American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFFX)
| Fund Assets | 100.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.28% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.30 |
| YTD Return | 0.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.50% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 11.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5652 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2002 |
About RBFFX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class R-5 is an intermediate core bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income while emphasizing the preservation of capital. Managed by Capital Group, the fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified mix of U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities, with the flexibility to allocate up to 25% in non-U.S. issuers. Most holdings are rated A or better, reflecting a strong focus on credit quality, and the fund limits its exposure to below-investment-grade securities to no more than 10% of assets. The portfolio is broadly diversified across more than 1,400 issuers, with significant allocations to mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury instruments. Regular monthly dividends make the fund appealing to income-focused investors, and its core bond designation enables it to serve as a foundational holding for balanced or fixed-income portfolios. The fund’s conservative approach to credit risk, combined with active management and broad market exposure, makes it a notable vehicle for seeking both income generation and stability in varying interest rate environments.
Performance
RBFFX had a total return of 4.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.42%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0422 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04118 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04227 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03832 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04065 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04239 | Jan 2, 2026 |