Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class C (ECIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.37% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.03 |
| YTD Return | -3.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.76 |
| 52-Week High | 13.11 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.70 |
| Holdings | 442 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 1993 |
About ECIFX
Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to deliver both current income and long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio. This fund employs a balanced allocation strategy, typically investing between 50% and 75% of its assets in equity securities and between 25% and 50% in fixed-income securities. The equities segment follows a fundamental, research-driven approach targeting companies across a wide range of market capitalizations, while the fixed-income allocation uses a relative value framework to identify opportunities in government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. Managed by a team of experienced portfolio managers, the fund provides investors with exposure to both the growth potential of stocks and the income stability of bonds, making it a core holding for those seeking a moderate allocation within multi-asset portfolios. The fund distributes income quarterly and is suitable for investors aiming to balance capital appreciation with income generation as part of a long-term investment plan.
Performance
ECIFX had a total return of 8.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.09%.
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 Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.83% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.42% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.93% |
| Morgan Stanley Inst Lqudty Gov Sec Ins | MUIXX | 3.88% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.87% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | FNCL.5 3.12 | 3.64% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.17% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.26% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.19% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.013 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.4977 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.0133 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0177 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.0148 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.5434 | Dec 11, 2024 |