American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-1 (GBLEX)
| Fund Assets | 33.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 42.31 |
| YTD Return | 5.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.53% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.36 |
| 52-Week High | 42.96 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 984 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About GBLEX
American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-1 is a diversified mutual fund designed to achieve a balanced blend of long-term capital growth, conservation of principal, and current income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund actively invests in both equity and debt securities across global markets. Its portfolio construction emphasizes broad diversification, with a significant allocation—at least 40%—to issuers outside the United States, and a minimum of 25% of assets in bonds and other debt instruments. This approach offers investors worldwide exposure to growth-oriented stocks and income-generating bonds, seeking to lower overall portfolio volatility and protect capital. The fund's holdings span a range of sectors, with top investments in leading technology and industrial companies such as Broadcom, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and others. With over 850 holdings, the fund aims to provide a core, all-in-one global allocation solution, appealing to investors looking for growth and income opportunities with a moderate risk profile in diverse economic environments.
Performance
GBLEX had a total return of 11.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.45%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.2149 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.1747 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.8717 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1951 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2941 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1753 | Mar 24, 2025 |