Equity

Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
1.26%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
3.53%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies with market capitalizations of generally less than $1.5 billion, or the highest market capitalization in the Russell 2000® Index, whichever is greater, at the time of purchase.

Benchmark
Russell 2000 Growth Index
Inception Date
12/31/1997
Asset Class
Equity

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 4.58%1 Year
  • 11.01%3 Years
  • 2.53%5 Years
  • 8.57%10 Years
  • 8.43%Since Inception
    12/31/1997

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

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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Information Technology27.11%
Health Care20.38%
Industrials20.14%
Consumer Discretionary9.88%
Financials7.21%

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity Group

Growth equity managers with a focus on in-depth fundamental research, we offer expertise in managing global, U.S. and sector-specific strategies across the market capitalization spectrum. Our center of gravity in Silicon Valley allows us to follow companies across their private to public life cycles, developing deeper insights into future industry trends and identifying potential disruptors.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered strong performance over the third quarter of 2025, buoyed, in part, by easing trade tensions and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did generally robust corporate earnings. Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended the quarter at new record highs, while returns for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were more muted. In this environment, growth investing surpassed value in the large-capitalization tier, while it was the reverse in the mid- and small-capitalization segments, with small-cap stocks overall performing better than their large-and mid-cap counterparts.
  • Detractors: Both stock selection and allocation effects were drags on the strategy’s overall relative performance. Stock selection in the information technology (IT) sector was the largest source of negative relative returns, followed by stock selection and an overweight in the consumer staples sector and stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector.
  • Contributors: The bulk of the strategy’s relative strength came from stock selection in the financials and health care sectors, which benefited from investments in the capital markets and biotechnology industries, respectively.
  • Outlook: The performance of small-cap stocks in general has been positive so far this year, supported by valuations that we consider to be favorable, as well as by earnings growth and monetary policy. In our view, future performance will likely depend on the health of the US economy, along with Fed decisions and overall investor confidence. We believe small-cap growth stocks are attractively valued, both relative to large caps and in light of their underlying growth potential.
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Managed Strategy Since 2020

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Managed Strategy Since 2020

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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA - Net (%)
Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Russell 2000 Growth Index (%)

Prior to January 1, 2020, net-of-fee returns were based on actual fee and non-fee paying accounts used a model wrap fee. 

The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.  

Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.  

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
102
Benchmark
1,095

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Historical 3 Years Sales Growth
Portfolio
16.52%
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$7.51 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
24.87x

Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Asset Allocation 1

As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Type Portfolio
Equity
94.13%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
5.87%

 

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Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Top Equity Issuers

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Holdings Portfolio
BWX Technologies, Inc.
3.65%
AAR CORP.
2.59%
Arcosa, Inc.
2.52%
Granite Construction Incorporated
2.17%
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
2.08%
Merus N.V.
2.05%
SiTime Corporation
1.99%
Onto Innovation, Inc.
1.84%
Vontier Corp
1.79%
New York Times Company Class A
1.78%

 

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Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Holdings of the same issuers have been combined. All data is subject to change. The information provided is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any particular security. The portfolio manager reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included. Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not total 100% due to rounding. 

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Documents

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Factsheet - Franklin Small Cap Growth SMADownload Document
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Pitchbook - Franklin Small Cap Growth SMADownload Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. 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.

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Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment advisor. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by affiliated subadvisors of Franklin Templeton. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated subadvisor or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee. 

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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. 

The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

  1. Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.