Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, click here.

Net asset value (NAV) is the value of one share of the portfolio excluding any sales charges.
*Annualized. See the performance notes on the next page for more information.

Important Information: All investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

For any Class of the Fund that began operating within the 10-year/since inception period shown, the performance shown prior to the inception date of the Class is that of a class (or series of classes) previously in operation. The combined returns have not been adjusted for any difference between the fees and expenses of the Class and the historical fees and expenses of the included previous class (or classes). If the previous class(es) had lower expenses, the resulting performance would be better than the Class would have realized during the same period. If the previous class(es) had higher expenses, the resulting performance would be lower than the Class would have realized during the same period. A portion of fees charged to the Y Class was waived in 2011, partially recovered in 2013 and fully recovered in 2014. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for 2011. A portion of fees charged to the A Class of the Fund was waived in 2011 and 2012, partially recovered in 2013, fully recovered in 2014 and waived in 2018. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for 2011, 2012 and 2018. A portion of fees charged to the C Class of the Fund was waived from 2010 through 2012, partially recovered in 2013, fully recovered in 2014 and waived in 2018. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for 2010 through 2012 and for 2018. Specific information about any Fund may be found at americanbeaconfunds.com or in the prospectus.

The P/E Ratio of a stock is calculated by dividing the current price by forecasted 12-month earnings per share. The P/B Ratio of a stock is calculated by dividing the current price by book value per share. R-squared (R2) is the percentage of the Fund’s three-year return that is explained by movements in its benchmark index. Alpha is a measure of the Fund’s expected performance versus the benchmark, adjusted for relative risk. Beta is a measure of the Fund’s volatility versus the benchmark. Sharpe Ratio is a measure of the Fund’s return per unit of total risk. Standard Deviation is a measure of the historical volatility of the Fund’s returns. Return on Equity (ROE) is net income divided by net worth. Duration is a measure of price sensitivity relative to changes in interest rates.

The Balanced Composite Index is composed of the Russell 1000 Value Index (60%) and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%) to reflect the Fund’s allocation of its assets between equity securities and fixed-income securities.

The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Russell 1000 Value Index and Russell 1000 Index are registered trademarks of Frank Russell Company. American Beacon Funds is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. LSE Group is not responsible for and has not reviewed the American Beacon Balanced Fund nor any associated literature or publications and LSE Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. All rights in the Russell 1000 Value Index (the “Index”) vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell 1000® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. The Index is calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of the Fund. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from the Fund or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by the Manager.

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, "Bloomberg"). Bloomberg or Bloomberg's licensors own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Indices. Bloomberg does not approve or endorse this material, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or make any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, shall not have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith.

The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index tracks the results of the 30 largest mutual funds in the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds category. Lipper is an independent mutual fund research and ranking service.

American Beacon Funds and American Beacon Balanced Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.

Securities of the Fund may only be sold by offering the Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and additional information regarding the Fund. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, please contact your financial advisor, call 800.967.9009 or visit americanbeaconfunds.com. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

American Beacon Funds and American Beacon Balanced Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.