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) | 2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.28% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.60 |
| YTD Return | -3.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.33 |
| 52-Week High | 29.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 133 |
| 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 17.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.03%.
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
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 |