American Funds Capital World Bd R-4 (RCWEX)

Fund Assets	9.90B
Expense Ratio	0.83%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	122.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.63
Dividend Yield	3.95%
Dividend Growth	11.74%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 17, 2026

Previous Close	15.95
YTD Return	-0.29%
1-Year Return	0.69%
5-Year Return	-11.26%
52-Week Low	15.65
52-Week High	16.80
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	2342
Inception Date	Aug 15, 2002

About RCWEX

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class R-4 is an open-ended mutual fund specializing in global fixed-income investments. Its primary purpose is to deliver a high level of total return through prudent investment in a diversified portfolio of bonds and debt securities. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, including those issued by governments, supranational institutions, and corporations, and spans both developed and emerging markets. The portfolio is distinguished by its broad diversification, typically covering more than 60 countries and maintaining significant exposure to both U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar denominated securities. The fund targets primarily investment-grade bonds, but its managers have the flexibility to include select below-investment-grade securities based on their global research and macroeconomic outlook, aiming to benefit from income and capital appreciation opportunities. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, one of the industry’s longstanding investment firms, the fund employs a multi-manager approach and fundamental analysis. Its performance is benchmarked against indices like the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index. With a moderate risk profile and a focus on global diversification, the fund serves investors seeking exposure to international interest rate trends, protection from U.S. market-specific risks, and income opportunities outside domestic bonds.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: World Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RCWEX
• Share Class: Class R-4
• Index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RCWEX had a total return of 0.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.09%.

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	$0.163	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 19, 2026	$0.1567	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025	$0.1563	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.1558	Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025	$0.1557	Jun 16, 2025
Mar 14, 2025	$0.1465	Mar 17, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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