American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Portfolio Class F-3 (TYEFX)
| Fund Assets | 397.10M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.73 |
| YTD Return | -0.19% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.45 |
| 52-Week High | 9.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About TYEFX
American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Portfolio F-3 is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio invests primarily in high-quality, short- to intermediate-maturity municipal bonds through a mix of underlying American Funds strategies, resulting in a predominantly U.S. bond allocation and minimal equity exposure. Its holdings are largely revenue bonds, supplemented by general obligation bonds, seeking diversified exposure across municipal sectors. The fund maintains a relatively short effective duration—around three years—aimed at limiting interest-rate sensitivity while providing stable, tax-exempt income. It distributes dividends monthly and historically targets a distribution rate in the mid-2% range, reflecting its income-oriented mandate. With hundreds of issuers represented and a measured turnover profile, the portfolio functions as a core short-duration municipal allocation for investors prioritizing tax efficiency and capital steadiness within fixed income. Operated by Capital Group, it is benchmarked to short/intermediate municipal indices and is positioned within the Muni National Short category for risk and peer comparisons.
Performance
TYEFX had a total return of 3.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.10%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds Limited Term Tx-Ex Bd R-6 | n/a | 40.02% |
| Capital Group Short Duration Municipal Income ETF | CGSM | 29.97% |
| Amer Fds Short-Term Tax Exempt Bd | n/a | 29.52% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 0.50% |
| Cash And Other Assets Less Liablities | n/a | -0.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0247 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.021 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0109 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0408 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0227 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0231 | Oct 29, 2025 |