American Funds New Perspective Fund Class C (NPFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
67.14
-0.12 (-0.18%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
11.71%
Fund Assets 165.85B
Expense Ratio 1.51%
Min. Investment $250
Turnover 23.00%
Dividend (ttm) 4.12
Dividend Yield 6.12%
Dividend Growth 46.08%
Payout Frequency Annual
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 18, 2025
Previous Close 67.26
YTD Return 2.49%
1-Year Return 18.90%
5-Year Return 50.21%
52-Week Low 47.53
52-Week High 67.94
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 267
Inception Date Mar 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 18.90% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.46%, 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 $4.1181 Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024 $2.8191 Dec 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023 $2.5886 Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022 $1.5727 Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2021 $4.4319 Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2020 $2.424 Dec 18, 2020
Full Dividend History