Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Advisor Class (FBSAX)
| Fund Assets | 760.42M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.72% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
| Dividend Growth | -32.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 40.43 |
| YTD Return | 8.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.96 |
| 52-Week High | 40.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About FBSAX
Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Advisor Class is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in U.S. mid-cap equities. This fund's primary objective is to achieve a high total return by combining capital appreciation and income. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-sized U.S. companies that the management team identifies as undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. The fund typically targets stocks in the middle 20% of the U.S. equity market by market capitalization, focusing on those with lower valuations or slower growth characteristics compared to the broader market. The fund plays a significant role in the market by providing investors with diversified exposure to mid-cap value stocks, which can offer unique opportunities for growth and income while potentially reducing volatility relative to smaller-cap equities. Sector exposures often include utilities, financial services, industrials, consumer defensive, real estate, and energy. The Advisor Class is geared toward investors seeking a disciplined value-oriented approach to portfolio construction, emphasizing securities with attractive price-to-earnings ratios, healthy dividends, and steady cash flow generation. Managed by Franklin Templeton since 2001, the fund is an established option for those aiming to capture the value and growth potential of U.S. mid-cap companies.
Performance
FBSAX had a total return of 12.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Value Strategies Fund - Class K | 0.59% |
| FVLKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Value Fund - Class K | 0.60% |
| FSOAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Strategies Fund - Class A | 0.96% |
| FVLZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Fund - Class Z | 0.68% |
| FCVFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Fund - Class C | 1.84% |
Top 10 Holdings
29.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 3.70% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 3.38% |
| Dover Corporation | DOV | 3.23% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 3.23% |
| Brixmor Property Group Inc. | BRX | 3.09% |
| Evergy, Inc. | EVRG | 2.69% |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | CFG | 2.63% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 2.60% |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 2.52% |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | ZBH | 2.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.7137 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.5489 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.8718 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.4082 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.0752 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.0645 | Dec 15, 2021 |