About RBFAX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-1 is a mutual fund specializing in intermediate core bond investments. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital. The fund achieves this by investing at least 80% of its assets in a diverse range of investment-grade U.S. fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments. The portfolio typically holds a broad assortment of bonds, with notable exposures to U.S. Treasury securities, mortgage-backed obligations, and corporate bonds, complemented by limited allocations to non-U.S. bonds and asset-backed securities. With thousands of holdings, the fund minimizes concentration risk, as its top ten holdings comprise a small percentage of total assets. Managed by an experienced team employing a multi-manager approach, the fund is intended as a core fixed-income component within diversified investment portfolios. It plays a significant role for investors seeking disciplined access to the U.S. bond market, aiming to balance income generation with risk management through its sector allocation and active management strategy. Regular monthly dividends reflect its emphasis on income, making it relevant for institutional and retirement-focused clients.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RBFAX
Share Class Class R-1
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
RBFAX had a total return of -0.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.27%.
