American Funds SMALLCAP World R6 (RLLGX) is a mutual fund offered by Capital Group Companies, Inc., that seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in common stocks of smaller companies with superior growth potential located around the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks of companies whose market capitalization, at the time of purchase, is consistent with the capitalization of companies in the MSCI All Country World Index Small Cap (ACWI Small Cap Index); it may also invest up to 15% of its assets in emerging markets securities. Core holdings span diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary; notable strategies include multiple-manager approach with portfolio counselors specializing in different regions such as the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets, emphasizing high-conviction stock selection based on fundamental analysis of earnings growth, competitive advantages, and management quality. The fund serves institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking diversified small-cap global exposure with a focus on growth-oriented equities; it operates globally across developed and emerging markets in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions. Established as part of the American Funds family in 2009 (with predecessor share classes dating to 1999), the fund is managed from Los Angeles, California, under the Capital Group umbrella, which oversees approximately $2.6 trillion in assets as of late 2025. In recent developments, the fund benefited from Capital Group's strategic enhancements including the launch of model portfolio solutions and expanded ESG integration options in 2024, alongside a key acquisition by Capital Group of a majority stake in an independent global equity manager to bolster small-cap research capabilities; additionally, in mid-2025, the firm announced performance fee adjustments for select R6 share classes to align incentives with long-term investor outcomes amid market volatility.