# American Funds American Balanced R-3 (RLBCX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/RLBCX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:03 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, American Funds American Balanced R-3 (RLBCX), nexqual.com/RLBCX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 39.8 (-0.45% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 39.8 · day 39.8–39.8 · 52w 36.05–41.02 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.2% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +48.6% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.2% | +48.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +9.3% | +8.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Max drawdown | -7.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -18.9% (Dec 2021→Sep 2022) |

## Peers
RGACX (The Growth Fund of America Clas) USD 82.44 -0.00% · RWMCX (Washington Mutual Investors Fun) USD 66.7 +0.00% · RERCX (American Funds - EuroPacific Gr) USD 57.6 +0.00% · RWICX (American Funds - Capital World ) USD 77.57 +0.00% · RICCX (American Funds - The Investment) USD 66.35 +0.00%

## More
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