American Funds American Balanced 529E (CLBEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
39.73
+0.11 (0.28%)
At close: Dec 3, 2025
7.20%
Fund Assets 263.31B
Expense Ratio 0.84%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 44.00%
Dividend (ttm) 2.56
Dividend Yield 6.47%
Dividend Growth 268.53%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 15, 2025
Previous Close 39.62
YTD Return 17.51%
1-Year Return 15.13%
5-Year Return 56.34%
52-Week Low 31.44
52-Week High 39.86
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 3813
Inception Date Mar 5, 2002

About CLBEX

American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class 529-E is a mutual fund designed to offer investors a blend of **capital preservation, current income, and long-term growth**. As a balanced fund, it strategically allocates assets across **dividend-paying equities and investment-grade bonds**, including securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government. This diversified approach targets both stability and growth, making it suitable for investors seeking a middle ground between stocks and bonds. Emphasizing a **50% to 70% equity allocation**, the fund is structured to mitigate risk while participating in market appreciation. It pays **quarterly dividends** and focuses on well-established companies, complemented by a robust fixed income component to generate regular income. The fund’s rigorous management and broad asset mix support its objectives of **conserving capital, producing income, and building long-term wealth**. This particular share class, Class 529-E, is tailored for use within **529 education savings plans**, allowing investors to pursue their college savings goals with a disciplined, balanced investment strategy. With a substantial asset base and a history of competitive risk-adjusted returns, American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class 529-E plays a significant role in the market as a core holding in long-term diversified portfolios.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CLBEX
Share Class Class 529-e
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

CLBEX had a total return of 15.13% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.49%, including dividends.

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 0.56%
FBKFX Fidelity Fidelity Balanced K6 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%

Other Share Classes

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

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

Top 10 Holdings

26.50% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 4.76%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund n/a 4.25%
Microsoft Corporation MSFT 3.60%
Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii CCBFX 2.60%
Philip Morris International Inc. PM 2.50%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited TSM 2.14%
Meta Platforms, Inc. META 2.00%
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA 1.63%
Alphabet Inc. GOOG 1.57%
Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN 1.45%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Sep 15, 2025 $0.0833 Sep 16, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 $0.2817 Jun 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025 $0.0876 Mar 11, 2025
Dec 16, 2024 $2.112 Dec 17, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 $0.086 Sep 17, 2024
Jun 10, 2024 $0.0872 Jun 11, 2024
Full Dividend History