Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital growth.
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of small-cap companies. The equity securities in which the fund invests are predominantly common stock. Small-cap companies are companies with market capitalizations not exceeding (i) $1.5 billion or (ii) the highest market capitalization in the Russell 2000® Index, whichever is greater, at the time of purchase. It may invest in equity securities of larger companies. The fund, from time to time, may have significant positions in particular sectors such as information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary and industrials.
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Franklin Small Cap Growth A MF is 7.56B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2.38B to 11.54B. BWXT holds the highest valuation in this group at 11.54B. The lowest valued company is AIR at 2.38B.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Franklin Small Cap Growth A MF was -22%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 28% and the average quarterly volume growth was 31%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 72
P/E Growth Rating: 53
Price Growth Rating: 49
SMR Rating: 60
Profit Risk Rating: 42
Seasonality Score: 22 (-100 ... +100)