American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class 529-E (CBFEX)
| Fund Assets | 31.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
| Dividend Growth | 27.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 41.64 |
| YTD Return | 3.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.84 |
| 52-Week High | 41.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 947 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 2011 |
About CBFEX
American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class 529-E is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide a diversified portfolio that blends equity and fixed income investments on a global scale. Its primary objective is to achieve both capital growth and income by balancing investments between dividend-paying stocks and investment-grade bonds, the latter typically rated BBB- or higher. This moderate allocation approach aims to deliver steady performance across varying market environments, appealing particularly to investors seeking a mix of growth potential and risk mitigation through asset diversification. The fund frequently allocates no more than 75% of its assets to U.S. securities, ensuring significant international exposure and broad sector representation. Managed by seasoned professionals, the fund has established a notable presence within its category, offering participants—especially those saving for education through 529 plans—access to a disciplined, risk-aware strategy that adapts to global market trends.
Performance
CBFEX had a total return of 16.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.34%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 6.61% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.65% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.34% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.32% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 2.27% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 1.88% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 1.85% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.78% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.45% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.8484 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1714 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2751 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1545 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.4733 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.1632 | Sep 24, 2024 |