American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class C is an intermediate-term bond mutual fund designed to provide current income while maintaining defined standards of credit quality and maturity. The fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of U.S. government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed obligations, with smaller allocations to non-U.S. bonds and cash equivalents. It emphasizes an average effective duration of about 4.2 years and maintains an average credit quality of A or higher, though up to 10% of its assets may be held in securities rated Baa/BBB. The portfolio is widely diversified, typically holding over 990 different issuers, and has a $25.6 billion asset base as of March 2025. Mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury obligations constitute the largest segments of the portfolio. The fund pays monthly dividends and is structured to help investors seeking regular income with moderate interest rate sensitivity. Its key role in financial markets is to serve as a core fixed-income holding for investors looking for a balance of stability and income, with exposure mainly to high-quality, intermediate-term U.S. bonds and select investment-grade securities.
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