About RBFHX
The Bond Fund of America Class R-5E is a diversified mutual fund focused on fixed income investments. Its primary objective is to maximize current income while preserving capital for investors by allocating at least 80% of its portfolio to a wide range of bonds and other debt securities. A significant portion—at least 60%—is typically held in investment-grade holdings such as corporate debt, U.S. government and agency securities, and high-quality mortgage-related securities, with a limited allocation to lower-rated or unrated equivalents when deemed appropriate. The fund also has flexibility to invest in inflation-linked bonds, exposure to non-U.S. government securities, and can utilize derivatives to manage risk and fine-tune its interest rate profile.
Designed to serve as a core bond holding, the fund diversifies across sectors, maturities, and issuers, helping investors manage volatility and interest rate risk. As of June 2025, its portfolio featured substantial U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, a notable share of mortgage-backed securities, and an effective duration around six years. It distributes income monthly, supporting those with regular payout needs, and is commonly used in retirement plans for broad market exposure and risk-mitigating potential within balanced portfolios.
Fund Family American Funds
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RBFHX
Share Class Class R-5e
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
RBFHX had a total return of 2.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 1.96%.
