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.
