American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class R-5 (RBAFX)
| Fund Assets | 15.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.18% |
| Dividend Growth | 81.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.39 |
| YTD Return | 2.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.93 |
| 52-Week High | 20.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.69 |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2012 |
About RBAFX
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class R-5 is a diversified mutual fund designed to balance current income with long-term capital growth. Structured as a moderate allocation portfolio, it primarily invests in a mix of underlying American Funds, which include both equity and fixed-income holdings. This approach enables the portfolio to pursue growth potential through stocks while managing risk and income via bonds and other debt instruments. The fund’s investment style favors large blend companies, and its asset allocation targets a strategic balance, typically maintaining equity exposure between 50% and 70%. With its moderate risk profile and a focus on income generation, the portfolio serves retirement plans and institutional investors seeking stability alongside growth. Notable features include a relatively low expense ratio for its share class, professional multi-manager oversight, and high transparency regarding holdings and sector allocations. Its market significance lies in offering investors a turnkey solution for diversified exposure to global markets, smoothing volatility while delivering consistent returns over time.
Performance
RBAFX had a total return of 18.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.71%.
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 Strategic Dividend & Income Fund | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 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 | $0.9983 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0984 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.1017 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0645 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.447 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.0901 | Sep 26, 2024 |