American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-2E (RAMHX)
| Fund Assets | 251.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 297.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.80 |
| YTD Return | 9.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.59% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.67 |
| 52-Week High | 36.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3813 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2014 |
About RAMHX
The American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-2E is a balanced mutual fund designed to offer a combination of capital preservation, current income, and long-term growth of capital and income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio with a typical allocation of 50% to 75% in equities, complemented by investment-grade bonds and securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Its equity holdings span prominent companies across sectors, such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financials, contributing to broad market exposure and risk diversification. The fund’s blend of stocks and bonds seeks to provide consistency, balancing growth opportunities with income generation and stability over various market cycles. With a long-standing history and significant assets under management, the American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-2E serves as a core holding for investors seeking a disciplined, multi-asset investment approach focused on steady performance and downside risk management.
Performance
RAMHX had a total return of 14.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.97%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.56% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.50% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.76% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 4.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.60% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.60% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.50% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.14% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.00% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.63% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.57% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.2642 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.068 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.0933 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0673 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.0709 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | $0.0733 | Mar 12, 2024 |