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American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund
mutual fund
DWGAX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$12.89
+0.07
+0%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
DWGAX (Mutual Fund)
American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$12.89
+0.07
+0%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
DWGAX (Mutual Fund)
American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$12.89
+0.07
+0%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
DWGAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 3.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 6.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 9.8%
- Net Assets $3.12 B
- Holdings in Top 10 25.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$12.82
$8.70
$13.78
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.27%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 36.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $250
- IRA $25
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Emerging Markets Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Diversified Emerging Mkts
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$25.72
+0.31%
$29.39 B
1.53%
$0.39
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5.97%
0.50%
$31.13
+0.42%
$14.59 B
2.48%
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8.66%
0.62%
$34.30
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$6.44 B
1.40%
$0.48
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5.02%
0.54%
$25.14
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$5.29 B
2.18%
$0.55
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8.55%
0.89%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$51.87
+0.02%
$110.02 B
1.86%
$0.96
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4.07%
0.10%
$40.70
+0.22%
$4.72 B
1.01%
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2.92%
0.58%
$51.50
-0.04%
$1.94 B
3.51%
$1.81
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8.32%
0.63%
$44.14
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$1.92 B
4.27%
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7.83%
0.63%
$22.37
+0.49%
$1.28 B
2.50%
$0.56
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6.57%
0.49%
DWGAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.12%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameAmerican Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund
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Fund Family NameAmerican Funds
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Inception DateFeb 03, 2014
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerNoriko Chen
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities that are (1) issued by companies in developing countries; (2) principally traded in the securities markets of developing countries; (3) denominated in developing country currencies; or (4) issued by companies deemed to be suitable for investment by the fund because they have significant economic exposure to developing countries.
DWGAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DWGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -5.3% | 12.6% | 58.61% |
| 1 Yr | 55.1% | 7.5% | 119.1% | 78.53% |
| 3 Yr | 6.1%* | -7.1% | 28.4% | 52.51% |
| 5 Yr | 9.8%* | -1.0% | 25.1% | 78.74% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.3% | 9.7% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DWGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10.2% | -22.1% | 480.0% | 74.62% |
| 2019 | 21.1% | -26.9% | 42.0% | 32.71% |
| 2018 | -16.7% | -58.5% | 34.6% | 32.46% |
| 2017 | 25.0% | -33.4% | 66.6% | 80.13% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | -11.5% | 241.3% | 51.67% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DWGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -5.7% | 12.5% | 58.24% |
| 1 Yr | 46.2% | 7.5% | 119.1% | 92.87% |
| 3 Yr | 4.1%* | -7.1% | 28.4% | 75.10% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -1.0% | 25.1% | 86.18% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.3% | 9.7% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DWGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10.2% | -22.1% | 480.0% | 74.62% |
| 2019 | 21.1% | -14.7% | 42.0% | 32.71% |
| 2018 | -15.2% | -41.9% | 36.2% | 23.29% |
| 2017 | 27.7% | -24.0% | 66.6% | 80.29% |
| 2016 | 9.2% | -10.0% | 249.6% | 39.72% |
NAV & Total Return History
DWGAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DWGAX | Category Low | Category High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.12 B | 24 | 110 B | 21.40% |
| Number of Holdings | 152 | 6 | 5615 | 31.45% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 769 M | 576 K | 27.9 B | 25.09% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.90% | 2.9% | 68.2% | 80.53% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 4.58%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.12% | 47.78% | 102.11% | 52.10% |
| Cash | 1.69% | -3.36% | 14.06% | 51.62% |
| Bonds | 0.19% | -16.58% | 50.84% | 9.22% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.79% | 89.20% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.51% | 4.32% | 86.91% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.26% | 87.52% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.17% | 0.00% | 49.08% | 10.01% |
| Technology | 15.87% | 0.00% | 40.63% | 84.20% |
| Communication Services | 14.04% | 0.00% | 45.77% | 32.21% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.80% | 0.00% | 44.26% | 82.51% |
| Healthcare | 10.78% | 0.00% | 98.02% | 7.36% |
| Real Estate | 6.39% | 0.00% | 17.02% | 5.67% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.84% | 0.00% | 29.08% | 61.88% |
| Basic Materials | 4.08% | 0.00% | 28.03% | 70.69% |
| Industrials | 3.56% | 0.00% | 42.66% | 74.31% |
| Energy | 2.62% | 0.00% | 22.26% | 62.73% |
| Utilities | 0.84% | 0.00% | 36.83% | 59.95% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 95.77% | 47.78% | 100.52% | 64.59% |
| US | 2.35% | -2.01% | 30.48% | 21.49% |
DWGAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DWGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.27% | 0.04% | 40.36% | 59.20% |
| Management Fee | 0.74% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 21.93% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 19.35% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.01% | 1.25% | 1.06% |
Sales Fees
| DWGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 0.40% | 5.75% | 35.09% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DWGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.40% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| DWGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 36.00% | 0.00% | 420.00% | 34.25% |
DWGAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DWGAX | Category Low | Category High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.18% | 88.23% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DWGAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DWGAX | Category Low | Category High | DWGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.12% | -2.06% | 6.00% | 41.50% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DWGAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.009 |
| Dec 26, 2018 | $0.035 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.048 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.111 |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.020 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.054 |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.056 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.099 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | $0.019 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.035 |
| Sep 23, 2016 | $0.039 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.087 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | $0.020 |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.023 |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.071 |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $0.067 |
| Mar 16, 2015 | $0.012 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.009 |
| Sep 22, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Jun 13, 2014 | $0.061 |
DWGAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Noriko Chen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 03, 2014
7.16
7.2%
Noriko Honda Chen is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. She also serves on the Capital Group Management Committee. She has 26 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 18 years. Earlier in her career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Noriko covered Asian infrastructure, building materials and construction companies, as well as oil, gas & refining companies. She was also a research director for one of the global groups. Before joining Capital, she worked in the research department of Worldsec International Limited in Hong Kong (a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Bank) and was a manager in corporate finance. Noriko holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Williams College and a degree in the Japanese Language Bekka Program at Keio University, Tokyo. Noriko is based in San Francisco.
F. Chapman Taylor
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 03, 2014
7.16
7.2%
F. Chapman Taylor is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. As an equity investment analyst at Capital, he covers Asian telecom companies excluding Japan, as well as companies domiciled in Indonesia, the Philippines and New Zealand. He has 28 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for 25 years. Before joining Capital, he worked as a consultant with SRI International and Strategic Planning Associates, advising ASEAN, U.S. and U.K. companies on business strategy. He holds an MBA in finance and strategic planning from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in physics and theology from Tulane University. Chapman is based in Washington, D.C.
Victor Kohn
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2019
1.83
1.8%
Victor is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. He is president of Capital International, Inc. He has more than 28 years of investment experience and has been with Capital Group for more than 27 years. Earlier in his career, as an equity investment analyst at Capital, Victor covered Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Prior to joining Capital, Victor was an analyst in the venture capital group at Montgomery Securities. He holds a master’s degree from Stanford Graduate School and both master’s and bachelor’s equivalent degrees from the Universidad de Chile. He also holds the CFA charter.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 34.11 | 5.68 | 1.33 |
