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.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category World Small/Mid Stock
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FBOGX
Share Class Class R6
Index MSCI All Country World Small Cap NR
FBOGX had a total return of 12.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.15%.
