American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-4 (RBFEX)
| Fund Assets | 99.75B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.57% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.36 |
| YTD Return | -0.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.32% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.10 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5667 |
| Inception Date | May 20, 2002 |
About RBFEX
The Bond Fund of America R-4 is a mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. Notably, the portfolio is constructed with a majority of holdings rated A or higher at the time of purchase, and the fund maintains exposure to international issuers, with over 10% of assets in foreign bonds. The fund does not allocate to equities and features regular monthly dividend distributions. Its assets encompass a broad mix of over a thousand individual issuers, emphasizing both credit quality and risk management. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, a long-established institutional asset manager, the Bond Fund of America R-4 serves as a core fixed-income holding for investors seeking diversification and stability in their bond allocation, while also integrating a global perspective within its strategy.
Performance
RBFEX had a total return of 5.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.12%.
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% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03944 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03568 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03782 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03954 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03837 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03969 | Nov 3, 2025 |