Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 (FSMLX)
| Fund Assets | 2.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 16.31% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.00% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.47 |
| YTD Return | -7.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.97 |
| 52-Week High | 30.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 133 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FSMLX
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund that primarily targets long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund’s strategy focuses on identifying and allocating capital to faster-growing companies at the lower end of the market-capitalization spectrum, particularly those in innovative or emerging sectors that are typically in early growth stages. An important feature of the fund is its diversified portfolio, typically holding over 100 separate stocks across sectors like industrials, technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare, reflecting a broad approach to small-cap growth opportunities. With a relatively low expense ratio for its share class and a high minimum initial investment, the fund is designed for institutional investors or large retirement plans seeking exposure to small-cap growth equities. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against indices such as the Russell 2000 Growth Index, positioning it as a relevant component for portfolios aiming to capture the dynamic potential of U.S. small-cap companies.
Performance
FSMLX had a total return of 12.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
22.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AAR Corp. | AIR | 2.99% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 2.53% |
| Granite Construction Incorporated | GVA | 2.39% |
| Arcosa, Inc. | ACA | 2.34% |
| Lattice Semiconductor Corporation | LSCC | 2.19% |
| Onto Innovation Inc. | ONTO | 2.12% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.02% |
| AAON, Inc. | AAON | 1.94% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.88% |
| The New York Times Company | NYT | 1.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.0365 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.0971 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $4.2658 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.614 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $1.4314 | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $4.2557 | Dec 19, 2018 |