About FFBOX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class 529-F-2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while preserving capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, with at least 80% of its assets allocated to these instruments. Its holdings encompass U.S. Treasury and government agency bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities, offering exposure to both government and corporate issuers. The portfolio maintains a high quality bias, with a significant portion of assets in securities rated A3 or higher, or in comparably rated unrated securities. The fund is designed for investors seeking regular income, distributing dividends on a monthly basis. With substantial assets under management, it plays a significant role in the intermediate core bond segment, tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its primary benchmark. By balancing income generation with prudent risk management, the fund serves as a versatile fixed-income holding for education savings and general investment portfolios, contributing to portfolio diversification and stability.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FFBOX
Share Class Class 529-f-2
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
FFBOX had a total return of 1.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been -0.47%.
