Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class R6 (ESIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.46% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.36 |
| YTD Return | -0.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.19 |
| 52-Week High | 12.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 435 |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2016 |
About ESIFX
Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to deliver both current income and long-term capital growth by blending investments across equities and fixed-income securities. The fund typically allocates between 50% and 75% of its assets to equities, offering exposure to companies of diverse market capitalizations, while dedicating 25% to 50% to fixed-income holdings, such as government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. This balanced approach aims to provide investors with the potential for stable returns and reduced volatility compared to single-asset-class funds. Managed by a team of experienced portfolio managers employing fundamental, research-based selection and a relative value framework, the fund seeks to adapt allocations based on prevailing market and economic conditions. Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class R6 features a quarterly payout schedule and is geared toward institutional investors or large retirement plans, as reflected by its high minimum investment requirements. The fund plays a significant role in diversified portfolios, serving as a core holding for investors looking for both income and growth strategies within one professionally managed product.
Performance
ESIFX had a total return of 8.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.95%.
Top 10 Holdings
34.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.32% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.80% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.27% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.12% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | FNCL.5 12.11 | 3.70% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.14% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.95% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.06% |
| Morgan Stanley Inst Lqudty Gov Sec Ins | MUIXX | 1.99% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5323 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.0471 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0487 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.0466 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.5761 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.0512 | Sep 11, 2024 |