American Funds The Bond Fund of America (RBFEX)

The Bond Fund of America R-4 is a mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. Notably, the portfolio is constructed with a majority of holdings rated A or higher at the time of purchase, and the fund maintains exposure to international issuers, with over 10% of assets in foreign bonds. The fund does not allocate to equities and features regular monthly dividend distributions. Its assets encompass a broad mix of over a thousand individual issuers, emphasizing both credit quality and risk management. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, a long-established institutional asset manager, the Bond Fund of America R-4 serves as a core fixed-income holding for investors seeking diversification and stability in their bond allocation, while also integrating a global perspective within its strategy.