American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond FundFSTTX
Type
Mutual fund
Peer group
Municipal bond
Net assets
$2.3B
Expense ratio
0.62%
1-year return
+2.2%
3 years, a year
+3.3%
5 years, a year
+1.4%
12-month yield
2.18%
Holdings
1,241
What it aims to do.
The funds investment objective is to provide you with current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in this prospectus, and to preserve capital.
Top 10 holdings.
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| Pefa Inc | 0.80% |
| Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority | 0.76% |
| State Of Ohio | 0.75% |
| University Of Houston | 0.73% |
| California Statewide Cmntys Dev Auth | 0.71% |
| Black Belt Energy Gas Dist | 0.59% |
| Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority | 0.56% |
| Arizona Industrial Development Authority | 0.55% |
| Mission Economic Development Corp | 0.50% |
| Southeast Energy Authority Al | 0.47% |
More on FSTTX.
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Returns after fees, from the fund's SEC filings up to Aug 2026. Past returns are not a promise. Not financial advice.