American Funds SMALLCAP World 529-E (CSPEX)

Fund Assets	89.77B
Expense Ratio	1.247%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	0.48%
Dividend Growth	49.90%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	74.06
YTD Return	8.13%
1-Year Return	10.03%
5-Year Return	0.24%
52-Week Low	65.47
52-Week High	80.29
Beta (5Y)	1.06
Holdings	862
Inception Date	Mar 15, 2002

About CSPEX

The American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund 529E Class is a globally diversified mutual fund focused on small-capitalization companies. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term growth of capital by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks and other equity securities of smaller companies from both U.S. and international markets. The fund employs comprehensive fundamental analysis to identify growth opportunities within a wide array of industries, providing investors exposure to emerging and established small businesses across developed and emerging economies. This broad reach allows the fund to participate in various sectors, including industrials, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services. The 529E Class is specifically designed for use within 529 college savings plans, supporting long-term educational savings goals. Managed by Capital Group's experienced investment team, the fund plays a significant role in portfolios seeking global growth potential and diversification through the small-cap segment of the equity market.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: World Small/Mid Stock
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CSPEX
• Share Class: Class 529-e
• Index: MSCI All Country World Small Cap NR

Performance

CSPEX had a total return of 10.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.47%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SFCWX	Class F-3	0.65%
RLLGX	Class R-6	0.65%
FSFWX	Class 529-f-3	0.70%
RSLFX	Class R-5	0.70%

Top 10 Holdings

10.94% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND	CMQXX	2.65%
KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORP	6525	1.37%
MKS Inc.	MKSI	1.15%
DIPLOMA PLC	DPLM	1.04%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.	FIX	0.93%
ATI Inc.	ATI	0.88%
GLOBAL UNICHIP CORP	3443	0.76%
Lumentum Holdings Inc.	LITE	0.74%
Crane Company	CR	0.72%
ASMPT LTD	0522	0.70%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 19, 2025	$3.3704	Dec 22, 2025
Jun 13, 2025	$0.0245	Jun 16, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$0.2541	Dec 23, 2024
Dec 19, 2023	$0.2992	Dec 20, 2023
Dec 16, 2021	$7.396	Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2020	$1.274	Dec 18, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 22, 2026

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