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Managed Fund Since 2022
Equity
TFSCX TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of smaller companies located outside the U.S. (generally those with market capitalization that does not exceed $4 billion), including emerging markets.
- Benchmark
- MSCI AC World ex-US Small Cap Index-NR
- Fund Inception Date
- 09/02/2002
- Number of Issuers
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly) - 68
Identifiers
- Ticker
- TFSCX
- Fund Number
- 458
- CUSIP Code
- 880210877
- Bloomberg Code
- TFSCX US
Average Annual Total Returns As of 12/31/2025
Advisor Class
- 9.98%1 Year
- 7.52%3 Years
- 1.09%5 Years
- 4.36%10 Years
- 8.47%Since Inception
10/21/2002
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 01/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Capital Goods14.88% | |
Financial Services9.38% | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment9.22% | |
Materials8.89% | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel8.76% |
Additional Fund Info
- Investment Style
- Value
- Lipper Classification
- International Small/Mid-Cap Growth
- Morningstar Category
5 - Foreign Small/Mid Blend
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Templeton Global Investments
Templeton Global Investments combines extensive local presence and expertise with a flexible investment approach to give clients access to a broad set of global growth opportunities.
Templeton Global Investments
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Managed Fund Since 2022
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Managed Fund Since 2021
Latest Insights
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
January 13, 2026
January 7, 2026
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 12/31/2025
Selected Month December 2025
Advisor Class - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
Month End
As of 12/31/2025
Advisor Class - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
Month End
As of 12/31/2025
MSCI AC World ex-US Small Cap Index-NR (%)
Month End
As of 12/31/2025
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Ratings 7
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Portfolio
Assets
As of01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $25.77 Million
Positions
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 68
- Benchmark
- 4,054
Portfolio Statistics
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Price to Cash Flow
- Fund
- 10.04x
- Benchmark
- 10.47x
- Fund
- 17.60x
- Benchmark
- 21.38x
- Fund
- 1.81x
- Benchmark
- 1.61x
Asset Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Equity | 96.25% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.75% |
Holdings
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Man Group PLC/Jersey ORD GBP 1
Avia Avian Tbk PT ORD IDR 10
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc ORD CAD NPV
Rathbones Group PLC ORD GBP.05
Tripod Technology Corp ORD TWD10
Technogym SpA ORD EUR NPV
Summerset Group Holdings Ltd ORD NZD NPV
Montana Aerospace AG ORD CHF 1 144A REGS
Interpump Group SpA ORD EUR.52
Savills PLC ORD GBP.025
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- SemiannuallyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- October, December
Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.
Distributions Per Share
12/19/2025
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.
Pricing
Documents
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series - Advisor Class | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Institutional Funds | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series - Advisor Class | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Institutional Funds | |||
| Prospectus - Templeton Institutional Fund Prospectus | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Templeton Foreign Smaller Companies Series | |||
| Statement of Additional Information - Templeton Institutional Fund | |||
| Application - Franklin Account | |||
| Application - Franklin IRA | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Templeton Institutional Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Institutional Fund |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. To the extent the fund invests in companies in a specific country or region, the fund may experience greater volatility than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
Important Information
Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.
Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.
Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.
The MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index is a market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure small-capitalization equity market performance of developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.