MRBPX

About MRBPX

BlackRock Balanced Fund, Inc. Class R is an actively managed mutual fund designed to deliver long‑term total return through a diversified blend of global equities and fixed income. The strategy typically targets a balanced profile anchored around a roughly 60% equity and 40% bond mix, combining bottom‑up security selection with top‑down asset allocation and tactical tilts to manage risk and capture opportunity across cycles. The portfolio invests in U.S. and international stocks, U.S. investment‑grade bonds, cash equivalents, and derivatives for efficient exposure and risk management. Class R shares are intended for certain retirement platforms, reflecting plan‑focused distribution features. The fund measures results against a blended benchmark of U.S. large‑cap equities and the broad U.S. investment‑grade bond market, emphasizing a core, moderate‑allocation approach for diversified growth and stability. Notable characteristics include disciplined risk controls, use of index futures and overlays, and concentration limits, with technology mega‑caps and U.S. Treasuries among recent significant exposures. This balanced construct positions the fund as a core holding for investors seeking a single vehicle that integrates equity appreciation potential with bond‑driven income and volatility dampening.