American Funds American Balanced Fund® Class R-5 (RLBFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
39.18
-0.06 (-0.15%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
11.09%
Fund Assets 274.83B
Expense Ratio 0.30%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 44.00%
Dividend (ttm) 3.19
Dividend Yield 8.15%
Dividend Growth 24.70%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 15, 2025
Previous Close 39.24
YTD Return 4.34%
1-Year Return 20.81%
5-Year Return 65.32%
52-Week Low 29.44
52-Week High 39.24
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 4008
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.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RLBFX
Share Class Class R-5
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

RLBFX had a total return of 20.81% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.41%, 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 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%

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%
FBONX Class 529-f-3 0.30%
FBAFX Class 529-f-2 0.33%

Top 10 Holdings

26.62% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 5.02%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund n/a 4.20%
Microsoft Corporation MSFT 3.19%
Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii CCBFX 2.51%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited TSM 2.31%
Alphabet Inc. GOOG 2.24%
Philip Morris International Inc. PM 2.19%
Apple Inc. AAPL 1.69%
Meta Platforms, Inc. META 1.65%
Alphabet Inc. GOOGL 1.61%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 15, 2025 $2.599 Dec 16, 2025
Sep 15, 2025 $0.1339 Sep 16, 2025
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
Full Dividend History