FTGF Royce US Smaller Companies Pr $

Investment Objective To seek long-term investment growth, through growth of capital. Investment Policy The Fund mainly invests in equities of US companies of small market capitalisation.To a lesser extent, the Fund can invest in medium and large capitalisation companies.These investments may include convertible securities and corporate and government bonds.Strategy The investment manager uses Fundamental analysis to select companies that appear to be undervalued, based on such factors as companies' financials, competitive advantages and expected long-term earnings. SFDR category Article 8 (promotes environmental and/or social characteristics under EU regulations). The investment manager aims to have a lower carbon intensity for the Fund's portfolio when compared to its benchmark. The investment manager applies a proprietary rating methodology using various ESG criteria to assess long-term opportunities and risks. The fund excludes or restricts investments in certain industries that are harmful to the environment or society, such as thermal coal, coal-based power generation, and controversial weapons.For more information see www.franklintempleton.ie/90331Base currency US dollar (USD).Benchmark(s) Russell 2000 Index. Used for performance comparison and portfolio reference (including for defining small market capitalisation).The Fund is actively managed and may deviate materially from that of the benchmark(s). Share Class Policy Buying and selling shares You may normally buy or sell shares on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. Income and gains from the Fund's investments are not paid but instead are reflected in the Fund's share price.

PIR compliant

No

PEA compliant

No

PEA-PME compliant

No