American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class 529-F (CLBFX)
| Fund Assets | 288.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 40.43 |
| YTD Return | 8.96% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.17 |
| 52-Week High | 40.96 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.57 |
| Holdings | 3970 |
| Inception Date | Sep 17, 2002 |
About CLBFX
American Balanced Fund 529-F-1 is a mutual fund designed to deliver a combination of capital preservation, current income, and long-term capital growth. It employs a balanced investment strategy by diversifying across a wide array of asset classes—including common stocks and investment-grade bonds—while also allocating assets to securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government and federal agencies. The fund typically maintains at least 50% of its assets in equities and a minimum of 25% in debt securities, including money market instruments, providing a dynamic blend of growth and income potential. This fund is managed using a multi-manager approach, where its portfolio is segmented and overseen by different experienced managers, leveraging complementary investment perspectives to enhance decision-making. American Balanced Fund 529-F-1 targets medium to large-capitalization companies but is not restricted by market cap or geography, occasionally including international holdings. It is structured to suit investors seeking a core holding with exposure to both stock market appreciation and steady bond income, reflecting its significant role as part of the allocation category in mixed-asset portfolios.
Performance
CLBFX had a total return of 17.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.02%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
26.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.54% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.38% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.02% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.60% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 2.59% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.124 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1223 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.5897 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1242 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3172 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.120 | Mar 11, 2025 |