American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
11.32
-0.02 (-0.18%)
Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.18%
Fund Assets93.91B
Expense Ratio0.24%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover370.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.52
Dividend Yield4.57%
Dividend Growth2.72%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJul 31, 2025
Previous Close11.34
YTD Return2.55%
1-Year Return1.10%
5-Year Return-4.59%
52-Week Low11.00
52-Week High11.73
Beta (5Y)0.23
Holdings5343
Inception DateMay 1, 2009

About RBFGX

The Bond Fund of America Class R-6 is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on providing a high level of current income while preserving capital. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad array of U.S. and non-U.S. bonds and other debt securities, including government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities. Targeting intermediate core bond exposure, it diversifies holdings across various sectors to manage credit and interest rate risk, making it a cornerstone for investors seeking balanced fixed income exposure. A notable feature of this fund is its emphasis on high credit quality—normally maintaining at least 60% of its assets in investment-grade debt. Limited allocations to below-investment-grade bonds add measured risk for enhanced income potential without compromising its conservative strategy. The fund regularly distributes income monthly, underscoring its focus on generating stable cash flows for shareholders. Managed by a team of portfolio managers with a multi-manager approach, The Bond Fund of America Class R-6 leverages a disciplined investment process and broad diversification. Its large asset base and established history highlight its significance within the mutual fund marketplace as a key vehicle for income-oriented investors and those seeking portfolio diversification with moderate interest rate sensitivity.

Fund Family American Funds
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RBFGX
Share Class Class R-6
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RBFGX had a total return of 1.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.83%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGBPXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I0.50%
FSMTXFidelityFidelity SAI Total Bond Fund0.29%
FGBCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C1.52%
FGBTXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M0.74%
FTKFXFidelityFidelity Total Bond K6 Fund0.30%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
BFFAXClass F-30.24%
RBFFXClass R-50.29%
FBOFXClass 529-f-30.30%
FFBOXClass 529-f-20.35%

Top 10 Holdings

15.58% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Capital Group Central Cash Fundn/a7.48%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75%T.3.75 06.30.271.46%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%T.4.375 07.31.261.40%
United States Treasury Notes 3.875%T.3.875 06.30.301.26%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5%FNCL.2.5 8.110.92%
United States Treasury Notes 4.625%T.4.625 09.30.300.65%
United States Treasury Notes 3.875%T.3.875 05.31.270.61%
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75%T.4.75 05.15.550.60%
Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5%FNCL.3.5 8.110.60%
United States Treasury Notes 4.875%T.4.875 10.31.300.60%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jul 31, 2025$0.04387Aug 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.04261Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.04358Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.04269May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.04369Apr 1, 2025
Feb 28, 2025$0.04044Mar 3, 2025
Full Dividend History