American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-1 (RBFAX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.26% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.37 |
| YTD Return | 2.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.45% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | Jun 11, 2002 |
About RBFAX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-1 is a mutual fund specializing in intermediate core bond investments. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital. The fund achieves this by investing at least 80% of its assets in a diverse range of investment-grade U.S. fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments. The portfolio typically holds a broad assortment of bonds, with notable exposures to U.S. Treasury securities, mortgage-backed obligations, and corporate bonds, complemented by limited allocations to non-U.S. bonds and asset-backed securities. With thousands of holdings, the fund minimizes concentration risk, as its top ten holdings comprise a small percentage of total assets. Managed by an experienced team employing a multi-manager approach, the fund is intended as a core fixed-income component within diversified investment portfolios. It plays a significant role for investors seeking disciplined access to the U.S. bond market, aiming to balance income generation with risk management through its sector allocation and active management strategy. Regular monthly dividends reflect its emphasis on income, making it relevant for institutional and retirement-focused clients.
Performance
RBFAX had a total return of 0.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.26%.
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 Gr Bd 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 | $0.03342 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03256 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03331 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03255 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03323 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03094 | Mar 3, 2025 |