- ISIN
- US02630Y2651
- CUSIP
- 02630Y265
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- May 18, 2012
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- 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
BLPAX Performance Chart
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A (BLPAX) is up 7.3% since the beginning of the year. BLPAX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BLPAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,460.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A (BLPAX) has returned 7.34% so far this year and 18.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BLPAX has returned 9.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A
- 1D
- 0.61%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- YTD
- 7.34%
- 6M
- 7.43%
- 1Y
- 18.51%
- 3Y*
- 14.06%
- 5Y*
- 7.86%
- 10Y*
- 9.20%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BLPAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 18, 2012, BLPAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BLPAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.51% | 1.81% | -5.44% | 5.86% | 2.74% | -0.00% | 7.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.99% | 0.22% | -2.74% | 0.22% | 3.85% | 3.93% | 0.31% | 1.99% | 2.14% | 1.03% | 1.51% | 0.23% | 16.64% |
| 2024 | 0.18% | 2.32% | 2.67% | -3.18% | 2.99% | 1.47% | 2.37% | 2.09% | 1.66% | -1.81% | 2.39% | -2.13% | 11.30% |
| 2023 | 4.50% | -3.10% | 2.20% | 1.28% | -1.33% | 3.49% | 2.18% | -1.83% | -3.63% | -1.88% | 6.93% | 4.88% | 13.87% |
| 2022 | -3.72% | -1.90% | 0.59% | -5.92% | 1.33% | -6.52% | 4.43% | -3.07% | -7.23% | 4.95% | 6.28% | -2.57% | -13.60% |
| 2021 | -0.47% | 1.47% | 2.25% | 3.01% | 1.54% | 0.43% | 0.87% | 1.61% | -2.96% | 3.61% | -1.64% | 3.55% | 13.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A has an annualized alpha of 1.38%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 18, 2012.
- This fund participated in 67.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 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
- 1.38%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 62.42%
- Downside Capture
- 67.56%
Expense Ratio
BLPAX has an expense ratio of 0.66%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLPAX ranks 56 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 Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A (BLPAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BLPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.78 | -0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.14 | 12.44 | -1.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A provided a 5.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.16 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.16 | $1.16 | $0.65 | $0.39 | $0.91 | $0.92 | $0.44 | $0.59 | $0.63 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 5.43% | 5.83% | 3.59% | 2.30% | 6.01% | 4.97% | 2.56% | 3.83% | 4.69% | 3.48% | 3.66% | 3.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.16 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.92 |
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 Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A. 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 Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A was 23.21%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current American Funds Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio Class A drawdown is 0.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -23.21%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.65%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.18%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 12d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.62%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 28dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.00%Feb 2016 | 9mo 20d | 3mo 26d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.21% | -56.78% | +33.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.26% | -9.10% | +1.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.62% | -18.90% | +8.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.65% | -25.43% | +4.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.21% | -33.92% | +10.71% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.33% | -1.80% | +1.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.91% | -10.71% | +7.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.65% | 2.03% | -0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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