About FSBMX
American Funds Strategic Bond Fund Class 529-F-2 is a mutual fund within the fixed-income category, designed to provide maximum total return while emphasizing preservation of capital. Structured for investors utilizing 529 college savings plans, this fund allocates the majority of its assets—usually at least 80%—to a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities. Its holdings span U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, including significant allocations to mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds, U.S. Treasuries, and asset-backed securities, offering exposure to a wide array of credit sectors and issuers. The fund maintains low equity exposure and aims for low correlation with stocks, making it useful for diversification in portfolios primarily focused on equity investments. It follows a core-plus strategy, seeking to enhance returns with an active approach to sector and security selection while managing risk. Suitable for investors seeking long-term capital preservation and consistent income, this fund holds significance in the market for its size, disciplined management, and broad fixed-income reach, especially within educational savings frameworks.
Fund Family American Funds
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FSBMX
Share Class Class 529-f-2
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
FSBMX had a total return of 2.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been -1.67%.
