American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class 529-C (CFACX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.42% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| YTD Return | 2.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.50% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Feb 19, 2002 |
About CFACX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America 529-C is a taxable bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income while emphasizing the preservation of capital. As an actively managed core fixed-income fund, it primarily invests in a broad array of investment-grade U.S. bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt, with a smaller allocation to non-U.S. bonds. The fund typically holds a large and diversified portfolio, with over 1,300 issuers, offering exposure to a variety of credit sectors and maturities. With an effective duration of approximately six years, it is structured to manage interest rate sensitivity while aiming for stable income generation. Regular monthly dividends are distributed to shareholders, and its structure as a 529-C share class allows it to be used as an option within education savings plans. The fund plays a significant role in the market as a diversified fixed-income vehicle, catering to investors seeking stability, diversification, and routine income within a tax-advantaged framework for education savings.
Performance
CFACX had a total return of 0.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.07%.
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 | $0.03285 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03192 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0325 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03212 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03261 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03076 | Mar 3, 2025 |