American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class F-3 (IFBFX)
| Fund Assets | 26.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 84.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.66 |
| YTD Return | 2.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.31 |
| 52-Week High | 12.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2652 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About IFBFX
American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America F-3 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in intermediate-term, investment-grade fixed income securities. Its main objective is to provide current income while maintaining rigorous maturity and credit quality standards. The fund predominantly invests in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, with at least 80% of assets allocated to high-quality debt instruments, including U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed obligations. A distinguishing feature is the portfolio’s dollar-weighted average duration, typically between three and five years, which helps manage interest rate risk and positions the fund within the intermediate-term bond market. The fund commonly maintains a portfolio quality of A- or better but permits a small exposure (up to 10%) to securities rated BBB/Baa or their unrated equivalents. Its diversification extends across sectors such as government, corporate credit, and securitized assets, supporting risk management and consistent income generation. With monthly dividend distributions and a low expense structure relative to peers, American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America F-3 is considered significant for investors seeking a balance of income and moderate interest rate risk within the broader fixed income landscape.
Performance
IFBFX had a total return of 2.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.89%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 11.03% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.28.29 | 3.82% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 2.97% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6.5% | FNCL.6.5 8.11 | 1.96% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 1.64% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.38% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL.6 7.11 | 1.34% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 05.31.30 | 1.11% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 03.31.26 | 1.01% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 05.31.29 | 0.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04655 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04517 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04614 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04515 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04649 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0437 | Mar 3, 2025 |