Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class C (TESGX)
| Fund Assets | 779.66M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.06% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 11.95% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 820.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 8.78 |
| YTD Return | 1.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.20 |
| 52-Week High | 9.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 98 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1995 |
About TESGX
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in smaller companies across global markets. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to securities of small-cap firms, providing broad diversification across geographic regions and sectors. Its portfolio spans various industries, with notable holdings in consumer cyclical, healthcare, industrials, and financial services sectors. The fund employs a multi-manager strategy that seeks to identify companies with growth potential in both developed and emerging markets. With a small blend investment style, it is classified within the global small/mid stock category, aiming for capital appreciation while maintaining moderate exposure to the U.S. equity market. Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class C plays a significant role for investors looking to participate in the growth opportunities present in smaller, international enterprises, complementing portfolios that are heavily weighted in large-cap or domestic equities.
Performance
TESGX had a total return of 2.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.21%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada 4.3% | RY.15.5 06.02.25 | 5.00% |
| Alamo Group Inc. | ALG | 2.06% |
| ASICS Corporation | 7936 | 2.03% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated | HBAN | 1.99% |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. | DRS | 1.99% |
| Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. | BC | 1.98% |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | AB | 1.93% |
| TriMas Corporation | TRS | 1.91% |
| Technogym S.p.A. | TGYM | 1.91% |
| Siegfried Holding AG | SFZN | 1.89% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2117 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.197 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.1456 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.1948 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.1482 | Dec 24, 2019 |