Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Advisor Class (FVADX)
Fund Assets | 3.65B |
Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
Min. Investment | $1,000 |
Turnover | 59.68% |
Dividend (ttm) | 4.02 |
Dividend Yield | 6.50% |
Dividend Growth | 56.27% |
Payout Frequency | Annual |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
Previous Close | 60.80 |
YTD Return | 0.68% |
1-Year Return | 12.79% |
5-Year Return | 87.49% |
52-Week Low | 48.90 |
52-Week High | 70.71 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 80 |
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 12.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.64%.
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
27.88% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
QinetiQ Group plc | 3.39% | |
Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 2.92% |
ACI Worldwide, Inc. | ACIW | 2.90% |
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | THG | 2.78% |
Horace Mann Educators Corporation | HMN | 2.69% |
Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 2.67% |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | CNO | 2.66% |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | VMI | 2.66% |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | COLB | 2.64% |
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. | FIBK | 2.57% |
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 |