Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund (FSSAX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FSSAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX charges 0.78% annually. There are 17 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | FSSAX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 45.50B | May 2000 | FSSAX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 45.50B | Sep 2011 | FSSAX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | FSSAX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | FSSAX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 74 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2015 | FSSAX vs DSCIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 89 | — | Dec 2016 | FSSAX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 89 | — | May 2002 | FSSAX vs NESGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 87 | — | Nov 2013 | FSSAX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | — | Dec 1995 | FSSAX vs OBMCX |
Top Performing FSSAX Alternatives (YTD)
FSSAX is at 14.22% YTD. There are 119 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.50%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 65.50% | — | Dec 2016 | FSSAX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 64.97% | — | May 2002 | FSSAX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 44.90% | — | Dec 2016 | FSSAX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 44.61% | — | Sep 2001 | FSSAX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 42.82% | — | Dec 1995 | FSSAX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX has 19.14% 1-year volatility. There are 45 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.64% | — | Nov 1995 | FSSAX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.34% | — | Jul 2011 | FSSAX vs CMCIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.28% | — | Jan 1997 | FSSAX vs ETEGX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.31% | — | Sep 1988 | FSSAX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.32% | — | Jul 1999 | FSSAX vs NBGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.99%. There are 46 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | FSSAX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | FSSAX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | FSSAX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | FSSAX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | FSSAX vs RFIMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKDNX, FKRCX, FKINX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 14 | 8.94% | — | Jan 1968 | FSSAX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 29 | -11.31% | — | May 1969 | FSSAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 4.80% | — | — | FSSAX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 7.17% | — | Apr 1948 | FSSAX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 23.18% | — | Jun 2011 | FSSAX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 6.55% | — | Jan 1987 | FSSAX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 4.96% | — | Aug 1997 | FSSAX vs SBLGX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 5.36% | — | Aug 1997 | FSSAX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 8 | 3.20% | — | Oct 1983 | FSSAX vs SHRAX | |
| Templeton Institutional Fund International Equity ... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 53 | 16.06% | — | Oct 1990 | FSSAX vs TFEQX |
Often Compared With FSSAX
Investors most often compare FSSAX with TCMSX, QISCX, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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