American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America® Class F-3 (FSBTX)
| Fund Assets | 13.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 154.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.48 |
| YTD Return | 0.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.46 |
| 52-Week High | 9.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 |
| Holdings | 1411 |
| 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 2.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.98%.
Top 10 Holdings
41.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 06.30.28 | 11.08% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 11.06% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 06.15.29 | 5.77% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 09.30.27 | 4.78% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 01.15.27 | 2.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 12.15.27 | 1.86% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 01.31.29 | 1.40% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.28 | 0.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 10.15.28 | 0.90% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 11.30.30 | 0.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0324 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0326 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03164 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03243 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02969 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03184 | Feb 2, 2026 |