American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class F-2 (AMBFX)
| Fund Assets | 274.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 24.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 39.07 |
| YTD Return | 4.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.96% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.38 |
| 52-Week High | 39.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4008 |
| Inception Date | Aug 5, 2008 |
About AMBFX
American Balanced Fund F-2 is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide a blend of capital conservation, current income, and long-term growth of capital and income. This fund employs a diversified portfolio strategy, allocating assets across both common stocks—primarily those with a track record of paying dividends—and investment-grade bonds, including those issued by the U.S. government and federal agencies. A portion of the portfolio is also invested internationally, giving it exposure to foreign equities and bonds. The fund typically maintains a mix of at least 50% in equities and at least 25% in debt instruments, aligning with a moderate allocation profile. Managed by a team utilizing a multi-manager approach, it seeks to balance risk and reward by offsetting equity volatility while harnessing growth and income opportunities. With over $235 billion in assets, American Balanced Fund F-2 holds thousands of securities, reflecting substantial diversification. Its investment style tends to favor large growth companies but is not confined by market capitalization, offering broad sector exposure and a focus on stable, attractively valued securities. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking a moderate risk profile, providing the advantages of both equity appreciation and fixed income stability within a single product.
Performance
AMBFX had a total return of 20.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.39%.
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 | $2.596 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1279 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3216 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1271 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.1575 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1279 | Sep 17, 2024 |