Bond Funds

American Funds Insurance Series® – The Bond Fund of America (VIBFA)

Summary

A high-quality core bond portfolio with broad diversification.It has the ability to invest in every sector of the bond market, with a limited percentage of below-investment-grade holdings. This approach historically has helped to diversify equity risk in a portfolio.
Price at NAV
$9.44
as of 4/23/2025 (updated daily)
Fund Assets (millions)
$11,224.0
Portfolio Managers1, 2
5
Expense Ratio (Gross/Net %)3
0.38 / 0.23%

Returns at NAV

5.11%
1-year return
0.73%
5-year return
2.04%
10-year return
4.63%
30-Day SEC Yield
Returns as of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly). Yield as of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly).

Asset Mix

U.S. Equities
0.0%
Non-U.S. Equities
0.0%
U.S. Bonds
87.5%
Non-U.S. Bonds
9.4%
Cash & Equivalents 4
3.1%
As of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly)
U.S. Equities
0.0%
Non-U.S. Equities
0.0%
U.S. Bonds
87.5%
Non-U.S. Bonds
9.4%
Cash & Equivalents
3.1%
As of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly)

Volatility & Return

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Fixed Income
For Class 1 Shares,this chart tracks the 10-year standard deviation5and 10-year annualized return of the fixed income funds.
  • VIBFA
  • Bloomberg
    U.S. AggregateIndex
  • Other
    AFfunds
Standard Deviation as of 03/31/2025 (updated monthly). Annualized return as of 03/31/2025 (updated monthly).
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Fund Statistics

6.1 years
Effective Duration
4.9%
Average Yield To Worst
4.3%
Average Coupon
% of net assets as of 3/31/25 (updated quarterly)

Description

Objective

The fund's investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Taking a broadly diversified, high-quality approach, this core bond strategy has the ability to invest in every sector of the bond market, with a limited number of below-investment-grade (BB/Ba and below) holdings. This approach historically has helped to diversify equity risk in a portfolio. The strategy draws on our experience in managing U.S. core bonds since 1973 and an over 90-year heritage of investing in U.S. markets.

Types of Investments

Primarily invests in corporate debt securities, U.S. and other government securities, mortgage–related securities and cash.

Fund Facts

Fund Inception 1/2/1996
Fund Assets (millions) $11,224.0
As of 3/31/2025
Companies/Issuers 567 +
Holdings are as of 3/31/2025 (updated quarterly).
Regular Dividends Paid 60Jun, Dec
Capital Gains Paid 6Jun
Portfolio Turnover (2024) 398%
Fiscal Year-End Dec
Prospectus Date 05/01/2024
CUSIP 030372 80 9
Fund Number 78

Returns

Month-End Returns as of 3/31/2025

VIBFA
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
ANNUAL RETURNS CHART

Quarter-End Returns as of 3/31/2025

Growth of 10K

For Class 1 Shares , this chart tracks a hypothetical investment with dividends reinvested, over the last 20 years, or, since inception date if the fund has been in existence under 20 years, through 12/31/2024.
  • VIBFA
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High & Low Prices

Yield

12-month
Distribution Rates 9 30-day SEC Yield
Fund at NAV 4.37%4.63%
As of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly)

Portfolio Management 1, 2

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Years of Experience with Fund
Years of Experience with Capital Group
Years of Experience with Investment Industry
Pramod Atluri7820
David A. Hoag163236
Fergus N. MacDonald22031
Chitrang Purani1220
John R. Queen02335
A boldface number indicates that years of experience with Capital Group is equal to years of experience with investment industry.

Ratings & Risk

Morningstar RatingTM10

Overall Morningstar RatingTM
Funds rated (422)
3-yr. Morningstar RatingTM
(422 funds rated)
5-yr. Morningstar RatingTM
(380 funds rated)
10-yr. Morningstar RatingTM
(276 funds rated)
Overall Morningstar Risk
Average
LOW
HIGH
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Ratings are based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly).

Risk Measures

Fund
StandardDeviation5
5.06
SharpeRatio5
0.04
For the 10 Years ending 3/31/2025 (updated monthly).
Insurance Series/Morningstar Benchmark5
Bloomberg US Agg Bond TRUSD
R-squared
97.89
Beta
1
Capture Ratio(Downside/Upside)
96.37/105.10

Morningstar Benchmark for the 10 Years ending 3/31/2025 (updated monthly).

Quality Summary

  • Equities
    0.0%
  • U.S. Treasuries/Agencies
    20.8%
  • AAA/Aaa
    38.9%
  • AA/Aa
    3.8%
  • A
    15.3%
  • BBB/Baa
    14.9%
  • BB/Ba
    2.1%
  • B
    0.0%
  • Unrated
    1.2%
  • Cash & equivalents 4
    3.2%
% of net assets as of 3/31/2025 (updated quarterly).

Average Life Breakdown

  • 0-4.9 Years
    47.4%
  • 5-9.9 Years
    37.3%
  • 10-19.9 Years
    6.2%
  • 20-29.9 Years
    5.9%
  • 30+ Years
    0.1%
% of net assets as of 3/31/2025 (updated quarterly).

Holdings

Bonds Breakdown

Bond Details

Total bond holdings
Mortgage-backed obligations + 36.6%
U.S. Treasury bonds & notes 20.8%
Corporate bonds, notes & loans + 31.6%
Asset-backed obligations 5.6%
Cash & equivalents 43.1%
General obligation bonds 1.0%
Non-U.S. government/agency securities 0.8%
Revenue bonds + 0.5%
% of net assets as of 3/31/2025 (updated quarterly)

Top Fixed-Income Issuers 11

  • U.S. Treasury
    20.9%
  • Federal Home Loan Mortgage
    12.3%
  • Fannie Mae
    12.2%
  • UMBS
    3.9%
  • Ginnie Mae II
    1.8%
% of net assets as of 3/31/2025 (updated monthly)

Prices & Distributions

Historical Prices Month-End

Historical Prices Year-End

2025
historical-prices

Historical Prices Year-End

Historical Distributions

as of 12/11/2024
2025
Record DateCalculated DatePay Date Income Dividend Regular Income Dividend Special Cap. Gains Long-Term Cap. Gains Short-Term Reinvest NAV
No data available for 2025
Year-to-Date:Dividends Subtotal: --Cap Gains Subtotal: --
Total Distributions: --

Fees & Expenses 3

Fees

Annual Management Fees0.35%
Other Expenses0.03%
Service 12b-1--

As of each fund's most recent prospectus.

Expense Ratio

Gross Net
VIBFA0.38%0.23%
Fund as of most recent prospectus.

Figures shown are past results and are not predictive of results in future periods. Current and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. The variable annuities and life insurance contracts that use the series' funds contain certain fees and expenses not reflected here. Prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. If such fees and expenses had been deducted, results would have been lower. For results reflecting contract-level fees and expenses, contact the insurance company that issues your contract or visit its website. View annuity expense ratios and returns.

Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.

Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the American Funds Insurance Series prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing.

Bond ratings, which typically range from AAA/Aaa (highest) to D (lowest), are assigned by credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's and/or Fitch, as an indication of an issuer's creditworthiness. For most funds, unless otherwise noted below, if agency ratings differ, a security will be considered to have received the highest of those ratings, consistent with applicable investment policies. Securities in the Unrated category have not been rated by any of the rating agencies referenced above; however, the investment adviser performs its own credit analysis and assigns comparable ratings that are used for compliance with applicable investment policies.

The use of derivatives involves a variety of risks, which may be different from, or greater than, the risks associated with investing in traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds.

Lower rated bonds are subject to greater fluctuations in value and risk of loss of income and principal than higher rated bonds.

The return of principal for bond portfolios and for portfolios with significant underlying bond holdings is not guaranteed. Investments are subject to the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks associated with the underlying bond holdings.

Investing outside the United States involves risks, such as currency fluctuations, periods of illiquidity and price volatility. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in developing countries.

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Totals may not reconcile due to rounding.

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses.

When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower and net expenses higher. Read details about how waivers and/or reimbursements affect the results for each fund. View results and yields without fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.

For the American Funds Insurance Series - The Bond Fund of America share class(es) listed below, the investment adviser has agreed to waive a portion of the management fee through the date(s) listed below, without which results would have been lower and net expenses higher.

  • Class 1 shares (expiration: 5/1/2025)
The fund's board may elect at its discretion to extend, modify or terminate the waiver as of any noted expiration date. Please refer to the fund's most recent prospectus for details.

  1. Reflects current team at the time of publication. Years of experience in investment industry and Capital Group are as of the most recent year end.
  2. David Betanzos will transition out of the fund and John Queen will be disclosed as a portfolio manager effective 3/1/2025. (American Funds Insurance Series - The Bond Fund of America )
  3. Expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus/characteristics statement available at the time of publication.
  4. Includes cash, short-term securities, other assets less liabilities, accruals, derivatives and forwards. It may also include investments in money market or similar funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates that are not offered to the public.
  5. Calculated by Morningstar. Due to differing calculation methods, the figures shown here may differ from those calculated by Capital Group.
  6. The months indicated for dividends and capital gains paid represent the anticipated current year ex-dividend date schedule for all share classes.
  7. YTD (year-to-date return): For the period from January 1 of the current year to the date shown or from inception date if first offered after January 1 of the current year.
  8. When applicable, returns for less than one year are not annualized, but calculated as cumulative total returns.
  9. The distribution rate reflects the fund's past dividends paid to shareholders and may differ from the fund's SEC yield which reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities. The distribution rate reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, it would be reduced.
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