American Funds Bond Fund of Amer 529F (CFAFX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.30 |
| YTD Return | 0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.96% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| 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 3.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.09%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0411 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.04095 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03995 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04117 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03724 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03893 | Feb 2, 2026 |