Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Class C (FCBSX)
| Fund Assets | 760.42M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.72% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
| Dividend Growth | -39.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.98 |
| YTD Return | 8.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.59% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.79 |
| 52-Week High | 36.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About FCBSX
Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund is an actively managed mutual fund targeting high total return by investing at least 80% of its assets in U.S. mid-cap equity securities. The fund's strategy centers on identifying mid-sized companies that are considered undervalued by traditional valuation metrics, aiming for both capital appreciation and income generation. Sectors and industries represented in the fund typically span a diverse range of U.S. businesses occupying the middle range of the equity market’s capitalization spectrum. This focus allows the fund to capture potential growth from established firms while mitigating some volatility often seen in smaller companies. Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund plays a significant role in the broader financial market by offering investors diversified exposure to mid-cap value equities, which are often overlooked in favor of either large-cap or growth-oriented portfolios. Its disciplined value investment approach seeks out companies with solid fundamentals trading below intrinsic value. The fund has been operational since 2001 and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, making it a longstanding choice for those seeking a value-oriented mid-cap equity allocation within a mutual fund structure.
Performance
FCBSX had a total return of 11.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.95%.
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 | $1.3186 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.1624 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.4929 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.0535 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.0752 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $4.6544 | Dec 15, 2021 |