Shareholder Report
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6 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Document Type |
N-CSRS
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Registrant Name |
The New Economy Fund
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000719608
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| Entity Investment Company Type |
N-1A
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| Document Period End Date |
May 31, 2025
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| The New Economy Fund - Class A |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class A
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| Trading Symbol |
ANEFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the f und costs for the last six months? (based on a hy pot het ica l $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class A |
$ 37 |
0.73 % * |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 37
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.73%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio ho ld ings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class C |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class C
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| Trading Symbol |
ANFCX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hy pothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class C |
$ 75 |
1.49 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 75
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.49%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (p erc ent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class T |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class T
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| Trading Symbol |
TNEEX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hy pot hetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class T | $ 25 | 0.49 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 25
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.49%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of n e t assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class F-1 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class F-1
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| Trading Symbol |
ANFFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1 (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (b as ed on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class F-1 | $ 40 | 0.79 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 40
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.79%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (perc e nt of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class F-2 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class F-2
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| Trading Symbol |
NEFFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2 (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hy poth etic al $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class F-2 | $ 26 | 0.52 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 26
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.52%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (perc e nt of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class F-3 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class F-3
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| Trading Symbol |
FNEFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3 (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class F-3 |
$ 20 |
0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-A |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-A
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| Trading Symbol |
CNGAX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 38 | 0.76 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 38
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.76%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (p er cent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-C |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-C
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| Trading Symbol |
CNGCX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-C |
$ 76 |
1.52 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 76
|
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.52%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-E |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-E
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| Trading Symbol |
CNGEX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E (800) 421-4225 .
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-E |
$ 51 |
1.01 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 51
|
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.01%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-T |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-T
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| Trading Symbol |
TENEX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-T |
$ 27 |
0.54 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 27
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.54%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-F-1 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
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| Trading Symbol |
CNGFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
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|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-F-1 |
$ 30 |
0.59 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 30
|
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.59%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-F-2 |
|
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
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| Trading Symbol |
FNEEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-F-2 |
$ 26 |
0.51 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 26
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.51%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FNNEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class 529-F-3 |
$ 23 |
0.45 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 23
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.45%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-1 |
|
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
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| Class Name |
Class R-1
|
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class R-1 | $ 75 | 1.49 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 75
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.49%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class R-2
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGBX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2 (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-2 |
$ 75 |
1.50 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 75
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.50%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class R-2E |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class R-2E
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| Trading Symbol |
RNNEX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E (800) 421-4225 .
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
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|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-2E |
$ 60 |
1.20 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 60
|
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.20%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-3 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class R-3
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGCX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3 (800) 421-4225 .
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
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|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-3 |
$ 53 |
1.05 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 53
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.05%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-4 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class R-4
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGEX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4 (800) 421-4225 .
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-4 |
$ 38 |
0.75 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 38
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.75%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-5E |
|
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class R-5E
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGHX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E (800) 421-4225 .
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-5E |
$ 28 |
0.56 % * |
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 28
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.56%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-5 |
|
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
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| Class Name |
Class R-5
|
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class |
Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Class R-5 |
$ 23 |
0.46 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 23
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.46%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) |
$ 36,215 |
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
209 |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class R-6 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R-6
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
RNGGX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The New Economy Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6 (800) 421-4225 .
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class R-6 | $ 20 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 36,215,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
209
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
16.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 36,215 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 209 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 16 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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