Smallcap World Fund Inc
Small World fund is an American fund. The fund invests globally.
Small World fund is an American fund. The fund invests globally.
What is Small-Cap World Fund INC.?
The Small-Cap World Fund Inc. is an American mutual fund established on 30th April 1990. The fund aims at capital appreciation through investments in small-cap equities of undervalued companies. It invests in companies whose market capitalization falls within the range of the MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
As of 30th March 2025, the Small-Cap World Fund was trading at a Net Asset Value (NAV) of $64.21 with an expense ratio of 1.04%. The fund has a total of $68,659.1 million in assets, managed by a team of 18 portfolio managers.
Key Details About The Small-Cap World Fund
Investing Restrictions
The fund has no restrictions on its investments outside the USA. Previously, the Small-Cap World Fund used to invest heavily in the U.S. due to the abundance of small-cap opportunities.
Fund Objective
The fund's primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in equities with low market capitalization and high growth potential.
Market Capitalization Distribution
The portfolio of the Small-Cap World Fund is distributed across different market capitalizations. 51.7% of the fund’s portfolio is concentrated in the small-cap segment, 37.8% of the portfolio is in the medium-cap segment, and the remaining 10.5% is in the large-cap segment.
Asset Mix
The fund has diversified its portfolio among different assets along with market capitalization. The fund has invested 46.5% in U.S. equities, 49.0% in non-U.S. equities, 4.4% in cash and the remaining 0.1% in non-U.S. bonds.
What is the Small-Cap World Fund Portfolio?
The Small-Cap World Fund portfolio in India comprises only one stock, with a total valuation of ₹220.04 crore. The fund currently owns 1.59% of Indiamart Intermesh Limited, with a total quantity of 9,53,358 shares. Since the fund is invested in only one company (Indiamart), 100% of its portfolio is concentrated in the retail sector.
FAQs
What is the ticker of the small-cap world fund?
The Small-Cap World Fund is an American-based mutual fund with the ticker symbol SMCWX.
What is the return of the Small-Cap World Fund?
The Small-Cap World Fund has delivered approximately 8.00% returns over 5 years, compared to 5.78% returns over 10 years. The 1-year return of the fund currently stands at -12.84 %.
What is a mutual fund scheme?
A mutual fund is a type of investment scheme in which money is pooled from multiple investors to invest in various financial instruments. It is a less risky investment compared to direct equity investing, allowing investors to grow their money with less capital.
What is the expense ratio of this fund?
As of 30th April 2025, the fund (SFCWX) has an expense ratio of 1.04%.
Who owns the Small-Cap World Fund?
The Small-Cap World Fund is owned by Capital Group, which is a privately owned investment management company. It was established in 1931 and currently manages Assets Under Management (AUM) of more than $2.7 trillion.