American Funds Corporate Bond 529-C (COBCX)

Fund Assets	1.84B
Expense Ratio	1.42%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.32
Dividend Yield	3.57%
Dividend Growth	-2.05%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.95
YTD Return	-3.84%
1-Year Return	-3.95%
5-Year Return	-9.58%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	741
Inception Date	Jul 29, 2016

About COBCX

American Funds Corporate Bond Fund 529C is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide total return with a focus on capital preservation and prudent risk management. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in high-quality corporate debt securities, adhering to minimum credit ratings of Baa3 or BBB- or better, which positions it within the investment-grade bond category. With a portfolio concentrated mainly in U.S. bonds and a significant allocation to non-U.S. bonds, the fund seeks to generate the majority of its returns from income. It regularly pays monthly dividends to investors. The fund maintains a moderate duration profile, aiming to balance yield with interest rate risk, and its management emphasizes research-driven security selection. Notable for its broad sector exposure through over 195 holdings, the fund is benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index, reflecting its role in providing diversified credit exposure for investors seeking stable income within the fixed-income market. The 529C share class is tailored for educational savings plans, integrating investment discipline with the specific planning needs of college savings accounts.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: COBCX
• Share Class: Class 529-c
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

COBCX had a total return of -3.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.87%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CFBFX	Class F-3	0.32%
RCBFX	Class R-6	0.32%
FBCDX	Class 529-f-3	0.37%
RCBEX	Class R-5	0.41%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02798	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02852	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02575	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02608	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02691	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02651	May 1, 2026

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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 16, 2026

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