- ISIN
- US6492808232
- CUSIP
- 649280823
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 1999
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NFFFX Performance Chart
American Funds New World Fund (NFFFX) is up 18.1% since the beginning of the year. NFFFX is currently trading at $110 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NFFFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,429.
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Returns By Period
American Funds New World Fund (NFFFX) has returned 18.13% so far this year and 36.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NFFFX has returned 11.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds New World Fund
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 5.04%
- YTD
- 18.13%
- 6M
- 19.05%
- 1Y
- 36.78%
- 3Y*
- 18.61%
- 5Y*
- 7.40%
- 10Y*
- 11.44%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NFFFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2008, NFFFX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NFFFX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.98% | 2.88% | -9.65% | 10.77% | 6.58% | 1.58% | 18.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.68% | -0.32% | -0.67% | 2.02% | 5.74% | 5.35% | -0.69% | 3.02% | 4.25% | 2.92% | -0.47% | 1.81% | 28.52% |
| 2024 | -1.30% | 4.07% | 2.41% | -1.63% | 2.50% | 0.81% | -0.40% | 3.04% | 4.18% | -4.11% | -1.23% | -1.38% | 6.78% |
| 2023 | 7.60% | -3.85% | 3.08% | 1.29% | -1.80% | 5.50% | 3.68% | -4.10% | -4.21% | -3.10% | 7.53% | 4.56% | 16.11% |
| 2022 | -6.24% | -4.53% | 0.13% | -8.65% | 0.81% | -7.52% | 4.26% | -2.64% | -8.29% | 2.48% | 10.57% | -2.96% | -21.86% |
| 2021 | 0.14% | 1.89% | -1.23% | 4.41% | 2.87% | 1.77% | -2.73% | 2.34% | -4.38% | 2.04% | -3.78% | 1.97% | 4.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds New World Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.99%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2008.
- This fund participated in 96.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.99%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 82.26%
- Downside Capture
- 96.26%
Expense Ratio
NFFFX has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NFFFX ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds New World Fund (NFFFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NFFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.37 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.78 | 2.78 | 0.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.13 | 12.44 | -1.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds New World Fund provided a 5.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.58 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.58 | $5.58 | $3.08 | $2.08 | $0.80 | $6.20 | $0.31 | $2.78 | $1.50 | $1.45 | $0.66 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 5.09% | 6.01% | 4.01% | 2.78% | 1.21% | 7.23% | 0.35% | 3.95% | 2.62% | 2.17% | 1.28% | 0.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds New World Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.58 | $5.58 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.08 | $3.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $2.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds New World Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Funds New World Fund was 50.17%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 463 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.17%Nov 2008 | 3mo 18d | 1y 10mo | 2y 1moAug 2008 - Sep 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -33.48%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - May 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.10%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 6mo 1dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.75%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 9moJul 2014 - Apr 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.17%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NFFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.17% | -56.78% | +6.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.01% | -9.10% | -3.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.05% | -18.90% | +3.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.48% | -25.43% | -8.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.48% | -33.92% | +0.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.79% | -10.71% | +0.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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