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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | FCGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.1% | -91.6% | 68.8% | 68.84% |
| 1 Yr | 8.0% | -91.9% | 61.2% | 63.80% |
| 3 Yr | 11.0%* | -58.9% | 38.1% | 28.68% |
| 5 Yr | 9.2%* | -41.3% | 20.3% | 22.34% |
| 10 Yr | 12.1%* | -18.2% | 18.3% | 17.15% |
* Annualized
| Period | FCGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24.8% | -67.9% | 49.9% | 43.16% |
| 2018 | -4.8% | -65.5% | 10.6% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 23.4% | -46.3% | 52.2% | 26.28% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -43.3% | 15.3% | 24.19% |
| 2015 | -1.8% | -82.5% | 11.4% | 39.20% |
| Period | FCGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.1% | -91.6% | 68.8% | 68.84% |
| 1 Yr | 8.0% | -91.9% | 61.2% | 63.80% |
| 3 Yr | 12.1%* | -57.8% | 38.1% | 43.48% |
| 5 Yr | 11.6%* | -38.6% | 26.2% | 30.08% |
| 10 Yr | 13.7%* | -16.3% | 22.3% | 30.45% |
* Annualized
| Period | FCGAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24.8% | -67.9% | 49.9% | 43.40% |
| 2018 | -4.8% | -65.5% | 16.5% | 36.42% |
| 2017 | 27.1% | -28.2% | 52.2% | 43.56% |
| 2016 | 8.7% | -43.3% | 17.1% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 46.10% |
| FCGAX | Category Low | Category High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 17 B | 858 K | 206 B | 7.20% |
| Number of Holdings | 135 | 1 | 2152 | 17.80% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.85 B | 399 K | 55.4 B | 12.05% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 28.44% | 13.8% | 100.0% | 90.91% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.64% | 82.99% | 100.32% | 47.05% |
| Cash | 1.36% | -1.02% | 17.02% | 49.77% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.51% | 73.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -9.83% | 5.14% | 74.17% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 70.53% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.24% | 2.77% | 71.44% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 26.06% | 10.36% | 54.73% | 68.56% |
| Healthcare | 21.02% | 0.00% | 48.60% | 10.98% |
| Industrials | 19.28% | 0.00% | 24.88% | 0.38% |
| Financial Services | 8.27% | 0.00% | 41.40% | 76.97% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.41% | 0.00% | 29.26% | 95.98% |
| Communication Services | 7.11% | 0.00% | 29.93% | 88.86% |
| Basic Materials | 3.79% | 0.00% | 11.07% | 10.08% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.56% | 0.00% | 21.78% | 60.08% |
| Real Estate | 2.21% | 0.00% | 22.16% | 42.80% |
| Utilities | 1.30% | 0.00% | 6.86% | 14.55% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.42% | 83.33% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 93.04% | 78.13% | 100.26% | 51.44% |
| Non US | 5.60% | 0.00% | 17.42% | 39.62% |
| FCGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% | 0.01% | 24.73% | 90.51% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.40% | 12.91% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 80.19% |
| FCGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| FCGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FCGAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4.91% | 0.00% | 464.00% | 1.92% |
| FCGAX | Category Low | Category High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.53% | 71.24% |
| FCGAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
| FCGAX | Category Low | Category High | FCGAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.70% | -2.06% | 2.43% | 14.52% |
| FCGAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2018 | $0.691 |
| Dec 05, 2017 | $0.585 |
| Dec 05, 2016 | $0.607 |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $0.706 |
| Dec 03, 2014 | $0.352 |
| Dec 04, 2013 | $0.418 |
| Dec 05, 2012 | $0.228 |
| Dec 03, 2010 | $0.272 |
| Dec 03, 2009 | $0.358 |
| Dec 03, 2008 | $0.402 |
| Dec 05, 2007 | $0.233 |
| Dec 05, 2006 | $0.201 |
| Dec 05, 2005 | $0.152 |
| Dec 03, 2004 | $0.159 |
| Dec 03, 2003 | $0.095 |
| Dec 04, 2002 | $0.110 |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $0.495 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2008
11.59
11.6%
Serena Perin Vinton is an SVP and portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group. Ms. Perin Vinton joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1991. She served as an analyst and portfolio manager in the international fixed-income group for four years, before joining the Franklin Equity Group in 1995. Ms. Perin Vinton previously worked as a research assistant for a British member of Parliament in London. Ms. Perin Vinton earned her B.A. in business economics from Brown University. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
4.17
4.2%
Robert Rendler, CFA, is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst of Franklin Templeton Investments. Mr. Rendler joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2005.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2020
0.41
0.4%
Chris Anderson is a research analyst and portfolio manager with the Franklin Equity Group, focusing on equity research and analysis of companies in the business services and insurance industries. Mr. Anderson previously was an investment associate at Blum Capital Partners, an investment associate at Fox Paine & Company and an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs. Mr. Anderson holds a B.Sc in management science and engineering from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 52.53 | 8.32 | 1.17 |
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