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American Balanced Fund, Class A Shs: (MF: ABALX)

(NASDAQ Mutual Funds) As of Jul 7, 2026 05:20 PM ET

$40.72 USD

-0.02 (-0.05%)

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Strong Buy 1
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Fund Description

The fund employs a balanced investment strategy, allocating assets across a diverse array of securities, including common stocks and investment-grade bonds rated Baa3 or better or BBB- or better, as well as securities deemed equivalent by the investment adviser. It includes investments in U.S. government and federal agency securities. Typically, the fund maintains at least 50% of its assets in common stocks and at least 25% in debt securities, including money market instruments. While primarily investing in medium to larger capitalization companies, it is not restricted by size. Managed by a multi-manager system, the fund's portfolio reflects the professional judgment of its investment adviser, aiming for attractively valued long-term investment opportunities.

Load Information

Ticker Max
Load %
Deferred
Load %
Red.
Fee %
12B-1
Fee %
Mgmt
Fee %
Expense
Ratio %
American Funds Balanced A ABALX 5.75 NA 0.00 0.25 0.21 0.55

Return Data

Ticker Nav Inception Date % yield 1 year return 2 year return 3 year return
American Funds Balanced A ABALX 40.72 9/9/1932 1.01 24.37 17.25 9.24
American Funds Balanced 529E CLBEX 40.20 7/25/1975 0.78 24.05 16.94 8.94
American Funds Balanced 529F CLBFX 40.19 7/25/1975 1.14 24.55 17.40 9.36
American Funds Balanced 529A CLBAX 40.25 7/25/1975 0.99 24.36 17.21 9.19
American Funds Balanced 529C CLBCX 40.26 7/25/1975 0.31 23.38 16.32 8.36
American Funds Balanced R4 RLBEX 40.25 7/25/1975 0.97 24.34 17.21 9.19
American Funds Balanced R3 RLBCX 40.03 7/25/1975 0.72 23.95 16.85 8.86
American Funds Balanced R2 RLBBX 39.92 7/25/1975 0.34 23.41 16.34 8.39
American Funds Balanced R1 RLBAX 39.87 7/25/1975 0.34 23.43 16.35 8.40
American Funds Balanced R5 RLBFX 40.43 11/1/2002 1.23 24.70 17.56 9.51
American Funds Balanced C BALCX 39.93 3/15/2001 0.36 23.44 16.81 8.72
American Funds Balanced F BALFX 40.30 7/25/1975 0.96 24.29 17.18 9.17
American Funds Balanced R6 RLBGX 40.39 5/1/2009 1.27 24.76 17.62 9.57
American Funds Balanced F2 AMBFX 40.32 8/1/2008 1.18 24.63 17.49 9.45

Investment Information

Ticker Minimum Initial Investment ($) Minimum Subsequent Investment ($) Minimum Initial IRA ($) Dividend Frequency
American Funds Balanced A ABALX 250 50 25 Q

Contact Information

Family American Funds
Address 333 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone 800 421-4225