Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class R6 (FBOGX)
| Fund Assets | 779.66M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 11.95% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 133.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 9.56 |
| YTD Return | 1.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.81 |
| 52-Week High | 10.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 98 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FBOGX
The Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing predominantly—at least 80% of its net assets—in securities issued by smaller companies around the globe. This fund is actively managed and targets small- and mid-cap equities, seeking opportunities beyond large, established firms. Its diversified portfolio spans a variety of sectors, including consumer cyclical, healthcare, industrials, consumer defensive, real estate, and energy, ensuring broad exposure across global markets. The fund is intended for investors seeking access to the growth potential of smaller companies, which may offer innovation and dynamic expansion prospects often less represented in traditional market indexes. With total assets approaching $780 million and a moderate dividend yield, the fund provides a unique avenue to participate in the performance of emerging and established small-cap firms internationally, playing an important role in diversifying equity portfolios and enhancing exposure to global growth trends.
Performance
FBOGX had a total return of 3.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.09%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada 4.3% | RY.15.5 06.02.25 | 5.00% |
| Alamo Group Inc. | ALG | 2.06% |
| ASICS Corporation | 7936 | 2.03% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated | HBAN | 1.99% |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. | DRS | 1.99% |
| Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. | BC | 1.98% |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | AB | 1.93% |
| TriMas Corporation | TRS | 1.91% |
| Technogym S.p.A. | TGYM | 1.91% |
| Siegfried Holding AG | SFZN | 1.89% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3164 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1356 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.097 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.197 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.2061 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.3105 | Dec 18, 2020 |