American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer F2 (SBFFX)
| Fund Assets | 12.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 154.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.02% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.51 |
| YTD Return | 0.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.48 |
| 52-Week High | 9.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 |
| Holdings | 1434 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2008 |
About SBFFX
American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America Class F-2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating current income while emphasizing capital preservation. It primarily invests in U.S. dollar–denominated, high-quality short‑maturity debt, including U.S. government and agency securities, investment‑grade corporate bonds, as well as asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed securities, with a targeted dollar‑weighted average effective maturity of three years or less. The portfolio is broadly diversified across hundreds of issuers and is managed against a short‑duration government/credit benchmark, seeking lower interest‑rate sensitivity than core bond strategies. The fund distributes income monthly and is positioned as a conservative fixed‑income holding for cash management or ballast within multi‑asset allocations, aiming to provide stability through short duration and high credit quality. Notable characteristics include substantial exposure to U.S. bonds, a large asset base, and a process that allows limited allocation to A‑rated securities while prioritizing higher‑rated holdings, reflecting its quality bias and preservation mandate.
Performance
SBFFX had a total return of 3.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.65%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03157 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03173 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03108 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03158 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02889 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03062 | Feb 2, 2026 |