American Funds Global Balanced A (GBLAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
41.12
0.00 (0.00%)
Oct 14, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
Fund Assets29.57B
Expense Ratio0.83%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover114.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.18
Dividend Yield5.00%
Dividend Growth223.85%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close41.12
YTD Return13.58%
1-Year Return9.46%
5-Year Return38.50%
52-Week Low34.81
52-Week High41.56
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings1072
Inception DateFeb 1, 2011

About GBLAX

American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class A is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to pursue three primary objectives: long-term capital growth, preservation of principal, and current income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund strategically allocates assets across both equities and fixed income on a worldwide scale, typically maintaining at least 45% of its assets in common stocks and at least 25% in bonds and other debt securities. This balanced approach aims to provide investors with growth opportunities while seeking to reduce portfolio volatility and protect against downside risk. The fund is suitable for conservative investors and those looking for diversified exposure to global markets through a single portfolio. It holds a wide array of securities, with notable positions in major multinational corporations across sectors such as technology, healthcare, and industrials, alongside global fixed income holdings. With a moderate expense ratio and a history dating back to 2011, it is often selected by individuals seeking a core global allocation in their investment strategy. The fund also distributes income on a quarterly basis, further supporting its dual focus on growth and income generation.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Flexible Portfolio
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GBLAX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

GBLAX had a total return of 9.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.23%.

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%
FFBGXClass 529-f-30.54%

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$0.200Sep 23, 2025
Jun 20, 2025$0.300Jun 23, 2025
Mar 21, 2025$0.180Mar 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$1.4995Dec 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024$0.187Sep 24, 2024
Jun 21, 2024$0.220Jun 24, 2024
Full Dividend History