Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class A (EVIFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.07% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.89 |
| YTD Return | -4.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.70 |
| 52-Week High | 13.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 442 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 1932 |
About EVIFX
Eaton Vance Balanced Fund Class A is a moderate allocation mutual fund that seeks to provide both current income and long-term capital growth. The fund achieves this goal by investing in a diversified mix of common stocks and fixed-income securities, typically allocating between 50% and 75% of its assets to equities and the remainder to bonds. Its equity strategy is based on fundamental, research-driven analysis of companies across a broad range of market capitalizations, while fixed-income investments are chosen using a relative value framework to determine the attractiveness of government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. This balanced approach provides exposure to multiple segments of the financial markets, making the fund suitable for investors seeking diversification and the dual potential of income and growth within a single professionally managed portfolio. The fund is managed by an experienced team and has a long track record, with inception dating back to 1932. Income is distributed quarterly, and the fund is considered a core holding in many diversified investment strategies due to its focus on both stability and appreciation.
Performance
EVIFX had a total return of 8.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.46%.
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 | $0.0369 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5224 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.037 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0404 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.038 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.5672 | Dec 11, 2024 |