- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Oct 1, 1991
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
CBLAX Performance Chart
Columbia Balanced Fund Class A (CBLAX) is up 5.9% since the beginning of the year. CBLAX is currently trading at $58 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CBLAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,478.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Balanced Fund Class A (CBLAX) has returned 5.90% so far this year and 17.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CBLAX has returned 9.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Columbia Balanced Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.85%
- 1M
- 1.22%
- YTD
- 5.90%
- 6M
- 6.23%
- 1Y
- 17.33%
- 3Y*
- 14.13%
- 5Y*
- 8.12%
- 10Y*
- 9.82%
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%
CBLAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2002, CBLAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CBLAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.47% | -0.34% | -3.69% | 6.39% | 3.56% | -0.33% | 5.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.32% | -0.30% | -3.65% | -0.18% | 3.68% | 4.10% | 2.06% | 1.14% | 2.16% | 1.85% | -0.26% | 0.37% | 13.86% |
| 2024 | 1.16% | 3.13% | 1.78% | -2.96% | 3.91% | 2.43% | 1.16% | 1.83% | 1.19% | -1.89% | 3.78% | -1.80% | 14.30% |
| 2023 | 5.72% | -2.75% | 3.59% | 1.60% | 0.57% | 3.82% | 2.13% | -1.06% | -3.92% | -1.71% | 7.76% | 4.31% | 21.20% |
| 2022 | -2.76% | -1.99% | 0.69% | -6.78% | -0.18% | -5.68% | 5.71% | -3.06% | -7.68% | 4.08% | 4.32% | -3.88% | -16.84% |
| 2021 | -1.01% | 2.30% | 2.40% | 3.65% | 0.80% | 1.38% | 1.52% | 1.48% | -3.66% | 3.31% | -1.32% | 3.15% | 14.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Balanced Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 2.49%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2002.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.14%) than losses (66.62%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.49% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.61 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
- 2.49%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 69.14%
- Downside Capture
- 66.62%
Expense Ratio
CBLAX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CBLAX ranks 52 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 Columbia Balanced Fund Class A (CBLAX) 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.
| CBLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 2.78 | -0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.69 | 12.44 | -1.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Balanced Fund Class A provided a 5.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.43 | $3.39 | $3.88 | $0.77 | $2.05 | $4.59 | $2.47 | $1.71 | $2.05 | $1.05 | $0.50 | $1.35 |
Dividend yield | 5.92% | 6.16% | 7.55% | 1.60% | 5.07% | 8.98% | 5.07% | 3.91% | 5.53% | 2.55% | 1.35% | 3.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Balanced Fund 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 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.45 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.74 | $3.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.18 | $3.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.77 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $2.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.36 | $4.59 |
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 Columbia Balanced Fund 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 Columbia Balanced Fund Class A was 34.71%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 258 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Balanced Fund Class A drawdown is 0.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -34.71%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 8d | 2y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -22.75%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.05%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.21%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 15d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -12.74%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 3d | 7moJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CBLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.71% | -56.78% | +22.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.69% | -9.10% | +2.41% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.11% | -18.90% | +6.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.05% | -25.43% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.75% | -33.92% | +11.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.77% | -1.80% | +1.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.54% | -10.71% | +7.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.61% | 2.03% | -0.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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