American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-3 (GFBLX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
39.62
-0.10 (-0.25%)
Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.25%
Fund Assets27.98B
Expense Ratio0.48%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover114.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.30
Dividend Yield5.76%
Dividend Growth202.19%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close39.72
YTD Return9.68%
1-Year Return9.64%
5-Year Return39.51%
52-Week Low34.79
52-Week High40.22
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings928
Inception DateJan 27, 2017

About GFBLX

American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-3 is a globally diversified balanced mutual fund designed for investors seeking a combination of long-term capital growth, capital preservation, and current income. The fund invests in a mix of **equities and bonds from across the globe**, maintaining a strategic allocation of at least 45% in equities and at least 25% in bonds and other debt securities. Its investment mandate allows exposure to multiple regions, including the United States and at least two other countries, enhancing diversification and risk management. Managed with an emphasis on flexibility, the fund selects **well-established companies** and quality bond issuers, aiming to balance growth potential with stability. The portfolio encompasses nearly 900 holdings, reflecting broad sector and geographic representation. The fund tracks a quarterly dividend payout schedule and has demonstrated competitive historical returns, positioning it as a core holding for investors seeking moderate risk through a global balanced approach. Launched in 2017, it features a low expense ratio relative to many peers, supporting cost-effective access to a diversified, actively managed strategy.

Fund Family American Funds
Category Flexible Portfolio
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GFBLX
Share Class Class F-3
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

GFBLX had a total return of 9.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.54%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RGBGXClass R-60.48%
RGBFXClass R-50.53%
FFBGXClass 529-f-30.54%
GBLFXClass F-20.59%

Top 10 Holdings

22.60% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Capital Group Central Cash Fundn/a5.79%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO2.65%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT2.56%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META2.28%
RTX CorporationRTX1.95%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA1.79%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23301.74%
Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser IiCCBFX1.34%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN1.29%
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY1.21%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 20, 2025$0.3305Jun 23, 2025
Mar 21, 2025$0.2118Mar 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$1.5334Dec 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024$0.2194Sep 24, 2024
Jun 21, 2024$0.2512Jun 24, 2024
Mar 22, 2024$0.1515Mar 25, 2024