American Funds Preservation Port F2 (PPEFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.40 |
| YTD Return | 0.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.40 |
| 52-Week High | 9.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.02 |
| Holdings | 2 |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2012 |
About PPEFX
American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class F-2 is a target-risk mutual fund designed to provide current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. It achieves this mandate by allocating exclusively to underlying American Funds fixed income strategies, primarily short-term and intermediate bond funds, avoiding equity exposure to limit volatility and interest-rate sensitivity. The portfolio is largely invested in high-quality U.S. bonds with meaningful allocations to U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage‑backed securities, and asset‑backed obligations, complemented by a smaller sleeve in corporate and select non‑U.S. government securities. The fund pays dividends monthly and maintains a relatively low turnover profile, aligning with its income-and-stability objective. Positioned in the short-term bond category, it targets a conservative risk posture with metrics such as modest effective duration and a benchmark tied to the 1–5 year U.S. Government/Credit universe guiding its interest-rate exposure. This structure makes the portfolio a foundational fixed income allocation within multi-asset plans, serving cash-flow needs and ballast roles across market cycles while focusing on capital preservation and consistent income generation.
Performance
PPEFX had a total return of 2.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.77%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.0336 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | $0.0308 | May 27, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.0309 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0343 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0278 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0186 | Jan 28, 2026 |