American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class R-6

American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class R-6 is a diversified mutual fund that focuses on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of small-capitalization companies worldwide. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to common stocks and similar equity-type securities, including preferred stocks and convertible bonds, with a significant emphasis on international holdings—often including exposure to emerging markets. Its portfolio spans hundreds of companies, balancing between domestic and foreign small-cap stocks, and aims to capture growth opportunities across various sectors such as industrials, consumer cyclicals, healthcare, and financial services. Benchmarked against the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index, this fund is classified within the global small/mid stock category and is structured to provide diversification for investors seeking to broaden their international equity exposure. With annual dividend and capital gains distributions, the fund is designed to serve retirement plans and institutional investors through its R-6 share class, offering a relatively low expense ratio and a focus on growth-oriented, smaller companies worldwide.