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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis.
These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to American Balanced Fund - American Balanced Fund Class A
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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| September 9, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for the Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ D |
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| August 20, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for the Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ D |
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| August 20, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for the Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ D |
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| May 27, 2022 |
American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio March 31, 2022 unaudited Common stocks 63. |
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| November 26, 2021 |
American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio September 30, 2021 unaudited Common stocks 63. |
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| May 28, 2021 |
American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio March 31, 2021 unaudited Common stocks 63. |
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| November 27, 2020 |
American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio September 30, 2020 unaudited Common stocks 57. |
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| August 7, 2020 |
Clara Kang Counsel Capital Research and Management Company 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California 90071-1406 (213) 615-3736 Tel August 7, 2020 Ms. |
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| May 29, 2020 |
American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio March 31, 2020 unaudited Common stocks 59. |
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| November 27, 2019 |
ABALX / AMERICAN BALANCED FUND NPORT-EX - - American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio September 30, 2019 unaudited Common stocks 60. |
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| May 29, 2019 |
American Balanced Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX NPORT-EX American Balanced Fund® Investment portfolio March 31, 2019 unaudited Common stocks 62. |
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| November 28, 2018 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Donald H. |
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| November 28, 2018 |
American Balanced Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| October 19, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| September 28, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| September 26, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| September 10, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| September 7, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| September 5, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| August 31, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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| May 24, 2018 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Donald H. |
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| May 24, 2018 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| February 28, 2018 |
American Balanced Fund December 31, 2017 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 48K1 and 48K2, 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74A-T, 74U1 and 74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, 75B complete answers are as follows: Item 48K1 and K2 Step Asset Value (000's omitted) K1) Maximum Asset value $115,000,000 K2) Maximum Fee Rate 0. |
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| February 28, 2018 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), we considered th |
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| November 28, 2017 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| November 28, 2017 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| August 28, 2017 |
American Balanced Fund June 30, 2017 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74A-T, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, 75B complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000?s omitted) Clas |
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| August 28, 2017 |
77I. Terms of New or Amended Securities 77I. Terms of New or Amended Securities Effective January 27, 2017, the funds listed in the chart below established and designated Class F-3 Shares. The terms of the Class F-3 Shares for each fund are described in the post-effective amendment to each fund’s registration statement on Form N-1A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about December 29, 2016. Fund Name AMCAP Fund Ame |
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| May 26, 2017 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| May 26, 2017 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| February 28, 2017 |
American Balanced Fund December 31, 2016 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74A-T, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, 75B complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) |
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| February 28, 2017 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 28, 2016 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| November 28, 2016 |
EX-99.CERT 2 ambalcert302.htm CERT302 American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. Johnson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the sta |
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| August 26, 2016 |
American Balanced Fund June 30, 2016 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000's omitted) Class A $422,90 |
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| May 27, 2016 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| May 27, 2016 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| February 26, 2016 |
American Balanced Fund December 31, 2015 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) Class A $78 |
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| February 26, 2016 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 27, 2015 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (213) 486-9200 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| November 27, 2015 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| August 28, 2015 |
American Balanced Fund June 30, 2015 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) Class A $386,14 |
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| May 29, 2015 |
American Balanced Fund 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (949) 975-5000 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| May 29, 2015 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6455 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone |
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| February 27, 2015 |
American Balanced Fund December 31, 2014 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) Class A $68 |
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| February 27, 2015 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 28, 2014 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Regi |
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| November 28, 2014 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| August 28, 2014 |
American Balanced Fund June 30, 2014 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) Class A $335,02 |
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| May 29, 2014 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| May 29, 2014 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Regi |
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| February 28, 2014 |
American Balanced Fund December 31, 2013 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during the period Share Class Total Income Dividends (000’s omitted) Class A $65 |
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| February 28, 2014 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 27, 2013 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| November 27, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000, San Francisco, California 94105 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Reg |
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| August 28, 2013 |
American Balanced Fund One Market Street, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, CA 94105-1409 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 June 30, 2013 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income divid |
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| May 29, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| May 29, 2013 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| February 28, 2013 |
American Balanced Fund One Market Street, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, CA 94105-1409 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 December 31, 2012 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income d |
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| February 28, 2013 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 28, 2012 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| November 28, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| August 28, 2012 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 June 30, 2012 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for |
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| May 29, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| May 29, 2012 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| March 5, 2012 |
[logo -American Funds®] March 5, 2012 Ms. Kathy Churko U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: American Funds shareholder reports AMCAP Fund (811-01435) Capital World Bond Fund (811-05104) American Balanced Fund (811-00066) Capital World Growth and Income Fund, Inc. (811-07338) American Funds Global Balanced Fund (811-224 |
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| February 28, 2012 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 December 31, 2011 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends |
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| February 28, 2012 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| November 28, 2011 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| November 28, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| August 26, 2011 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 June 30, 2011 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for |
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| May 27, 2011 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Gregory D. |
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| May 27, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| April 5, 2011 |
April 5, 2011 Ms. Laura Hatch U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: American Funds shareholder reports and prospectuses AMCAP Fund (811-01435) Capital World Bond Fund (811-05104) American Balanced Fund (811-00066) Capital World Growth and Income Fund, Inc. (811-07338) American Funds Global Balanced Fund (811-22496) Euro |
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| February 28, 2011 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of American Balanced Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Fund's |
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| February 28, 2011 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 2000 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 December 31, 2010 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends |
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| November 26, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| November 26, 2010 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. |
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| August 27, 2010 |
American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record |
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| May 28, 2010 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. |
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| May 28, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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| February 26, 2010 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which r |
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| February 26, 2010 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-8A/A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is amending and adopting as its own the Notification of Registration of American Balanced Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation, under an |
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| February 26, 2010 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc. |
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| February 26, 2010 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 For period ending 12/31/09 File number 811-00066 77C. The Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc. presented several proposals to its shareholders. These measures were designed to increase investment flexibility, streamline fund administration and red |
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| February 22, 2010 |
[Logo – American Funds®] American Balanced Fund One Market Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 415/421-9360 Patrick F. |
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| November 27, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Of |
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| November 27, 2009 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| October 26, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| October 19, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| October 14, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| October 2, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| September 18, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| September 1, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| August 31, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| August 28, 2009 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94105 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during t |
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| August 28, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| August 28, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defini |
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| August 6, 2009 |
[logo – American Funds®] Capital Research and Management Company 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California 90071-1406 Phone (213) 486-9200 Fax (213) 615-0430 August 5, 2009 Ms. |
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| August 3, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| July 31, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| July 13, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defini |
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| May 29, 2009 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| May 29, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Of |
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| February 27, 2009 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc. |
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| February 27, 2009 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which r |
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| February 27, 2009 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 Fax (415) 393-7140 For period ending 12/31/08 File number 811 – 00066 77C. Matters submitted to a vote of security holders. a) Meeting of shareholders – August 7, 2008 (1) Directors elected: Director Votes For Votes Withheld Mary Jane Elmore 2,029,597,409 29,171,460 Robert A. Fox |
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| November 28, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Of |
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| November 28, 2008 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| August 28, 2008 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94105 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during t |
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| June 25, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for the Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definiti |
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| May 29, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of Principal Executive Of |
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| May 29, 2008 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| February 28, 2008 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94105 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during t |
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| February 28, 2008 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc. |
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| November 28, 2007 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of principal executive of |
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| November 28, 2007 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| August 28, 2007 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94105 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during t |
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| May 29, 2007 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of principal executive of |
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| May 29, 2007 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| February 28, 2007 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 Telephone (415) 421-9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72DD1 and 72DD2 Total income dividends for which record date passed during t |
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| February 28, 2007 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of American Balanced Fund, Inc. |
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| November 28, 2006 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| November 28, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of principal executive of |
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| August 28, 2006 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Mailing address: P.O. Box 7650 San Francisco, California 94120-7650 Phone (415) 421 9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72 |
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| May 26, 2006 |
[logo - American Funds®] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact |
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| May 26, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00066 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower, San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of principal executive of |
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| February 28, 2006 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors of American Balanced Fund, Inc. |
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| February 28, 2006 |
American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Mailing address: P.O. Box 7650 San Francisco, California 94120-7650 Phone (415) 421 9360 Because the electronic format for filing Form N-SAR does not provide adequate space for responding to Items 72DD1 and 72DD2, 73A1 and 73A2, 74U1 and74U2, and 74V1 and 74V2, complete answers are as follows: Item 72 |
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| November 29, 2005 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company Investment Company Act File Number: 811-66 American Balanced Fund, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in charter) P.O. Box 7650, One Market, Steuart Tower San Francisco, California 94120 (Address of principal executive office |
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| November 29, 2005 |
[logo - American Funds(r)] American Balanced Fund, Inc. One Market, Steuart Tower Suite 1800 San Francisco, California 94105 Phone (415) 421-9360 CERTIFICATION I, Robert G. O'Donnell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of American Balanced Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fac |
