Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund (FSSAX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX charges 0.78% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FSSAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | FSSAX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | FSSAX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | FSSAX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | FSSAX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | FSSAX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FSSAX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | FSSAX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | FSSAX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | FSSAX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | FSSAX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | FSSAX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing FSSAX Alternatives (YTD)
FSSAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | FSSAX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | FSSAX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | FSSAX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | FSSAX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | FSSAX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | FSSAX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | FSSAX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | FSSAX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | FSSAX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | FSSAX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FSSAX
FSSAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | FSSAX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | FSSAX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | FSSAX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | FSSAX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | FSSAX vs CTSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FSSAX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FSSAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FSSAX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FSSAX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FSSAX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FSSAX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FSSAX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FSSAX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FSSAX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FSSAX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FSSAX
What investors most often compare with FSSAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 19 | -7.95% | Oct 1, 2004 | FSSAX vs TCMSX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -5.22% | Sep 15, 2005 | FSSAX vs QISCX | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 74 | 8.60% | Sep 24, 2019 | FSSAX vs AVUV | |
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -5.49% | Nov 3, 2004 | FSSAX vs FCPGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 0.16% | Jan 26, 2004 | FSSAX vs VBK | |
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -5.03% | Dec 31, 1997 | FSSAX vs PNSAX |
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