American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-F-3 (FIFBX)
| Fund Assets | 28.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 236.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.56 |
| YTD Return | -0.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.59% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.48 |
| 52-Week High | 12.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3036 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FIFBX
Intermediate Bond Fund of America Class 529-F-3 is a mutual fund designed to provide current income while maintaining intermediate-term maturity and high credit quality standards. Managed by Capital Group, the fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and asset-backed obligations. As of March 2025, the portfolio allocates the majority of its assets to U.S. bonds, with smaller portions in non-U.S. government or agency securities, and maintains an effective duration around 4.2 years—typical for intermediate-term bond funds. The fund pays monthly dividends and periodically distributes capital gains, aiming for consistent income distribution. The fund is notable for its diversified fixed-income approach and its role in providing stability and income within educational savings plans and broader investment portfolios. Intermediate Bond Fund of America Class 529-F-3 also serves as a tool for investors seeking to balance risk and yield, playing a significant role within the U.S. fixed-income market landscape through broad sector exposure and disciplined credit management.
Performance
FIFBX had a total return of 4.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.01%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04326 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0447 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.04048 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04221 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04496 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04333 | Dec 1, 2025 |