American Funds Capital World Bd R-3 (RCWCX)

Fund Assets	9.90B
Expense Ratio	1.13%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	122.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.58
Dividend Yield	3.64%
Dividend Growth	12.57%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 17, 2026

Previous Close	15.93
YTD Return	-0.50%
1-Year Return	0.38%
5-Year Return	-12.56%
52-Week Low	15.63
52-Week High	16.77
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	2342
Inception Date	Jul 16, 2002

About RCWCX

Capital World Bond Fund (Class R-3) is a globally diversified mutual fund focused primarily on bond investments. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of total return while emphasizing prudent risk management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad array of debt securities, such as government, corporate, supranational, asset-backed, and mortgage-backed bonds, with substantial allocations across both U.S. and international markets. This strategy enables the fund to diversify interest rate and credit risks by exposure to various currencies and economies. A distinguishing feature is its multimanager approach, in which portions of the portfolio are managed independently by different investment professionals to harness specialized expertise. The fund may also use derivatives, including currency forwards and futures, to enhance returns or manage risk. With an effective duration around six years and a moderate risk profile, Capital World Bond Fund (Class R-3) appeals to investors seeking global fixed-income exposure and regular income distributions, typically paid quarterly. Its significant asset base and long track record underscore its role as a notable option within the global bond mutual fund category.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: World Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RCWCX
• Share Class: Class R-3
• Index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RCWCX had a total return of 0.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.79%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WFBFX	Class F-3	0.48%
RCWGX	Class R-6	0.48%
FWBCX	Class 529-f-3	0.53%
RCWFX	Class R-5	0.54%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 17, 2026	$0.1508	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 19, 2026	$0.1448	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025	$0.1432	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.1426	Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025	$0.1438	Jun 16, 2025
Mar 14, 2025	$0.1348	Mar 17, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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