American Funds Corporate Bond R-2 (RCBBX)

Fund Assets	1.88B
Expense Ratio	1.40%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.59%
Dividend Growth	-2.19%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.14
YTD Return	-2.59%
1-Year Return	-2.60%
5-Year Return	-9.32%
52-Week Low	9.08
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	741
Inception Date	Jul 29, 2016

About RCBBX

The American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class R-2 is a mutual fund designed to offer investors exposure to the U.S. investment-grade corporate bond market. Its main purpose is to seek maximum total return while maintaining a strong emphasis on capital preservation and prudent risk management. The fund achieves this by investing primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds, ensuring a diversified approach across sectors within the corporate debt space. The portfolio typically holds over 190 issuers and maintains a substantial allocation to both U.S. and select non-U.S. bonds, with a minor portion in cash and equivalents. Effective portfolio management is reflected in metrics such as an average effective duration of roughly 6.6 years, a notable average yield to worst of about 5%, and a regular distribution schedule with monthly dividends. The fund’s strategy is tailored for those seeking dedicated corporate bond exposure, enhancement of current income compared to core bond funds, and overall portfolio diversification, given its low correlation with equities. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund appeals to investors prioritizing steady income and disciplined risk oversight in fixed income markets.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RCBBX
• Share Class: Class R-2
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

RCBBX had a total return of -2.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.42%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CFBFX	Class F-3	0.32%
RCBFX	Class R-6	0.32%
FBCDX	Class 529-f-3	0.37%
RCBEX	Class R-5	0.41%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02964	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02635	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02671	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02763	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02694	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02836	Apr 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 20, 2026

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