Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Advisor Class (FSSAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.31% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 25.79 |
| YTD Return | -2.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.33 |
| 52-Week High | 28.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 115 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2000 |
About FSSAX
The Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Advisor Class is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide investors with long-term capital growth by focusing on small-cap U.S. companies. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the equity securities of these smaller firms, which generally have market capitalizations similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. As a growth-oriented portfolio, Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Advisor Class targets businesses expected to achieve above-average earnings expansion, with a particular emphasis on innovative sectors such as technology, industrials, and healthcare. The fund is managed with a disciplined, research-driven approach, aiming to identify high-potential small-cap stocks before they are widely recognized by the broader market. With a well-balanced selection of holdings—typically over 100 stocks—the fund offers diversification within the small-cap segment, which can be attractive to investors seeking exposure to this higher-growth but higher-volatility asset class. Since its inception, the fund has contributed to the small-cap universe by providing access to dynamic companies that drive innovation and employment in the U.S. economy.
Performance
FSSAX had a total return of 3.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.98%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 3.79% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 3.11% |
| Arcosa, Inc. | ACA | 2.35% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 2.20% |
| AAR Corp. | AIR | 2.03% |
| Granite Construction Incorporated | GVA | 1.98% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.95% |
| Vontier Corporation | VNT | 1.91% |
| BellRing Brands, Inc. | BRBR | 1.84% |
| Integer Holdings Corporation | ITGR | 1.84% |