Columbia Balanced Fund Institutional 2 Class (CLREX)
| Fund Assets | 10.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 160.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 51.74 |
| YTD Return | -5.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 46.54 |
| 52-Week High | 58.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1002 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2011 |
About CLREX
Columbia Balanced Fund Institutional 2 Class is a mutual fund designed to provide a high total return by investing in a diversified mix of common stocks and debt securities. The fund typically allocates its assets between equities and fixed income instruments, maintaining a strategic balance with 35% to 65% in each category, though allocations can range from 25% to 75% under normal circumstances. This approach aims to capture growth opportunities from the equity market while seeking income and risk mitigation from bonds, making it suitable for investors seeking both capital appreciation and income with moderate risk exposure. The portfolio features a blend of large-cap stocks—often including leading technology companies—and a substantial allocation to government and securitized debt. The fund regularly rebalances based on market conditions and opportunity assessment. With assets exceeding $9 billion and over 1,000 holdings, it plays a significant role within the moderate allocation category, appealing to institutional investors and those seeking a disciplined, risk-aware investment strategy for long-term growth and income.
Performance
CLREX had a total return of 10.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.72%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.70% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future June 26 | n/a | 4.57% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.64% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.57% |
| Columbia Short-Term Cash | n/a | 3.41% |
| iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | IEFA | 2.85% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.63% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.89% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.59% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 1.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.26647 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $2.78255 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.27381 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.24203 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.24426 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $3.22091 | Dec 9, 2024 |