American Funds Bond Fund of Amer A ABNDX
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A 'Sandwich Generation' Couple Checks Their Retirement Readiness
… Vodafone VOD 8,107 0.39 Taxable: American Bond Fund of America ABNDX 48,045 2.34 Taxable: American Capital Inc Builder CAIBX ..... 000 4.86 Jeff's 401(k): American Bond Fund of America ABNDX 49,898 2.43 Jeff's Roth: Vanguard Total World Stock Index …
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Lifting the Curtain on Changes at American Funds Bond Fund of America
American Funds Bond Fund of America ABNDX has transformed itself in recent years. While we've been following these changes closely--disappointing results in 2008 caused …
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When Rising Stars, Fallen Stars, and Steady Eddies Rate Bronze or Neutral
… and more data on how he invests, chances of a positive or negative rating will increase. American Funds Bond Fund of America ABNDX seems to be less than the sum of its parts. While having multiple portfolio managers works just fine for equities, it can …
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ABNDX American Funds Bond Fund of Amer A Fund Analysis, Report, Research, 5 Star Rating – Morningstar
Fund's recent strategic shift into Treasuries will make it more vulnerable to rising Treasury yields.Despite a long-term record that has rebounded to great heights, the fund's past troubles have created notable price volatility.Well-diversified portfolio.Extensive management, analyst, and research
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AIBAX American Funds Interm Bond Fd of Amer A Fund Analysis, Report, Research, 5 Star Rating – Morningstar
… Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America ASBAX and the intermediate-term bond category's American Funds Bond Fund of America ABNDX , this fund occupies a nuanced (perhaps often ignored) space. It more or less splits the difference between the two in taking …
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Should You Bank on Alpha?
… squared with a benchmark before putting any weight on its alpha or beta. For example, American Funds Bond Fund of America ABNDX has a low correlation with its best-fit index (it has an R-squared of 78.90% relative to the BarCap U.S. Credit Index …
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Fund Flows--Mutual Fund Investors Return in Force
… outflows, led by PIMCO Total Return PTTDX, Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond FGBAX, and American Funds Bond Fund of America ABNDX . However, credit risk should always be top of mind, and investors may be stretching for yield. Plus, issuers have taken …
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Rising Rate Bond Fund Performance
… 7) MWTRX -1.8% (8) WATFX -1.9% (9) USAIX -2.0% (10) BAGIX -2.5% (11) BFMCX -2.6% (12) VBMFX -2.7% (13) ABNDX -2.7% (14) PTTRX -3.3% I am surprised that PIMCO is at the bottom. Risk matters.
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Asset allocation advice for 529 AF account
… asset allocation (eg. 60% stock, 40% bonds). Possible options for the 529 account: a) transfer entire balance to ABALX, AMECX or CAIBX; b) start adding new money to ABNDX ; c) do nothing. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Wifes IRA
In 2008, my wife's IRA was primarily invested in equity growth funds from American funds. Needless to say, it suffered significant losses. I felt the best defense aginst another market melt down would be a more diversified approach. Below is the final product I came up with and would like your opinions on this portfolio. All of the funds are with American, which may or may not we a wise decision. I did not incur any additional load fees as all the changes were accomplished thru exchanges. My wife is 55 and we don't anticipate taking any withdrawals her IRA until she is 62 or older Bond Fund of America ( ABNDX ) 11% Intermed Bond Fund (AIBAX) 10% Short Term Bond (ASBAX) 10% Capital World Bond (CWBFX) 6% American Balanced (ABALX) 20% Capital Income Builder (CAIBX) 9% World Growth % Income (CWGIX) 5% Growth Fund of America (AGTHX) 15% Investment Co Of Amer (AIVSX) 14% Thanks for your input......Lone Pine