American Funds New Perspective Fund® Class 529-A (CNPAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
73.63
-0.79 (-1.06%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
12.00%
Fund Assets162.80B
Expense Ratio0.79%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover23.00%
Dividend (ttm)4.62
Dividend Yield6.28%
Dividend Growth45.97%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 18, 2025
Previous Close74.42
YTD Return2.53%
1-Year Return19.36%
5-Year Return56.17%
52-Week Low51.96
52-Week High74.52
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings287
Inception DateFeb 15, 2002

About CNPAX

American Funds New Perspective Fund 529-A is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to capitalize on evolving international trade patterns and the growth potential of multinational companies. Managed by Capital Group, the fund primarily invests in common stocks across both U.S. and non-U.S. equities, typically allocating around 55% to U.S. companies and 42% to non-U.S. firms. Its sector exposures are notably broad, with significant weightings in information technology, industrials, health care, consumer discretionary, and financials. The fund's strategy emphasizes identifying companies poised to benefit from economic and political shifts worldwide, aiming for long-term capital growth rather than immediate income. With over 260 holdings and a portfolio turnover rate around 22-24%, it maintains a balanced approach between active management and stability. The fund's consistent focus on multinational giants, along with its long-standing track record and substantial asset base, underscores its significant role within the global large-cap growth segment, making it a popular choice for investors seeking diversified exposure to leading companies worldwide through a 529 college savings vehicle.

Fund Family Capital Group
Category World Large-Stock Growth
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CNPAX
Share Class Class 529-a
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

CNPAX had a total return of 19.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.63%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
RNPGXClass R-60.42%
FNPFXClass F-30.42%
RNPFXClass R-50.47%
FNFPXClass 529-f-30.48%

Top 10 Holdings

27.14% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Meta Platforms, Inc.META4.17%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT3.71%
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD23303.47%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO3.40%
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUNDCMQXX3.29%
Tesla, Inc.TSLA3.05%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA1.94%
Netflix, Inc.NFLX1.64%
UNICREDIT SPAUCG1.25%
Shopify Inc.SHOP1.22%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 18, 2025$4.6214Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024$3.1659Dec 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023$2.9751Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022$1.9535Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2021$4.6293Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2020$2.487Dec 18, 2020
Full Dividend History