American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R-4 (RAMEX)

Fund Assets	13.00B
Expense Ratio	0.62%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	154.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	3.78%
Dividend Growth	-7.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.49
YTD Return	0.68%
1-Year Return	2.41%
5-Year Return	9.14%
52-Week Low	9.46
52-Week High	9.66
Beta (5Y)	-0.01
Holdings	1411
Inception Date	Jan 3, 2007

About RAMEX

American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America Class R-4 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on high-quality, short-duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to provide current income with limited interest rate sensitivity by investing predominantly in U.S. bonds with a conservative maturity profile. The portfolio emphasizes U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage‑ and asset‑backed securities, and investment‑grade corporates, complemented by a smaller allocation to non‑U.S. bonds and cash equivalents. The fund typically maintains an effective duration around two years, reflecting its short-term orientation and risk control framework. Management employs a multi‑manager structure under Capital Group’s research-driven process, targeting diversified sector exposure and broad issuer coverage. Regular monthly distributions, a below‑average risk profile within the short‑term bond category, and disciplined liquidity management position the fund as a core short-duration fixed‑income holding for investors seeking stability and income. As of mid‑2025, it reported substantial assets and hundreds of holdings, underscoring its scale and diversification.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RAMEX
• Share Class: Class R-4
• Index: Bloomberg US Govt/Credit 1-3 Y Ex BBB TR

Performance

RAMEX had a total return of 2.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.37%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FSBTX	Class F-3	0.29%
RMMGX	Class R-6	0.29%
RAMFX	Class R-5	0.34%
FFTSX	Class 529-f-3	0.34%

Top 10 Holdings

41.16% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
United States Treasury Notes 4.125%	T.4.125 06.30.28	11.08%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	11.06%
United States Treasury Notes 4.125%	T.4.125 06.15.29	5.77%
United States Treasury Notes 3.5%	T.3.5 09.30.27	4.78%
United States Treasury Notes 4%	T.4 01.15.27	2.50%
United States Treasury Notes 4%	T.4 12.15.27	1.86%
United States Treasury Notes 4%	T.4 01.31.29	1.40%
United States Treasury Notes 4%	T.4 06.30.28	0.92%
United States Treasury Notes 3.5%	T.3.5 10.15.28	0.90%
United States Treasury Notes 3.5%	T.3.5 11.30.30	0.90%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03016	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02972	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02982	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02899	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02966	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02705	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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