Form N-1A Cover |
Aug. 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 497 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | The Bond Fund of America® |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000013075 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 22, 2025 |
| Prospectus Date | Mar. 01, 2025 |
| American Funds® Strategic Bond Fund | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Registrant Name | American Funds® Strategic Bond Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001655146 |
| Prospectus Date | Mar. 01, 2025 |
| Intermediate Bond Fund of America® | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Registrant Name | Intermediate Bond Fund of America® |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000826813 |
| Prospectus Date | Nov. 01, 2024 |
| U.S. Government Securities Fund® | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Registrant Name | U.S. Government Securities Fund® |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000770161 |
| Prospectus Date | Nov. 01, 2024 |