Macquarie Balanced Fund Class R is a diversified mutual fund designed to seek a balance of growth and income through investment in multiple asset classes. The fund primarily allocates its assets among equities, debt securities, and short-term instruments, dynamically adjusting allocations in response to prevailing market conditions to maintain a moderate risk profile. Its objective is to deliver total return by combining potential capital appreciation from stocks with income generation from bonds and other fixed-income securities. This approach provides investors with broad exposure across sectors and geographic regions, helping to mitigate risk through diversification. The fund is managed by an experienced multi-asset allocation team that leverages strategic and tactical asset selection, aiming for consistent performance relative to benchmarks such as the S&P 500® Index and Bloomberg US Aggregate Index. As part of Macquarie Asset Management's suite of solutions, the fund holds a notable position within the market for investors seeking a core, all-in-one portfolio option that balances risk and return across economic cycles.