American Funds The Bond Fund of America (BFACX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.36% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| YTD Return | 2.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.15% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | May 28, 1974 |
About BFACX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class C is an open-ended mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments. Its primary objective is to provide investors with a high level of current income while preserving capital. To achieve this, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. It emphasizes investment-grade debt, with the majority of holdings rated A or better at the time of purchase, and typically limits exposure to lower-rated bonds. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund follows an intermediate core bond strategy, which balances income potential with risk management by investing across various sectors, maturities, and issuers. This approach makes it a popular core holding for income-oriented investors and those seeking to add stability to their broader investment portfolios. The fund distributes dividends monthly and maintains a long performance history, having been established in 1974. As one of the larger bond funds in the market, it plays a significant role in offering liquidity and diversification for fixed-income investors.
Performance
BFACX had a total return of 1.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.20%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
15.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 7.48% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 1.40% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 1.26% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 8.11 | 0.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 09.30.30 | 0.65% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 0.61% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 05.15.55 | 0.60% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5% | FNCL.3.5 8.11 | 0.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.875% | T.4.875 10.31.30 | 0.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03329 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03233 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03297 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03256 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03306 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03074 | Mar 3, 2025 |