American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-5 (RLBFX)
Fund Assets | 241.11B |
Expense Ratio | 0.30% |
Min. Investment | $250 |
Turnover | 171.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 2.75 |
Dividend Yield | 7.68% |
Dividend Growth | 220.09% |
Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
Previous Close | 36.25 |
YTD Return | 6.67% |
1-Year Return | 12.80% |
5-Year Return | 63.06% |
52-Week Low | 31.90 |
52-Week High | 37.26 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 3687 |
Inception Date | May 15, 2002 |
About RLBFX
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-5 is a mutual fund that adopts a balanced investment strategy, aiming to provide conservation of capital, current income, and long-term growth of both capital and income. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, this fund combines investments in both equities and high-quality bonds, typically allocating between 50% and 70% of assets to stocks with the remainder in fixed income securities including U.S. government and investment-grade corporate bonds. Its diversified holdings span leading companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer products, and financials, featuring top positions in firms like Broadcom, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The fund is particularly suited for investors seeking a blend of income generation and equity appreciation within a single, professionally managed portfolio. With a long-term performance track record and a focus on managing risk, American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-5 plays a significant role in the moderate allocation segment of the market, appealing to those who prefer a conservative yet growth-oriented approach to investing.
Performance
RLBFX had a total return of 12.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.85%.
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
24.75% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 5.24% |
Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.29% |
Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.92% |
Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 2.89% |
Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.40% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.65% |
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 1.65% |
Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.58% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 1.57% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.56% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3267 | Jun 10, 2025 |
Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1323 | Mar 11, 2025 |
Dec 16, 2024 | $2.1625 | Dec 17, 2024 |
Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1332 | Sep 17, 2024 |
Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1321 | Jun 11, 2024 |
Mar 11, 2024 | $0.1319 | Mar 12, 2024 |