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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
68.96
-1.55 (-2.20%)
Mar 3, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
5.48%
Fund Assets 165.85B
Expense Ratio 0.79%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 23.00%
Dividend (ttm) 4.62
Dividend Yield 6.32%
Dividend Growth 45.97%
Payout Frequency Annual
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 18, 2025
Previous Close 70.51
YTD Return 1.76%
1-Year Return 19.10%
5-Year Return 50.50%
52-Week Low 51.96
52-Week High 74.52
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 267
Inception Date Feb 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 19.10% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.54%, including dividends.

Other Share Classes

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

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

Top 10 Holdings

27.65% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Meta Platforms, Inc. META 3.94%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited 2330 3.56%
Microsoft Corporation MSFT 3.47%
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 3.32%
Capital Group Central Cash Fund n/a 3.17%
Tesla, Inc. TSLA 2.92%
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA 2.54%
Eli Lilly and Company LLY 1.71%
AstraZeneca PLC AZN 1.58%
Alphabet Inc. GOOG 1.44%
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Dividend History

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