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American Funds Global Balanced A (GBLAX)

38.30
-0.31
(-0.80%)
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  • Previous Close 38.61
  • YTD Return 2.54%
  • Expense Ratio 0.81%
  • Category --
  • Last Cap Gain 20.00
  • Morningstar Rating
  • Morningstar Risk Rating Above Average
  • Sustainability Rating
  • Net Assets 25.94B
  • Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.96
  • Yield 1.97%
  • 5y Average Return --
  • Holdings Turnover 114.00%
  • Last Dividend 0.18
  • Inception Date Oct 30, 2020

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. The adviser will allocate its assets among various countries.

American Funds

Fund Family

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Fund Category

25.94B

Net Assets

2020-10-30

Inception Date

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Performance Overview: GBLAX

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Trailing returns as of 5/21/2025.

YTD Return

GBLAX
2.54%
Category
0.00%
 

1-Year Return

GBLAX
8.53%
Category
0.00%
 

3-Year Return

GBLAX
6.34%
Category
0.00%
 

5-Year Return

GBLAX
6.85%
Category
0.00%
 

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Holdings: GBLAX

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Sector Weightings

SectorGBLAX
Financial Services   16.40%
Healthcare   15.92%
Technology   15.22%
Industrials   13.12%
Consumer Cyclical   8.58%
Consumer Defensive   7.64%
Communication Services   7.43%
Utilities   5.36%
Basic Materials   5.25%
Energy   3.82%
Real Estate   1.25%
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