Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Advisor Class (FVADX)
| Fund Assets | 3.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 59.68% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 56.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 61.89 |
| YTD Return | 2.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 48.90 |
| 52-Week High | 70.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About FVADX
Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term total return by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to stocks of companies whose market capitalizations are generally aligned with those in the Russell 2000 Index. Its investment strategy emphasizes identifying undervalued small-cap stocks, employing a conservative relative-value approach managed by an experienced team. The portfolio typically spans a diverse range of sectors, with notable holdings in financial services, technology, and industrials. The fund is structured for institutional and advisor-driven accounts, reflected in its Advisor Class share structure, which features a moderate expense ratio and lower distribution fees. Having established a long performance record since its inception in 1996, the fund is recognized for prudent risk management and consistent risk-adjusted returns within the small value equity category. Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Advisor Class serves investors seeking diversification and exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, playing a significant role in broadening portfolio allocation beyond large-cap and growth-oriented investments.
Performance
FVADX had a total return of 1.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.68%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 3.13% |
| QinetiQ Group plc | 3.06% | |
| ACI Worldwide, Inc. | ACIW | 2.77% |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 2.74% |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. | VMI | 2.63% |
| CNO Financial Group, Inc. | CNO | 2.61% |
| Horace Mann Educators Corporation | HMN | 2.57% |
| Sanmina Corporation | SANM | 2.56% |
| Envista Holdings Corporation | NVST | 2.53% |
| First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. | FIBK | 2.53% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.0158 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $2.5698 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.3292 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.4008 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.8686 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $1.1375 | Dec 15, 2020 |