below investment grade (BB or lower). The fund also allocates up to 25% of assets to non-U.S. issuers, offering geographic diversification. With thousands of individual securities across sectors and maturities, it serves as a core fixed-income holding for investors aiming to balance risk and income needs within a 529 plan structure. Regular monthly dividends and prudent risk management contribute to its role as a staple in multi-asset portfolios requiring fixed-income stability.
Performance
CFAFX had a total return of 2.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.01%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
15.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 7.48% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 1.40% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 1.26% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 8.11 | 0.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 09.30.30 | 0.65% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 0.61% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 05.15.55 | 0.60% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5% | FNCL.3.5 8.11 | 0.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.875% | T.4.875 10.31.30 | 0.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04068 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04139 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04074 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04184 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03874 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.04031 | Feb 3, 2025 |