Performance Comparison
Portfolio Performance Comparison
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAAFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS 529-A) | 0.04% | 2.85% | 4.03% | 1.69% | 1.56% | 1.21% | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/03/2026, Common starting date is 11/28/2006
More Performance Analytics Comparison
| Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAAFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS 529-A) | 11/28/2006 | 06/03/2026 |
| 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 (%) | 0.00 | 2.85 | 4.03 | 1.69 | 1.56 | 1.21 | NA | … | … | 0.04 | 5.08 | 4.33 | 3.95 | -3.80 | -0.86 | 2.53 | 2.93 | 1.07 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 0.29 | 0.41 | -0.38 | 0.76 | 1.06 | 2.44 | 3.38 | 1.04 | 4.81 | 0.15 |
| Sharpe Ratio | NA | 0.35 | 0.45 | -0.36 | -0.03 | NA | NA | … | … | -1.08 | 1.14 | 0.33 | 0.10 | -2.28 | -1.25 | 1.26 | 0.91 | -0.23 | 0.13 | 0.62 | 0.20 | 0.42 | -0.36 | 0.87 | 1.07 | 1.55 | 1.52 | 0.03 | 0.94 | -1.18 |
| Standard Deviation(%) | NA | 1.85 | 2.14 | 2.24 | 1.87 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.99 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 3.06 | 2.30 | 0.71 | 1.81 | 1.61 | 1.36 | 1.03 | 1.23 | 1.32 | 0.95 | 1.16 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 1.52 | 2.17 | 2.57 | 1.78 | 1.55 |
| Draw Down(%) | NA | 1.24 | 1.24 | 5.88 | 6.80 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.24 | 0.73 | 0.93 | 1.83 | 5.08 | 0.92 | 1.67 | 0.60 | 0.93 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.40 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 1.17 | 0.97 | 2.17 | 0.60 | 0.30 |
| Yield(%) | 0.00 | 3.44 | 3.76 | 2.65 | 1.97 | 1.53 | 1.73 | … | … | 1.18 | 3.93 | 4.02 | 3.22 | 1.33 | 0.43 | 1.13 | 1.80 | 1.66 | 1.09 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.41 | 0.52 | 0.85 | 1.05 | 1.73 | 1.54 | 3.01 | 4.41 | 0.35 |
Data as of 06/03/2026, Common starting date is 11/28/2006
Performance Comparison Chart
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Minimum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAAFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS 529-A) |
-1.53%
Jun 2020 – Jun 2023 |
0.12%
Oct 2017 – Oct 2022 |
0.28%
Oct 2012 – Oct 2022 |
0.75%
Feb 2008 – Feb 2023 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Maximum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAAFX (SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA CLASS 529-A) |
4.71%
Feb 2023 – Feb 2026 |
2.54%
Dec 2006 – Dec 2011 |
1.70%
Feb 2016 – Feb 2026 |
1.41%
Dec 2006 – Dec 2021 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison Chart