American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class F-1 (PPVFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.58 |
| YTD Return | 0.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.26% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.05 |
| 52-Week High | 9.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2012 |
About PPVFX
American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class F-1 is a fund-of-funds designed to deliver current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. It allocates primarily to American Funds’ fixed income strategies, notably short-term and intermediate-term bond funds, resulting in broad exposure to investment‑grade securities such as U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage‑backed securities, and asset‑backed obligations. The portfolio maintains a short interest-rate profile and relatively low volatility, positioning it as a conservative option for investors prioritizing principal stability and consistent cash flows. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, it distributes income monthly and targets a defensive stance through diversified bond holdings and limited credit and duration risk. The fund launched in 2012 and has grown to a multi‑billion‑dollar asset base, reflecting its role as a stability anchor within diversified allocations, retirement accounts, and capital‑preservation sleeves. Its structure concentrates exposure in a small set of underlying funds to streamline implementation and fees while retaining access to Capital Group’s research depth and risk management practices.
Performance
PPVFX had a total return of 6.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.61%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RMMGX | 55.01% |
| American Funds Interm Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RBOGX | 45.01% |
| Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities | n/a | -0.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0175 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0433 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0265 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0302 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0332 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0292 | Aug 27, 2025 |