American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-6

Frequently Asked Questions About RLBGX

What does RLBGX invest in?

This fund employs a diversified, balanced investment strategy, allocating capital across a wide array of securities. Its holdings include both common equities and high-quality fixed-income instruments. The portfolio also incorporates debt securities issued or fully backed by the U.S. government, its federal agencies, and instrumentalities. Moreover, the fund has the flexibility to commit a portion of its assets to international issuers, investing in common stocks (many of which are established dividend payers), bonds, and other global securities.

What is the expense ratio of RLBGX?

American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-6 (RLBGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RLBGX?

American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-6 (RLBGX) manages $288.09B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is RLBGX actively managed or an index fund?

RLBGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was RLBGX launched?

American Funds American Balanced Fund Class R-6 (RLBGX) launched in May 2009 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has RLBGX performed?

RLBGX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.