American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R4 (RAMEX)
| Fund Assets | 12.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 154.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.51 |
| YTD Return | 0.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.48 |
| 52-Week High | 9.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 |
| Holdings | 1434 |
| 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.
Performance
RAMEX had a total return of 2.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.37%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02909 | Feb 2, 2026 |