About TCEMX
Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation through investments in the equities of small-cap companies situated in emerging market countries. The fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-cap stocks, targeting businesses within regions such as Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa. The fund diversifies across multiple sectors and typically holds around 100 securities, with approximately 30% of assets concentrated in its top ten holdings.
Managed by Templeton Asset Management under Franklin Resources, Inc., the fund employs a value-oriented, bottom-up fundamental analysis approach, seeking to identify growth opportunities among smaller and often under-researched companies. Its investment universe is defined by the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, serving as the fund’s benchmark. This approach provides exposure to dynamic and rapidly growing markets, offering a distinct profile compared to portfolios that focus on larger-cap or developed-market equities. The fund’s structure and focus make it a significant vehicle for accessing the potential of emerging economies through smaller, innovative enterprises.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TCEMX
Share Class Class C
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Small Cap NR USD
TCEMX had a total return of 18.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.91%.
