Shareholder Report
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6 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2026
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, 2026
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 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 A | $ 40 | 0.71 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 40
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.71%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class C | $ 82 | 1.47 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 82
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.47%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
| Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class T | $ 26 | 0.47 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 26
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.47%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( perce nt of net 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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? (based on a hypo the tical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class F-1 | $ 43 | 0.77 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 43
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.77%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class F-2 | $ 29 | 0.52 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 29
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.52%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of ne t ass ets) |
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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-F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 22 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 22
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (perce nt of n et 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 41 | 0.74 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 41
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.74%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (percent o f 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 85 | 1.52 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 85
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.52%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (pe rcent 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 56 | 1.00 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 56
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.00%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( perce nt 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 29 | 0.52 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 29
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.52%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( percen t 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 33 | 0.59 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 33
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.59%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
|
| 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
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 28 | 0.50 % * |
*Annualized.
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|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 28
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.50%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( perce nt of net assets) |
|
| The New Economy Fund - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
The New Economy Fund®
|
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| 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 26 | 0.46 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 26
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.46%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( perc ent 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
|
| 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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 83 | 1.48 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 83
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.48%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdi ngs b y 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 83 | 1.49 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 83
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.49%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (pe rcent of net as sets) |
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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-R2E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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 | $ 66 | 1.19 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 66
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.19%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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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-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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
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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-R3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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-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 | $ 59 | 1.05 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 59
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.05%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (p ercen t of net assets) |
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| 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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
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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-R4. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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-R4
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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-4 | $ 42 | 0.75 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 42
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.75%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (perce nt of net assets) |
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| 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
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
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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-R5E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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
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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-5E | $ 31 | 0.56 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 31
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.56%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (p ercen t of net assets) |
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| 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
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
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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-R5. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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-R5
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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-5 | $ 25 | 0.45 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 25
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.45%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector ( perc ent of net assets) |
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| The New Economy Fund - Class R-6 |
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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-6
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| Trading Symbol |
RNGGX
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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, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
|
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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-R6. You can also request this information by contacting us at (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-R6
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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-6 | $ 22 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 22
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 51,393,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
177
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
38.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 51,393 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 177 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 38 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by sector (p ercent of net assets) |
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