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Shareholder Report
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSR
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Registrant Name American Balanced Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000004568
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025
American Balanced Fund - Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol ABALX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$
60		0.55
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class A shares gained 18.47% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-A
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class A (with sales
charge)
*
11.64
%
8.29
%
9.15
%
American Balanced Fund — Class A (without sales
charge)
*
18.47
%
9.58
%
9.80
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol BALCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$
141		1.30
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 141
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.30%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class C shares gained 17.60% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-C
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class C (with sales
charge)
*
16.60
%
8.75
%
9.12
%
American Balanced Fund — Class C (without sales
charge)
*
17.60
%
8.75
%
9.12
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class T
Trading Symbol TABFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class T
$
33		0.30
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class T shares gained 18.78% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
Since inception
1
American Balanced Fund — Class T (with sales
charge)
2
15.81
%
9.30
%
9.67
%
American Balanced Fund — Class T (without sales
charge)
2
18.78
%
9.85
%
9.99
%
S&P 500
Index
3
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.89
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.79
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
1.88
%
1
Class T shares were first offered on April 7, 2017.
2
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and
expenses
. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
3
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
Performance Inception Date Apr. 07, 2017
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll
transactions
50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class F-1
Trading Symbol BALFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-1
$
67		0.61
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class F-1 shares gained 18.43% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F1
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
F-1
*
18.43
%
9.52
%
9.73
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund
statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class F-2
Trading Symbol AMBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-2
$
38		0.35
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.35%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class F-2 shares gained 18.69% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F2
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
F-2
*
18.69
%
9.80
%
10.02
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class F-3
Trading Symbol AFMBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypot
het
ical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-3
$
27		0.25
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class F-3 shares gained 18.84% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F3
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
Since inception
1
American Balanced Fund — Class
F-3
2
18.84
%
9.92
%
10.08
%
S&P 500
Index
3
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.95
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.84
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
1.95
%
1
Class F-3 shares were first offered on January 27, 2017.
2
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
3
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
Performance Inception Date Jan. 27, 2017
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions
50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-A
Trading Symbol CLBAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-A
$
63		0.58
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 63
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.58%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-A shares gained 18.45% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529A
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-A (with sales
charge)
*
14.32
%
8.76
%
9.35
%
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-A (without sales
charge)
*
18.45
%
9.54
%
9.74
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-C
Trading Symbol CLBCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-C
$
147		1.35
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 147
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.35%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-C shares gained 17.54% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529C
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-C (with sales
charge)
*
16.54
%
8.71
%
9.33
%
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-C (without sales
charge)
*
17.54
%
8.71
%
9.33
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-E
Trading Symbol CLBEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypoth
etic
al $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-E
$
89		0.82
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-E shares gained 18.18% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529E
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
529-E
*
18.18
%
9.28
%
9.49
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-T
Trading Symbol TAFBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hy
pothe
tical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-T
$
38		0.35
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.35%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-T shares gained 18.72% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
Since inception
1
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-T (with sales
charge)
2
15.74
%
9.24
%
9.62
%
American Balanced Fund — Class 529-T (without sales
charge)
2
18.72
%
9.80
%
9.93
%
S&P 500
Index
3
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.89
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.79
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
1.88
%
1
Class 529-T shares were first offered on April 7, 2017.
2
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
3
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
Performance Inception Date Apr. 07, 2017
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-1
Trading Symbol CLBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a h
ypot
hetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-1
$
45		0.41
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-F-1 shares gained 18.64% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529F1
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
529-F-1
*
18.64
%
9.72
%
9.96
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-2
Trading Symbol FBAFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
c
apitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last
ye
ar?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-2
$
37		0.34
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-F-2 shares gained 18.76% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529F2
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
Since inception
1
American Balanced Fund — Class
529-F-2
2
18.76
%
9.81
%
11.45
%
S&P 500
Index
3
17.88
%
14.42
%
17.08
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
13.70
%
8.47
%
10.10
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
(0.14
)
%
1
Class 529-F-2 shares were first offered on October 30, 2020.
2
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
3
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
Performance Inception Date Oct. 30, 2020
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class 529-F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-3
Trading Symbol FBONX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(b
as
ed on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-3
$
33		0.30
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class 529-F-3 shares gained 18.77% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529F3
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
Since inception
1
American Balanced Fund — Class
529-F-3
2
18.77
%
9.86
%
11.49
%
S&P 500
Index
3
17.88
%
14.42
%
17.08
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
13.70
%
8.47
%
10.10
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
3
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
(0.14
)
%
1
Class 529-F-3 shares were first offered on October 30, 2020.
2
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
3
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
Performance Inception Date Oct. 30, 2020
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-1
Trading Symbol RLBAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hy
pot
hetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-1
$
145		1.33
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 145
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.33%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-1 shares gained 17.58% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R1
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-1
*
17.58
%
8.75
%
8.95
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-2
Trading Symbol RLBBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(b
ase
d on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2
$
145		1.33
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 145
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.33%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-2 shares gained 17.58% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R2
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-2
*
17.58
%
8.73
%
8.95
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-2E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-2E
Trading Symbol RAMHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(b
ased
on a hypo
th
etical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2E
$
113		1.04
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 113
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-2E shares gained 17.91% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R2E
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-2E
*
17.91
%
9.05
%
9.27
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-3
Trading Symbol RLBCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hy
pothe
tical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-3
$
97		0.89
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 97
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-3 shares gained 18.08% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R3
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-3
*
18.08
%
9.21
%
9.43
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-4  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-4
Trading Symbol RLBEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hy
po
thetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-4
$
66		0.60
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 66
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-4 shares gained 18.43% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R4
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-4
*
18.43
%
9.53
%
9.75
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-5E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-5E
Trading Symbol RLEFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a h
ypoth
etical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5E
$
44		0.40
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.40%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-5E shares gained 18.68% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R5E
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-5E
*
18.68
%
9.76
%
9.97
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-5  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-5
Trading Symbol RLBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hyp
otheti
cal $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5
$
33		0.30
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-5 shares gained 18.77% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R5
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-5
*
18.77
%
9.86
%
10.08
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Balanced Fund - Class R-6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Balanced Fund®
Class Name Class R-6
Trading Symbol RLBGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about American Balanced Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last year?
(based on a h
ypot
hetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-6
$
27		0.25
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
Management's discussion of fund performance
The fund’s Class R-6 shares gained 18.85% for the year ended December 31, 2025. That result compares with a 13.70% gain for the 60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R6
.
What factors influenced results
U.S. equities saw strong gains, with the S&P 500 Index reaching record highs as corporate earnings beat expectations. At the same time, the U.S. fixed income market delivered solid returns as corporate bond yields hovered near the upper end of their 15-year range. Although inflation rose slightly due to lingering tariff effects, signs of labor market weakness and broader economic uncertainty prompted the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in 2025.
Equities contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s absolute returns, particularly within the information technology, industrials and communication services sectors. Consumer discretionary was the only detracting sector. While non-U.S. stocks outpaced domestic stocks, they remained a relatively small portion of the equity portfolio.
Fixed income returns lagged equities but continued to help fulfill their roles of seeking capital preservation and income generation. Corporate bonds and securitized debt were the top contributors, although securitized debt lagged the total portfolio return.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.
Line Graph [Table Text Block] Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
Average annual total returns
1 year
5 years
10 years
American Balanced Fund — Class
R-6
*
18.85
%
9.92
%
10.14
%
S&P 500
Index
†
17.88
%
14.42
%
14.82
%
60%/40% S&P 500 Index/Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
13.70
%
8.47
%
9.78
%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate
Index
†
7.30
%
(0.36
)
%
2.01
%
*
Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.
†
Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Bloomberg Index Services Ltd.
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.
Net Assets $ 269,725,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 4,134
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 529,000,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
269,725
Total number of portfolio holdings4,134
Total advisory fees paid (in millions)
$
529
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		106
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions50
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.