American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class F-3 (BLPDX)
| Fund Assets | 15.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 80.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.33 |
| YTD Return | 2.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.88 |
| 52-Week High | 20.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
About BLPDX
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class F-3 is a diversified mutual fund designed to offer a balanced approach to both capital appreciation and current income. This fund strategically invests in an array of underlying American Funds, combining equity and fixed income holdings to create a moderate risk profile suitable for investors seeking a core, globally diversified allocation. Its asset mix generally includes a blend of large-cap stocks, growth-and-income funds, and bonds, with notable exposure to sectors such as information technology, financials, health care, industrials, and consumer discretionary. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund draws upon active management and in-depth research to navigate changing market conditions while maintaining a balance between risk and return. With an expense ratio that is lower than the category average, it is often positioned as an institutional share class making it accessible for retirement plans and other large-scale investment pools. The fund’s overarching goal is to generate a reliable stream of income while seeking long-term growth, supporting the needs of investors who prioritize both stability and potential for appreciation in a single, professionally managed solution.
Performance
BLPDX had a total return of 19.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.37%.
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 | 0.56% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Strategic Dividend & Income Fund | 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
99.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-6 | RLBGX | 25.17% |
| American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class R-6 | RGBGX | 15.11% |
| American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6 | RWMGX | 15.08% |
| American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund® Class R-6 | RWIGX | 10.19% |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America® Class R-6 | RIDGX | 9.78% |
| American Funds New Perspective Fund® Class R-6 | RNPGX | 5.17% |
| American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund® Class R-6 | RLLGX | 5.10% |
| American Funds Strategic Bond Fund Class R-6 | RANGX | 4.80% |
| American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-6 | RBFGX | 4.79% |
| American Funds Multi-Sector Income R-6 | RMDUX | 4.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $1.0012 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1011 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.104 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0662 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4495 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.0924 | Sep 26, 2024 |