American Balanced Fund (BALCX)
| Fund Assets | 263.31B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 345.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 39.09 |
| YTD Return | 16.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.58 |
| 52-Week High | 39.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3813 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
About BALCX
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class C is a mutual fund that adopts a balanced investment strategy to achieve three primary objectives: conservation of capital, current income, and long-term growth of both capital and income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund diversifies across a broad range of U.S. securities, allocating roughly 50% to 70% of its assets to equities while the remainder is invested in investment-grade bonds and cash equivalents. This multi-asset approach is designed to balance risk and reward, making the fund suitable for investors seeking moderate volatility and a blend of growth and income opportunities. The portfolio includes prominent holdings in large-cap technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, and financial sectors, with top positions often featuring companies such as Broadcom, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The fund regularly distributes dividends, typically on a quarterly basis, providing a steady stream of income alongside the potential for capital appreciation. Over its multi-decade history since inception in 1975, American Funds American Balanced Fund Class C has maintained its reputation as a core holding for those looking to participate in both equity and fixed-income markets while pursuing a disciplined risk management framework.
Performance
BALCX had a total return of 16.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.90%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
26.50% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.76% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.60% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.60% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.50% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.14% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.00% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.63% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.57% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0386 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.2412 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0457 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.0686 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.044 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.0475 | Jun 11, 2024 |