American Funds Preservation 529-F-3 (FFPPX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.34% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.59 |
| YTD Return | 3.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.26% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.35 |
| 52-Week High | 9.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FFPPX
American Funds Preservation Portfolio 529-F-3 is a 529 plan underlying mutual fund designed to pursue current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. It allocates primarily to American Funds fixed income strategies, concentrating in high-quality U.S. bonds with short-to-intermediate interest rate exposure, including U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage‑backed securities, and asset‑backed obligations. According to Capital Group, the portfolio maintains a broad bond exposure with minimal equity allocation, pays dividends monthly, and targets a conservative risk profile suited to education‑focused savings where stability is prioritized. The fund is offered with a low turnover approach and a layered cost structure reflecting underlying fund expenses. As part of Capital Group’s portfolio series, it serves as the most capital‑preservation‑oriented option, providing a core fixed income anchor within 529 plan lineups and complementing more growth‑oriented portfolios. Its role in the market is to deliver dependable income and dampen volatility across market cycles for college savers seeking a steady, bond‑centric allocation.
Performance
FFPPX had a total return of 3.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.25%.
Top 10 Holdings
100.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RMMGX | 55.01% |
| American Funds Interm Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RBOGX | 45.01% |
| Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities | n/a | -0.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0317 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.0349 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.034 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.0345 | May 28, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.0323 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.036 | Mar 27, 2025 |