Templeton Institutional - Foreign Smaller Companies Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About TFSCX

What does TFSCX invest in?

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of smaller companies located outside the U.S., including emerging markets. For purposes of this 80% policy, smaller companies are defined as those with market capitalizations that do not exceed $4 billion. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in the securities of issuers located in any one country.

What is the expense ratio of TFSCX?

Templeton Institutional - Foreign Smaller Companies Fund (TFSCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.26%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is TFSCX?

Templeton Institutional - Foreign Smaller Companies Fund (TFSCX) manages $28.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is TFSCX actively managed or an index fund?

TFSCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was TFSCX launched?

Templeton Institutional - Foreign Smaller Companies Fund (TFSCX) launched in October 2002 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has TFSCX performed?

TFSCX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.