Eaton Vance Balanced R6 (ESIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.77 |
| YTD Return | 3.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.66 |
| 52-Week High | 13.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.63 |
| Holdings | 450 |
| 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 8.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.90%.
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 | $0.0478 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.0445 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 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 |