Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (LGSCX)
| Fund Assets | 114.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 39.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.11 |
| YTD Return | 14.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 105.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.04 |
| 52-Week High | 14.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 294 |
| Inception Date | Jan 9, 2003 |
About LGSCX
Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund - Class FI is a mutual fund focused on investing in small-cap companies domiciled in the United States. The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by targeting a diversified mix of equities at the lower end of the market capitalization spectrum. It manages a portfolio comprising approximately 300 holdings, emphasizing sectors such as finance, technology, industrial cyclical, health, and retail trade, which together account for the bulk of its investments. The fund predominantly holds stocks, with minimal exposure to foreign equities and cash, and no allocation to bonds or preferred securities. The investment strategy balances exposure across various industries, seeking opportunities for growth among smaller U.S. corporations while maintaining sector diversification. The fund’s approach may appeal to investors seeking participation in the U.S. small-cap equity market, with performance and sector allocation that can differ significantly from broad market indices or large-cap funds.
Performance
LGSCX had a total return of 17.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
10.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Treasury Portfolio | TRPXX | 1.31% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.22% |
| American Superconductor Corporation | AMSC | 1.11% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. | HIMS | 1.10% |
| Commvault Systems, Inc. | CVLT | 1.07% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 0.97% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 0.97% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 0.94% |
| SkyWest, Inc. | SKYW | 0.92% |
| Nextracker Inc. | NXT | 0.91% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0387 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.46892 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.0541 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.31102 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.13983 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.37944 | Dec 15, 2022 |