American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class 529-E (CBFEX)
| Fund Assets | 30.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 41.59 |
| YTD Return | 3.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.35 |
| 52-Week High | 42.27 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 948 |
| 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 17.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 7.21% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.66% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.59% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 2.27% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 2.08% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.99% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 1.73% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.42% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 1.40% |
| B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão | B3SA3 | 1.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.1552 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 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 |