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AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND
mutual fund
GBLFX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
+0.14
+0.36%
primary theme
N/A
GBLFX (Mutual Fund)
AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
+0.14
+0.36%
primary theme
N/A
GBLFX (Mutual Fund)
AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
+0.14
+0.36%
primary theme
N/A
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
9.2%
1 yr return
10.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.6%
Net Assets
$26.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
21.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$38.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.59%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 69.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250
IRA
$25
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
GBLFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 9.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.86%
- Dividend Yield 2.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND
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Fund Family NameCapital Group Fund Group
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Inception DateFeb 01, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassF2
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerAlfonso Barroso
Fund Description
As a balanced fund with global scope, the fund seeks to invest in equity and debt securities around the world that offer the opportunity for growth and/or provide dividend income, while also constructing the portfolio to protect principal and limit volatility.
Normally the fund will maintain at least 45% of the value of its assets in common stocks and other equity investments. Although the fund’s equity investments focus on medium to larger capitalization companies, the fund’s investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
Normally the fund will invest at least 25% of the value of its assets in bonds and other debt securities (including money market instruments). These will consist of investment-grade securities (rated Baa3 or better or BBB– or better by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations designated by the fund’s investment adviser or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund’s investment adviser).
The fund will allocate its assets among various countries, including the United States (but in no fewer than three countries). Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets outside the United States, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the fund’s investment adviser, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its net assets outside the United States.
The fund’s ability to invest outside the United States includes investing in emerging markets.
The fund may invest in bonds and other debt securities, including securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government, securities issued by federal agencies and instrumentalities and securities backed by mortgages or other assets. The fund may also invest in securities of governments, agencies, corporations and other entities outside the United States. These investments will typically be denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.
The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund’s assets. Under this approach, the portfolio of the fund is divided into segments managed by individual managers.
The fund relies on the professional judgment of its investment adviser to make decisions about the fund’s portfolio investments. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued securities that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities. Securities may be sold when the investment adviser believes that they no longer represent relatively attractive investment opportunities.
GBLFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GBLFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.2% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 69.53% |
| 1 Yr | 10.5% | -8.9% | 48.3% | 56.01% |
| 3 Yr | 3.0%* | -2.2% | 16.4% | 53.23% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -0.7% | 13.4% | 43.69% |
| 10 Yr | 5.4%* | 0.9% | 11.8% | 29.25% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GBLFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.8% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 52.11% |
| 2022 | -15.5% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 27.79% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 8.9% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 15.0% | -100.0% | 20.6% | 38.96% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GBLFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.2% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 68.45% |
| 1 Yr | 10.5% | -12.8% | 48.3% | 51.48% |
| 3 Yr | 3.0%* | -3.4% | 16.4% | 49.34% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -1.1% | 13.4% | 40.05% |
| 10 Yr | 5.4%* | 0.9% | 11.8% | 27.35% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GBLFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.0% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 52.11% |
| 2022 | -14.1% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 27.79% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 19.39% |
| 2020 | 10.7% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 17.5% | -2.9% | 23.1% | 40.33% |
NAV & Total Return History
GBLFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| GBLFX | Category Low | Category High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 26.9 B | 1.12 M | 110 B | 8.42% |
| Number of Holdings | 875 | 2 | 10961 | 20.88% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.68 B | -31.7 M | 22 B | 8.98% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 21.67% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 85.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
- CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND 5.73%
- MICROSOFT CORP 2.96%
- BROADCOM INC 2.49%
- RTX CORP 1.75%
- META PLATFORMS INC CL A 1.61%
- CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD 1.53%
- FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 1.51%
- APPLE INC 1.44%
- SANOFI 1.35%
- NOVO NORDISK AS B 1.29%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 65.91% | -45.72% | 98.42% | 62.21% |
| Bonds | 30.17% | -39.76% | 93.84% | 26.51% |
| Cash | 5.73% | -97.12% | 185.58% | 41.75% |
| Other | 0.42% | -1.25% | 197.12% | 89.14% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.36% | -0.03% | 14.00% | 28.60% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.30% | 0.00% | 25.49% | 47.81% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.67% | 0.00% | 30.34% | 18.68% |
| Technology | 13.90% | 0.00% | 39.48% | 62.21% |
| Healthcare | 11.56% | 0.00% | 30.30% | 46.07% |
| Industrials | 11.14% | 0.09% | 32.39% | 39.28% |
| Communication Services | 8.78% | 0.00% | 28.59% | 18.47% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.07% | 0.00% | 31.85% | 28.03% |
| Utilities | 7.51% | 0.00% | 40.29% | 24.20% |
| Basic Materials | 6.70% | 0.00% | 60.23% | 31.00% |
| Energy | 5.61% | 0.00% | 38.61% | 41.61% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 4.43% | 0.00% | 20.84% | 71.76% |
| Real Estate | 3.63% | 0.00% | 90.14% | 53.72% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 36.98% | -4.82% | 95.75% | 60.96% |
| Non US | 28.93% | -46.69% | 57.06% | 43.22% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 63.23% | 0.00% | 98.64% | 9.81% |
| Corporate | 12.22% | 0.00% | 99.90% | 71.19% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 5.73% | 0.10% | 100.00% | 45.09% |
| Securitized | 5.38% | 0.00% | 83.28% | 49.06% |
| Derivative | 0.14% | 0.00% | 41.88% | 81.21% |
| Municipal | 0.08% | 0.00% | 31.28% | 25.89% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 17.06% | -177.12% | 87.76% | 44.05% |
| Non US | 13.12% | -39.00% | 137.36% | 16.91% |
GBLFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| GBLFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% | 0.16% | 2.71% | 91.65% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.70% | 29.98% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.70% | 20.00% |
Sales Fees
| GBLFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| GBLFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| GBLFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 69.00% | 0.00% | 441.00% | 60.05% |
GBLFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| GBLFX | Category Low | Category High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% | 0.00% | 10.92% | 17.05% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| GBLFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| GBLFX | Category Low | Category High | GBLFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.86% | -5.20% | 6.33% | 37.25% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| GBLFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.209 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.142 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.209 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.229 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.152 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $1.865 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.202 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2020 | $0.156 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2020 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2019 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.226 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.248 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.481 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.148 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.193 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.185 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2016 | $0.197 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2016 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.546 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $0.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.722 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.183 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.518 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.134 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.169 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2011 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2011 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2011 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
GBLFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Alfonso Barroso
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2013
9.42
9.4%
Alfonso Barroso is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 27 years of investment experience, all with Capital Group. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Alfonso covered retail companies in Europe and Latin America, European real-estate and REITs, and European internet and telecommunication services. Alfonso began his career at Capital as a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the organization.
Winnie Kwan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2013
9.42
9.4%
Winnie Kwan is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. She has 25 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 22 years. Earlier in her career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, she covered global exchanges, Asian utilities and small-cap companies. Prior to joining Capital, Winnie worked with Morgan Stanley in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. She holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in economics from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Winnie is based in Hong Kong.
Thomas Høgh
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2018
4.41
4.4%
Thomas H. Høgh is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 35 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 31 years. Earlier in his career, as a fixed income investment analyst at Capital, Thomas covered Yankee bonds, as well as various non-U.S. bond markets. Prior to joining Capital, Thomas held a number of positions at Privatbanken (now Nordea). He holds an MBA in finance, international business and management from Columbia Business School.
Andrew Cormack
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2019
3.41
3.4%
Andrew A. Cormack is a fixed income portfolio manager at Capital Group. He has 18 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for three years. Prior to joining Capital, Andrew worked as a portfolio manager at Western Asset Management. He holds a first-class honours degree in actuarial science from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate. Andrew is based in London.
Bradford Freer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2019
2.67
2.7%
Bradford F. Freer is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. Brad has 29 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 28 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, he was an equity investment analyst covering multiple sectors as a generalist in both Australia and India. Before that he was an equities trader in both Singapore and Hong Kong. Brad was also a participant in The Associates Program, a two-year series of work assignments in various areas of the Capital organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Connecticut College, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Brad is based in London.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 30.27 | 6.52 | 9.25 |
