American Funds College 2021 529A
Name
As of 05/21/2021Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-1.6%
1 yr return
1.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.1%
Net Assets
$2.28 B
Holdings in Top 10
N/A
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$11.2
$11.17
$11.79
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.41%
SALES FEES
Front Load 3.50%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 21.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250
IRA
$25
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 05/21/2021Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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CTOAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.34%
- Dividend Yield 2.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds College 2021 Fund
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateSep 14, 2012
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
Fund Description
CTOAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | CTOAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | -1.6% | -18.7% | 98.0% | 97.40% |
1 Yr | 1.6% | -1.8% | 17.3% | 36.32% |
3 Yr | 4.2%* | 0.9% | 9.6% | 13.78% |
5 Yr | 3.1%* | 0.2% | 6.7% | 13.31% |
10 Yr | N/A* | 0.2% | 4.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | CTOAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 1.5% | -23.0% | 206.3% | 58.32% |
2022 | 3.2% | -2.4% | 9.3% | 16.93% |
2021 | -2.6% | -50.6% | 1.0% | 92.42% |
2020 | 1.2% | -2.6% | 4.6% | 6.19% |
2019 | 1.0% | -65.8% | 10.9% | 16.74% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | CTOAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | -1.6% | -18.7% | 97.9% | 97.24% |
1 Yr | -1.9% | -6.9% | 17.3% | 94.56% |
3 Yr | 3.0%* | -0.6% | 9.6% | 58.84% |
5 Yr | 2.3%* | -0.6% | 6.7% | 45.14% |
10 Yr | N/A* | 0.1% | 4.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | CTOAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 1.5% | -23.0% | 206.3% | 58.32% |
2022 | 3.2% | -2.3% | 9.3% | 17.63% |
2021 | -2.6% | -7.0% | 6.5% | 94.13% |
2020 | 3.4% | -2.6% | 8.2% | 4.95% |
2019 | 4.2% | -65.2% | 10.9% | 6.61% |
NAV & Total Return History
CTOAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
CTOAX | Category Low | Category High | CTOAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 2.28 B | 6.34 M | 79.3 B | 38.55% |
Number of Holdings | 5 | 3 | 5100 | 94.66% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.27 B | -154 M | 12.4 B | 16.95% |
Weighting of Top 10 | N/A | 2.3% | 100.0% | 0.90% |
Top 10 Holdings
- American Funds ST Bd Fd of Amer R6 35.06%
- American Funds Interm Bd Fd of Amer R6 35.00%
- American Funds Mortgage R6 20.00%
- American Funds Strategic Bond R-6 9.99%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CTOAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bonds | 83.48% | 40.85% | 132.53% | 91.05% |
Cash | 15.91% | -35.97% | 56.06% | 4.55% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.61% | 0.00% | 37.57% | 88.23% |
Stocks | 0.00% | -0.08% | 9.53% | 57.61% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.28% | 60.28% |
Other | 0.00% | -6.80% | 19.35% | 50.55% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CTOAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Government | 33.87% | 0.00% | 82.95% | 27.16% |
Securitized | 32.54% | 0.00% | 94.44% | 29.36% |
Cash & Equivalents | 22.69% | 0.00% | 56.06% | 1.57% |
Corporate | 10.63% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 92.46% |
Municipal | 0.27% | 0.00% | 88.84% | 26.22% |
Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.40% | 59.81% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CTOAX % Rank | |
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US | 77.80% | 0.00% | 113.69% | 50.24% |
Non US | 5.68% | 0.00% | 76.47% | 87.44% |
CTOAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
CTOAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.41% | 0.02% | 2.47% | 75.88% |
Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 3.63% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 24.55% |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | 24.76% |
Sales Fees
CTOAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | 3.50% | 0.00% | 5.75% | 15.63% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
CTOAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
CTOAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 21.00% | 0.00% | 496.37% | 9.27% |
CTOAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
CTOAX | Category Low | Category High | CTOAX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 0.00% | 1.32% | 51.41% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
CTOAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
CTOAX | Category Low | Category High | CTOAX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 1.34% | -9.96% | 65.00% | 74.47% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
CTOAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 27, 2018 | $0.195 | |
Dec 27, 2017 | $0.153 | |
Dec 28, 2016 | $0.193 | |
Dec 29, 2015 | $0.203 | |
Dec 31, 2014 | $0.186 | |
Dec 31, 2013 | $0.146 | |
Dec 31, 2012 | $0.065 |