Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund I (LMSIX)
| Fund Assets | 138.34M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.99 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.06% |
| Dividend Growth | 77.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.60 |
| YTD Return | 4.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.57 |
| 52-Week High | 16.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 272 |
| Inception Date | Mar 13, 2000 |
About LMSIX
Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies within the United States. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of small-cap firms, which are generally classified as companies that fall in the bottom 10% of the U.S. equity market by market capitalization. Its investment approach seeks diversification across various sectors, allowing for broad exposure to growth and value stocks that mirror the characteristics of the Russell 2000 Index, though the portfolio composition is not identical to the index itself. Managed by a team employing systematic and disciplined strategies, the fund aims to capture opportunities inherent in smaller, often less-followed businesses that may be poised for expansion. Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class I plays a significant role in the financial market by offering investors targeted access to the U.S. small-cap segment, which can contribute to portfolio diversification and potential for differentiated returns compared to large-cap equities.
Performance
LMSIX had a total return of 22.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.61%.
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
9.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Treasury Portfolio | TRPXX | 1.47% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.21% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.11% |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc. | LUMN | 0.95% |
| Nextpower Inc | n/a | 0.91% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 0.88% |
| Rambus Inc. | RMBS | 0.84% |
| SSR Mining Inc. | SSRM | 0.82% |
| Jackson Financial Inc. | JXN | 0.82% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 0.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.95401 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0387 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.50668 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.0541 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.34417 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.13983 | Jun 15, 2023 |