American Funds The Income Fund of America® Class R-5 (RIDFX)
| Fund Assets | 131.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 92.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 76.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.74 |
| YTD Return | 11.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 59.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.42 |
| 52-Week High | 26.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3015 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2002 |
About RIDFX
American Funds The Income Fund of America Class R-5 is a diversified mutual fund designed with a primary focus on generating current income while also seeking long-term capital growth. Managed by American Funds since its inception in 2002, the fund invests predominantly in a blend of dividend-paying stocks and fixed income securities, with equities typically representing 60% or more of its holdings. This allocation seeks to balance income generation with moderate growth potential, resulting in a global moderate allocation profile. Notable for its substantial asset base—over $100 billion—the fund features a low expense ratio, making it cost-effective compared to many peers. Investors benefit from a consistent, quarterly dividend payout, which supports its income objective. The portfolio is broadly diversified, encompassing thousands of individual holdings across different sectors and regions, which helps reduce risk associated with individual issuers. American Funds The Income Fund of America Class R-5 plays a key role in the market as a core holding for investors seeking reliable income and moderate long-term growth. It appeals to retirement plans and institutions due to its blend of income, diversification, and cost efficiency.
Performance
RIDFX had a total return of 13.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.94%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
21.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 6.33% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.19% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 2.10% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 1.69% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 1.67% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 1.42% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.34% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.30% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 1.13% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 1.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.1867 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1867 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $1.0655 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.187 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1862 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | $0.186 | Mar 12, 2024 |