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Year to Date Returns (Net)
6.20%
As of 12/31/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
9.37%

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Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA

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Overview

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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 As of 02/28/2026

View performance section for additional info As of 02/28/2026
  • 11.36%1 Year
  • 10.15%3 Years
  • -1.07%5 Years
  • 10.60%10 Years
  • 8.56%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

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Health Care23.86%
Industrials22.58%
Information Technology22.08%
Consumer Discretionary8.98%
Financials6.84%

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

December 31, 2025
  • Markets:  US equities delivered solid gains over the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining their upward trajectory against a backdrop of generally robust corporate earnings, despite some mixed economic signals and investor concerns about stretched valuations in technology-related stocks. Continued monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), along with a constructive shift in US–China relations, also underpinned investor sentiment. The outperformance of the Magnificent Seven mega-capitalization technology stocks during the quarter boosted returns for the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index, while the relatively strong performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reflected the enduring strength of blue-chip companies. By investment style, value investing surpassed growth in the large-, mid- and small-capitalization tiers, with large-cap stocks performing better than their mid- and small-cap counterparts.
  • Contributors:  For the quarter, stock selection decisions factored into the strategy’s relative outperformance. Strong stock selection bolstered relative results in the information technology (IT) sector. Stock selection and an underweight in the industrials sector and stock selection in the energy sector also contributed to a lesser extent.
  • Detractors:  In contrast, stock selection and an underweight in the health care sector, stock selection and an overweight in the consumer staples sector and stock selection and an underweight in the real estate sector also proved adverse for relative returns.
  • Outlook:  The performance of small-cap stocks in general was positive for the fourth quarter and for 2025, supported by broadly favorable valuations, earnings growth and monetary policy. Future performance is likely to depend on the health of the US economy, 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 own underlying growth potential.

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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

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Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA - Net (%)
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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.   

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Due to the integration of GIPS firms, predecessor firms may have a different claim of compliance date. Performance presented prior to January 1, 2004 is not in compliance. 

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
110
Benchmark

Russell 2000 Growth Index

1,099

Portfolio Statistics

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Historical 3 Years Sales Growth

The rate at which sales have increased for the fund's underlying holdings over the last three years.

Portfolio
20.21%
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

A determination of a company's value, calculated by multiplying the total number of company stock shares outstanding by the price per share. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average based on the stocks held.

Portfolio
$8.21 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)

A measure of the price to earnings ratio for a stock using the forecasted earnings for the next 12 months. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
23.16x

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 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Allocation
Asset Type Portfolio
Equity
94.80%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
5.20%

 

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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 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Top Equity Issuers
Holdings Portfolio
BWX Technologies, Inc.
2.83%
Arcosa, Inc.
2.66%
AAR CORP.
2.27%
Granite Construction Incorporated
2.16%
Onto Innovation, Inc.
2.13%
SiTime Corporation
2.04%
New York Times Company Class A
2.04%
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
1.98%
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
1.95%
ServiceTitan, Inc. Class A
1.90%

 

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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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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.

Important Information

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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Franklin Templeton (FT) is not undertaking to provide impartial advice. Nothing herein is intended to provide fiduciary advice. FT has a financial interest.

Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

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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