American Funds Strategic Bond Fund Class R-5E (RANJX)
| Fund Assets | 21.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.46% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 313.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.50% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.47 |
| YTD Return | 1.50% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.54% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.71 |
| 52-Week High | 9.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2316 |
| Inception Date | Mar 18, 2016 |
About RANJX
American Funds Strategic Bond Fund Class R-5E is a diversified mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to achieve maximum total return while preserving capital. The portfolio predominantly invests in bonds, allocating the majority to U.S. fixed income assets such as government and agency securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed obligations, with a smaller proportion dedicated to non-U.S. bonds and cash equivalents. The fund actively manages its sector allocations and duration exposure, allowing it to respond to shifting market conditions and capitalize on interest rate or credit trends. Notable features include a focus on mortgage-backed (over 35%) and corporate bonds (over 30%), as well as U.S. Treasuries and asset-backed securities. With an effective duration typically around 6.5 years and a wide array of issuers, the fund seeks to offer stability and income in a broad range of market environments. Its role in the market is to provide a core fixed income solution suitable for retirement accounts and other investor portfolios prioritizing steady, risk-aware bond exposure over time.
Performance
RANJX had a total return of 9.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.16%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 14.81% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 11.15.55 | 1.93% |
| Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities | n/a | 1.43% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 11.15.35 | 1.34% |
| Japan (Government Of) 2.4% | JGB.2.4 03.20.45 192 | 1.19% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 02.15.45 | 1.17% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 0.156% | TII.0.125 02.15.51 | 1.09% |
| Japan (Government Of) 2.4% | JGB.2.4 03.20.55 86 | 0.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.944% | TII.1.875 07.15.34 | 0.96% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 0.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.0948 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.0951 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0905 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0855 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.0759 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.0711 | Sep 23, 2024 |