Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Class R (FBSRX)
| Fund Assets | 766.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.84% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
| Dividend Growth | 236.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 36.51 |
| YTD Return | 3.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 79.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.79 |
| 52-Week High | 40.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.91 |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 2002 |
About FBSRX
Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Class R is a mutual fund focused on investing in mid-cap U.S. companies that are considered undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. The fund primarily seeks to achieve a high total return by targeting stocks with solid fundamentals, which it believes offer attractive growth and value opportunities within the mid-cap segment. Its portfolio is diversified across sectors such as utilities, financial services, real estate, consumer defensive, technology, and industrials. Notable holdings include Entergy Corp, PNC Financial Services Group, PPL Corp, and Brixmor Property Group, among others. The fund is designed for retirement-focused investors, with a medium share class structure and an emphasis on value investing. By holding a concentrated allocation in its top holdings and maintaining an active turnover rate, the fund aims to capitalize on market inefficiencies while mitigating risk through diversified sector exposure. The fund’s management style and sector allocation contribute to its role as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking mid-cap value exposure in their diversified portfolios.
Performance
FBSRX had a total return of 4.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.28%.
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 | 0.72% |
| FVLKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Value Fund - Class K | 0.73% |
| FSOAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Strategies Fund - Class A | 1.09% |
| FVLZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Fund - Class Z | 0.75% |
| FCVFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Fund - Class C | 1.90% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 5.68% |
| Brixmor Property Group Inc. | BRX | 3.01% |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | CFG | 2.97% |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 2.95% |
| Ferguson Enterprises Inc. | FERG | 2.78% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 2.77% |
| Evergy, Inc. | EVRG | 2.76% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.72% |
| Dover Corporation | DOV | 2.64% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 2.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.356 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.701 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.2454 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.0752 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $4.8721 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $1.1054 | Dec 15, 2020 |