American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class R-4 (RBAEX)
| Fund Assets | 15.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 87.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.40 |
| YTD Return | 2.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.92 |
| 52-Week High | 20.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2012 |
About RBAEX
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class R-4 is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to provide both current income and long-term capital growth. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the portfolio allocates its assets across a mix of U.S. and non-U.S. equities, as well as U.S. and international bonds, targeting a moderate risk profile. As of mid-2025, its holdings typically comprise about 48% U.S. equities, 17–18% non-U.S. equities, 24–25% U.S. bonds, and approximately 5–6% non-U.S. bonds, with the remainder held in cash and equivalents. The fund invests through a selection of underlying American Funds, offering exposure to diverse sectors including information technology, financials, health care, and industrials. This structure supports its role as a core holding for investors seeking a balance between income generation and growth potential, particularly within retirement plans. The fund maintains a moderate allocation style, aiming for lower volatility compared to equity-heavy portfolios, while providing regular quarterly income distributions.
Performance
RBAEX had a total return of 16.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.05%.
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% | 0.64% |
Top Holdings
99.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-6 | RLBGX | 25.17% |
| American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class R-6 | RGBGX | 15.11% |
| American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6 | RWMGX | 15.08% |
| American Funds Capital World Growth and Income Fund® Class R-6 | RWIGX | 10.19% |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America® Class R-6 | RIDGX | 9.78% |
| American Funds New Perspective Fund® Class R-6 | RNPGX | 5.17% |
| American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund® Class R-6 | RLLGX | 5.10% |
| American Funds Strategic Bond Fund Class R-6 | RANGX | 4.80% |
| American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class R-6 | RBFGX | 4.79% |
| American Funds Multi-Sector Income R-6 | RMDUX | 4.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.9815 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0844 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.0887 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0531 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4314 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.0765 | Sep 26, 2024 |