American Funds Bond Fund of Amer 529-F-2 (FFBOX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| YTD Return | 2.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.47% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FFBOX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class 529-F-2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while preserving capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, with at least 80% of its assets allocated to these instruments. Its holdings encompass U.S. Treasury and government agency bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities, offering exposure to both government and corporate issuers. The portfolio maintains a high quality bias, with a significant portion of assets in securities rated A3 or higher, or in comparably rated unrated securities. The fund is designed for investors seeking regular income, distributing dividends on a monthly basis. With substantial assets under management, it plays a significant role in the intermediate core bond segment, tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its primary benchmark. By balancing income generation with prudent risk management, the fund serves as a versatile fixed-income holding for education savings and general investment portfolios, contributing to portfolio diversification and stability.
Performance
FFBOX had a total return of 1.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.30%.
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 | $0.04293 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04163 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04256 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04183 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04268 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03948 | Mar 3, 2025 |