American Funds New Perspective Fund (FNPFX) is a growth-oriented mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of companies based in the United States and other countries with promising growth prospects. The fund offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of equities, including large-cap, mid-cap, and smaller companies; it emphasizes global opportunities in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and financials, with holdings typically spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. Managed actively by Capital Research and Management Company (CRMC), a division of Capital Group, the fund provides share classes including Class A (FNPFX), Class R-1 through R-6, Class F-1, F-2, F-3, and 529 versions for education savings plans; services include automatic investment plans, systematic withdrawal options, and retirement account integration. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the fund operates globally, serving individual investors, financial advisors, institutions, and 529 college savings participants through Capital Group's distribution network in the United States and select international markets. Recent developments include portfolio adjustments to capitalize on artificial intelligence and semiconductor growth amid 2024-2025 market rallies, as well as Capital Group's 2023 launch of enhanced ESG integration options across its American Funds lineup and a strategic expansion into model portfolios for advisors in 2024; no major acquisitions or name changes have occurred in the last two years.