American Fds Itmt Bd Fd of Amer F-3 (IFBFX)

Fund Assets	28.70B
Expense Ratio	0.25%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	236.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.53
Dividend Yield	4.33%
Dividend Growth	-3.28%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	12.29
YTD Return	-1.05%
1-Year Return	0.12%
5-Year Return	4.71%
52-Week Low	12.26
52-Week High	12.81
Beta (5Y)	-0.02
Holdings	3054
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.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: IFBFX
• Share Class: Class F-3
• Index: Bloomberg US Govt/Credit 1-7 Y Ex BBB TR

Performance

IFBFX had a total return of 0.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.99%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RBOGX	Class R-6	0.25%
RBOFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FIFBX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%
FFOOX	Class 529-f-2	0.34%

Top 10 Holdings

26.08% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	12.40%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%	T.4.375 07.31.26	2.62%
United States Treasury Notes 4.25%	T.4.25 02.28.29	2.32%
United States Treasury Notes 4.125%	T.4.125 06.30.28	2.13%
United States Treasury Notes 4.125%	T.4.125 06.30.31	1.81%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5%	FNCL.2.5 8.11	1.11%
United States Treasury Notes 3.875%	T.3.875 03.31.31	0.99%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75%	T.3.75 06.30.27	0.92%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5%	FNCL.6.5 7.11	0.92%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2%	FNCL.2 8.13	0.85%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04307	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04511	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04461	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04533	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04377	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0452	Apr 1, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Sep 16, 2026

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