Overview
| Dividend | 1.58 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Annualized Return (1Y) | 11.13% |
| Annualized Return (3Y) | 11.92% |
| Annualized Return (5Y) | 1.43% |
| Annualized Return (10Y) | 4.96% |
| Annualized Return (15Y) | 6.58% |
| Close | 34.15 |
| Previous Close | 33.71 |
| Worst 3Y Roll AR | -9.79% |
| Worst 5Y Roll AR | -3.19% |
| Worst 10Y Roll AR | 2.40% |
| Worst 15Y Roll AR | 4.15% |
| Inception Date | Sep 25, 1989 |
Dividends
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) Dividend Information
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) dividend growth in the last 12 months is -14.91%
The trailing 12-month yield of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I is 4.93%. Its dividend history:
| Pay Date | Cash Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2025 | $1.581 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.173 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.175 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.267 |
| Dec 09, 2024 | $1.243 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.181 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.261 |
| Dec 06, 2023 | $0.111 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.18 |
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Dividend Growth History for MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX)
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Payout Amount
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Year Start Yield
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Annual Payout Growth (YoY)
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CAGR to 2025
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.196 | 7.24% | 17.75% | - |
| 2024 | $1.865 | 6.22% | 174.67% | 17.75% |
| 2023 | $0.679 | 2.38% | 36.07% | 79.84% |
| 2022 | $0.499 | 1.61% | 35.60% | 63.87% |
| 2021 | $0.368 | 1.13% | -11.54% | 56.30% |
| 2020 | $0.416 | 1.33% | -65.65% | 39.48% |
| 2019 | $1.211 | 4.36% | -53.49% | 10.43% |
| 2018 | $2.604 | 7.92% | 12.75% | -2.41% |
| 2017 | $2.3095 | 7.20% | 145.69% | -0.63% |
| 2016 | $0.94 | 3.17% | -54.57% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | $2.069 | 6.31% | -36.32% | 0.60% |
| 2014 | $3.249 | 10.03% | 26.32% | -3.50% |
| 2013 | $2.572 | 8.77% | 557.80% | -1.31% |
| 2012 | $0.391 | 1.49% | 2.36% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | $0.382 | 1.47% | -16.59% | 13.31% |
| 2010 | $0.458 | 1.96% | 40.92% | 11.02% |
| 2009 | $0.325 | 1.69% | -38.56% | 12.68% |
| 2008 | $0.529 | 2.03% | -77.16% | 8.73% |
| 2007 | $2.316 | 8.30% | 78.43% | -0.30% |
| 2006 | $1.298 | 4.88% | -22.97% | 2.81% |
| 2005 | $1.685 | 6.38% | 109.06% | 1.33% |
| 2004 | $0.806 | 3.31% | 223.69% | 4.89% |
| 2003 | $0.249 | 1.21% | -25.45% | 10.40% |
| 2002 | $0.334 | 1.58% | -65.42% | 8.53% |
| 2001 | $0.966 | 4.71% | 75.96% | 3.48% |
| 2000 | $0.549 | 2.85% | -68.54% | 5.70% |
| 1999 | $1.745 | 8.18% | -31.08% | 0.89% |
| 1998 | $2.532 | 11.44% | -30.63% | -0.53% |
| 1997 | $3.65 | 17.52% | 65.08% | -1.80% |
| 1996 | $2.211 | 10.72% | 243.32% | -0.02% |
| 1995 | $0.644 | 3.63% | 15.62% | 4.17% |
| 1994 | $0.557 | 2.99% | -12.56% | 4.52% |
| 1993 | $0.637 | 3.67% | -12.62% | 3.94% |
| 1992 | $0.729 | 4.29% | 2.68% | 3.40% |
| 1991 | $0.71 | 4.83% | -6.58% | 3.38% |
| 1990 | $0.76 | 4.95% | 76.74% | 3.08% |
| 1989 | $0.43 | 2.72% | - | 4.63% |
Dividend Growth Chart for MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX)
Performance
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) Historical Returns And Risk Info
From 09/25/1989 to 11/09/2026, the compound annualized total return (dividend reinvested) of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) is 7.123% . Its cumulative total return (dividend reinvested) is 1,188.476% .
From 09/25/1989 to 11/09/2026, the Maximum Drawdown of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) is 39.7%.
From 09/25/1989 to 11/09/2026, the Sharpe Ratio of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) is 0.46.
From 09/25/1989 to 11/09/2026, the Annualized Standard Deviation of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) is 11.0%.
From 09/25/1989 to 11/09/2026, the Beta of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) is 0.9.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAIX (MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I) | 8.10% | 11.13% | 11.92% | 1.43% | 4.96% | 6.58% | 5.42% | 6.98% | 7.13% |
| VBINX (VANGUARD BALANCED INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | 6.91% | 7.30% | 14.91% | 6.19% | 9.43% | 9.41% | 7.84% | 8.57% | 8.52% |
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Rolling Returns
A rolling return for a period such as 5-year, as of a specific date, represents the investment’s performance over the preceding five years leading up to that date. In the 5-year rolling chart, the value on any given date corresponds to the annualized return for the preceding 5 years up to that very date. Thus, for instance, the chart value on 8/28/2015 reflects the annualized return from 8/28/2010 to 8/28/2015. A 5-year rolling return chart for an investment (stock, fund or portfolio) depicts the return sequence of 5-year trailing returns for the dates in the chart.
These rolling returns contrast with the most recent 3, 5, 10, and 15-year returns, as they solely depict the returns for those respective periods leading up to the most recent date, without encompassing every date in the historical record.
Rolling return charts offer a more precise insight into a portfolio’s risk and return stability (including funds or individual stocks). This is particularly true when focusing on the minimal return points within a rolling return chart as a measure of a fund or a portfolio's risk. A well-known observation, often attributed to ‘Murphy’s law’, is that it tends to perform poorly when investors decide to follow an investment due to its recent strong returns. Sound familiar? Information regarding minimum rolling returns could help mitigate this predicament. Investors can opt for an investment showcasing high minimum rolling returns within their preferred holding durations. In fact, merely possessing knowledge of such minimum rolling period returns can anchor investors’ expectations.
For instance, let’s consider an investor who follows a model portfolio (or even simply purchases and holds a fund like VFINX or SPY) for 10 years. Armed with knowledge of this portfolio’s minimum 10-year rolling return since its inception date or the fund’s inception (in the case of VFINX, recognizing that the minimum 10-year rolling return since 1987 could be as low as -2.24%), the investor should reasonably anticipate the potential for the portfolio to incur losses over the forthcoming 10 years.
Minimum rolling return for a period such as 10-year offers a different and often better historical risk and return metric than other popular risk and return metrics such as Sharpe ratio, standard deviation (volatility) or maximum drawdown.
See Portfolio Calculator and Rolling Returns for more detailed description.
Drawdowns
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) Maximum Drawdown
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Retirement and Long-Term Wealth View of MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX)
Evaluate MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) as a possible retirement holding by looking beyond its latest price. Historical total returns show accumulation potential, while rolling returns, maximum drawdown, volatility, and Sharpe ratio show how uneven the long-term path has been.
For retirement income, review MBAIX dividend history, dividend growth, and yield alongside total return. Dividends can contribute to cash flow and compounding, but payouts are not guaranteed and a high yield alone does not establish long-term suitability.
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Retirement, Income, and Risk FAQ
Is MBAIX suitable for retirement and long-term wealth building?
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) may or may not fit a retirement portfolio depending on its role, costs, diversification, historical drawdowns, and your time horizon. Review total and rolling returns together with risk metrics instead of relying on a recent return alone.
Can MBAIX provide retirement income through dividends?
MAINSTAY BALANCED FUND CLASS I (MBAIX) may distribute dividends when its holdings generate income, but payouts and yield can change. Compare dividend history, dividend growth, yield, and total return before treating it as a retirement-income holding.
Which risk metrics matter for a long-term investment in MBAIX?
Maximum drawdown shows the depth of a historical decline, standard deviation measures return variability, and the Sharpe ratio relates return to volatility. Rolling returns add context by showing how outcomes varied across different holding periods.
How can I model retirement contributions or withdrawals with MBAIX?
Use the MBAIX dollar-cost-averaging calculator to model recurring contributions and the retirement spending calculator to test historical withdrawals. Then compare the results with other funds, stocks, or portfolios before making a long-term allocation decision.