- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Nov 21, 2021
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FQEMX Performance Chart
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM (FQEMX) is up 92.6% since the beginning of the year. FQEMX is currently trading at $24 per share.
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Returns By Period
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM (FQEMX) has returned 92.59% so far this year and 157.54% over the past 12 months.
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 16.94%
- YTD
- 92.59%
- 6M
- 100.00%
- 1Y
- 157.54%
- 3Y*
- 50.22%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
FQEMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2021, FQEMX's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +27.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -16.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FQEMX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.57% | 14.01% | -16.40% | 26.09% | 27.66% | 6.77% | 92.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.55% | 0.47% | -0.47% | 0.47% | 6.06% | 11.54% | 3.15% | 1.05% | 7.66% | 12.20% | -4.07% | 7.00% | 55.98% |
| 2024 | -5.66% | 5.48% | 5.19% | -2.59% | 2.29% | 6.37% | 1.00% | -0.44% | 2.32% | -3.02% | -1.56% | -2.12% | 6.67% |
| 2023 | 9.33% | -6.01% | 2.17% | -1.13% | 1.14% | 2.00% | 4.05% | -6.60% | -2.65% | -3.37% | 8.46% | 5.66% | 12.18% |
| 2022 | -3.81% | -0.94% | -4.42% | -9.47% | 3.16% | -7.19% | 0.64% | -3.28% | -13.32% | 1.66% | 20.00% | -2.37% | -20.68% |
| 2021 | -1.20% | -2.43% | 4.07% | 0.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM has an annualized alpha of 16.87%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2021.
- This fund captured 136.73% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 79.79% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 16.87%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 136.73%
- Downside Capture
- 79.79%
Expense Ratio
FQEMX has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FQEMX ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM (FQEMX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FQEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +3.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.84 | 1.32 | +0.52 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.64 | 2.46 | +6.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 31.63 | 10.92 | +20.71 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.27 | $0.39 | $0.30 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 1.65% | 3.18% | 3.15% | 4.82% | 3.93% | 0.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM was 34.46%, occurring on Oct 10, 2022. Recovery took 435 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -34.46%Oct 2022 | 10mo 4d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2026 correction2026 | -18.93%Mar 2026 | 28d | 22d | 1mo 20dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.64%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 1mo 27d | 8mo 10dSep 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.56%Jun 2026 | 6d | 8d | 14dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -12.11%Aug 2024 | 24d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 16dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FQEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.46% | -56.78% | +22.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.93% | -9.10% | -9.83% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.93% | -18.90% | -0.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.72% | -10.71% | -0.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.12% | 2.04% | +3.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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