Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations domiciled, or having their principal activities, in the United States, at the time of investment or other investments with similar economic characteristics. It may also invest in securities of foreign companies in the form of American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs").
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity A MF is 10.87B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 463.16M to 59.14B. SMCI holds the highest valuation in this group at 59.14B. The lowest valued company is CWCO at 463.16M.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Franklin U.S. Small Cap Equity A MF was 21%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 50% and the average quarterly volume growth was 43%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 64
P/E Growth Rating: 49
Price Growth Rating: 55
SMR Rating: 47
Profit Risk Rating: 28
Seasonality Score: 10 (-100 ... +100)