American Funds Corporate Bond R-5E (RCBHX)

Fund Assets	1.84B
Expense Ratio	0.491%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	226.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.63%
Dividend Growth	-1.82%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.95
YTD Return	-3.12%
1-Year Return	-2.98%
5-Year Return	-5.30%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.72
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	741
Inception Date	Jul 29, 2016

About RCBHX

American Funds Corporate Bond Fund Class R-5E is a mutual fund focused on generating maximum total return with an emphasis on capital preservation and prudent risk management. It primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade corporate bonds, notes, and loans, which account for the bulk of its holdings—typically upwards of 80% to nearly 89% of net assets. The fund's assets are complemented by allocations to U.S. Treasury securities, non-U.S. bonds, asset-backed securities, and other fixed-income instruments, providing diversification across the fixed-income landscape. Designed for investors seeking steady income and lower volatility compared to equity investments, the fund pays regular monthly dividends and manages expenses competitively for its class, with a focus on minimizing fees. Managed by the well-established Capital Group, the fund employs a research-driven approach and a disciplined process to mitigate interest rate and credit risks. Its role in the market is to offer access to a broad, well-managed corporate bond portfolio, suitable for risk-conscious investors or as a core component of a fixed-income allocation within diversified portfolios. Its low carbon risk profile further highlights a commitment to sustainability within corporate bond investing.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RCBHX
• Share Class: Class R-5e
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corp Investment Grade TR

Performance

RCBHX had a total return of -2.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.18%.

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
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03541	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03643	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03362	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03375	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03497	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03398	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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