American Funds American Balanced 529-C (CLBCX)

Fund Assets	284.75B
Expense Ratio	1.35%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	1.15%
Dividend Growth	6.31%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 14, 2026

Previous Close	39.89
YTD Return	6.67%
1-Year Return	10.68%
5-Year Return	48.40%
52-Week Low	36.29
52-Week High	41.27
Beta (5Y)	0.57
Holdings	4076
Inception Date	Feb 19, 2002

About CLBCX

American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class 529-C is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide a mix of capital preservation, current income, and long-term growth. This fund invests in a diversified portfolio comprising both common stocks and investment-grade bonds, with an equity allocation typically ranging from 50% to 70% of assets. Its balanced approach aims to reduce volatility while capturing opportunities in both the equity and fixed-income markets. The fund applies a multi-manager strategy, distributing assets across a broad array of sectors, including technology, industrials, financials, and healthcare, and also allocates to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Regular quarterly dividends and a focus on quality holdings support its income generation mandate. The 529-C share class is specifically structured for use in college savings plans, making it relevant for investors seeking a blend of growth and income within education-focused accounts. With a substantial asset base and a long operational history since its inception in 2002, the fund plays a significant role in the moderate allocation category, serving investors who value a balanced investment solution for medium- to long-term financial goals.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: CLBCX
• Share Class: Class 529-c
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

CLBCX had a total return of 10.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.10%.

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 Div & Inc Z	0.55%
FBKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund	0.32%
FASDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc A	0.92%
FTSDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M	1.17%
FASGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Asset Manager 70%	0.63%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
AFMBX	Class F-3	0.25%
RLBGX	Class R-6	0.25%
RLBFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FBONX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%

Top 10 Holdings

26.05% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND	CMQXX	4.40%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	4.37%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	TSM	3.02%
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CORPORATE BOND FUND CL M (CCBF CL M)	CCBFX	2.59%
Micron Technology, Inc.	MU	2.55%
Philip Morris International Inc.	PM	2.27%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	2.13%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	1.69%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	1.56%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	1.47%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 14, 2026	$0.0247	Sep 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026	$0.0306	Jun 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026	$0.0328	Mar 17, 2026
Dec 15, 2025	$2.4934	Dec 16, 2025
Sep 15, 2025	$0.0317	Sep 16, 2025
Jun 9, 2025	$0.2371	Jun 10, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Sep 30, 2026

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