RANCX

About RANCX

American Funds Strategic Bond Fund – Class R-3 is a mutual fund focused on generating maximum total return while emphasizing preservation of capital. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund predominantly invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other fixed-income instruments. Its strategic approach includes U.S. government, corporate, securitized, and non-U.S. government bonds, allowing for both investment-grade and selected below-investment-grade credit exposures. The fund employs active interest rate positioning and sector allocation, seeking to capitalize on prevailing market conditions through dynamic duration and yield curve management. Key sectors include mortgage-backed, corporate, U.S. Treasury, and asset-backed obligations, with a typical effective duration of approximately 4.5 years. Classified as an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it offers investors diversification from equities and complements traditional bond allocations, while aiming to remain resilient during equity market corrections. Regular distributions are paid quarterly, and the fund serves individual and institutional investors, particularly within retirement accounts. Its risk and return profile is considered above average for its category, with significant assets under management and a long-term research-driven investment philosophy.