American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class A (GBLAX)

Fund Assets	33.83B
Expense Ratio	0.80%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.91
Dividend Yield	2.18%
Dividend Growth	6.67%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 18, 2026

Previous Close	41.67
YTD Return	5.45%
1-Year Return	7.96%
5-Year Return	31.74%
52-Week Low	39.32
52-Week High	43.48
Beta (5Y)	0.57
Holdings	984
Inception Date	Feb 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
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: GBLAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

GBLAX had a total return of 7.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.40%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
GFBLX	Class F-3	0.47%
RGBGX	Class R-6	0.47%
FFBGX	Class 529-f-3	0.52%
RGBFX	Class R-5	0.53%

Top 10 Holdings

25.87% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	8.12%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	3.36%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	3.03%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	2.23%
Corning Incorporated	GLW	1.65%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	1.63%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	1.60%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	1.58%
RTX Corporation	RTX	1.42%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	1.23%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 18, 2026	$0.227	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 18, 2026	$0.220	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.180	Mar 23, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$1.875	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.200	Sep 23, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.300	Jun 23, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 3, 2026

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