American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-2E (RBEBX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.37 |
| YTD Return | 2.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.62% |
| 5-Year Return | -8.22% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2014 |
About RBEBX
The Bond Fund of America (Class R-2E) is an open-ended mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments. Its primary purpose is to deliver a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital. This fund predominantly allocates its assets to a diversified portfolio of bonds—including U.S. government and agency securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed obligations, and asset-backed securities—allowing it to capture exposure across multiple segments of the bond market. Notably, the fund maintains a broad diversification, investing at least 80% of its assets in bonds and related debt securities, with a significant focus on U.S. bonds alongside modest allocations to non-U.S. issues and cash equivalents. Designed as a core bond holding, it aims to offer steady monthly income through regular dividend distributions and serves as a potential diversifier to equity risk in investor portfolios. Managed by Capital Group, it is one of the larger funds in its category by assets, reflecting its substantial role in the core bond market segment and its ability to accommodate a range of institutional and retirement investors seeking stable, income-oriented investment exposure.
Performance
RBEBX had a total return of 0.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.09%.
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 | $0.03622 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03521 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03629 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03525 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03595 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03332 | Mar 3, 2025 |