About TEMGX
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund that aims to deliver long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of smaller companies across global markets. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to these smaller firms, which are defined based on specific market capitalization thresholds—generally not exceeding $10 billion or the largest constituent of its benchmark at the time of purchase. With a diversified approach, the fund’s portfolio spans multiple industries and regions, including significant exposure to the United States, Japan, and several European and emerging markets.
Notable features include a value-oriented, bottom-up investment process that emphasizes long-term earnings potential, asset values, and cash flow, alongside traditional metrics like price/earnings ratios and profit margins. The portfolio may also utilize equity-related derivatives for liquidity and market access. Typically, the fund holds a blend of common stocks, with a focus on identifying undervalued opportunities among smaller, often overlooked, companies worldwide. This makes the fund a distinctive choice for investors seeking global diversification and exposure to the growth potential of the small-cap universe.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category World Small/Mid Stock
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TEMGX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI All Country World Small Cap NR
TEMGX had a total return of -1.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.53%.
