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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX) has returned -4.37% so far this year and 16.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SMCWX has returned 8.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A
- 1D
- -1.23%
- 1M
- -11.33%
- YTD
- -4.37%
- 6M
- -2.08%
- 1Y
- 16.75%
- 3Y*
- 7.63%
- 5Y*
- -0.15%
- 10Y*
- 8.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1990, SMCWX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +19.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SMCWX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.5%, 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 | 3.53% | 4.18% | -11.33% | -4.37% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.52% | -4.56% | -4.50% | 1.97% | 6.39% | 6.04% | -0.30% | 3.20% | 0.74% | 0.63% | 1.62% | 0.14% | 14.07% |
| 2024 | -3.11% | 4.75% | 1.87% | -5.49% | 3.52% | -0.73% | 3.85% | 0.67% | 1.84% | -3.19% | 4.59% | -5.48% | 2.33% |
| 2023 | 9.79% | -2.18% | -0.91% | 0.60% | -1.45% | 6.03% | 3.59% | -3.80% | -5.80% | -5.82% | 10.33% | 8.94% | 18.86% |
| 2022 | -11.92% | -2.60% | -1.57% | -9.66% | -1.52% | -9.35% | 8.11% | -3.16% | -8.89% | 5.60% | 6.68% | -4.22% | -29.90% |
| 2021 | 0.78% | 3.48% | -1.02% | 6.26% | -0.65% | 2.10% | -0.03% | 3.96% | -4.11% | 3.62% | -5.53% | 1.49% | 10.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 2.59%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 1990.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.59% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.59%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 103.80%
- Downside Capture
- 101.59%
Expense Ratio
SMCWX has a high expense ratio of 1.02%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMCWX 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 A (SMCWX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SMCWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.89 | 0.90 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.34 | 1.39 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | 1.40 | -0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.44 | 6.61 | -2.17 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore SMCWX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A provided a 5.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.55 | $3.55 | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $7.40 | $1.27 | $2.49 | $3.31 | $2.50 | $0.16 | $2.83 |
Dividend yield | 5.07% | 4.84% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 1.60% | 4.24% | 7.06% | 4.48% | 0.35% | 6.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A. 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.53 | $3.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 A. 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 A was 62.46%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 896 trading sessions.
The current American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A drawdown is 13.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.46% | Mar 13, 2000 | 647 | Oct 9, 2002 | 896 | May 2, 2006 | 1543 |
| -62.44% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1005 | Mar 6, 2013 | 1344 |
| -39.79% | Sep 7, 2021 | 280 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -34.24% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 75 | Jul 6, 2020 | 95 |
| -33.68% | Apr 22, 1998 | 119 | Oct 8, 1998 | 180 | Jun 28, 1999 | 299 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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