About TEMZX
Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund that primarily targets small-cap companies located in emerging market countries. Its central objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of smaller firms operating within diverse emerging economies. This focus allows the fund to capture opportunities stemming from early-stage growth and expansion in developing regions, offering exposure to sectors such as financial services, technology, industrials, consumer cyclical, and healthcare. With assets under management exceeding $289 million, the fund caters to investors seeking diversification beyond developed markets, aiming to benefit from the dynamic growth potential and evolving market structures of emerging economies. Overseen by a seasoned management team since its inception in 2006, the fund maintains a diversified, quality-focused investment process and actively manages its portfolio to adapt to changing market conditions. The Advisor Class is designed as part of Franklin Templeton’s broader suite of emerging markets offerings, reflecting the company’s specialized expertise in global, growth-oriented investment strategies.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton, Inc
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol TEMZX
Share Class Advisor Class
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Small Cap NR USD
TEMZX had a total return of 15.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.15%.
