American Funds Capital World Bond Fund® Class F-3 (WFBFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
16.15
-0.02 (-0.12%)
At close: Apr 27, 2026
-1.22%
Fund Assets 9.78B
Expense Ratio 0.48%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 122.00%
Dividend (ttm) 0.68
Dividend Yield 4.22%
Dividend Growth 17.08%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 19, 2026
Previous Close 16.17
YTD Return -0.35%
1-Year Return 1.92%
5-Year Return -9.32%
52-Week Low 15.78
52-Week High 16.81
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 2249
Inception Date Jan 27, 2017

About WFBFX

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund F3 is a global fixed-income mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of total return through a diversified portfolio of bonds. The fund primarily invests in sovereign and corporate debt securities across more than 60 developed and emerging markets, offering broad geographic exposure. Its holdings include a mix of non-U.S. government and agency securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury bonds, and asset-backed obligations, with over 50% of the portfolio allocated to foreign issues, reflecting its global mandate. This fund employs a multimanager approach, with different segments of the portfolio managed by individual managers, each contributing their expertise to the overall strategy. The fund may also use derivatives such as forward currency contracts, futures, and swaps to enhance portfolio flexibility and manage risk. It is structured to appeal to institutional and high-net-worth investors, with an emphasis on credit quality and interest rate sensitivity rated as medium to moderate. With a competitive expense ratio and a track record of prudent investment management, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified exposure to global bond markets while maintaining a focus on risk management and long-term value.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category World Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WFBFX
Share Class Class F-3
Index Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

WFBFX had a total return of 1.92% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.05%, including dividends.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
RCWGX Class R-6 0.48%
FWBCX Class 529-f-3 0.53%
RCWFX Class R-5 0.54%
BFWFX Class F-2 0.59%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Mar 19, 2026 $0.1713 Mar 20, 2026
Dec 17, 2025 $0.1706 Dec 18, 2025
Sep 19, 2025 $0.1704 Sep 19, 2025
Jun 13, 2025 $0.1699 Jun 16, 2025
Mar 14, 2025 $0.1605 Mar 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2024 $0.1507 Dec 19, 2024
Full Dividend History