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Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
-4.16%
As of 03/31/2026
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
-3.44%

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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

View performance section for additional info As of 03/31/2026
  • 16.21%1 Year
  • 8.77%3 Years
  • -2.12%5 Years
  • 9.20%10 Years
  • 8.31%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 03/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Health Care26.20%
Industrials22.25%
Information Technology20.71%
Consumer Discretionary8.71%
Financials7.17%

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity

Franklin Equity understands innovation from every angle—our decades of experience investing in complex change fuels a differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value. Leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market.

Commentary Highlights

March 31, 2026
  • Markets:  US equities endured a difficult first quarter of 2026 as investors reassessed the durability of the AI trade and geopolitical risk intensified. Technology-focused shares came under pressure as rising AI-related capital expenditure spurred a rotation away from mega-capitalization growth toward value stocks. At its two meetings during the quarter, the US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate on hold. March brought further strain as the Middle East conflict disrupted energy markets, lifting oil prices and adding to inflation risk. The Nasdaq Composite Index underperformed the S&P 500 Index, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average proved more resilient. By investment style, value investing surpassed growth across market-cap tiers, with small- and mid-cap stocks performing better than their large-cap counterparts.
  • Detractors:  Stock selection in the financials sector and an overweight in the information technology (IT) sector detracted significantly from relative performance. Stock selection in the capital markets industry was a drag on the financials sector, while allocation and stock selection effects in the software industry weighed on the IT sector.
  • Contributors:  For the quarter, the combination of stock selection and an overweight in the energy sector was a top contributor to relative returns, benefiting from the effects of surging oil prices. The communication services and health care sectors also added to relative performance, helped by stock selection and allocation decisions in the media industry and biotechnology industry, respectively.
  • Outlook:  We have a constructive outlook on US small-cap stocks and believe the environment may become more supportive as earnings growth accelerates, interest-rate cuts ease financing pressures and economic activity broadens beyond mega‑cap companies.
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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 03/31/2026

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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.  

For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.   

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
110
Benchmark
1,107

Portfolio Statistics

As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Historical 3 Years Sales Growth
Portfolio
23.55%
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$7.90 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
20.60x

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 03/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Type Portfolio
Equity
96.06%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
3.94%

 

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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 03/31/2026 (Updated Quarterly)

Holdings Portfolio
AAR CORP.
2.62%
BWX Technologies, Inc.
2.55%
Arcosa, Inc.
2.39%
Granite Construction Incorporated
2.34%
RBC Bearings Incorporated
2.17%
New York Times Company Class A
2.05%
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
1.76%
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
1.71%
Matador Resources Company
1.70%
AAON, Inc.
1.69%

 

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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
Product Commentary - Franklin Small Cap Growth SMADownload Document
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Pitchbook - Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA CompositeMailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document

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.

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.

  2. Capitalization Rate is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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