American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFCX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.94% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| 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 2.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.75%.
Equivalent Funds
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Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03597 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03652 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03564 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03653 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03297 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03489 | Feb 2, 2026 |