American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-3 (RBFCX)
| Fund Assets | 93.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.28 |
| YTD Return | 2.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.21% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Jun 4, 2002 |
About RBFCX
The Bond Fund of America Class R-3 is an actively managed intermediate core bond mutual fund, primarily designed to offer a high level of current income while maintaining a focus on capital preservation. Managed by American Funds since 2002, it invests at least 80% of its assets in a diverse portfolio of U.S. and global bonds and debt securities, with a significant allocation to mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities. As of March 2025, approximately 35% of the fund's assets were in mortgage-backed obligations, 29% in corporate debt, and 24% in U.S. Treasury notes and bonds. The fund’s diversified structure supports exposure across government, securitized, and corporate credit sectors, aiming for resilience in varying interest rate environments. With a moderate effective duration of around 5.9 years and a focus on investment-grade debt, the fund suits investors seeking income stability from a range of high-quality fixed-income instruments. Its role in the financial market is to serve as a core bond holding for retirement and diversified portfolios, leveraging both broad sector coverage and seasoned active management to navigate changing economic conditions.
Performance
RBFCX had a total return of 2.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.70%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
| FEPTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
15.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 7.48% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 1.40% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 1.26% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 8.11 | 0.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 09.30.30 | 0.65% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 0.61% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 05.15.55 | 0.60% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5% | FNCL.3.5 8.11 | 0.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.875% | T.4.875 10.31.30 | 0.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03662 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03766 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03667 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03746 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03473 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03678 | Feb 3, 2025 |