American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class F-3 (IFBFX)
| Fund Assets | 28.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 236.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.78 |
| YTD Return | 0.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.02 |
| 52-Week High | 12.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2900 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About IFBFX
American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America F-3 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in intermediate-term, investment-grade fixed income securities. Its main objective is to provide current income while maintaining rigorous maturity and credit quality standards. The fund predominantly invests in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, with at least 80% of assets allocated to high-quality debt instruments, including U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed obligations. A distinguishing feature is the portfolio’s dollar-weighted average duration, typically between three and five years, which helps manage interest rate risk and positions the fund within the intermediate-term bond market. The fund commonly maintains a portfolio quality of A- or better but permits a small exposure (up to 10%) to securities rated BBB/Baa or their unrated equivalents. Its diversification extends across sectors such as government, corporate credit, and securitized assets, supporting risk management and consistent income generation. With monthly dividend distributions and a low expense structure relative to peers, American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America F-3 is considered significant for investors seeking a balance of income and moderate interest rate risk within the broader fixed income landscape.
Performance
IFBFX had a total return of 6.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.53%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04269 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0455 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04387 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04563 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04506 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04554 | Sep 2, 2025 |