American Funds New Perspective Fund Class C (NPFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
65.20
+0.44 (0.68%)
At close: Dec 19, 2025
6.45%
Fund Assets163.53B
Expense Ratio1.51%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover24.00%
Dividend (ttm)4.12
Dividend Yield6.32%
Dividend Growth46.08%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close64.76
YTD Return19.85%
1-Year Return18.76%
5-Year Return49.11%
52-Week Low47.53
52-Week High66.02
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings287
Inception DateMar 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 Capital Group
Category World Large-Stock Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NPFCX
Share Class Class C
Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

NPFCX had a total return of 18.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.43%.

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$4.1181Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024$2.8191Dec 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023$2.5886Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022$1.5727Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2021$4.4319Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2020$2.424Dec 18, 2020
Full Dividend History