American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 (RILFX)
| Fund Assets | 14.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 64.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.56 |
| YTD Return | 1.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.05 |
| 52-Week High | 9.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 153 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
About RILFX
American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities that are designed to provide both **inflation protection and income**. The fund primarily invests in **inflation-linked bonds** issued by the U.S. Treasury—commonly known as TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)—as well as inflation-linked bonds from non-U.S. governments and select high-quality corporate and asset-backed securities. Its strategy requires at least 80% of assets to be held in inflation-linked instruments, with a strong emphasis on government and government-sponsored issuers. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund follows a disciplined approach aimed at preserving purchasing power during periods of rising inflation. The fund’s portfolio is constructed to maintain high credit quality, focusing on securities rated AA- or better at the time of purchase. The class R-6 shares are tailored for institutional investors, offering a competitive expense ratio and excluding marketing (12b-1) fees. American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 plays a significant role in portfolios seeking dampened inflation risk and stable, real returns, making it a key component for investors with long-term goals sensitive to the eroding effects of inflation on fixed income assets.
Performance
RILFX had a total return of 5.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.42%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.3492 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.2119 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.116 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.6038 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3936 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.4402 | Dec 22, 2020 |