Overview
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in small companies. cap companies.
Investments in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth are subject to market risks. Please read the offer document carefully before investing to understand the potential market risks and rewards.
Latest NAV
₹ 180.2459
Fund Size (AUM)
₹11969.61 Cr
Risk
Very High (Risk rating: 6/10)
Minimum Investment
Lumpsum: ₹ 5000
SIP: ₹500
Launch Date
01-Jan-2013
Expense Ratio
0.98%
Exit Load
Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year.
Benchmark
NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index
Standard Deviation
17.57
History
Performance & Ratios
1-Year SIP Return
-19.43%
3-Year SIP Return
16.95%
5-Year SIP Return
24.76%
Mean Return
3.1%
Alpha
4.02
Beta
0.84
Sharpe Ratio
0.81
Sortino Ratio
1.06
Information Ratio
0.34
Returns
| 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Returns | 4.21% | 21.86% | 35.63% | 19.69% |
| Category Average | 5.65% | 17.46% | 34.17% | N/A |
| Rank Within Category | 28 | 6 | 12 | N/A |
Holdings (94)
| Company | Sector | Instrument | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 3.24% |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd. | Construction | Equity | 3.16% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | Financial | Equity | 2.45% |
| Deepak Nitrite Ltd. | Chemicals | Equity | 2.3% |
| Eris Lifesciences Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 2.21% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | Financial | Equity | 2.21% |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 2.04% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Financial | Equity | 1.98% |
| JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 1.96% |
| Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 1.94% |
Holdings Analysis
Peer Comparison
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (₹ Cr) | 1Y Return (%) | 3Y Return (%) | Expense Ratio (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth | 5884.64 | 16.15 | 23.78 | 0.41 | N/A |
| Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | 9203.23 | 9.92 | 22.56 | 0.3 | N/A |
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | 55490.73 | 7.52 | 22.05 | 0.73 | N/A |
| Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth | 11969.61 | 4.21 | 21.86 | 0.98 | N/A |
| Quant Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth | 24892.62 | -0.92 | 20.89 | 0.69 | N/A |
SIP, STP & SWP Details
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP):
Frequency: Monthly
Min Amount: ₹ 500
Multiplier: 1
Systematic Transfer Plan (STP):
Frequency: MONTHLY
Dates: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Min Amount: ₹ 1000
Min Installments: 2
Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP):
Frequency: MONTHLY
Dates: Any day of the month
Min Amount: ₹ 500
Min Installments: 1
AMC Details
Asset Management Company
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund started their mutual fund on 19/02/1996 and its managing total assets of ₹95,716 Cr. Its ranked at 8 as per total assets at end of 30th Sep 2017. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund employs robust strategies to manage market risks, but investments remain subject to market risks. Please read the fund’s documentation for detailed risk management policies.
The firm specializes in conservatively managed mutual funds. It offers products under the Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series and Fiduciary brand names. Like other large investment companies, the firm offers a wide variety of funds but is traditionally best known for bond funds under the Franklin brand, international funds under the Templeton brand, and value funds under the Mutual Series brand.
With more than 600 investment professionals in 28 countries around the world, Franklin Templeton is uniquely positioned to look beyond the largest or most visible securities in each market to spot smart global investments that meet their rigorous investment criteria.
Franklin Templeton's association with India dates back to over 2 decades as an investor. As part of the group's major thrust on investing in markets around the world, the India office was set up in 1996 as Templeton Asset Management India Pvt. Limited.
Launch Date
1996-02-19T00:00:00.327Z
Total AUM
₹ 106403.1 Cr
Address
Unit No.202/203/204, 2nd Floor Dalamal Tower, Plot No. 211Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point Mumbai 400013
Phone
1800-425-4255 / 60004255
Sub Type
Contra
Sub Type Info
Contra funds follow Contrarian strategy which means investing in stocks in contrast to the prevailing sentiment. Minimum investment in equity is 65%.
Tax Impact
Returns are taxed at 20%, if you redeem before one year. After 1 year, you are required to pay LTCG tax of 12.5% on returns of Rs 1.25 lakh+ in a financial year.
Stamp Duty
0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Fund Manager Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the overall rating calculated?
The overall rating for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth is an aggregate score based on performance metrics (returns over 1, 3, and 5 years), risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe and Sortino ratios), and consistency relative to its category. Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.
What are the top stocks of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The top stocks held by Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth include Aster DM Healthcare Ltd., Brigade Enterprises Ltd., Karur Vysya Bank Ltd..
Which industries does Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth invest in?
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth primarily invests in the following industries: Healthcare, Construction, Financial.
Who are the fund managers of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth are R Janakiraman and Sandeep Manam and Akhil Kalluri.
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What is the minimum investment for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The minimum investment for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth is ₹5000 for lumpsum investments and ₹500 for SIPs.
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