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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds New World Fund Class F-1, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 (NWFFX) has returned -4.07% so far this year and 21.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NWFFX has returned 9.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1
- 1D
- -0.63%
- 1M
- -11.97%
- YTD
- -4.07%
- 6M
- -0.04%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 12.46%
- 5Y*
- 4.19%
- 10Y*
- 9.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 16, 2001, NWFFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 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% | -11.97% | -4.07% | |||||||||
| 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 3.57%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 19, 2001.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.81%) than losses (89.71%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.57% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.57%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 96.81%
- Downside Capture
- 89.71%
Expense Ratio
NWFFX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWFFX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| NWFFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.32 | 0.90 | +0.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.39 | +0.46 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.41 | 1.40 | +0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.98 | 6.61 | -0.63 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 provided a 5.99% 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 | 5.99% | 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 | |||||||||
| 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.
The current American Funds New World Fund Class F-1 drawdown is 13.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.72% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1115 | Apr 30, 2013 | 1382 |
| -33.69% | Sep 8, 2021 | 279 | Oct 14, 2022 | 660 | Jun 4, 2025 | 939 |
| -32.14% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 83 | Jul 21, 2020 | 127 |
| -25.07% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 302 | Apr 25, 2017 | 707 |
| -24.13% | Jun 11, 2001 | 69 | Sep 21, 2001 | 142 | Apr 17, 2002 | 211 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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