American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class F-1 (PPVFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.41 |
| YTD Return | -0.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.40 |
| 52-Week High | 9.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.02 |
| Holdings | 2 |
| 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 2.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.53%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.0313 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | $0.0288 | May 27, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.0287 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0318 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0255 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0175 | Jan 28, 2026 |