Balanced Fund - Investor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About WBALX

What does WBALX invest in?

This fund primarily allocates its capital across a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities. Typically, a minimum of 25% of its overall assets are dedicated to equities. These encompass common shares, alongside various instruments convertible into common stock, such as rights, warrants, and convertible preferred shares. Additionally, at least 25% of the total assets will be invested in high-quality debt instruments. This category includes U.S. government bonds, corporate debt obligations, and different types of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

What is the expense ratio of WBALX?

Balanced Fund - Investor Class (WBALX) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WBALX?

Balanced Fund - Investor Class (WBALX) manages $167.3M 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 WBALX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was WBALX launched?

Balanced Fund - Investor Class (WBALX) launched in October 2003 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WBALX performed?

WBALX'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.