Eaton Vance Balanced Fund (ERIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.69 |
| YTD Return | 3.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.59 |
| 52-Week High | 12.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.63 |
| Holdings | 450 |
| 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 8.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.27%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
33.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.61% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.61% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.67% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | FNCL.5 5.11 | 3.54% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.51% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.32% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.84% |
| Morgan Stanley Inst Lqudty Gov Sec Ins | MUIXX | 2.81% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.87% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $0.033 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 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 |