American Fds Corporate Bond F-3 (CFBFX)

Fund Assets	1.88B
Expense Ratio	0.32%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.81%
Dividend Growth	-1.73%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.90
YTD Return	-3.33%
1-Year Return	-3.05%
5-Year Return	-5.04%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	741
Inception Date	Jan 27, 2017

About CFBFX

American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class F-3 is a mutual fund that primarily targets investment in corporate debt securities, focusing on delivering maximum total return while maintaining capital preservation and prudent risk management. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to corporate bonds rated Baa3/BBB- or higher, emphasizing investment-grade credit quality. It is structured to generate most of its return from income, making it suitable for investors seeking regular distributions, which are paid monthly. The portfolio spans over 700 holdings and maintains significant exposure to U.S. bonds, with a portion allocated to non-U.S. issuers, all denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, the fund may utilize derivatives such as futures and swaps to optimize portfolio risk and return. Managed by a team-based, research-driven approach, the fund leverages the expertise of its advisers to pursue attractively valued securities and manage sector and issuer risks. With a competitive expense ratio and a history of consistent monthly payouts, American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class F-3 serves as a core fixed-income holding for investors seeking exposure to the corporate bond market within a diversified, professionally managed vehicle.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CFBFX
• Share Class: Class F-3
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

CFBFX had a total return of -3.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.28%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RCBFX	Class R-6	0.32%
FBCDX	Class 529-f-3	0.37%
RCBEX	Class R-5	0.41%
FFBBX	Class 529-f-2	0.42%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03662	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03755	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03489	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03506	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03621	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03526	May 1, 2026

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:

Oct 7, 2026

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