Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund A (LMBAX)
| Fund Assets | 99.76M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 38.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.50 |
| YTD Return | 1.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 101.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.79 |
| 52-Week High | 15.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 295 |
| Inception Date | Feb 5, 2009 |
About LMBAX
Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small capitalization companies based in the United States. Emphasizing a systematic and diversified investment process, the fund targets firms typically included in small-cap benchmarks such as the Russell 2000 Index, with sector exposures spanning technology, healthcare, financial services, industrials, and consumer-related industries. The portfolio generally comprises over 300 holdings, with individual sector weightings balanced to capture growth opportunities across the small-cap segment while mitigating risk through diversification. As a small blend fund, it seeks to balance growth and value investment styles within its mandate. The fund’s structure and approach make it a tool for investors aiming to access the dynamism and potential upside of emerging U.S. businesses. Its holdings are almost exclusively domestic equities, and it is actively managed to adapt to changing market conditions and opportunities within the small-cap universe. Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class A plays a notable role in providing exposure to lesser-known, rapidly evolving U.S. companies, serving as a building block in diversified portfolios that seek to capture the unique characteristics of the small-cap equity market.
Performance
LMBAX had a total return of 9.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.47%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| SWSSX | Schwab | Schwab Small Cap Index Fund® | 0.04% |
| FSSNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund | 1.03% |
| FSSLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Core | 0.01% |
Top 10 Holdings
10.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | SFM | 1.40% |
| Commvault Systems, Inc. | CVLT | 1.10% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Treasury Portfolio | TRPXX | 1.07% |
| Brinker International, Inc. | EAT | 1.06% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 1.02% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 1.01% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. | HIMS | 1.01% |
| Nextracker Inc. | NXT | 0.95% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 0.92% |
| Radian Group Inc. | RDN | 0.89% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0387 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.4642 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.0541 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.3088 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.13983 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.3771 | Dec 15, 2022 |