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TEMGX

Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

As of 12/12/2025

NAV 1

$10.04

$-0.07 (-0.69%)
 

POP 2

$10.62

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

6.47%

 
As of 11/30/2025

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

Global Small/Mid Stock

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in securities of smaller companies located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets.

Strategy Statement

"Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund has a long-term, value-oriented stock picking investment strategy."

Harlan Hodes

Strategy & Benefits

Strategy

Our strategy is built upon the following Templeton cornerstones, which have been in place for more than 70 years.

  • Search Globally. We believe bargains have no borders when searching for the best investment opportunities.
  • Seek Value. We search worldwide for stocks selling at prices we believe are low relative to their true value.
  • Perform Fundamental, Bottom-Up Research. We conduct in-person visits and perform extensive fundamental research to model a company's potential future earnings, cash flow and asset value relative to its stock price.
  • Practice Patient, Long-Term Investing. We evaluate a company's potential for earnings and growth over a five-year horizon.
Benefits
  • Broad Diversification. We invest across many countries and industries, focusing on companies with less than $2 billion in market cap.
  • Global Presence. Our global reach includes offices in Edinburgh, Nassau and Singapore, as well as Shanghai, Mumbai, Warsaw and Dubai.
  • A Clear Philosophy, Consistently Applied. Disciplines and traditions founded by Sir John Templeton in 1940 continue today.

Investment Philosophy, Strategy and Approach

Investment Philosophy
Investment Process
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Share Class Inception Date 
06/01/1981
Fund Inception Date 
06/01/1981
Benchmark5 
MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index-NR
Investment Style 
Value
Lipper Classification 
Global Small-/Mid-Cap Funds
Morningstar Category4 
Global Small/Mid Stock
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Annually
Total Net Assets  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$791.13 Million
Portfolio Turnover 
12%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 01/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio6 
1.31%
Net Expense Ratio67 
1.31%
Maximum Initial Charge 
5.50%
CDSC8 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
TEMGX
Fund Number 
103
CUSIP Code 
88022L102

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 2015

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
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 Amount  
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.3100-$0.3900 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 59-2098933
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  
Dec 19
Ordinary Dividends  
0.118817
Qualified Dividends  
0.118817
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.1741
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.012317
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.118817
Qualified Dividends  
0.118817
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.1741
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.012317
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
53.72%
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
53.72%
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
7.80%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
39.57%
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 12/12/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 12/12/2025

Share Prices

As of 12/12/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$10.04
NAV Change1 
$-0.07
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.69%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$10.62

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 09/11/2025
$10.24
Lowest NAV  As on 04/08/2025
$7.77
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $25,000 5.50%$10.62
$25,000 - $49,999 5.25%$10.60
$50,000 - $99,999 4.50%$10.51
$100,000 - $249,999 3.50%$10.40
$250,000 - $499,999 2.50%$10.30
$500,000 - $749,999 2.00%$10.24
$750,000 - $999,999 1.50%$10.19
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $25,000
Sales Charge  
5.50%
POP  
$10.62
Investment  
$25,000 - $49,999
Sales Charge  
5.25%
POP  
$10.60
Investment  
$50,000 - $99,999
Sales Charge  
4.50%
POP  
$10.51
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
3.50%
POP  
$10.40
Investment  
$250,000 - $499,999
Sales Charge  
2.50%
POP  
$10.30
Investment  
$500,000 - $749,999
Sales Charge  
2.00%
POP  
$10.24
Investment  
$750,000 - $999,999
Sales Charge  
1.50%
POP  
$10.19

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Annual Report - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Prospectus - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

PDF Format

Statement of Additional Information - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. 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.

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