Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity C (LMBCX)
| Fund Assets | 106.45M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.66 |
| YTD Return | 11.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 93.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.20 |
| 52-Week High | 13.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 294 |
| Inception Date | Feb 5, 2009 |
About LMBCX
Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small capitalization U.S. companies. The fund employs a systematic, diversified approach driven by fundamental stock analysis and positive investor sentiment, with its stock selection tailored by sector and continually reassessed as market drivers change. Classified within the 'Small Blend' category, the portfolio typically holds several hundred stocks, offering exposure across a broad range of industries—including consumer defensive, technology, healthcare, industrials, and financial services. The portfolio’s investment style seeks a balanced blend of growth and value stocks to capture opportunities within the dynamic U.S. small-cap segment. The fund is benchmarked to the Russell 2000 Index and is structured to provide annual dividend distributions. With a focus on diversification and adaptability, Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class C aims to serve investors seeking targeted access to the smaller end of the U.S. equity market, historically characterized by higher volatility but also the potential for greater capital appreciation over longer periods.
Performance
LMBCX had a total return of 14.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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 | $0.4216 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.0541 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.29703 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.13983 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.35086 | Dec 15, 2022 |