American Funds SMALLCAP World F1

Frequently Asked Questions About SCWFX

What does SCWFX invest in?

The American Funds SMALLCAP World F1 (SCWFX) primarily focuses its investments by allocating a minimum of 80% of its total assets to equity-related securities. These include ordinary shares, preferred stocks, convertible preferreds, and convertible bonds issued by companies with modest market capitalizations, with an emphasis on growth-oriented opportunities within this segment. Furthermore, the fund typically maintains a considerable international presence, investing a significant portion of its portfolio in companies located outside the United States, extending to promising emerging markets.

What is the expense ratio of SCWFX?

American Funds SMALLCAP World F1 (SCWFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SCWFX?

American Funds SMALLCAP World F1 (SCWFX) manages $94.27B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SCWFX actively managed or an index fund?

SCWFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SCWFX launched?

American Funds SMALLCAP World F1 (SCWFX) launched in March 2001 and is managed by Capital Group.

How has SCWFX performed?

SCWFX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.