- CUSIP
- 649280401
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 1999
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
NWFFX Performance Chart
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 (NWFFX) is up 18.0% since the beginning of the year. NWFFX is currently trading at $109 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NWFFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,409.
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Returns By Period
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 (NWFFX) has returned 17.98% so far this year and 36.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NWFFX has returned 11.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 5.01%
- YTD
- 17.98%
- 6M
- 18.89%
- 1Y
- 36.40%
- 3Y*
- 18.27%
- 5Y*
- 7.10%
- 10Y*
- 11.12%
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%
NWFFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 16, 2001, NWFFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% 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 6 months.
On a daily basis, NWFFX closed higher 54% 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 | 5.94% | 2.86% | -9.67% | 10.75% | 6.56% | 1.56% | 17.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.67% | -0.34% | -0.70% | 2.01% | 5.71% | 5.33% | -0.71% | 3.00% | 4.23% | 2.89% | -0.50% | 1.78% | 28.17% |
| 2024 | -1.33% | 4.04% | 2.39% | -1.65% | 2.47% | 0.79% | -0.43% | 3.00% | 4.15% | -4.12% | -1.26% | -1.40% | 6.46% |
| 2023 | 7.59% | -3.89% | 3.06% | 1.27% | -1.83% | 5.46% | 3.68% | -4.13% | -4.23% | -3.13% | 7.52% | 4.53% | 15.80% |
| 2022 | -6.26% | -4.55% | 0.10% | -8.67% | 0.79% | -7.54% | 4.24% | -2.67% | -8.31% | 2.44% | 10.56% | -2.98% | -22.08% |
| 2021 | 0.11% | 1.86% | -1.25% | 4.40% | 2.83% | 1.76% | -2.76% | 2.32% | -4.40% | 2.02% | -3.81% | 1.94% | 4.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 has an annualized alpha of 3.94%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2001.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.88%) than losses (89.49%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.94% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.94%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 97.88%
- Downside Capture
- 89.49%
Expense Ratio
NWFFX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWFFX ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Class F-1 (NWFFX) 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.
| NWFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.37 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.75 | 2.78 | -0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.98 | 12.44 | -1.46 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 provided a 4.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.32 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 | $5.32 | $5.32 | $2.83 | $1.85 | $0.58 | $5.94 | $0.09 | $2.59 | $1.26 | $1.28 | $0.48 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 4.87% | 5.75% | 3.70% | 2.48% | 0.88% | 6.95% | 0.10% | 3.70% | 2.22% | 1.92% | 0.93% | 0.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds New World Fund Class F-1. 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 | $5.32 | $5.32 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.83 | $2.83 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.94 | $5.94 |
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 Class F-1. 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 Class F-1 was 56.72%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1115 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.72%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 4y 5mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - Apr 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -33.69%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 9moSep 2021 - Jun 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.14%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 4mo | 6mo 2dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.07%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 9moJul 2014 - Apr 2017 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -24.13%Sep 2001 | 3mo 12d | 6mo 28d | 10mo 10dJun 2001 - Apr 2002 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NWFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.72% | -56.78% | +0.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.03% | -9.10% | -3.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.18% | -18.90% | +3.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.69% | -25.43% | -8.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.69% | -33.92% | +0.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.75% | -10.71% | +0.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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