American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class F-2 (AMBFX)
| Fund Assets | 288.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 40.27 |
| YTD Return | 8.23% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.27 |
| 52-Week High | 41.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.57 |
| Holdings | 3970 |
| 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 17.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
26.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.54% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.38% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.02% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.60% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 2.59% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.27% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.13% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.69% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.56% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.1294 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1265 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 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 |