American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class A (CWBFX)

Fund Assets	9.90B
Expense Ratio	0.98%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	122.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.61
Dividend Yield	3.78%
Dividend Growth	12.04%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 17, 2026

Previous Close	15.96
YTD Return	-0.45%
1-Year Return	0.52%
5-Year Return	-11.92%
52-Week Low	15.66
52-Week High	16.81
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	2342
Inception Date	Aug 4, 1987

About CWBFX

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund in the global bond category. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of total return over the long term while adhering to prudent investment management. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company since its inception in 1987, the fund invests predominantly in quality fixed-income securities issued by governments and corporations worldwide, including both developed and emerging markets. The portfolio typically consists of both U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, with over half of the assets often allocated to international issuers, offering broad currency and geographic diversification. Up to 25% of the portfolio may be invested in bonds rated below investment grade at the time of purchase, granting exposure to additional yield opportunities. The fund also includes asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities among its holdings. With a minimum investment requirement of $250 and an expense ratio of 0.99%, it targets investors seeking income potential, risk diversification, and sensitivity to global interest rate trends within their fixed-income allocation. Regular dividends are paid quarterly, and capital gains are distributed semiannually, contributing to a total return approach that blends income with price appreciation and currency effects.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: World Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: CWBFX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

CWBFX had a total return of 0.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.57%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WFBFX	Class F-3	0.48%
RCWGX	Class R-6	0.48%
FWBCX	Class 529-f-3	0.53%
RCWFX	Class R-5	0.54%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 17, 2026	$0.155	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 19, 2026	$0.150	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025	$0.150	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.150	Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025	$0.150	Jun 16, 2025
Mar 14, 2025	$0.140	Mar 17, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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