- ISIN
- US8316817704
- CUSIP
- 831681770
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 1990
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SFCWX Performance Chart
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 (SFCWX) is up 16.1% since the beginning of the year. SFCWX is currently trading at $87 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SFCWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,162.
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Returns By Period
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 (SFCWX) has returned 16.06% so far this year and 28.35% over the past 12 months.
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- 3.80%
- YTD
- 16.06%
- 6M
- 14.65%
- 1Y
- 28.35%
- 3Y*
- 13.28%
- 5Y*
- 3.05%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SFCWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 12, 2017, SFCWX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SFCWX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.59% | 4.20% | -8.23% | 11.21% | 2.60% | 2.68% | 16.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -4.53% | -4.48% | 2.00% | 6.42% | 6.07% | -0.27% | 3.23% | 0.77% | 0.65% | 1.64% | 0.17% | 14.49% |
| 2024 | -3.07% | 4.79% | 1.91% | -5.47% | 3.55% | -0.69% | 3.88% | 0.69% | 1.87% | -3.16% | 4.64% | -5.45% | 2.72% |
| 2023 | 9.83% | -2.15% | -0.88% | 0.62% | -1.42% | 6.08% | 3.61% | -3.77% | -5.76% | -5.80% | 10.38% | 8.97% | 19.34% |
| 2022 | -11.90% | -2.58% | -1.53% | -9.64% | -1.49% | -9.32% | 8.14% | -3.12% | -8.85% | 5.64% | 6.72% | -4.21% | -29.65% |
| 2021 | 0.80% | 3.51% | -0.98% | 6.28% | -0.62% | 2.13% | -0.01% | 4.00% | -4.08% | 3.64% | -5.50% | 1.53% | 10.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 has an annualized alpha of -1.45%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 12, 2017.
- This fund participated in 103.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.79, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.45%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 90.04%
- Downside Capture
- 103.51%
Expense Ratio
SFCWX has an expense ratio of 0.66%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SFCWX ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 (SFCWX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SFCWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.38 | 2.78 | -0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.44 | 12.44 | -2.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 provided a 4.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.80 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.80 | $3.82 | $0.67 | $0.66 | $0.19 | $7.40 | $1.27 | $2.49 | $3.31 | $2.50 |
Dividend yield | 4.37% | 5.10% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.34% | 9.05% | 1.58% | 4.19% | 7.01% | 4.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.80 | $3.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3 was 39.54%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 843 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -39.54%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 3y 4mo | 4y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.22%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.74%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 6mo 10d | 10mo 6dAug 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.81%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -9.96%Mar 2021 | 20d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 9dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SFCWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.54% | -56.78% | +17.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.81% | -9.10% | -2.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.30% | -18.90% | -2.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.54% | -25.43% | -14.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.38% | -10.71% | -1.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 2.03% | +0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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