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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
39.44
+0.01 (0.03%)
At close: Apr 27, 2026
18.33%
Fund Assets 263.61B
Expense Ratio 0.30%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 50.00%
Dividend (ttm) 3.19
Dividend Yield 8.10%
Dividend Growth 24.73%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 16, 2026
Previous Close 39.43
YTD Return 5.38%
1-Year Return 28.64%
5-Year Return 57.34%
52-Week Low 33.76
52-Week High 40.32
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 3952
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 28.64% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.29%, 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

26.06% 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%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Mar 16, 2026 $0.1337 Mar 17, 2026
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
Full Dividend History