The Bond Fund of America, Class F-1 Shares

This fund's main goal is to generate the highest possible current income while diligently protecting the original capital invested. It allocates a minimum of 80% of its portfolio to various fixed-income instruments, including bonds and other debt securities, which may also be represented by financial tools like derivatives. A substantial portion, at least 60% of its total assets, is further dedicated to higher-quality debt. This comprises securities rated A3 or better, or A- or better, by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations selected by the fund's adviser. It can also include unrated debt considered to be of equivalent soundness by the adviser, as well as U.S. government securities, money market instruments, or cash.