- ISIN
- US8316811012
- CUSIP
- 831681101
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 1990
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SMCWX Performance Chart
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX) is up 15.9% since the beginning of the year. SMCWX is currently trading at $85 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SMCWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,140.
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Returns By Period
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX) has returned 15.85% so far this year and 27.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SMCWX has returned 10.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- 3.78%
- YTD
- 15.85%
- 6M
- 14.45%
- 1Y
- 27.90%
- 3Y*
- 12.84%
- 5Y*
- 2.66%
- 10Y*
- 10.36%
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%
SMCWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1990, SMCWX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 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% | -8.26% | 11.18% | 2.58% | 2.66% | 15.85% | ||||||
| 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 2.73%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 1990.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.73% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.73%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 103.43%
- Downside Capture
- 101.02%
Expense Ratio
SMCWX has a high expense ratio of 1.02%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMCWX ranks 40 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 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.
| SMCWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.78 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.27 | 12.44 | -3.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A provided a 4.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.53 | $3.55 | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $7.40 | $1.27 | $2.49 | $3.31 | $2.50 | $0.16 | $2.83 |
Dividend yield | 4.15% | 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 | $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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -62.46%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 3y 6mo | 6y 1moMar 2000 - May 2006 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.44%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 12mo | 5y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -39.79%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 3y 6mo | 4y 7moSep 2021 - Apr 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.24%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -33.68%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 8mo 23d | 1y 2moApr 1998 - Jun 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SMCWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.46% | -56.78% | -5.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.83% | -9.10% | -2.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.40% | -18.90% | -2.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.79% | -25.43% | -14.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.79% | -33.92% | -5.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.90% | -10.71% | -4.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 2.03% | +0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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