American Funds Capital World Bond Fund® Class R-1 (RCWAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
15.79
+0.07 (0.45%)
Apr 2, 2026, 8:07 AM EST
Fund Assets10.22B
Expense Ratio1.58%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover122.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.50
Dividend Yield3.19%
Dividend Growth22.89%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 19, 2026
Previous Close15.72
YTD Return-1.75%
1-Year Return3.34%
5-Year Return-12.74%
52-Week Low15.60
52-Week High16.58
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings2212
Inception DateJun 28, 2002

About RCWAX

Capital World Bond Fund (Class R-1) is a global fixed-income mutual fund designed to seek a high level of total return through prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in sovereign and corporate bonds from over 60 developed and emerging markets, offering investors broad diversification across geographies and credit qualities. Its strategy is conservative, with moderate exposure to emerging markets and a focus on both U.S. and non-U.S. debt securities, including government bonds, corporate notes, mortgage-backed obligations, and asset-backed securities. The portfolio is actively managed to respond to shifting global economic conditions and interest rate environments, making it a relevant vehicle for investors seeking income and potential capital preservation in a volatile market. Currently, the fund holds more than 2,000 individual bonds and maintains a significant allocation to non-U.S. government and agency securities, underscoring its international character. Capital World Bond Fund is recognized for its global reach, experienced management team, and disciplined risk management approach, providing market participants with a means to access a diversified segment of the global bond universe.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category World Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RCWAX
Share Class Class R-1
Index Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RCWAX had a total return of 3.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.37%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
WFBFXClass F-30.48%
RCWGXClass R-60.48%
FWBCXClass 529-f-30.53%
RCWFXClass R-50.54%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 19, 2026$0.1263Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025$0.126Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025$0.1243Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025$0.1253Jun 16, 2025
Mar 14, 2025$0.1173Mar 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2024$0.1072Dec 19, 2024
Full Dividend History