FRSGX vs. SMCWX
Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (FRSGX) and American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX).
FRSGX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Feb 14, 1992. SMCWX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Apr 30, 1990.
Performance
FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Performance Comparison
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FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRSGX Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund | -4.33% | 2.83% | 11.36% | 27.20% | -33.84% | 50.07% | 56.09% | 31.98% | -4.94% | 21.64% |
SMCWX American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A | -1.05% | 14.07% | 2.33% | 18.86% | -29.90% | 10.14% | 37.46% | 30.79% | -9.75% | 26.85% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FRSGX achieves a -4.33% return, which is significantly lower than SMCWX's -1.05% return. Over the past 10 years, FRSGX has outperformed SMCWX with an annualized return of 13.41%, while SMCWX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.04% annualized return.
FRSGX
- 1D
- 3.34%
- 1M
- -6.32%
- YTD
- -4.33%
- 6M
- -7.06%
- 1Y
- 6.94%
- 3Y*
- 8.03%
- 5Y*
- 6.19%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
SMCWX
- 1D
- 3.47%
- 1M
- -7.83%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- 1.11%
- 1Y
- 20.45%
- 3Y*
- 8.86%
- 5Y*
- 0.17%
- 10Y*
- 9.04%
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FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FRSGX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than SMCWX's 1.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FRSGX vs. SMCWX — Risk / Return Rank
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FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (FRSGX) and American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FRSGX | SMCWX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.36 | 1.17 | -0.81 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.67 | 1.72 | -1.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.23 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.38 | 1.66 | -1.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.28 | 6.37 | -5.09 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FRSGX | SMCWX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.36 | 1.17 | -0.81 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.22 | 0.01 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.51 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.57 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between FRSGX and SMCWX is 0.88, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Dividend Comparison
FRSGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.53%, more than SMCWX's 4.90% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRSGX Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund | 8.53% | 8.16% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.80% | 41.15% | 8.84% | 18.91% | 14.01% | 8.78% | 6.68% | 9.71% |
SMCWX American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A | 4.90% | 4.84% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 1.60% | 4.24% | 7.06% | 4.48% | 0.35% | 6.49% |
Drawdowns
FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FRSGX drawdown since its inception was -69.07%, which is greater than SMCWX's maximum drawdown of -62.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FRSGX and SMCWX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FRSGX | SMCWX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.07% | -62.46% | -6.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.80% | -11.83% | -1.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.25% | -39.79% | +0.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.25% | -39.79% | +0.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.46% | -10.12% | +0.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.78% | -14.98% | -3.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.05% | 3.08% | +0.97% |
Volatility
FRSGX vs. SMCWX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (FRSGX) is 6.69%, while American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class A (SMCWX) has a volatility of 7.62%. This indicates that FRSGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SMCWX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FRSGX | SMCWX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.69% | 7.62% | -0.93% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.51% | 11.82% | +0.69% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.23% | 17.93% | +4.30% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 28.43% | 18.05% | +10.38% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 25.03% | 17.76% | +7.27% |