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Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund
mutual fund
TESGX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.43
+0.03
+0.32%
primary theme
N/A
share class
TESGX (Mutual Fund)
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.43
+0.03
+0.32%
primary theme
N/A
share class
TESGX (Mutual Fund)
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.43
+0.03
+0.32%
primary theme
N/A
share class
Name
As of 12/02/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
8.0%
1 yr return
16.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-0.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.9%
Net Assets
$902 M
Holdings in Top 10
18.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$9.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 20.47%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/02/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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TESGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.23%
- Dividend Yield 0.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameTempleton Global Smaller Companies Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Group of Funds
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Inception DateFeb 26, 1996
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Shares Outstanding870937
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerHarlan Hodes
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of smaller companies located anywhere in the world. The Fund defines smaller companies as those with market capitalizations not exceeding the lesser of (1) the highest float-adjusted market capitalization in the Fund’s benchmark, or (2) $10 billion, at the time of purchase. As of November 30, 2023, (the date of the last reconstitution of the benchmark), the largest company in the MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index had a float-adjusted market capitalization of $13.26 billion.
The securities in which the Fund invests are primarily or predominantly common stocks. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its assets in the securities of companies located in emerging markets. The Fund will invest its assets in issuers located in at least three different countries (including the United States) and will invest at least 40% of its net assets in foreign securities.
When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a “bottom-up,” value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a company’s securities relative to the investment manager’s evaluation of the company’s long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a company’s price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value.
The investment manager may consider selling a security when it believes the security has become overvalued due to either its price appreciation or changes in the company's fundamentals, when the investment manager believes that the market capitalization of a security has become too large, or when the investment manager believes another security is a more attractive investment opportunity.
The Fund may also use a variety of equity-related derivatives, which may include equity futures and equity index futures, for various purposes including enhancing Fund returns, increasing liquidity and gaining exposure to particular markets in more efficient or less expensive ways.
TESGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | TESGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -44.3% | 9.5% | 46.79% |
| 1 Yr | 16.2% | -51.1% | 24.7% | 66.45% |
| 3 Yr | -0.8%* | -6.4% | 28.0% | 91.89% |
| 5 Yr | 4.9%* | -4.2% | 18.3% | 89.60% |
| 10 Yr | 4.4%* | 1.0% | 13.7% | 95.24% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | TESGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.5% | -50.5% | 18.8% | 54.05% |
| 2022 | -26.5% | -27.4% | 103.5% | 80.42% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | 3.5% | 66.4% | 73.57% |
| 2020 | 10.2% | -64.5% | 5.6% | 75.40% |
| 2019 | 21.5% | -9.3% | 49.7% | 57.55% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | TESGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -44.3% | 9.5% | 43.59% |
| 1 Yr | 16.2% | -51.1% | 24.7% | 64.52% |
| 3 Yr | -0.8%* | -6.4% | 28.0% | 88.51% |
| 5 Yr | 4.9%* | -4.2% | 18.3% | 88.80% |
| 10 Yr | 4.4%* | 1.0% | 13.7% | 92.86% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | TESGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.8% | -50.6% | 18.8% | 54.05% |
| 2022 | -24.6% | -27.4% | 103.5% | 80.42% |
| 2021 | 14.2% | 3.5% | 66.4% | 73.57% |
| 2020 | 12.4% | -64.5% | 5.6% | 84.13% |
| 2019 | 23.5% | -9.3% | 53.2% | 80.19% |
NAV & Total Return History
TESGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| TESGX | Category Low | Category High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 902 M | 2.31 M | 71.6 B | 19.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 102 | 31 | 9561 | 54.38% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 172 M | 452 K | 5.44 B | 23.13% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 18.41% | 4.2% | 63.4% | 64.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Siegfried Holding AG 2.04%
- Freshpet, Inc. 1.99%
- Integer Holdings Corp. 1.98%
- Asics Corp. 1.94%
- Tsumura Co. 1.83%
- Technogym SpA 1.81%
- Rational AG 1.78%
- Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 1.74%
- TrustCo Bank Corp. 1.65%
- Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. 1.64%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 93.94% | 40.59% | 104.41% | 54.38% |
| Cash | 4.57% | -4.41% | 47.07% | 37.50% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.04% | 71.25% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.94% | 19.71% | 76.88% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.55% | 70.63% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.07% | 70.63% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclical | 30.59% | 0.00% | 71.20% | 2.50% |
| Industrials | 20.17% | 0.00% | 53.77% | 42.50% |
| Financial Services | 14.57% | 0.00% | 75.07% | 21.88% |
| Technology | 14.04% | 0.00% | 93.40% | 68.75% |
| Healthcare | 11.19% | 0.00% | 28.38% | 63.75% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.33% | 0.00% | 52.28% | 13.13% |
| Real Estate | 1.89% | 0.00% | 43.48% | 59.38% |
| Communication Services | 0.72% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 76.88% |
| Basic Materials | 0.50% | 0.00% | 26.39% | 80.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.33% | 86.25% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.56% | 81.88% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 50.11% | 12.39% | 83.06% | 33.13% |
| US | 43.83% | 6.76% | 79.19% | 54.38% |
TESGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| TESGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.08% | 0.43% | 2.93% | 10.63% |
| Management Fee | 0.88% | 0.30% | 1.25% | 60.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 95.06% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.03% | 0.15% | 96.23% |
Sales Fees
| TESGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 80.95% |
Trading Fees
| TESGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| TESGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 20.47% | 7.00% | 145.00% | 16.30% |
TESGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| TESGX | Category Low | Category High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% | 0.00% | 14.18% | 74.38% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| TESGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| TESGX | Category Low | Category High | TESGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.23% | -1.92% | 6.98% | 61.15% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| TESGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.197 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.195 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.121 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.064 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.589 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.362 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.023 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.029 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.018 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.044 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 07, 2010 | $0.007 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 18, 2009 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2008 | $0.543 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2008 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.012 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.075 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 19, 2007 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 19, 2007 | $0.010 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 19, 2007 | $0.762 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.057 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.060 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 2006 | $0.129 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 20, 2006 | $0.784 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 2006 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.024 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.361 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 21, 2005 | $0.081 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 21, 2005 | $1.033 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 21, 2005 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2004 | $0.172 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2004 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 22, 2004 | $0.738 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 22, 2004 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 24, 2003 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 18, 2002 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 19, 2001 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2000 | $0.044 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 2000 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 20, 2000 | $0.141 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 10, 1999 | $0.032 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 22, 1999 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 22, 1999 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 22, 1999 | $0.357 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 19, 1998 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 19, 1998 | $0.175 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 1997 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 1997 | $0.020 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 1997 | $0.158 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 1997 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 20, 1997 | $0.070 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 20, 1997 | $0.330 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 1996 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 1996 | $0.010 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 1996 | $0.255 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
TESGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Harlan Hodes
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 10, 2007
14.48
14.5%
HARLAN B. HODES, CPA Executive Vice President Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst Harlan B. Hodes is an executive vice president for the Templeton Global Equity Group. Mr. Hodes manages the US retail Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund and small-cap institutional portfolios, including Templeton International Smaller Companies Fund and TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Fund. In addition, he has global research responsibilities for small-cap and Asian consumer goods and small-cap cyclicals.
David Tuttle
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2015
7.42
7.4%
David Tuttle is a vice president, and portfolio manager for the Templeton Global Equity Group. Mr. Tuttle holds a bachelor of commerce degree (with distinction) from the University of Toronto. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and a member of the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts.
Katie Ylijoki
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2022
0.25
0.3%
Ms. Ylijoki has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since March 2022, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. She joined Franklin Templeton in 2006.
Kyle Denning
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2022
0.25
0.3%
Mr. Denning has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since March 2022, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. He joined Franklin Templeton in 2019. Prior to joining, he was a senior research analyst at Hardman Johnston Global Advisors.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 39.6 | 7.02 | 9.33 |
