Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Class Advisor (TGSAX)
| Fund Assets | 817.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 15.75% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 52.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.24 |
| YTD Return | 7.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.47 |
| 52-Week High | 10.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 86 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About TGSAX
The Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Advisor Class is an actively managed mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of smaller companies worldwide. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to securities of small-cap firms, targeting businesses across various sectors and geographic regions, including both developed and emerging markets. It is diversified by investing in companies based in at least three different countries, with a significant portion often dedicated to foreign securities. The fund employs a bottom-up, fundamental research approach, seeking undervalued companies with growth potential. Its strategy is benchmarked against the MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index, reflecting its global orientation. Notable for its broad sector and country exposure, the fund plays a role in offering investors access to the growth prospects and diversification benefits associated with the global small-cap equity market segment. The Advisor Class emphasizes disciplined portfolio management and risk awareness, appealing to those seeking participation in the international small-cap space for portfolio diversification and potential long-term appreciation.
Performance
TGSAX had a total return of 10.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.19%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | CRL | 2.55% |
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | HCSG | 2.34% |
| Royal Bank of Canada 3.6% | RY.V0 01.02.26 F111 | 2.34% |
| Interpump Group S.p.A. | IP | 2.23% |
| JBT Marel Corporation | JBTM | 2.23% |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 2.07% |
| Technogym S.p.A. | TGYM | 2.04% |
| CLASSYS Inc. | 214150 | 2.03% |
| OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited | OSW | 2.02% |
| Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | WMS | 2.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4693 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3071 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1254 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.084 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.197 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.1973 | Dec 17, 2021 |