- ISIN
- US02368A1097
- Issuer
- American Beacon
- Inception Date
- Jul 16, 1987
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
AADBX Performance Chart
American Beacon Balanced Fund (AADBX) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. AADBX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AADBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,385.
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Returns By Period
American Beacon Balanced Fund (AADBX) has returned 6.38% so far this year and 16.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AADBX has returned 8.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
American Beacon Balanced Fund
- 1D
- 0.83%
- 1M
- 2.80%
- YTD
- 6.38%
- 6M
- 7.12%
- 1Y
- 16.79%
- 3Y*
- 13.14%
- 5Y*
- 6.73%
- 10Y*
- 8.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
AADBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, AADBX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AADBX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2024 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.14% | 1.92% | -3.51% | 4.25% | 1.04% | 1.54% | 6.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.47% | 0.74% | -2.26% | -2.28% | 2.24% | 3.36% | 0.13% | 3.33% | 1.22% | 0.15% | 0.83% | 1.33% | 11.65% |
| 2024 | 0.35% | 1.38% | 4.15% | -3.60% | 2.93% | -0.00% | 3.46% | 1.80% | 1.26% | -0.84% | 3.60% | -4.02% | 10.54% |
| 2023 | 5.61% | -3.16% | -0.74% | 1.14% | -2.52% | 4.49% | 3.45% | -1.77% | -3.10% | -2.48% | 6.29% | 5.26% | 12.35% |
| 2022 | -0.51% | -1.02% | -0.13% | -5.63% | 3.22% | -7.04% | 5.38% | -2.52% | -8.03% | 7.41% | 5.12% | -2.68% | -7.55% |
| 2021 | -0.61% | 5.44% | 3.55% | 3.04% | 1.94% | -0.65% | -0.24% | 0.96% | -1.91% | 3.79% | -2.89% | 3.53% | 16.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Beacon Balanced Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.50%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 1996.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.23%) than losses (63.94%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.50% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.56 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.50%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 64.23%
- Downside Capture
- 63.94%
Expense Ratio
AADBX has an expense ratio of 0.72%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AADBX ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Beacon Balanced Fund (AADBX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| AADBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.43 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.36 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.15 | 2.69 | +0.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.99 | 12.34 | -1.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
American Beacon Balanced Fund provided a 8.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.30 | $1.31 | $1.41 | $0.33 | $1.40 | $1.47 | $1.94 | $1.42 | $1.36 | $1.31 | $0.30 | $1.00 |
Dividend yield | 8.22% | 8.77% | 9.66% | 2.27% | 10.60% | 9.34% | 13.14% | 9.00% | 9.67% | 7.83% | 1.87% | 6.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Beacon Balanced Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.31 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $1.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $1.47 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Beacon Balanced Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Beacon Balanced Fund was 41.05%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 489 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -41.05%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 4moOct 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -28.13%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -20.43%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 8mo 5d | 1y 1moApr 2002 - Jun 2003 |
2000 correction2000 | -18.61%Feb 2000 | 9mo 17d | 10mo 7d | 1y 7moMay 1999 - Dec 2000 |
Bear market2022 | -17.79%Sep 2022 | 8mo 15d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AADBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.05% | -56.78% | +15.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.50% | -9.10% | +3.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.70% | -18.90% | +6.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.79% | -25.43% | +7.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.13% | -33.92% | +5.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.97% | +2.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.75% | -10.72% | +5.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.58% | 1.97% | -0.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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