American Funds New Perspective Fund - Class F-3

Frequently Asked Questions About FNPFX

What does FNPFX invest in?

The fund seeks to take advantage of investment opportunities generated by changes in global trade patterns and economic and political relationships by investing in common stocks of companies located around the world. In pursuing its investment objective, it invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth.

What is the expense ratio of FNPFX?

American Funds New Perspective Fund - Class F-3 (FNPFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FNPFX?

American Funds New Perspective Fund - Class F-3 (FNPFX) manages $166.60B 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 FNPFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FNPFX launched?

American Funds New Perspective Fund - Class F-3 (FNPFX) launched in March 1973 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has FNPFX performed?

FNPFX'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.