American Funds Bond Fund of Amer 529E (CFAEX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| YTD Return | 2.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.84% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2002 |
About CFAEX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class 529-E is an actively managed open-end mutual fund specializing in intermediate core bonds. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining a strong emphasis on preserving capital. The fund invests predominantly in investment-grade U.S. and non-U.S. bonds, with significant allocations to U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed obligations, and asset-backed securities. Key characteristics include a broad diversification across more than a thousand issuers, a moderate effective duration of approximately 6.1 years, and a monthly dividend distribution schedule. The portfolio’s composition is heavily weighted toward U.S. bonds, but it also maintains exposure to international debt markets. Serving as a core fixed-income holding, this fund supports the needs of investors seeking steady income streams and principal stability, and it is commonly used within 529 college savings plans to help manage long-term educational expenses. With its substantial asset base and disciplined risk management approach, the fund plays a prominent role in providing bond market access to a wide range of investors.
Performance
CFAEX had a total return of 0.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.58%.
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 | $0.0382 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03711 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03782 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03726 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03797 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03574 | Mar 3, 2025 |