American Fds Itmt Bd Fd of Amer R-2 (RBOBX)

Fund Assets	27.95B
Expense Ratio	1.375%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	236.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	3.26%
Dividend Growth	-4.33%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.15
YTD Return	-2.21%
1-Year Return	-1.58%
5-Year Return	-0.08%
52-Week Low	12.10
52-Week High	12.79
Beta (5Y)	-0.02
Holdings	3054
Inception Date	May 31, 2002

About RBOBX

American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America Class R-2 is a mutual fund specializing in U.S. dollar-denominated, intermediate-term fixed-income securities. Its primary function is to provide current income while adhering to standards for maturity and credit quality. The fund primarily invests in a mix of corporate bonds, U.S. government bonds and notes, mortgage-backed securities such as GNMA certificates, and asset-backed obligations, typically maintaining an average portfolio duration around four years. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to bonds and related debt instruments, primarily those rated A or higher, with a limited allocation to securities rated Baa/BBB. The fund emphasizes diversification across nearly a thousand individual holdings and generally excludes equity investments. It pays regular monthly dividends and is used by investors seeking a balance between income generation and managing interest rate risk within the intermediate bond sector, often serving as a core fixed-income holding for retirement plans and diversified portfolios. The fund is managed by Capital Group and features professional oversight with disciplined risk management and an emphasis on investment-grade quality and liquidity.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RBOBX
• Share Class: Class R-2
• Index: Bloomberg US Govt/Credit 1-7 Y Ex BBB TR

Performance

RBOBX had a total return of -1.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.37%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
IFBFX	Class F-3	0.25%
RBOGX	Class R-6	0.25%
RBOFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FIFBX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03315	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03235	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03379	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03366	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03411	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03267	May 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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