American Funds American Balanced R-4 (RLBEX)

Fund Assets	276.87B
Expense Ratio	0.593%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.76
Dividend Yield	1.89%
Dividend Growth	7.89%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 14, 2026

Previous Close	40.23
YTD Return	8.40%
1-Year Return	10.63%
5-Year Return	51.67%
52-Week Low	36.23
52-Week High	41.24
Beta (5Y)	0.57
Holdings	4019
Inception Date	Jun 21, 2002

About RLBEX

American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-4 is a mutual fund managed by Capital Group with a primary focus on balancing capital preservation, current income, and long-term capital growth. Structured as a moderate allocation fund, it invests in a diversified portfolio comprising both equities and investment-grade bonds, including securities issued by the U.S. government and select international entities. The fund strategically allocates between 50% and 70% of its assets to equities, offering investors exposure to leading companies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer staples, and communications. Notable holdings in recent periods have included Broadcom, Microsoft, Alphabet, and UnitedHealth Group. This balanced approach aims to reduce volatility compared to pure equity funds, making it suitable for income-oriented investors seeking a conservative entry into the stock market or those looking to simplify their portfolio. With a history dating back to 1975 and assets under management exceeding $200 billion, the fund plays a significant role in retirement plan offerings and is recognized for its downside resilience and steady long-term performance within its category.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RLBEX
• Share Class: Class R-4
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

RLBEX had a total return of 10.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.51%.

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 Div & Inc Z	0.55%
FBKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund	0.33%
FASDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc A	0.92%
FTSDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M	1.17%
FASGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Asset Manager 70%	0.63%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
AFMBX	Class F-3	0.25%
RLBGX	Class R-6	0.25%
RLBFX	Class R-5	0.30%
FBONX	Class 529-f-3	0.30%

Top 10 Holdings

26.36% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Capital Group Central Cash Fund	n/a	4.93%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	4.18%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	TSM	2.91%
Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii	CCBFX	2.59%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.46%
Philip Morris International Inc.	PM	2.39%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	2.37%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOG	1.54%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	1.51%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	1.48%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 14, 2026	$0.105	Sep 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026	$0.1047	Jun 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026	$0.1053	Mar 17, 2026
Dec 15, 2025	$2.5699	Dec 16, 2025
Sep 15, 2025	$0.1057	Sep 16, 2025
Jun 9, 2025	$0.3014	Jun 10, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 22, 2026

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