American Funds Corporate Bond R6 (RCBFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 216.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.68 |
| YTD Return | 4.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.81% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.20 |
| 52-Week High | 9.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 720 |
| Inception Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
About RCBFX
American Funds Corporate Bond Fund R-6 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in investment-grade corporate bonds. Its primary objective is to provide maximum total return through a combination of income and prudent risk management. The fund emphasizes a research-driven approach, focusing on bonds issued by U.S. and international corporations, while maintaining a significant allocation to U.S. bonds—accounting for about 84% of its holdings. With an effective duration of approximately 6.6 to 7 years, it targets intermediate-term fixed-income investors seeking consistent income, as regular dividends are paid monthly. The portfolio is diversified across more than 190 issuers and typically avoids equities, concentrating on corporate credit and select government securities to manage risk. The R-6 share class distinguishes itself with a low expense ratio, making it cost-effective compared to its peers. Managed by an experienced team and recognized with a high Morningstar rating, the fund serves as a core holding for retirement and institutional portfolios, offering stable yield and diversified credit exposure within the broader fixed-income market.
Performance
RCBFX had a total return of 0.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.62%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 6.67% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 05.15.35 | 2.36% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 2.01% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 5% | T.5 05.15.45 | 1.61% |
| AbbVie Inc. 5.05% | ABBV.5.05 03.15.34 | 1.21% |
| Chubb INA Holdings Inc 5% | CB.5 03.15.34 | 0.81% |
| The Boeing Company 2.75% | BA.2.75 02.01.26 | 0.81% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. 5.05% | CSCO.5.05 02.26.34 | 0.73% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.15.28 | 0.73% |
| Takeda US Financing Inc. 5.2% | TACHEM.5.2 07.07.35 | 0.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03646 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03723 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0363 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03823 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03634 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03819 | Apr 1, 2025 |