American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America’s conservative approach helps it serve as portfolio ballast but could limit its range relative to short-term bond Morningstar Category peers, along with its ability to outperform over the long term. Its cheapest share classes earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral, while its pricier share classes are rated Negative.
American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer A ASBAX
NAV / 1-Day Return
9.67
/
0.11
%
Total Assets
11.7 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.660%
Expense Ratio
0.660%
Fee Level
Below Average
Longest Manager Tenure
10.90
years
Category
Short-Term Bond
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
High / LimitedMin. Initial Investment
250
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.49%
Effective Duration
2.06
years
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A conservative short-term offering.
