American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-3 (RLBCX)
| Fund Assets | 263.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 26.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 39.28 |
| YTD Return | 5.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 33.91 |
| 52-Week High | 39.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3952 |
| Inception Date | Jun 4, 2002 |
About RLBCX
American Balanced Fund Class R-3 is a mutual fund designed to provide a balanced approach to investing, targeting the preservation of capital, current income, and long-term growth of both capital and income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund maintains a diversified portfolio composed of both common stocks and investment-grade bonds, including securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The fund typically invests between 50% and 70% of its assets in equities and at least 25% in debt securities, offering exposure to large- and medium-cap companies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, and financials. It employs a multi-manager structure that combines different investment perspectives within a single fund. American Balanced Fund Class R-3 is commonly used in retirement plans and is intended for investors seeking a moderate risk profile, with the potential for income from bonds and growth from equities. Its disciplined allocation and focus on risk management make it a prominent choice in the moderate allocation category, appealing to those seeking diversification and consistent performance over various market cycles.
Performance
RLBCX had a total return of 25.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.26%.
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 | 0.55% |
| 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 10 Holdings
26.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 6.83% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.36% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.81% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.33% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.23% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 2.02% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.99% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.74% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.42% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.33% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0774 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.5403 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0779 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.2766 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0807 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $2.1076 | Dec 17, 2024 |