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American Funds American Balanced 529F (CLBFX)On Aug 29: 17.27  Down 0.16 (0.92%)  
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American Funds American Balanced 529F
One Market - Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco CA 94105
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Moderate Allocation
Fund Family:American Funds
Net Assets:37.53M
Year-to-Date Return:-8.64%
Yield:3.20%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:17-Sep-02
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Moderate Allocation
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Robert G. O'Donnell
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-86
ODonnell is vice chairman of the board, senior vice president, director, and portfolio manager with Capital Research and Management Company, his employer since July 1975. Previously, he worked as a portfolio manager with American Express Investment Management Company.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$250
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
CLBFX can be purchased from 2 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks conservation of capital, current income and long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests in a broad range of securities, including stocks, bonds and securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government. It normally maintains at least 50% of assets in common stocks and at least 25% of assets in debt securities, including money market securities. The fund may also hold cash or money market instruments.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (23-May-08): 0.14
Last Cap Gain (15-Feb-08): 0.14
Annual Holdings Turnover 35.00%
Average for Category: 71.04%
FEES & EXPENSES 
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Total Expense Ratio:0.44% 1.09%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.76%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $187$625
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $317$954
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $686$1,865
* Per $10,000 invested


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