Franklin Small Cap Growth R (FSSRX)

Fund Assets	2.47B
Expense Ratio	1.32%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	48.01%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 22, 2025

Previous Close	23.57
YTD Return	15.64%
1-Year Return	26.68%
5-Year Return	29.06%
52-Week Low	18.80
52-Week High	24.38
Beta (5Y)	1.07
Holdings	137
Inception Date	Jan 1, 2002

About FSSRX

Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class R is a mutual fund specializing in the pursuit of long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to companies with market capitalizations generally under $1.5 billion or those not exceeding the highest market capitalization within the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. This investment approach focuses on enterprises that are either emerging or experiencing rapid growth, which often leads to higher volatility but also the potential for elevated returns over time. The fund’s portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with notable exposure to information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials. Its holdings include businesses considered to be at the forefront of innovation and expansion in their respective industries. Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class R serves as a vehicle for investors seeking participation in the dynamic segment of the U.S. small-cap growth market, making it a significant player within the small growth mutual fund category. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, the fund is recognized for its focus on identifying high-growth opportunities among smaller companies.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Small Growth
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FSSRX
• Share Class: Class R
• Index: Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

FSSRX had a total return of 26.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.26%.

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 I	0.92%
FCPGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund	0.88%
FCTGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth M	1.42%
FCCGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth C	1.92%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FSMLX	Class R6	0.66%
FSSAX	Advisor Class	0.79%
FSGRX	Class A	1.04%
FCSGX	Class C	1.79%

Top 10 Holdings

16.35% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Cactus, Inc.	WHD	1.80%
BWX Technologies, Inc.	BWXT	1.80%
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation	LSCC	1.76%
Onto Innovation Inc.	ONTO	1.63%
Miami International Holdings, Inc.	MIAX	1.61%
Guardant Health, Inc.	GH	1.60%
SiTime Corporation	SITM	1.60%
Performance Food Group Company	PFGC	1.53%
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.	PAY	1.52%
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc	JAZZ	1.49%

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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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