American Funds Capital World Bond Fund (BFWFX)
| Fund Assets | 9.87B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 251.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.49 |
| YTD Return | 7.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.81% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.37 |
| 52-Week High | 16.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2201 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2008 |
About BFWFX
American Funds Capital World Bond Fund Class F-2 is a global bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of total return through a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. The fund primarily invests in sovereign and corporate bonds across more than 60 developed and emerging markets, with a strategic mix between U.S. and non-U.S. debt instruments. As of June 2025, about 40% of its holdings are in U.S. bonds while over 55% are allocated to international bonds, reflecting its commitment to global diversification. The fund is structured to maintain medium to extensive credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, often including mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and government securities. It employs a multimanager approach, dividing its assets among multiple seasoned portfolio managers to capture regional and sector-specific insights and to manage risk effectively. With over 2,000 individual securities in its portfolio and assets exceeding $10 billion, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking broad exposure to the global fixed-income market and diversification beyond domestic bonds.
Performance
BFWFX had a total return of 2.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.70%.
Top 10 Holdings
15.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.20% |
| Japan (Government Of) 2.4% | JGB.2.4 03.20.45 192 | 2.99% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 5% | FR.SD4977 | 1.60% |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) 0% | DBR.0 02.15.30 | 1.35% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.31 NTNF | 1.23% |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) 2.5% | DBR.2.5 02.15.35 TWIN | 1.08% |
| Canada (Government of) 3.5% | CAN.3.5 03.01.28 | 0.96% |
| Korea (Republic Of) 4.25% | KTB.4.25 12.10.32 3212 | 0.95% |
| France (Republic Of) 0% | FRTR.0 11.25.30 OAT | 0.77% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.625% | T.0.625 05.15.30 | 0.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1654 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1555 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.146 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1362 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1259 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.126 | Mar 18, 2024 |