American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class F-3 (AFMBX)
| Fund Assets | 274.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 24.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.61 |
| YTD Return | 3.23% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.36 |
| 52-Week High | 38.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4008 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About AFMBX
American Balanced Fund F-3 is a mutual fund designed to offer a balanced approach by investing in a mix of equity and fixed-income securities. Its primary objectives are the conservation of capital, current income, and long-term growth of both capital and income. The fund typically maintains an asset allocation of 50% to 70% in equities—focusing on medium to large-cap growth and dividend-paying stocks—and allocates at least 25% of assets to investment-grade bonds, including those issued or guaranteed by U.S. government entities. This diversification strategy aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while seeking downside protection during market volatility. American Balanced Fund F-3 holds thousands of securities and employs a multi-manager system, dividing the portfolio into segments managed by different investment professionals. Notably, the fund’s low expense ratio and large asset base contribute to its competitive positioning within the moderate allocation category. With a consistent record of quarterly dividend payouts and a strong track record across market cycles, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking a blend of growth potential and income within their portfolios.
Performance
AFMBX had a total return of 18.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.17%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.02% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.20% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.19% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.51% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.31% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.24% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.19% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 1.69% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.65% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.6049 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.139 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3313 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1366 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.167 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1376 | Sep 17, 2024 |