American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 (RILFX)
| Fund Assets | 13.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
| Dividend Growth | 82.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 9.70 |
| YTD Return | 5.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.09 |
| 52-Week High | 9.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 157 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
About RILFX
American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities that are designed to provide both **inflation protection and income**. The fund primarily invests in **inflation-linked bonds** issued by the U.S. Treasury—commonly known as TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)—as well as inflation-linked bonds from non-U.S. governments and select high-quality corporate and asset-backed securities. Its strategy requires at least 80% of assets to be held in inflation-linked instruments, with a strong emphasis on government and government-sponsored issuers. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund follows a disciplined approach aimed at preserving purchasing power during periods of rising inflation. The fund’s portfolio is constructed to maintain high credit quality, focusing on securities rated AA- or better at the time of purchase. The class R-6 shares are tailored for institutional investors, offering a competitive expense ratio and excluding marketing (12b-1) fees. American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund Class R-6 plays a significant role in portfolios seeking dampened inflation risk and stable, real returns, making it a key component for investors with long-term goals sensitive to the eroding effects of inflation on fixed income assets.
Performance
RILFX had a total return of 4.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.72%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
47.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 0.154% | TII.0.125 01.15.31 | 9.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.156% | TII.0.125 07.15.30 | 5.79% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.826% | TII.1.75 01.15.34 | 4.85% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.142% | TII.0.125 04.15.27 | 4.78% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.76% | TII.1.625 10.15.27 | 4.65% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.65% | TII.0.5 01.15.28 | 4.47% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.156% | TII.0.125 01.15.30 | 4.24% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.221% | TII.2.125 02.15.54 | 3.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.498% | TII.0.375 01.15.27 | 2.87% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.204% | TII.2.125 04.15.29 | 2.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.2119 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.116 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.6038 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3936 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.4402 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.1312 | Dec 19, 2019 |