Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class R (ERIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.22% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.83 |
| YTD Return | -4.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.64 |
| 52-Week High | 12.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 442 |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2016 |
About ERIFX
Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class R is a mutual fund designed to offer both current income and long-term capital growth by investing in a combination of common stocks and fixed-income securities. The fund generally allocates between 50% and 75% of its net assets to equities and 25% to 50% to bonds, providing a diversified approach that blends the growth potential of stocks with the income stability of bonds. The equity component is managed with a fundamental, research-driven strategy across a broad range of market capitalizations, while the fixed-income portion employs a relative value framework, investing in government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. This balanced allocation positions the fund in the moderate allocation category, aiming to appeal to investors seeking a single, professionally managed solution for diversification. Managed by an experienced team, the fund distributes dividends quarterly and has demonstrated a long-term presence in the market since its launch in 2016, serving as a core holding for those looking to balance growth and income objectives within a single vehicle.
Performance
ERIFX had a total return of 8.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.69%.
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 | $0.0294 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5144 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.0293 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0332 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.0307 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.5596 | Dec 11, 2024 |