American Funds New Perspective C (NPFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
66.47
-0.10 (-0.15%)
Aug 14, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
14.52%
Fund Assets 155.84B
Expense Ratio 1.51%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 24.00%
Dividend (ttm) 2.82
Dividend Yield 4.23%
Dividend Growth 8.90%
Payout Frequency Annual
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 19, 2024
Previous Close 66.57
YTD Return 14.97%
1-Year Return 20.26%
5-Year Return 68.49%
52-Week Low 50.59
52-Week High 66.57
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 279
Inception Date Mar 13, 1973

About NPFCX

American Funds New Perspective Fund Class C is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to seek long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in large-cap companies situated across both developed and emerging markets. The fund targets firms that are poised to benefit from evolving global trade patterns and shifting economic, political, or technological dynamics. By balancing exposure between U.S. and international equities, it aims to capture growth opportunities worldwide while seeking to reduce overall portfolio volatility. Managed by Capital Group, one of the industry’s most established investment management firms, the fund employs extensive research and risk management in its investment process. Its holdings often span sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer cyclical, and communication services, featuring industry leaders like Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Managed by a seasoned team, the fund is recognized for its lengthy track record since its inception in 1973, offering investors access to a blend of multinational innovators and established global enterprises with strong growth potential.

Fund Family American Funds
Category World Large-Stock Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NPFCX
Share Class Class C
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

NPFCX had a total return of 20.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.63%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
FNPFX Class F-3 0.42%
RNPGX Class R-6 0.42%
RNPFX Class R-5 0.47%
FNFPX Class 529-f-3 0.48%

Top 10 Holdings

25.54% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Meta Platforms, Inc. META 4.37%
Microsoft Corporation MSFT 3.61%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited 2330 3.11%
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 2.98%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund n/a 2.76%
Tesla, Inc. TSLA 2.21%
Netflix, Inc. NFLX 2.07%
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA 1.83%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX 1.31%
Eli Lilly and Company LLY 1.30%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 19, 2024 $2.8191 Dec 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023 $2.5886 Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022 $1.5727 Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2021 $4.4319 Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2020 $2.424 Dec 18, 2020
Dec 20, 2019 $1.3941 Dec 23, 2019
Full Dividend History