American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class F-1 (WBFFX)
| Fund Assets | 10.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 122.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 15.87 |
| YTD Return | -2.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.49% |
| 5-Year Return | -11.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.76 |
| 52-Week High | 16.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2212 |
| Inception Date | Mar 16, 2001 |
About WBFFX
American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class F-1 is a global bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of total return while maintaining prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, which can include government, corporate, and securitized debt from both developed and emerging markets. It allocates a substantial portion to non-U.S. bonds, comprising over half of its portfolio, and regularly maintains exposure to various currencies, allowing for broad global diversification. This fund employs a multimanager approach, with each manager independently responsible for a portion of the assets, promoting diversification of strategies within the portfolio. The fund features moderate credit quality and extensive interest rate sensitivity, indicated by its effective duration of approximately 6.6 years. With a low minimum initial investment of $250 and regular quarterly distributions, it is accessible to a wide range of investors. Its significant asset base and long track record highlight its established presence and importance within the global fixed income sector, appealing to investors seeking exposure to international bond markets.
Performance
WBFFX had a total return of 2.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.40%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.1476 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.148 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.1477 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1477 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1377 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.128 | Dec 19, 2024 |