Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 (FRCSX)
| Fund Assets | 3.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 59.68% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 54.37% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 60.04 |
| YTD Return | 0.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 79.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 48.78 |
| 52-Week High | 70.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 80 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FRCSX
Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund designed to achieve long-term total return by primarily investing in small-capitalization companies. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-cap equities, focusing on stocks that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued and possess the potential for capital appreciation. It follows a value-oriented investment approach, utilizing in-depth fundamental analysis and a bottom-up stock-picking process to identify opportunities across diverse sectors such as financial services, industrials, consumer discretionary, and technology. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities and, while its primary focus is on U.S. equities, maintains diversified exposure, with a modest allocation to international stocks and cash. It is actively managed by a team with significant tenure, leveraging conservative risk management to maintain a disciplined strategy. Benchmarking against the Russell 2000 Value Index, Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 is recognized for its disciplined approach to identifying companies facing cyclical challenges or temporary setbacks, as well as those considered out of favor by the broader market.
Performance
FRCSX had a total return of 2.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTVX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| QinetiQ Group plc | 3.39% | |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 2.92% |
| ACI Worldwide, Inc. | ACIW | 2.90% |
| The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | THG | 2.78% |
| Horace Mann Educators Corporation | HMN | 2.69% |
| Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 2.67% |
| CNO Financial Group, Inc. | CNO | 2.66% |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. | VMI | 2.66% |
| Columbia Banking System, Inc. | COLB | 2.64% |
| First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. | FIBK | 2.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.0917 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $2.6505 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.4091 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.4008 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.956 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $1.1993 | Dec 15, 2020 |