Fidelity Balanced (FBALX)

Fund Assets	65.34B
Expense Ratio	0.454%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.57
Dividend Yield	1.76%
Dividend Growth	1.42%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 9, 2026

Previous Close	32.40
YTD Return	11.45%
1-Year Return	13.53%
5-Year Return	50.54%
52-Week Low	30.94
52-Week High	35.91
Beta (5Y)	0.69
Holdings	4968
Inception Date	Nov 6, 1986

About FBALX

Fidelity Balanced Fund is a moderate allocation mutual fund designed to provide both income and capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. The fund maintains a neutral allocation of approximately 60% in equities and 40% in fixed-income securities, though these ratios may be adjusted according to market outlooks. Its equity holdings are primarily focused on large-cap companies across a range of sectors, employing sector-neutral strategies and active stock selection to seek value opportunities. The fixed-income portion includes investment-grade bonds as well as a dedicated allocation to high-yield securities, aiming to enhance returns through strategic sector and security selection and yield-curve positioning. Managed by a team of dedicated portfolio managers, each specializing in particular asset classes or segments, Fidelity Balanced Fund combines deep research with disciplined portfolio construction. This approach enables consistent risk management and strives for attractive risk-adjusted returns over time. Since its inception in 1986, the fund has established a significant presence in the moderate allocation category, reflecting its role as a core holding for investors seeking a balance between growth and income in a single, professionally managed vehicle.

• Fund Family: Fidelity
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FBALX
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

FBALX had a total return of 13.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.09%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWHGX	Schwab	Schwab MarketTrack Growth Portfolio™	0.49%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FBAKX	Class K	0.39%
FBAVX	Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund: Class Z	0.39%
FBAUX	Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund: Class I	0.51%
FBAOX	Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund: Class A	0.76%

Top 10 Holdings

27.62% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	5.52%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	4.60%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.54%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	3.05%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.94%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	1.74%
Meta Platforms, Inc.	META	1.44%
Fidelity Cash Central Fund	n/a	1.36%
Mastercard Incorporated	MA	1.23%
United States Treasury Notes 0.04%	T.4 07.31.30	1.21%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 9, 2026	$3.009	Oct 12, 2026
Jul 10, 2026	$0.146	Jul 13, 2026
Apr 1, 2026	$0.115	Apr 2, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$0.466	Dec 22, 2025
Oct 10, 2025	$1.087	Oct 13, 2025
Jul 11, 2025	$0.147	Jul 14, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 22, 2026

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