American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-2 (GBLFX)
| Fund Assets | 28.23B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 114.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 188.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 40.15 |
| YTD Return | 11.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.82 |
| 52-Week High | 40.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 928 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 2011 |
About GBLFX
American Funds Global Balanced Fund Class F-2 is a globally diversified balanced mutual fund designed to achieve a blend of long-term capital growth, principal conservation, and current income. The fund invests in both equity and fixed income securities across international markets, with an allocation that typically ranges between 45% and 75% in equities, emphasizing established companies from a variety of sectors including technology, healthcare, energy, and industrials. Its bond portfolio focuses on investment-grade securities rated BBB- or higher, targeting moderate credit quality and interest rate exposure. The fund is structured to provide diversification across geographies and asset classes, aiming to reduce portfolio risk while seeking attractive returns. Notable features include a low expense ratio compared to category averages, no sales loads, and a disciplined approach to managing both stock and bond holdings. With significant assets under management and a history of balanced performance, the fund plays a prominent role for investors seeking a core global allocation that delivers income and mitigates volatility through active asset class management.
Performance
GBLFX had a total return of 11.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.36%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 5.79% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.65% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.56% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.28% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 1.95% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.79% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.74% |
| Cap Grp Cent Fd Ser Ii | CCBFX | 1.34% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.29% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.21% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.3203 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2014 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.5232 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.2086 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.242 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.0583 | Jun 5, 2024 |