American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFFX)
| Fund Assets | 93.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 370.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.39 |
| YTD Return | 2.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.14% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.00 |
| 52-Week High | 11.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5343 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2002 |
About RBFFX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class R-5 is an intermediate core bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income while emphasizing the preservation of capital. Managed by Capital Group, the fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified mix of U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities, with the flexibility to allocate up to 25% in non-U.S. issuers. Most holdings are rated A or better, reflecting a strong focus on credit quality, and the fund limits its exposure to below-investment-grade securities to no more than 10% of assets. The portfolio is broadly diversified across more than 1,400 issuers, with significant allocations to mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury instruments. Regular monthly dividends make the fund appealing to income-focused investors, and its core bond designation enables it to serve as a foundational holding for balanced or fixed-income portfolios. The fund’s conservative approach to credit risk, combined with active management and broad market exposure, makes it a notable vehicle for seeking both income generation and stability in varying interest rate environments.
Performance
RBFFX had a total return of 1.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.32%.
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 | $0.04338 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04212 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04314 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0422 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04319 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03996 | Mar 3, 2025 |