American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer F3 (FSBTX)
| Fund Assets | 12.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 93.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.64 |
| YTD Return | 1.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.47% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.51 |
| 52-Week High | 9.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1427 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About FSBTX
Short-Term Bond Fund of America, Class F-3 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income while emphasizing capital preservation. The strategy invests primarily in high-quality, U.S. dollar–denominated fixed income, including U.S. Treasury and agency securities, investment-grade corporate bonds, and securitized assets such as asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations. The portfolio maintains a conservative risk profile, reflected in a substantial allocation to higher-quality credit tiers and a low beta profile over long periods. The fund’s sector mix is diversified across government, corporate, and structured credit to balance interest-rate sensitivity with credit risk, and it seeks shorter duration exposure typical of short-term bond mandates. Managed by Capital Group, the fund distributes income frequently and targets efficient expenses for its share class. Within the fixed income landscape, it serves as a core short-duration holding designed to dampen volatility relative to broader bond markets while providing a steady income stream and liquidity for investors allocating to high-quality short-term debt.
Performance
FSBTX had a total return of 2.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.72%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03367 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03445 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03493 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0343 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03513 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03441 | May 1, 2025 |