American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class R-2E (RPBEX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.43 |
| YTD Return | -0.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.43 |
| 52-Week High | 9.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2014 |
About RPBEX
American Funds Preservation Portfolio – Class R-2E is a fund-of-funds within the short-term bond category designed to provide current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. It allocates primarily to American Funds fixed income strategies, with exposure concentrated in high-quality sectors such as U.S. Treasury and agency securities, mortgage‑backed and asset‑backed obligations, and investment‑grade corporate bonds. The portfolio maintains a short interest-rate profile and relatively low volatility, reflecting its focus on stability in challenging markets. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, it distributes income monthly and typically exhibits modest turnover, aligning with its conservative mandate. As of mid‑2025, the portfolio held a diversified mix of more than a thousand underlying issuers, with U.S. bonds comprising the vast majority of assets. This structure positions the fund as a capital‑preservation building block for investors seeking a steady income stream and limited equity exposure within a diversified retirement or conservative allocation strategy.
Performance
RPBEX had a total return of 2.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.24%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.0266 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0282 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0229 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0161 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0386 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0244 | Nov 25, 2025 |