American Balanced Fund R-6 

This fund employs a diversified, balanced investment strategy, allocating capital across a wide array of securities. Its holdings include both common equities and high-quality fixed-income instruments. The portfolio also incorporates debt securities issued or fully backed by the U.S. government, its federal agencies, and instrumentalities. Moreover, the fund has the flexibility to commit a portion of its assets to international issuers, investing in common stocks (many of which are established dividend payers), bonds, and other global securities.