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American Funds New Economy A (ANEFX)On Dec 17: 21.97  Down 0.35 (1.57%)  
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American Funds New Economy A
THE NEW ECONOMY FUND 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California 90071-1406
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:American Funds
Net Assets:5.73B
Year-to-Date Return:40.46%
Yield:1.06%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Dec-83
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Timothy D. Armour
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-91
Armour is an executive vice president with Capital Research and Management Company. He has more than 23 years of investment experience, all with this company.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$250
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
ANEFX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long term growth of capital; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests primarily in stocks of companies in the services and information areas of the global economy, although a portion of assets may be invested outside these areas. Companies in the services and information areas include those involved in the fields of telecommunications, computer systems and software, the Internet, broadcasting and publishing, health care, advertising, leisure, tourism, financial services, distribution and transportation.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Dec-08): 0.23
Last Cap Gain (26-Dec-07): 2.36
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 112.30%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseANEFXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.33%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.43%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.62%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$670
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,047
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,062
* Per $10,000 invested


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