American Funds New Perspective Fund® Class C (NPFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
65.29
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Jul 18, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
10.51%
Fund Assets148.85B
Expense Ratio1.51%
Min. Investment$250
Turnover24.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.82
Dividend Yield4.32%
Dividend Growth8.90%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 19, 2024
Previous Close65.30
YTD Return12.78%
1-Year Return15.89%
5-Year Return72.18%
52-Week Low50.59
52-Week High65.31
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings279
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 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 15.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.57%.

Other Share Classes

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

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

Top 10 Holdings

23.37% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Meta Platforms, Inc.META3.78%
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUNDCMQXX3.12%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT3.05%
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD23302.72%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO2.19%
Tesla, Inc.TSLA2.04%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA1.70%
Netflix, Inc.NFLX1.63%
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY1.58%
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.EL1.56%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
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
Dec 20, 2019$1.3941Dec 23, 2019
Full Dividend History