American Funds Mortgage Fund Class A (MFAAX)

Fund Assets	12.41B
Expense Ratio	0.674%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	58.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	4.17%
Dividend Growth	-7.36%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.37
YTD Return	-3.70%
1-Year Return	-2.92%
5-Year Return	-3.40%
52-Week Low	8.30
52-Week High	9.03
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	1188
Inception Date	Nov 1, 2010

About MFAAX

American Funds Mortgage Fund® Class A is a fixed-income mutual fund dedicated to providing current income and preservation of capital. Its portfolio is primarily composed of high-quality, mortgage-related securities, with at least 80% of assets invested in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government and government-sponsored enterprises, as well as highly rated non-government mortgage bonds. The fund maintains a diversified allocation that also includes a modest exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds and asset-backed securities, usually amounting to less than 10% of its holdings. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund employs a disciplined, research-driven process with a focus on credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. The investment approach seeks to balance yield with risk, targeting securities predominantly rated AAA/Aaa or of equivalent quality. The fund pays monthly dividends and is classified under the intermediate government bond category, which is characterized by moderate interest rate risk and high credit quality. In the broader market, American Funds Mortgage Fund® Class A serves investors seeking a reliable source of income and capital stability, playing a significant role in the fixed-income segment by offering exposure to the U.S. mortgage market.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Intmdt US Govt
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MFAAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

MFAAX had a total return of -2.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.42%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RMAGX	Class R-6	0.26%
AFFMX	Class F-3	0.26%
FMMFX	Class 529-f-3	0.31%
RMAFX	Class R-5	0.32%

Top 10 Holdings

34.63% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	9.63%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6%	FNCL.6 8.11	5.98%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 09.09.14	3.25%
Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5%	FNCL.6.5 7.11	2.92%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5%	FNCL.2.5 8.11	2.79%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 09.16.14	2.66%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 08.06.18	1.91%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 09.25.18	1.90%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 12.31.18	1.88%
Federal Home Loan Banks 0%	FHLBDN.0 07.29.14	1.72%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02646	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02715	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02745	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02772	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02914	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02975	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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