Proven equity subadvisors and seasoned managers across the American Beacon Balanced team are encouraging despite recent turnover; however, an unconventional structure and reservations about the subadvisor selection process result in a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral for the fund’s cheaper share classes and Negative for its priciest one.
American Beacon Balanced Adv ABLSX
NAV / 1-Day Return
14.17
/
0.14
%
Total Assets
178.3 Mil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.170%
Expense Ratio
1.170%
Fee Level
High
Longest Manager Tenure
32.07
years
Category
Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Investment Style
Large ValueCredit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateStatus
Open
TTM Yield
1.42%
Turnover
37%
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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Will ABLSX outperform in future?
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