New Perspective Fund, Class A Shares: (MF: ANWPX)
(NASDAQ Mutual Funds) As of Sep 5, 2025 08:00 PM ET
$71.91 USD
+0.34 (0.48%)
Fund Description
The fund seeks to capitalize on investment opportunities arising from changes in global trade patterns and economic and political relationships by investing in common stocks of companies worldwide. Its primary focus is on common stocks that are deemed to have growth potential. The investment strategy employs a system of multiple portfolio managers, allowing for a segmented approach to asset management. Decisions about portfolio investments are made based on the professional judgment of the investment adviser, which adheres to a philosophy of investing in attractively valued companies perceived as good long-term opportunities. Securities may be sold when they are considered to no longer offer relative attractiveness as investments.
Load Information
| Ticker | Max Load % |
Deferred Load % |
Red. Fee % |
12B-1 Fee % |
Mgmt Fee % |
Expense Ratio % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds New Perspective A | ANWPX | 5.75 | NA | 0.00 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.72 |
Return Data
| Ticker | Nav | Inception Date | % yield | 1 year return | 2 year return | 3 year return | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds New Perspective A | ANWPX | 71.91 | 3/13/1973 | 0.49 | 16.14 | 18.25 | 10.52 |
| American Funds New Perspective R5 | RNPFX | 73.14 | 11/1/2002 | 0.72 | 16.44 | 18.57 | 10.81 |
| American Funds New Perspective R4 | RNPEX | 70.82 | 3/13/1973 | 0.47 | 16.09 | 18.21 | 10.48 |
| American Funds New Perspective R3 | RNPCX | 69.39 | 3/13/1973 | 0.22 | 15.75 | 17.87 | 10.15 |
| American Funds New Perspective R2 | RNPBX | 67.71 | 3/13/1973 | 0.00 | 15.24 | 17.34 | 9.66 |
| American Funds New Perspective R1 | RNPAX | 65.68 | 3/13/1973 | 0.00 | 15.24 | 17.35 | 9.67 |
| American Funds New Perspective C | NPFCX | 67.79 | 3/15/2001 | 0.00 | 15.28 | 17.48 | 9.75 |
| American Funds New Perspective F | NPFFX | 72.47 | 3/13/1973 | 0.45 | 16.07 | 18.19 | 10.46 |
| American Funds New Perspective F2 | ANWFX | 71.97 | 8/1/2008 | 0.68 | 16.37 | 18.50 | 10.75 |
| American Funds New Perspective R6 | RNPGX | 73.30 | 5/1/2009 | 0.76 | 16.50 | 18.63 | 10.86 |
| American Funds New Perspective 529A | CNPAX | 71.82 | 3/12/2002 | 0.47 | 16.11 | 18.21 | 10.47 |
| American Funds New Perspective 529C | CNPCX | 67.44 | 3/12/2002 | 0.00 | 15.23 | 17.31 | 9.64 |
| American Funds New Perspective 529F | CNPFX | 71.50 | 3/12/2002 | 0.63 | 16.30 | 18.41 | 10.67 |
Investment Information
| Ticker | Minimum Initial Investment ($) | Minimum Subsequent Investment ($) | Minimum Initial IRA ($) | Dividend Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds New Perspective A | ANWPX | 250 | 50 | 25 | A |
Contact Information
| Family | American Funds |
| Address | 333 S Hope St Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
| Phone | 800 421-4225 |