- ISIN
- US14021D1072
- CUSIP
- 14021D107
- Issuer
- Capital Group
- Inception Date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $7B
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Performance
CGBL Performance Chart
Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. CGBL is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) has returned 7.79% so far this year and 18.88% over the past 12 months.
Capital Group Core Balanced ETF
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- 2.21%
- YTD
- 7.79%
- 6M
- 7.65%
- 1Y
- 18.88%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
CGBL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2023, CGBL's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, CGBL closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.01% | 1.39% | -5.47% | 6.54% | 3.22% | 0.26% | 7.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.85% | -0.31% | -2.98% | 0.10% | 3.93% | 4.27% | 0.57% | 1.37% | 2.39% | 0.32% | 1.32% | 0.75% | 15.33% |
| 2024 | 0.99% | 2.61% | 3.13% | -3.44% | 3.34% | 2.82% | 1.55% | 1.82% | 1.50% | -0.23% | 3.16% | -1.52% | 16.64% |
| 2023 | 0.08% | -2.16% | 6.93% | 5.16% | 10.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Capital Group Core Balanced ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.05%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.27%) than losses (57.67%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.05%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 70.27%
- Downside Capture
- 57.67%
Expense Ratio
CGBL has an expense ratio of 0.33%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CGBL ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) 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.
| CGBL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.41 | 2.78 | -0.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.48 | 12.44 | -1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Capital Group Core Balanced ETF provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.60 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 1.85% | 1.98% | 1.92% | 0.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Capital Group Core Balanced ETF. 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 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
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 Capital Group Core Balanced ETF. 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 Capital Group Core Balanced ETF was 11.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 38 trading sessions.
The current Capital Group Core Balanced ETF drawdown is 0.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -11.66%Apr 2025 | 2mo | 1mo 26d | 3mo 26dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.88%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.93%Aug 2024 | 21d | 23d | 1mo 14dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.38%Oct 2023 | 15d | 18d | 1mo 3dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.82%Jan 2025 | 27d | 11d | 1mo 8dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CGBL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.66% | -56.78% | +45.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.88% | -9.10% | +1.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.32% | -1.80% | +1.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.29% | -10.71% | +9.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.81% | 2.03% | -0.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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