American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFBX)
| Fund Assets | 96.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.33% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.50 |
| YTD Return | 6.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.79% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.66 |
| 52-Week High | 11.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2002 |
About RBFBX
The Bond Fund of America Class R-2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while preserving capital for investors. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. While the majority of holdings are investment-grade (rated A or better), the fund also maintains limited exposure to below-investment-grade bonds, balancing risk and return as appropriate. Up to 25% of assets can be allocated to non-U.S. issuers, enhancing geographic diversification. The fund adheres to a multi-manager approach, leveraging the expertise of several portfolio managers to identify attractively priced opportunities across the fixed-income spectrum. Portfolios are actively managed with a broad range of maturities and sectors represented, offering exposure to U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, asset-backed and mortgage-backed instruments, and select corporate debt. Regular monthly dividends and a long-term market presence since 1974 support its reputation as a core holding for income-oriented investors and portfolio diversifiers. The Bond Fund of America Class R-2 plays a significant role in the market as a core bond fund choice for retirement plans and those seeking broad-based fixed-income exposure.
Performance
RBFBX had a total return of 4.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.59%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0313 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0324 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03233 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03247 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0335 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03252 | Jul 1, 2025 |