- CUSIP
- 354713620
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
FSGRX Performance Chart
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (FSGRX) is up 11.9% since the beginning of the year. FSGRX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSGRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,308.
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Returns By Period
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (FSGRX) has returned 11.88% so far this year and 28.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSGRX has returned 12.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A
- 1D
- 1.66%
- 1M
- 3.71%
- YTD
- 11.88%
- 6M
- 8.80%
- 1Y
- 28.51%
- 3Y*
- 15.44%
- 5Y*
- 5.51%
- 10Y*
- 12.99%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FSGRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2000, FSGRX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jun 2000 with a return of +24.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FSGRX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2021 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.35% | 1.08% | -5.32% | 9.92% | 3.87% | 2.02% | 11.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.29% | -9.00% | -9.88% | 0.05% | 5.93% | 3.87% | -0.40% | 4.51% | 1.51% | 0.42% | 4.74% | 0.95% | 7.64% |
| 2024 | -1.31% | 7.23% | 1.28% | -5.17% | 2.58% | -1.21% | 3.63% | 0.09% | 2.36% | -0.09% | 11.29% | -7.27% | 12.77% |
| 2023 | 13.20% | -0.45% | -1.97% | -1.26% | -1.57% | 9.69% | 4.31% | -3.10% | -6.66% | -7.08% | 11.00% | 14.01% | 30.65% |
| 2022 | -11.72% | 0.40% | -1.68% | -10.47% | -4.78% | -8.27% | 9.79% | -1.99% | -8.80% | 6.82% | 3.44% | -5.86% | -30.44% |
| 2021 | 2.23% | 4.11% | -0.76% | 4.05% | -2.73% | 3.38% | -3.31% | 1.88% | -4.36% | 4.04% | -8.43% | 14.18% | 13.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 2.00%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2000.
- This fund captured 135.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.76% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.75, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.00%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 135.26%
- Downside Capture
- 120.76%
Expense Ratio
FSGRX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSGRX ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (FSGRX) 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.
| FSGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.78 | -0.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.22 | 12.44 | -3.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A provided a 7.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.04 | $2.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $6.92 | $2.83 | $1.43 | $4.26 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 7.92% | 8.86% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 30.36% | 10.34% | 6.68% | 24.73% | 1.89% | 0.00% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund Class A. 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 | $2.04 | $2.04 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.92 | $6.92 |
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 Small Cap Growth Fund Class A. 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 Small Cap Growth Fund Class A was 59.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 440 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.75%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 1moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -56.27%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 3y 3mo | 5y 4moSep 2000 - Jan 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.10%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.97%Jun 2022 | 5mo 13d | 2y 4mo | 2y 9moJan 2022 - Oct 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.03%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 5mo | 2y 21dJun 2015 - Jul 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.75% | -56.78% | -2.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.04% | -9.10% | -2.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.56% | -18.90% | -10.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.97% | -25.43% | -10.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.10% | -33.92% | -6.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.95% | -10.71% | -3.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.15% | 2.03% | +1.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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