American Funds Corporate Bond R-6 (RCBFX)

Fund Assets	1.84B
Expense Ratio	0.334%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.79%
Dividend Growth	-1.69%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.95
YTD Return	-3.01%
1-Year Return	-2.82%
5-Year Return	-4.66%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	741
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.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RCBFX
• Share Class: Class R-6
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

RCBFX had a total return of -2.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.29%.

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%
FBCDX	Class 529-f-3	0.37%
RCBEX	Class R-5	0.41%
FFBBX	Class 529-f-2	0.42%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03662	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03758	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03484	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.035	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0362	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03522	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 16, 2026

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