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TFSCX

TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series

As of 12/09/2025

NAV 1

$17.15

$-0.08 (-0.46%)
 

POP 2

$17.15

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

7.59%

 

Overview

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.

Strategy Statement

"Utilizing our vast global research capabilities, we look for emerging market stocks consistent with Templeton's philosophy of investing in overlooked and under-researched companies."

Harlan Hodes

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$25.32 Million
Fund Inception Date 
09/02/2002
Benchmark 
MSCI AC World ex-US Small Cap Index-NR
Investment Style 
Value
Lipper Classification 
International Small/Mid-Cap Growth
Morningstar Category4 
Foreign Small/Mid Blend
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio5 
1.11%
Net Expense Ratio56 
1.11%
Maximum Initial Charge 
N/A
CDSC 
N/A
12b-1 Fee 
0.00%
Identifiers
Ticker 
TFSCX
Fund Number 
458
CUSIP Code 
880210877
Bloomberg Code 
TFSCX US

Portfolio Managers

Kyle Denning, CFA®

Florida, United States

Managed Fund Since 2022

Katie Ylijoki, CFA®

Florida, United States

Managed Fund Since 2022

David Tuttle, CFA®

Toronto, Canada

Managed Fund Since 2021

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Weight (%) 
3.67
Market Value ($) 
940,766
Quantity 
Security Name 
Technogym SpA ORD EUR NPV
Weight (%) 
2.55
Market Value ($) 
656,780
Quantity 
36,260
Security Name 
Montana Aerospace AG ORD CHF 1 144A REGS
Weight (%) 
2.18
Market Value ($) 
562,630
Quantity 
14,191
Security Name 
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc ORD CAD NPV
Weight (%) 
2.07
Market Value ($) 
533,269
Quantity 
63,600
Security Name 
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd ORD USD 0.0001
Weight (%) 
2.06
Market Value ($) 
529,811
Quantity 
22,768
Security Name 
Asics Corp ORD JPY1
Weight (%) 
2.02
Market Value ($) 
519,469
Quantity 
20,400
Security Name 
Tripod Technology Corp ORD TWD10
Weight (%) 
1.97
Market Value ($) 
508,723
Quantity 
46,000
Security Name 
Man Group PLC/Jersey ORD GBP 1
Weight (%) 
1.95
Market Value ($) 
502,956
Quantity 
182,045
Security Name 
Interpump Group SpA ORD EUR.52
Weight (%) 
1.84
Market Value ($) 
474,867
Quantity 
9,201
Security Name 
Nissei ASB Machine Co Ltd ORD JPY NPV
Weight (%) 
1.77
Market Value ($) 
456,224
Quantity 
10,300

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Semiannually
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

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
12/19/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/22/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/22/2025
Payable Date  
12/22/2025
Reinvestment Price  
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$6.0450-$6.6500 Estimates
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Income  
Total Distribution Per Share  
Estimates

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.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 01-0705658
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.2815
Qualified Dividends  
0.18534
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 19
Ordinary Dividends  
0.397496
Qualified Dividends  
0.261712
Capital Gain Distributions  
1.6559
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.044196
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.678996
Qualified Dividends  
0.447052
Capital Gain Distributions  
1.6559
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.044196
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
54.91%
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
54.91%
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
0.38%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 12/09/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 12/09/2025

Share Prices

As of 12/09/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$17.15
NAV Change1 
$-0.08
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.46%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$17.15

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 12/11/2024
$18.63
Lowest NAV  As on 04/08/2025
$14.20

Documents

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Application - Franklin Account

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Application - Franklin IRA

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Summary Prospectus - Templeton Foreign Smaller Companies Series

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Statement of Additional Information - Templeton Institutional Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Institutional Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Templeton Institutional Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Semi-Annual Report - TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series - Advisor Class

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Prospectus - Templeton Institutional Fund Prospectus

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Institutional Funds

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Annual Report - TIF Foreign Smaller Companies Series - Advisor Class

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Institutional Funds

Risks

What Are The 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.