American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFBX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.49% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2002 |
About RBFBX
The Bond Fund of America Class R-2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while preserving capital for investors. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. While the majority of holdings are investment-grade (rated A or better), the fund also maintains limited exposure to below-investment-grade bonds, balancing risk and return as appropriate. Up to 25% of assets can be allocated to non-U.S. issuers, enhancing geographic diversification. The fund adheres to a multi-manager approach, leveraging the expertise of several portfolio managers to identify attractively priced opportunities across the fixed-income spectrum. Portfolios are actively managed with a broad range of maturities and sectors represented, offering exposure to U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, asset-backed and mortgage-backed instruments, and select corporate debt. Regular monthly dividends and a long-term market presence since 1974 support its reputation as a core holding for income-oriented investors and portfolio diversifiers. The Bond Fund of America Class R-2 plays a significant role in the market as a core bond fund choice for retirement plans and those seeking broad-based fixed-income exposure.
Performance
RBFBX had a total return of 2.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.32%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0318 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03231 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03149 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03225 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02886 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03055 | Feb 2, 2026 |