Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund C (LMBCX)
| Fund Assets | 99.76M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.48 |
| YTD Return | 1.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 94.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.20 |
| 52-Week High | 13.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 295 |
| 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 8.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.77%.
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 | $0.4216 | 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 |