American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class C (CWBCX)
| Fund Assets | 10.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.74% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 251.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 33.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.31 |
| YTD Return | 1.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.98% |
| 5-Year Return | -13.66% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.10 |
| 52-Week High | 16.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2212 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
About CWBCX
American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class C is a globally diversified bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of total return through a mix of income and capital appreciation. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund utilizes a multi-manager approach, dividing its assets among several seasoned portfolio managers to tap into diverse strategies and viewpoints. Its primary investment focus is on fixed-income securities worldwide, allocating substantial portions to both U.S. and non-U.S. government and agency bonds, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. As of mid-2025, the portfolio held roughly 41.7% in non-U.S. government/agency securities and 26.2% in corporate debt, with remaining exposure in U.S. Treasuries, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed obligations. The fund is intended for investors seeking global diversification beyond U.S. markets and those interested in participating in international interest rate trends. With an effective duration around 6.4 years, it aims to balance return potential with sensitivity to interest rate changes. The fund’s Class C shares feature a level load fee structure and an annual expense ratio of approximately 1.74%. As part of the global bond category, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking broad fixed-income exposure on a worldwide scale and aims to complement portfolios concentrated in domestic stocks and bonds.
Performance
CWBCX had a total return of 8.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.40%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.1208 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.1197 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1208 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1114 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.1017 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.0907 | Sep 23, 2024 |