Managed Strategy Since 2025
Overview
Product Facts
Strategy Description
Royce Smaller Companies Growth Portfolios is a small- and medium-cap strategy that primarily invests in companies that look poised for multi-year periods of robust growth driven by sustainable competitive advantages and/or benefiting from sector growth themes that create favorable conditions for the business. The portfolio will not invest in any non-U.S. traded securities but has the option to invest in U.S.-traded American Depository Receipts (ADRs).
- Benchmark
- Russell 2000 Growth Index
- Inception Date
- 02/28/2025
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Number of Issuers
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly) - 74
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
- 13.76%1 Year
- 13.89%3 Years
- 1.40%5 Years
- 10.18%10 Years
- 8.93%Since Inception
06/30/2001
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 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
Health Care29.61% | |
Information Technology18.80% | |
Industrials14.18% | |
Financials10.69% | |
Consumer Discretionary7.36% |
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Royce Investment Partners specializes in small-cap investing, managing both U.S. and international portfolios for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. The firm is generally regarded as a pioneer in small-cap investing. Focusing on this distinctive asset class for more than 45 years has given Royce an unparalleled domain knowledge of the small-company investment universe.

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Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 01/31/2026
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 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
- Fund
- 74
- Benchmark
- 1,105
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
- Fund
- 0.22%
- Benchmark
- 0.50%
- Fund
- 17.49x
- Benchmark
- 5.04x
- Fund
- $2.33 Billion
- Benchmark
- $4.25 Billion
- Fund
- 33.75x
- Benchmark
- 21.35x
- Fund
- 21.39%
- Benchmark
- 13.79%
- Fund
- $3.87 Billion
- Benchmark
- $5.40 Billion
Portfolio characteristics, holdings, asset and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are based on a model portfolio. Individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.
Sector Allocation
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
| Sector | % of Total | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
Health Care | 29.61% | 25.82% |
Information Technology | 18.80% | 21.17% |
Industrials | 14.18% | 21.74% |
Financials | 10.69% | 9.84% |
Consumer Discretionary | 7.36% | 8.03% |
Materials | 3.94% | 3.50% |
Energy | 3.25% | 2.83% |
Consumer Staples | 2.97% | 2.05% |
Communication Services | 2.37% | 2.35% |
Utilities | 0.90% | 0.51% |
Unassigned | 0.05% | — |
Real Estate | — | 2.16% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 5.89% | — |
Portfolio characteristics, holdings, asset and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are based on a model portfolio. Individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.
Top Equity Issuers
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Axsome Therapeutics Inc | 2.96% |
Strata Critical Medical Inc | 2.57% |
Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida | 2.50% |
Flotek Industries Inc | 2.40% |
Magnite Inc | 2.37% |
BrightSpring Health Services Inc | 2.37% |
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc | 2.29% |
ACV Auctions Inc | 2.29% |
SI-BONE Inc | 2.14% |
JFrog Ltd | 2.13% |
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet-Royce Smaller Companies Growth Portfolios SMA |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance.
Important Information
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment adviser. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by one or more of the following Franklin Templeton affiliated sub-advisers: Royce Investment Partners. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated sub-adviser 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.