Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Class A (FRBSX)
| Fund Assets | 777.88M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.72% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.94% |
| Dividend Growth | -33.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.78 |
| YTD Return | 8.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.54 |
| 52-Week High | 39.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.25 |
| Holdings | 68 |
| Inception Date | Apr 2, 1990 |
About FRBSX
Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving a high total return through a blend of capital appreciation and income. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. mid-cap companies, targeting firms that demonstrate value characteristics—typically those regarded as undervalued by fundamental measures, such as price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios. This approach is designed to capture growth opportunities within the often dynamic and diverse mid-cap segment while managing risk by seeking attractively priced companies. The portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors, including utilities, financial services, industrials, consumer defensive, real estate, and energy, with a notable portion of assets concentrated in the fund's top holdings. The fund employs a disciplined value-oriented strategy, seeking to invest in businesses with strong balance sheets and solid long-term prospects. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors access to mid-sized U.S. companies, balancing the growth potential of smaller firms with the stability often associated with larger enterprises. This makes the fund a key option for investors seeking diversified exposure to equities with an emphasis on value within the mid-cap space.
Performance
FRBSX had a total return of 9.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
28.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 3.68% |
| Dover Corporation | DOV | 3.12% |
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | NXPI | 3.03% |
| Brixmor Property Group Inc. | BRX | 2.91% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 2.90% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 2.75% |
| Evergy, Inc. | EVRG | 2.73% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.72% |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | CFG | 2.48% |
| SLB N.V. | SLB | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.6255 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.4562 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.7877 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.3267 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.0752 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $4.973 | Dec 15, 2021 |