American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX)
The fund's objective is long-term growth of capital. It predominantly invests in multinational companies with sales and operations outside of their home countries to take advantage of evolving global trade patterns. It primarily invests in common stocks with growth potential.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6480188100 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | American Funds |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Home Page | www.capitalgroup.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
RNPGX features an expense ratio of 0.42%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 had a return of 14.73% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.99% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 had an annualized return of 11.38%, while the S&P 500 benchmark had an annualized return of 10.85%, indicating that American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 performed slightly bigger than the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.73% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | -0.14% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 5.59% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 23.99% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.97% | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.38% | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RNPGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.45% | 5.13% | 2.74% | -3.43% | 4.33% | 2.13% | 0.62% | 3.14% | 14.73% | ||||
| 2023 | 8.39% | -2.14% | 4.02% | 1.09% | -0.51% | 5.69% | 2.94% | -2.42% | -4.79% | -3.22% | 9.21% | 5.49% | 25.06% |
| 2022 | -7.81% | -5.03% | 2.84% | -10.31% | -0.80% | -8.90% | 8.19% | -4.77% | -8.81% | 4.59% | 9.32% | -5.21% | -25.69% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | 1.42% | 0.98% | 5.14% | 1.06% | 1.93% | 1.19% | 3.29% | -4.41% | 7.20% | -2.60% | 2.13% | 18.00% |
| 2020 | 0.19% | -6.40% | -12.77% | 11.75% | 6.00% | 4.59% | 7.21% | 9.00% | -3.59% | -2.87% | 13.29% | 6.58% | 33.88% |
| 2019 | 8.34% | 3.19% | 2.54% | 3.68% | -5.89% | 6.95% | 0.31% | -1.60% | 0.88% | 2.82% | 3.34% | 3.68% | 31.22% |
| 2018 | 7.11% | -2.83% | -1.80% | 0.66% | 1.49% | 0.22% | 2.55% | 1.45% | -0.11% | -9.08% | 1.31% | -5.86% | -5.71% |
| 2017 | 4.39% | 2.55% | 2.38% | 2.92% | 3.51% | 0.29% | 3.29% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 3.46% | 0.75% | 0.43% | 29.31% |
| 2016 | -6.44% | -2.05% | 6.51% | 1.02% | 0.90% | -1.06% | 4.91% | -0.13% | 0.97% | -2.16% | -0.54% | 0.84% | 2.18% |
| 2015 | -0.36% | 5.53% | -0.39% | 2.42% | 0.75% | -2.22% | 2.19% | -5.74% | -2.87% | 7.89% | 0.49% | -1.39% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | -3.86% | 5.68% | -1.26% | -0.24% | 2.21% | 1.25% | -1.85% | 2.44% | -2.33% | 0.99% | 2.95% | -0.66% | 5.05% |
| 2013 | 4.70% | -0.31% | 1.84% | 2.71% | 1.23% | -2.20% | 4.88% | -2.71% | 6.18% | 3.58% | 2.74% | 3.54% | 29.05% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of RNPGX is 54, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 granted a 4.94% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.17 | $3.17 | $2.14 | $4.86 | $2.67 | $2.11 | $3.00 | $2.50 | $1.49 | $2.33 | $3.00 | $2.59 |
Dividend yield | 4.94% | 5.67% | 4.53% | 7.31% | 4.41% | 4.47% | 7.95% | 5.80% | 4.20% | 6.46% | 8.26% | 6.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.17 | $3.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $2.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.86 | $4.86 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.67 | $2.67 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.88 | $2.11 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $1.49 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.33 | $2.33 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| 2013 | $2.59 | $2.59 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6. 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 Perspective Fund Class R-6 was 34.25%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 397 trading sessions.
The current American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 drawdown is 0.97%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.25% | Nov 8, 2021 | 236 | Oct 14, 2022 | 397 | May 15, 2024 | 633 |
| -32.29% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 74 | Jul 8, 2020 | 97 |
| -21.91% | May 3, 2011 | 107 | Oct 3, 2011 | 238 | Sep 13, 2012 | 345 |
| -18.89% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 148 |
| -16.51% | May 19, 2015 | 186 | Feb 11, 2016 | 126 | Aug 11, 2016 | 312 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 volatility is 4.05%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.