American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer 529-F-3 (FFTSX)
| Fund Assets | 11.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 93.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.63 |
| YTD Return | 1.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.81% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.51 |
| 52-Week High | 9.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1427 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FFTSX
American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America 529-F-3 is a short‑term fixed‑income mutual fund designed to provide current income while maintaining a conservative risk profile. It invests primarily in high‑quality U.S. bonds with a dollar‑weighted average effective duration around the lower end of the curve, targeting limited interest‑rate sensitivity suitable for short horizons. The portfolio is broadly diversified across U.S. Treasury securities, asset‑backed obligations, mortgage‑backed securities, and investment‑grade corporates, with only a modest allocation to non‑U.S. government or agency debt. Managed by Capital Group, the strategy emphasizes preservation and liquidity through monthly income distributions and tight maturity and quality standards. Key portfolio metrics, such as effective duration near two years and an average yield to worst in the mid‑single digits, reflect its focus on balancing income with capital stability. In the 529‑F‑3 share class, expenses are kept relatively low for an actively managed short‑term bond approach, supporting its role as a core short‑duration anchor within education‑savings and broader fixed‑income allocations.
Performance
FFTSX had a total return of 2.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.12%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 9.09% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 3.76% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 01.15.27 | 3.62% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.15.28 | 2.84% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 09.30.27 | 2.55% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 1.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 06.30.26 | 1.84% |
| United States Treasury Notes 5% | T.5 08.31.25 | 1.77% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 01.31.29 | 1.53% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5% | FNCL.6.5 8.11 | 1.35% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03404 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03449 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03387 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03471 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03397 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03541 | Apr 1, 2025 |