About IBARX
Macquarie Balanced Fund Class R6 is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide investors with a balanced approach to capital growth and income generation. As a moderate allocation fund, it strategically invests across both equity and fixed income asset classes, aiming to create a blend of potential capital appreciation and current income. The fund typically holds a mix of large-cap equities—including technology leaders such as Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA—as well as core fixed income instruments like the iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF. Its portfolio construction regularly features exposure to various sectors including technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, and industrials, offering broad market representation and risk mitigation.
With total assets of approximately $1.5 billion and a net expense ratio of 0.76%, the fund is recognized for maintaining a cost advantage within its peer group. Its structure is suited for retirement-focused investors, and it generally allocates a significant portion of assets to its top holdings, reflecting a concentrated yet diversified investment approach. The Macquarie Balanced Fund Class R6 plays a key role for investors seeking a single, managed portfolio that balances risk and return through multi-asset diversification in the broader financial market.
Fund Family Nomura
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol IBARX
Share Class Class R6
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
IBARX had a total return of 11.82% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.76%.
