Investment objective & strategy
As of April 28, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Strategy. Investments We invest mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that we believe are currently undervalued by the market. If we are correct and other investors ultimately recognize the value of the company, the price of its stock may rise. Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the funds net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. This policy may be changed only after 60 days notice to shareholders. As of March 31, 2025, the index was composed of companies having market capitalizations of between approximately $5.2 million and $14.2 billion. We may consider, among other factors, … Investments We invest mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that we believe are currently undervalued by the market. If we are correct and other investors ultimately recognize the value of the company, the price of its stock may rise. Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the funds net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. This policy may be changed only after 60 days notice to shareholders. As of March 31, 2025, the index was composed of companies having market capitalizations of between approximately $5.2 million and $14.2 billion. We may consider, among other factors, a companys valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Cash Collateral Pool LLC | — | $2.10M | 1.99% |
| CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC | — | $1.63M | 1.55% |
| MAGNOLIA OIL and GAS CORPO CL A | — | $1.63M | 1.55% |
| ANTERO RESOURCES | — | $1.57M | 1.49% |
| COHU INC | — | $1.54M | 1.46% |
| NICOLET BANKSHARES INC | — | $1.53M | 1.45% |
| PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP CL A | — | $1.52M | 1.45% |
| LIFESTANCE HEALTH GROUP INC | — | $1.51M | 1.43% |
| MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY | — | $1.48M | 1.41% |
| ICHOR HOLDINGS LTD | — | $1.48M | 1.40% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Small Cap Value Fund · PSLAX, PSLBX, PSLCX, PYSVX | 84% | 0.76% |
| Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund · GSSIX, GSSSX, GSSMX, GSSCX, GSQRX, GSQTX, GSSUX, GSYPX | 15% | 0.96% |
| Penn Series Small Cap Value Fund | 15% | 0.98% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Franklin Advisers, Inc. | Sub-adviser |
| Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited | Sub-adviser |
| Putnam Investment Management, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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