- ISIN
- US0240717712
- CUSIP
- 024071771
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Jul 26, 1975
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
AFMBX Performance Chart
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 (AFMBX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. AFMBX is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AFMBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,615.
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Returns By Period
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 (AFMBX) has returned 10.12% so far this year and 25.36% over the past 12 months.
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 4.02%
- YTD
- 10.12%
- 6M
- 10.78%
- 1Y
- 25.36%
- 3Y*
- 17.90%
- 5Y*
- 10.06%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
AFMBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 15, 2017, AFMBX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AFMBX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.64% | 1.59% | -5.13% | 7.12% | 3.44% | 0.46% | 10.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.91% | -0.23% | -2.77% | -0.26% | 3.97% | 4.58% | 0.93% | 1.62% | 2.98% | 1.74% | 1.88% | 0.24% | 18.82% |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 2.61% | 2.78% | -3.22% | 2.99% | 2.84% | 1.88% | 1.71% | 1.76% | -1.07% | 2.93% | -1.34% | 15.36% |
| 2023 | 4.03% | -3.24% | 2.17% | 1.36% | -0.70% | 3.36% | 2.10% | -1.35% | -3.48% | -1.52% | 6.67% | 4.24% | 13.89% |
| 2022 | -3.32% | -1.45% | 0.81% | -5.50% | 1.62% | -6.11% | 4.52% | -3.08% | -7.08% | 5.23% | 5.64% | -2.71% | -11.83% |
| 2021 | -0.63% | 1.53% | 2.94% | 2.95% | 1.84% | 0.62% | 1.20% | 1.48% | -3.12% | 3.77% | -0.95% | 3.65% | 16.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 has an annualized alpha of 2.55%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2017.
- This fund participated in 64.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.55% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- 2.55%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 63.14%
- Downside Capture
- 64.67%
Expense Ratio
AFMBX has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AFMBX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 (AFMBX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| AFMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.74 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.57 | 1.41 | +0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.72 | 2.93 | +0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.82 | 13.52 | +3.30 |
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 Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 provided a 7.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.21 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.21 | $3.21 | $2.58 | $0.73 | $0.76 | $1.54 | $1.40 | $1.08 | $1.45 | $1.34 |
Dividend yield | 7.82% | 8.57% | 7.51% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 4.60% | 4.65% | 3.78% | 5.81% | 4.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3. 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 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 | $3.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.17 | $2.58 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.76 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $1.54 |
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 Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3. 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 Funds American Balanced Fund Class F-3 was 22.34%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.34%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -18.58%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.85%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 2mo 27d | 5mo 28dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.64%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.98%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AFMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.34% | -56.78% | +34.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.98% | -9.10% | +2.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.64% | -18.90% | +8.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.58% | -25.43% | +6.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.21% | -10.72% | +7.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.54% | 1.97% | -0.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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