American Funds Inflation Lnkd Bd 529-F-3 (FLIBX)

Fund Assets	11.73B
Expense Ratio	0.337%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	12.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.34
Dividend Yield	3.68%
Dividend Growth	65.72%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 17, 2025

Previous Close	9.39
YTD Return	-0.11%
1-Year Return	-1.08%
5-Year Return	-1.09%
52-Week Low	9.14
52-Week High	9.80
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	162
Inception Date	Oct 30, 2020

About FLIBX

The American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund 529-F-3 is a mutual fund dedicated to providing inflation protection and income through investments in inflation-linked securities. Its primary focus is on bonds whose principal or interest payments adjust in response to changes in inflation, thereby helping to maintain purchasing power even during periods of rising prices. The fund primarily invests in inflation-linked bonds issued by the U.S. government but may also include securities from non-U.S. governments, government agencies, and select corporations. Distinctively, this fund is offered as a 529-F-3 share class, aligning it with tax-advantaged college savings plans and making it particularly relevant for those planning for future educational expenses. The portfolio is managed by experienced professionals and is diversified across a mix of over 140 holdings, with a significant concentration in U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The fund is structured to provide regular annual distributions, and features a relatively moderate expense profile. By targeting inflation protection through fixed income strategies, the American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund 529-F-3 plays a key role for investors seeking to preserve capital in real terms, especially within educational savings frameworks.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Inflation-Protected Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FLIBX
• Share Class: Class 529-f-3
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

FLIBX had a total return of -1.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.61%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWRSX	Schwab	Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund	0.05%
FIPDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund	0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FILBX	Class F-3	0.29%
RILFX	Class R-6	0.29%
RILEX	Class R-5	0.34%
FIBLX	Class 529-f-2	0.39%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 17, 2025	$0.3447	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2024	$0.208	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 18, 2023	$0.1101	Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2022	$0.596	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2021	$0.3857	Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2020	$0.4412	Dec 22, 2020

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Last checked:

Oct 24, 2026

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