First Eagle Global Balanced Fund Class C (FEBCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 12.45% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 16.83 |
| YTD Return | 6.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.62 |
| 52-Week High | 17.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 282 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2012 |
About FEBCX
The First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating both current income and long-term capital appreciation. As a global moderate allocation fund, it invests in a diversified mix of U.S. and international equities, as well as a range of fixed income securities, often favoring companies with attractive dividend yields and stable earnings. Income is distributed monthly, reflecting the fund's emphasis on regular payouts. The portfolio is further diversified by sector, with significant exposure to consumer staples, energy, and financials, and typically includes holdings in gold bullion as a hedge against volatility. The fund employs a flexible investment approach, allowing allocation across companies of various sizes and countries, and is notable for its relatively high portfolio concentration in its top holdings compared to peers. Since its launch in 2012, the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C has aimed to provide investors with a balanced strategy that combines income and growth through active management in multiple asset classes.
Performance
FEBCX had a total return of 18.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.61%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Gold Bullion 100 T.O. | n/a | 7.70% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.74% |
| Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited | J36 | 2.17% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred | 005935.KQ | 1.94% |
| Power Corporation of Canada | POW | 1.83% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.81% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 1.67% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 1.66% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 01.31.28 | 1.51% |
| KT&G Corporation | 033780 | 1.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02802 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03258 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.05389 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01145 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.00407 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04238 | Dec 31, 2025 |