American Funds Global Balanced 529-F-3 (FFBGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
41.04
+0.15 (0.37%)
Sep 30, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
0.37%
Fund Assets28.88B
Expense Ratio0.54%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover114.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.29
Dividend Yield5.57%
Dividend Growth194.62%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateSep 22, 2025
Previous Close40.89
YTD Return13.54%
1-Year Return8.59%
5-Year Returnn/a
52-Week Low34.80
52-Week High41.28
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings1072
Inception DateOct 30, 2020

About FFBGX

American Funds Global Balanced Fund 529-F-3 is a globally diversified mutual fund that seeks a balanced blend of long-term capital growth, conservation of principal, and current income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund follows a flexible portfolio approach, typically maintaining at least 45% of its assets in equities across both domestic and international markets, and at least 25% in bonds and other debt instruments. This structure provides exposure to a broad mix of industries and geographies, helping mitigate volatility and enhance diversification. With holdings in leading global companies and a notable focus on dividend-paying stocks, the fund aims to generate steady income alongside growth potential. Designed for investors seeking global growth and income opportunities in a single, risk-managed portfolio, it holds over 1,000 different securities, making it suited for those looking for comprehensive global allocation. As a 529-specific share class, it can be particularly relevant for education savings strategies, though it also appeals to investors prioritizing balanced risk and return characteristics in global markets.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Flexible Portfolio
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FFBGX
Share Class Class 529-f-3
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

FFBGX had a total return of 8.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.20%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RGBGXClass R-60.48%
GFBLXClass F-30.48%
RGBFXClass R-50.53%
GBLFXClass F-20.59%

Top 10 Holdings

22.76% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUNDCMQXX6.02%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO2.72%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT2.72%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA2.15%
RTX CorporationRTX2.08%
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD23301.84%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META1.42%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN1.36%
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CORPORATE BOND FUND CL M (CCBF CL M)CCBFX1.25%
Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCNQ1.20%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Sep 22, 2025$0.2277Sep 23, 2025
Jun 20, 2025$0.3254Jun 23, 2025
Mar 21, 2025$0.2067Mar 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$1.5279Dec 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024$0.2138Sep 24, 2024
Jun 21, 2024$0.2458Jun 24, 2024
Full Dividend History