PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Cl...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

Inception Date
Feb 1, 2007
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 (RFFTX) has returned -3.67% so far this year and 12.53% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RFFTX has returned 9.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6

1D
-0.05%
1M
-6.82%
YTD
-3.67%
6M
-1.18%
1Y
12.53%
3Y*
12.29%
5Y*
6.82%
10Y*
9.89%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2010, RFFTX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, RFFTX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.05%1.31%-6.82%-3.67%
20253.15%-0.05%-2.70%0.68%4.00%4.05%0.53%1.91%2.02%1.20%1.14%0.23%17.18%
20240.34%2.99%2.58%-3.21%3.04%1.66%2.11%2.17%1.82%-1.79%2.73%-2.13%12.73%
20235.34%-2.69%2.51%1.22%-0.97%3.85%2.41%-1.84%-3.80%-2.01%7.45%4.95%16.91%
2022-4.94%-2.20%0.82%-6.91%0.70%-6.73%5.47%-3.18%-7.55%4.94%6.28%-2.92%-16.23%
2021-0.45%1.96%2.03%3.61%1.25%0.87%0.92%2.02%-3.21%4.55%-2.10%3.42%15.59%

Benchmark Metrics

American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of 1.30%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2010.

  • This fund participated in 80.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.82% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
1.30%
Beta
0.73
0.92
Upside Capture
77.82%
Downside Capture
80.41%

Expense Ratio

RFFTX has an expense ratio of 0.34%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

RFFTX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


RFFTX Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
RFFTX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
RFFTX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6969
Sortino Ratio Rank
RFFTX Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
RFFTX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
RFFTX Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 (RFFTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


RFFTXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.19

0.90

+0.30

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.76

1.39

+0.37

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.54

1.40

+0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.78

6.61

+0.17

Explore RFFTX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 provided a 6.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20$1.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.32$1.32$0.87$0.51$0.89$1.09$0.68$0.71$0.69$0.40$0.48$0.72

Dividend yield

6.50%6.26%4.56%2.91%5.75%5.53%3.81%4.51%5.15%2.66%3.82%5.94%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.32$1.32
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.87
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.51
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.89$0.89
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.09$1.09

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 was 26.62%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Class R6 drawdown is 6.95%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-26.62%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202083Jul 21, 2020106
-23.06%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022335Feb 15, 2024564
-18.07%May 3, 2011107Oct 3, 2011113Mar 15, 2012220
-14.77%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201870Apr 5, 2019299
-14.29%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016106Jul 14, 2016289

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...