Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class C (TESGX)
| Fund Assets | 811.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.08% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 15.75% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 76.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.60 |
| YTD Return | 10.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.31 |
| 52-Week High | 9.72 |
| 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 5.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | HCSG | 2.82% |
| Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. | AESI | 2.66% |
| Technogym S.p.A. | TGYM | 2.34% |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 2.32% |
| Ambiq Micro, Inc. | AMBQ | 2.31% |
| CLASSYS Inc. | 214150 | 2.19% |
| Athabasca Oil Corporation | ATH | 2.13% |
| Techtronic Industries Company Limited | 0669 | 2.10% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. | SN | 2.08% |
| Freshpet, Inc. | FRPT | 2.07% |
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 |