American Funds Bond Fund of Amer R-6 (RBFGX)

Fund Assets	100.33B
Expense Ratio	0.23%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	90.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.51
Dividend Yield	4.58%
Dividend Growth	-2.48%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	11.07
YTD Return	-0.69%
1-Year Return	1.32%
5-Year Return	-1.97%
52-Week Low	11.04
52-Week High	11.57
Beta (5Y)	0.25
Holdings	5673
Inception Date	May 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: Capital Group
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• 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 1.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.90%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%
FEPTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Bond M	0.75%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
BFFAX	Class F-3	0.23%
RBFFX	Class R-5	0.28%
FBOFX	Class 529-f-3	0.28%
FFBOX	Class 529-f-2	0.33%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04276	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04197	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04265	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04166	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04278	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.0388	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 2, 2026

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