Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class C (TESGX)
| Fund Assets | 738.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.08% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 15.75% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 76.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.48 |
| YTD Return | 6.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.74% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.31 |
| 52-Week High | 9.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| 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 18.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.40%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.36% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | HCSG | 2.40% |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 2.37% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | CRL | 2.34% |
| Royal Bank of Canada 3.58% | RY.10 04.01.26 | 2.32% |
| Athabasca Oil Corporation | ATH | 2.23% |
| Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. | AESI | 2.23% |
| Technogym S.p.A. | TGYM | 2.15% |
| Illumina, Inc. | ILMN | 2.12% |
| CLASSYS Inc. | 214150 | 2.11% |
| FLSmidth & Co. A/S | FLS | 2.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.3738 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 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 |