American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund Class 529-E (CDWEX)
| Fund Assets | 2.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.39% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 54.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 146.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.32 |
| YTD Return | 10.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 40.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.71 |
| 52-Week High | 15.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 139 |
| Inception Date | Feb 3, 2014 |
About CDWEX
American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund 529-E is a mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation while delivering current income. The fund primarily invests in companies located in developing, or emerging, markets that possess both growth potential and the ability to pay dividends. Its portfolio is predominantly comprised of non-U.S. equities, with the majority of assets allocated to emerging market stocks—accounting for over 80% of net assets as of May 2025. The fund maintains a diversified approach across sectors, with notable weights in financials, information technology, and communication services. Regular dividends are distributed quarterly, and the fund's holdings span more than 100 issuers. By balancing capital growth and income, the fund aims to offer shareholders exposure to the dynamic growth opportunities of emerging markets while mitigating risk through dividend-paying investments and global diversification.
Performance
CDWEX had a total return of 40.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.16%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
33.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 9.53% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.57% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.21% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.10% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.95% |
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 2.25% |
| Hana Financial Group Inc. | 086790 | 2.15% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 1.80% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 1.80% |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited | CHOLAFIN | 1.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.1294 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.0284 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.082 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.025 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.0115 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.0607 | Jun 24, 2024 |