American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund - Class F-1

Frequently Asked Questions About DWGFX

What does DWGFX invest in?

The primary objective of this fund is to achieve significant capital appreciation over an extended period, complemented by the provision of regular income. Under typical market circumstances, at least four-fifths (80%) of the fund's assets will be dedicated to securities that fit one of the following descriptions: investments in companies operating within emerging economies; those whose primary trading venue is in a developing nation's securities market; instruments valued in the currencies of developing countries; or holdings in companies that, despite their location, derive substantial economic benefit from developing regions.

What is the expense ratio of DWGFX?

American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund - Class F-1 (DWGFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.17%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DWGFX?

American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund - Class F-1 (DWGFX) manages $2.64B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DWGFX actively managed or an index fund?

DWGFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DWGFX launched?

American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund - Class F-1 (DWGFX) launched in February 2014 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has DWGFX performed?

DWGFX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.