Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM (FQEMX)

Fund Assets	2.18M
Expense Ratio	n/a
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	18.45%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	1.93%
Dividend Growth	52.17%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 22, 2025

Previous Close	21.16
YTD Return	68.32%
1-Year Return	106.26%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	10.56
52-Week High	24.44
Beta (5Y)	1.17
Holdings	n/a
Inception Date	n/a

About FQEMX

Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM is a mutual fund that primarily invests in equity securities from emerging markets. The fund’s central purpose is to provide investors with exposure to the growth potential of companies operating in developing economies. Its portfolio spans companies of all sizes and can include American, Global, and European depositary receipts, as well as significant allocations to markets like South Korea and Taiwan when economic conditions warrant. Up to 20% of its net assets may also be invested in securities from developed market countries. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration throughout the investment process. The fund employs a research-driven, fundamental approach to identify companies with sustainable earnings power trading below intrinsic value, while actively considering ESG factors and exercising shareholder engagement. It excludes investments in companies tied to severe violations of the United Nations Global Compact, controversial weapons manufacturing, and significant thermal coal extraction. Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM plays a notable role in the market by offering diversified, actively managed access to emerging market equities with a strong ESG focus, catering to investors seeking both growth opportunities and responsible investing standards.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FQEMX

Performance

FQEMX had a total return of 106.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.78%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 22, 2025	$0.4037	Dec 22, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$0.2653	Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2023	$0.3924	Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2022	$0.2994	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 17, 2021	$0.0621	Dec 17, 2021

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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