Performance Comparison
Portfolio Performance Comparison
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS F-1) | 0.04% | 2.73% | 4.03% | 1.68% | 1.54% | 1.18% | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/04/2026, Common starting date is 11/30/2006
More Performance Analytics Comparison
| Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| ASBFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS F-1) | 11/30/2006 | 06/04/2026 |
| Last 1 Week | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | 15 Yr | 20 Yr | Common | Inception | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized Return (%) | -0.10 | 2.73 | 4.03 | 1.68 | 1.54 | 1.18 | NA | … | … | 0.04 | 5.06 | 4.34 | 3.95 | -3.83 | -0.88 | 2.53 | 2.93 | 1.06 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.25 | 0.33 | -0.44 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.91 | 3.43 | 1.12 | 4.93 | 0.16 |
| Sharpe Ratio | NA | 0.34 | 0.45 | -0.37 | -0.04 | NA | NA | … | … | -1.09 | 1.14 | 0.33 | 0.10 | -2.29 | -1.26 | 1.25 | 0.90 | -0.24 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 0.16 | 0.34 | -0.41 | 0.80 | 1.02 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 0.06 | 0.99 | -0.98 |
| Standard Deviation(%) | NA | 1.85 | 2.14 | 2.24 | 1.87 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.99 | 1.92 | 2.18 | 3.05 | 2.30 | 0.72 | 1.82 | 1.62 | 1.34 | 1.07 | 1.21 | 1.34 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 1.44 | 2.17 | 2.58 | 1.80 | 1.58 |
| Draw Down(%) | NA | 1.24 | 1.24 | 5.92 | 6.84 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.24 | 0.73 | 0.93 | 1.83 | 5.11 | 0.94 | 1.67 | 0.60 | 0.94 | 0.64 | 0.96 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 1.41 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 1.17 | 0.97 | 2.17 | 0.60 | 0.30 |
| Yield(%) | 0.00 | 3.42 | 3.76 | 2.64 | 1.95 | 1.50 | 1.70 | … | … | 1.17 | 3.91 | 4.03 | 3.22 | 1.30 | 0.41 | 1.13 | 1.80 | 1.65 | 1.06 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 0.99 | 1.21 | 1.58 | 3.09 | 4.52 | 0.36 |
Data as of 06/04/2026, Common starting date is 11/30/2006
Performance Comparison Chart
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Minimum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS F-1) |
-1.55%
Jun 2020 – Jun 2023 |
0.11%
Oct 2017 – Oct 2022 |
0.25%
Sep 2012 – Sep 2022 |
0.70%
Feb 2008 – Feb 2023 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Maximum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS F-1) |
4.70%
Feb 2023 – Feb 2026 |
2.47%
Dec 2006 – Dec 2011 |
1.68%
Feb 2016 – Feb 2026 |
1.36%
Dec 2006 – Dec 2021 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison Chart