American Funds Capital World Bond A
- CWBFX
- Price as of: Jul 30, 2021
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$20.81
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- International Bond
- Fund Company
- American Funds
- Share Class
CWBFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -3.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 4.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 2.8%
- Net Assets $15.6 B
- Holdings in Top 10 16.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.92%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 3.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 143.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $250
- IRA $25
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
International Bond
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style World Bond
CWBFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -3.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.62%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds Capital World Bond Fund®
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateAug 04, 1987
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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
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ManagerThomas Høgh
CWBFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CWBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -3.5% | -52.4% | 3.2% | 63.43% |
| 1 Yr | 3.8% | -7.6% | 29.6% | 73.64% |
| 3 Yr | 4.6%* | -2.6% | 8.1% | 36.63% |
| 5 Yr | 2.8%* | -2.7% | 8.4% | 47.96% |
| 10 Yr | 2.2%* | -5.1% | 4.2% | 45.56% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CWBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.4% | -13.2% | 12.2% | 41.63% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | -3.4% | 14.8% | 44.33% |
| 2018 | -3.6% | -15.3% | 5.3% | 23.91% |
| 2017 | 5.3% | -44.4% | 14.4% | 60.57% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | -49.7% | 14.0% | 61.27% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | CWBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -3.5% | -52.4% | 3.2% | 63.89% |
| 1 Yr | -0.1% | -7.6% | 36.7% | 94.62% |
| 3 Yr | 3.3%* | -2.6% | 11.8% | 66.83% |
| 5 Yr | 2.0%* | -2.7% | 8.6% | 70.30% |
| 10 Yr | 1.8%* | -5.1% | 4.2% | 59.68% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | CWBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.4% | -13.2% | 12.2% | 41.63% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | -3.4% | 14.8% | 44.33% |
| 2018 | -2.3% | -15.3% | 5.3% | 16.30% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | -10.9% | 14.4% | 45.71% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | -6.9% | 14.0% | 33.53% |
NAV & Total Return History
CWBFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| CWBFX | Category Low | Category High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 15.6 B | 78 K | 15.6 B | 8.33% |
| Number of Holdings | 1818 | 3 | 3822 | 13.84% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.61 B | -37.6 M | 2.61 B | 8.04% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 16.80% | 4.5% | 100.0% | 87.33% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
- Capital Group Central Cash Fund 9.15%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 93.14% | 0.00% | 246.10% | 57.59% |
| Cash | 4.97% | -153.22% | 100.00% | 52.68% |
| Convertible Bonds | 1.79% | 0.00% | 10.48% | 38.39% |
| Stocks | 0.10% | -12.58% | 8.41% | 31.70% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.96% | 96.88% |
| Other | 0.00% | -6.74% | 100.00% | 90.63% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 83.89% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 25.68% |
| Healthcare | 12.62% | 0.00% | 27.75% | 27.03% |
| Utilities | 3.24% | 0.00% | 73.08% | 41.89% |
| Industrials | 0.24% | 0.00% | 11.95% | 58.11% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.92% | 95.95% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.96% | 95.95% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 95.95% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.22% | 93.24% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.71% | 93.24% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 93.24% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 98.65% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 0.10% | 0.00% | 7.41% | 21.88% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -12.58% | 7.04% | 94.20% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 67.18% | 0.00% | 99.42% | 22.62% |
| Corporate | 24.36% | 0.00% | 99.06% | 49.32% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 5.68% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 42.53% |
| Securitized | 2.66% | 0.00% | 41.16% | 63.80% |
| Municipal | 0.12% | 0.00% | 7.23% | 32.58% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 61.48% | 98.19% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 62.86% | 0.00% | 158.34% | 51.34% |
| US | 30.28% | -32.45% | 87.76% | 46.88% |
CWBFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| CWBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% | 0.02% | 3.65% | 45.66% |
| Management Fee | 0.43% | 0.00% | 2.08% | 21.66% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 56.25% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.45% | 1.49% |
Sales Fees
| CWBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 3.75% | 0.00% | 5.00% | 62.86% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| CWBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 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.
| CWBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 143.00% | 13.00% | 330.00% | 65.19% |
CWBFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| CWBFX | Category Low | Category High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% | 0.00% | 6.55% | 94.17% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| CWBFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| CWBFX | Category Low | Category High | CWBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.62% | -1.82% | 9.96% | 55.40% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| CWBFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.090 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.055 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Sep 18, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Jun 19, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Mar 20, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Oct 04, 2016 | $0.080 |
| Jun 20, 2016 | $0.080 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.080 |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $0.050 |
| Oct 06, 2015 | $0.020 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | $0.020 |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.020 |
| Oct 07, 2014 | $0.080 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | $0.080 |
| Mar 27, 2014 | $0.080 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.070 |
| Oct 08, 2013 | $0.099 |
| Jun 26, 2013 | $0.099 |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.099 |
| Oct 09, 2012 | $0.099 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $0.129 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | $0.129 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.179 |
| Sep 28, 2011 | $0.179 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.179 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.179 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.179 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.178 |
| Jun 23, 2010 | $0.178 |
| Mar 24, 2010 | $0.178 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.178 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | $0.177 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | $0.177 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.177 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.177 |
| Oct 03, 2008 | $0.177 |
| Jun 19, 2008 | $0.177 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | $0.177 |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.157 |
| Oct 03, 2007 | $0.154 |
| Jun 06, 2007 | $0.154 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | $0.154 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.154 |
| Oct 03, 2006 | $0.154 |
| Jun 19, 2006 | $0.154 |
| Dec 22, 2005 | $0.154 |
| Oct 04, 2005 | $0.153 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.153 |
| Mar 21, 2005 | $0.153 |
| Dec 16, 2004 | $0.134 |
| Oct 04, 2004 | $0.134 |
| Jun 21, 2004 | $0.134 |
| Mar 22, 2004 | $0.134 |
| Dec 18, 2003 | $0.211 |
| Oct 02, 2003 | $0.134 |
| Jun 23, 2003 | $0.134 |
| Mar 24, 2003 | $0.115 |
| Dec 19, 2002 | $0.038 |
| Oct 02, 2002 | $0.077 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $0.077 |
| Mar 25, 2002 | $0.077 |
| Dec 20, 2001 | $0.077 |
| Oct 02, 2001 | $0.077 |
| Jun 28, 2001 | $0.077 |
| Mar 16, 2001 | $0.077 |
| Dec 21, 2000 | $0.077 |
| Oct 03, 2000 | $0.144 |
| Jun 26, 2000 | $0.144 |
| Mar 24, 2000 | $0.144 |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $0.144 |
| Oct 04, 1999 | $0.144 |
| Jun 21, 1999 | $0.144 |
| Mar 22, 1999 | $0.191 |
| Dec 16, 1998 | $0.191 |
| Sep 21, 1998 | $0.191 |
| Jun 29, 1998 | $0.191 |
| Mar 23, 1998 | $0.191 |
| Dec 22, 1997 | $0.191 |
| Sep 22, 1997 | $0.211 |
| Jun 23, 1997 | $0.211 |
| Mar 24, 1997 | $0.211 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | $0.498 |
| Sep 23, 1996 | $0.211 |
| Jul 01, 1996 | $0.211 |
| Mar 25, 1996 | $0.211 |
| Dec 14, 1995 | $0.517 |
| Sep 25, 1995 | $0.211 |
| Jun 19, 1995 | $0.211 |
| Mar 20, 1995 | $0.211 |
| Dec 15, 1994 | $0.287 |
| Oct 10, 1994 | $0.211 |
| Jun 20, 1994 | $0.211 |
| Mar 21, 1994 | $0.211 |
| Oct 04, 1993 | $0.211 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | $0.211 |
| Mar 22, 1993 | $0.211 |
| Oct 05, 1992 | $0.211 |
| Jun 22, 1992 | $0.478 |
| Dec 16, 1991 | $0.555 |
CWBFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Thomas Høgh
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 1995
25.6
25.6%
Thomas H. Høgh is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as a fixed income investment analyst at Capital, Thomas covered Yankee bonds, as well as various non-U.S. bond markets. Prior to joining Capital, Thomas held a number of positions at Privatbanken (now Nordea). He holds an MBA in finance, international business and management from Columbia Business School. He also holds a master's degree in international economics and a bachelor's degree in economics, both from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Thomas is based in London.
Andrew Cormack
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2019
2.33
2.3%
Andrew A. Cormack is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 16 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for one year. Prior to joining Capital, Andrew worked as a portfolio manager at Western Asset Management. He holds a first-class honours degree in actuarial science from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate. Andrew is based in London.
Philip Chitty
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2019
1.5
1.5%
Philip Chitty is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. As a fixed income investment analyst, he covers Western Europe and the U.K. He has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 15 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, Philip had macroeconomic responsibility for Europe and Japan. Prior to joining Capital, Philip was a senior European economist with ABN AMRO. Before that, he was an economist with HM Treasury. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Birkbeck College, University of London. Philip is based in London.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 27.56 | 6.07 | 0.17 |