American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class R-4 (RPPEX)
| Fund Assets | 1.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.48 |
| YTD Return | -0.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.47% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.96% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.42 |
| 52-Week High | 9.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2012 |
About RPPEX
American Funds Preservation Portfolio Class R-4 is a multi‑asset mutual fund designed to deliver current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio primarily allocates to underlying American Funds fixed income strategies, resulting in a high concentration in bonds and cash-like instruments. Recent allocations show the fund largely invested in U.S. bonds with smaller exposure to non‑U.S. bonds and minimal equity, aligning it with a short‑term bond profile focused on lower volatility and principal stability. Core holdings span mortgage‑backed and asset‑backed obligations, U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, and investment‑grade corporates, reflecting a diversified approach to interest rate and credit risk within the short‑duration spectrum. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund pays regular monthly dividends and operates as a fund of funds, using taxable and tax‑advantaged bond exposures to generate income. With a long‑standing objective and conservative positioning, it serves as a capital‑preservation building block for retirement plans and investors seeking stability and steady distributions in varied market conditions.
Performance
RPPEX had a total return of 3.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.53%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RMMGX | 55.01% |
| American Funds Interm Bd Fd of Amer R6 | RBOGX | 45.01% |
| Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities | n/a | -0.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0319 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0261 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0176 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0438 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0266 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0305 | Oct 29, 2025 |