Columbia Balanced Fund Class C (CBLCX)

Fund Assets	10.21B
Expense Ratio	1.675%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	160.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	0.87%
Dividend Growth	-5.19%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 17, 2026

Previous Close	58.38
YTD Return	7.33%
1-Year Return	9.51%
5-Year Return	42.29%
52-Week Low	51.54
52-Week High	59.14
Beta (5Y)	0.72
Holdings	1003
Inception Date	Oct 13, 2003

About CBLCX

Columbia Balanced Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high total return by investing in a diversified portfolio of both common stocks and debt securities. Its strategy is to maintain a balanced allocation, typically investing between 35% and 65% of assets in each asset class, though it can range from 25% to 75% depending on market conditions. The fund utilizes active management to assess the relative risks and returns of equities and fixed income securities, seeking to blend growth potential with income generation. Notable features of the fund include exposure to major sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, and government securities, with top holdings often featuring large-cap technology firms and U.S. Treasury futures. The fund also places an emphasis on risk management, incorporating a disciplined approach to its equity sleeve and maintaining a securitized-heavy bond portfolio. In terms of sustainability, the fund is recognized for its low carbon risk and minimal fossil fuel exposure, which may appeal to environmentally conscious investors. Managed by Columbia Threadneedle since 2003, Columbia Balanced Fund Class C serves investors seeking a moderate allocation strategy that balances capital appreciation with risk-aware income production within the broader financial market.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CBLCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: 60% S&P 500/40% Bloomberg US Aggregate TR

Performance

CBLCX had a total return of 9.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.64%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CBDYX	Institutional 3 Class	0.57%
CLREX	Institutional 2 Class	0.62%
CBABX	Class S	0.66%
CBALX	Institutional Class	0.66%

Top 10 Holdings

29.82% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	5.43%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.25%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	3.73%
Columbia Short-Term Cash	n/a	3.25%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	3.05%
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	IEFA	2.83%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	1.98%
Cash Offset	n/a	1.91%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	1.87%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOG	1.52%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 17, 2026	$0.12444	Sep 17, 2026
Jun 16, 2026	$0.11587	Jun 16, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	$0.12639	Mar 17, 2026
Dec 8, 2025	$2.6345	Dec 8, 2025
Sep 17, 2025	$0.13103	Sep 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025	$0.11311	Jun 17, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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