American Funds New World Fund Class R-6 (RNWGX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Capital Group that seeks long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in common stocks of companies domiciled in or with significant exposure to developing economies and markets worldwide; it also invests in U.S. and developed market equities and a limited portion of bonds. The fund offers multiple share classes including R-6, which features a net expense ratio of 0.57%, no front-end or deferred loads, a minimum initial investment of $250, and daily pricing; it maintains a diversified portfolio with over 430 holdings as of November 2025, emphasizing large-cap growth stocks in sectors such as information technology (21.9%), financials (17.0%), and consumer discretionary (12.9%), with key geographic allocations to emerging markets ex-China (40.1%), China (13.9%), the United States (17.1%), and Europe & Middle East (14.7%). Total net assets stand at approximately $75.17 billion, with the R-6 share class comprising $23.97 billion.
Established on June 17, 1999, and headquartered at 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, California, the fund operates under New World Fund, Inc., part of the American Funds family managed by Capital Research and Management Company within Capital Group; it is available primarily to U.S. investors through retirement plans, advisors, and direct channels, targeting individual and institutional clients seeking emerging markets exposure.
In early 2025, the fund's managers increased the minimum allocation to emerging-market-domiciled securities to enhance direct exposure amid evolving global opportunities; additionally, parent company Capital Group advanced its strategic partnership with KKR, announced in May 2024, by launching the first two public-private investment solutions in April 2025 to broaden access to alternative assets. The fund distributed regular income dividends of $0.9966 and long-term capital gains of $2.1679 per share in December 2024, reflecting strong portfolio performance with a 2025 year-to-date return of 26.37% as of December 11, 2025; portfolio turnover remained efficient at 46% for fiscal year 2025. It continues to emphasize active management by a team of 15 portfolio counselors, including long-tenured members like Robert Lovelace (since 1999) and recent additions like Matt Hochstetler (since 2024).