Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund (FSSAX)
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of small-cap companies. The equity securities in which the fund invests are predominantly common stock. Small-cap companies are companies with market capitalizations not exceeding (i) $1.5 billion or (ii) the highest market capitalization in the Russell 2000 Index, whichever is greater, at the time of purchase. It may invest in equity securities of larger companies. The fund, from time to time, may have significant positions in particular sectors such as information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary and industrials.
Fund Info
US3547136537
May 1, 2000
$100,000
Small-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
FSSAX features an expense ratio of 0.78%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund had a return of 7.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.49% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 4.22%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.66%, indicating that Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
FSSAX
7.00%
7.00%
16.37%
22.49%
3.75%
4.22%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
3.22%
3.22%
11.47%
25.29%
13.53%
11.66%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FSSAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.28% | 7.20% | 1.33% | -5.12% | 2.59% | -1.22% | 3.67% | 0.12% | 2.34% | -0.04% | 11.31% | -7.26% | 13.02% |
| 2023 | 13.27% | -0.44% | -1.93% | -1.26% | -1.53% | 9.69% | 4.30% | -3.04% | -6.64% | -7.06% | 11.04% | 14.02% | 31.05% |
| 2022 | -11.71% | 0.39% | -1.61% | -10.46% | -4.80% | -8.22% | 9.80% | -2.01% | -8.74% | 6.81% | 3.51% | -6.37% | -30.65% |
| 2021 | 2.24% | 4.15% | -0.74% | 4.08% | -2.69% | 3.38% | -3.30% | 1.94% | -4.37% | 4.07% | -8.43% | -14.37% | -14.87% |
| 2020 | 0.60% | -7.48% | -20.56% | 19.03% | 14.83% | 4.38% | 4.84% | 4.69% | 0.15% | 0.77% | 13.28% | -2.38% | 29.21% |
| 2019 | 13.19% | 7.12% | -1.89% | 4.89% | -6.55% | 7.37% | 1.41% | -3.83% | -1.75% | 4.18% | 4.74% | -4.08% | 25.57% |
| 2018 | 4.97% | -1.62% | 2.22% | -0.89% | 7.27% | 0.34% | 0.76% | 9.37% | -2.47% | -10.78% | 2.36% | -27.96% | -20.37% |
| 2017 | 2.99% | 1.62% | 0.05% | 1.02% | -1.15% | 2.86% | 0.42% | -0.70% | 5.67% | 1.39% | 5.34% | -1.55% | 19.15% |
| 2016 | -13.76% | 0.19% | 7.45% | 3.14% | 1.61% | 0.17% | 7.23% | 2.16% | 2.37% | -6.50% | 7.16% | -0.80% | 8.64% |
| 2015 | -3.76% | 8.79% | 0.54% | -2.30% | 2.06% | 3.49% | -2.04% | -6.88% | -8.80% | 4.05% | 5.87% | -5.85% | -6.29% |
| 2014 | -2.05% | 6.49% | -0.74% | -5.10% | 0.78% | 7.35% | -7.81% | 3.97% | -5.48% | 4.36% | 0.25% | -1.42% | -0.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FSSAX is 52, indicating average performance compared to other mutual funds on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund (FSSAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund. 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 was 67.18%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 989 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 17.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.18% | Apr 20, 2006 | 723 | Mar 9, 2009 | 989 | Feb 12, 2013 | 1712 |
| -53.08% | Sep 29, 2000 | 505 | Oct 9, 2002 | 698 | Jul 20, 2005 | 1203 |
| -51.19% | Feb 16, 2021 | 338 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -49.21% | Sep 5, 2018 | 386 | Mar 18, 2020 | 162 | Nov 5, 2020 | 548 |
| -36.15% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 405 | Sep 20, 2017 | 566 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund volatility is 4.82%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.