Franklin Founding Funds Allocation R
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
7.1%
1 yr return
21.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.6%
Net Assets
$3.16 B
Holdings in Top 10
23.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.23%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 4.07%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
World Allocation
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
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FFARX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.47%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameFranklin Global Allocation Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateAug 15, 2003
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Shares Outstanding349942
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Share ClassRetirement
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerTodd Brighton
FFARX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.1% | -25.1% | 27.0% | 55.99% |
| 1 Yr | 21.4% | -12.5% | 45.8% | 32.37% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -1.9% | 15.9% | 90.65% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | 1.3% | 15.3% | 81.54% |
| 10 Yr | 7.8%* | 0.6% | 14.4% | 42.66% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 95.22% |
| 2019 | 14.2% | -1.3% | 27.8% | 32.74% |
| 2018 | -13.0% | -25.7% | 1.5% | 72.12% |
| 2017 | 8.1% | -100.0% | 20.6% | 67.90% |
| 2016 | 10.9% | -17.0% | 209.2% | 6.21% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.1% | -25.1% | 27.0% | 55.99% |
| 1 Yr | 21.4% | -16.9% | 45.8% | 27.09% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -3.0% | 15.9% | 89.13% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | 0.9% | 15.3% | 79.63% |
| 10 Yr | 7.8%* | 0.6% | 14.4% | 39.22% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 95.22% |
| 2019 | 14.2% | -1.3% | 27.8% | 32.74% |
| 2018 | -11.5% | -25.7% | 1.5% | 66.35% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | -100.0% | 23.1% | 66.05% |
| 2016 | 13.2% | -9.5% | 216.9% | 7.91% |
NAV & Total Return History
FFARX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.16 B | 3.53 M | 107 B | 19.76% |
| Number of Holdings | 215 | 2 | 2709 | 55.67% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 774 M | -85.9 M | 21.5 B | 22.86% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.57% | 10.0% | 100.0% | 63.24% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Franklin IFT Money Market 3.94%
- Templeton Global Bond R6 3.73%
- iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 3.32%
- Japan (Government Of) 2.3% 2.35%
- United States Treasury Notes 0.12% 2.24%
- Microsoft Corp 2.07%
- United States Treasury Notes 0.12% 1.67%
- Alphabet Inc Class A 1.49%
- Apple Inc 1.39%
- Amazon.com Inc 1.37%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 69.56% | -12.12% | 97.61% | 34.00% |
| Bonds | 22.88% | -15.70% | 175.29% | 57.06% |
| Cash | 6.68% | -160.17% | 127.83% | 33.20% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.62% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 26.84% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.25% | 0.00% | 18.29% | 31.81% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.61% | 213.06% | 81.71% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 20.88% | 0.00% | 40.06% | 14.66% |
| Financial Services | 14.24% | 0.00% | 46.60% | 51.53% |
| Industrials | 12.10% | 0.14% | 33.43% | 33.81% |
| Healthcare | 11.19% | 0.00% | 30.30% | 49.29% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.85% | 0.00% | 78.61% | 44.20% |
| Communication Services | 8.56% | 0.00% | 33.88% | 34.83% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.48% | 0.00% | 32.13% | 29.53% |
| Basic Materials | 4.93% | 0.00% | 60.23% | 49.08% |
| Energy | 4.06% | 0.00% | 33.63% | 59.06% |
| Utilities | 3.87% | 0.00% | 37.12% | 39.31% |
| Real Estate | 1.86% | 0.00% | 83.81% | 82.69% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 44.82% | -8.41% | 92.07% | 14.12% |
| Non US | 24.74% | -3.71% | 60.41% | 65.81% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 57.79% | 0.00% | 96.71% | 19.88% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 22.00% | 0.04% | 100.00% | 36.98% |
| Corporate | 13.63% | 0.00% | 99.96% | 72.37% |
| Securitized | 6.58% | 0.00% | 66.95% | 44.73% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.00% | 75.15% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.21% | 71.77% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 14.76% | -13.56% | 134.53% | 27.63% |
| US | 8.12% | -37.38% | 61.89% | 79.13% |
FFARX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.23% | 0.15% | 3.14% | 38.17% |
| Management Fee | 0.58% | 0.00% | 1.90% | 38.13% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 62.82% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.70% | 76.17% |
Sales Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
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.
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4.07% | 0.00% | 427.00% | 4.58% |
FFARX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 0.00% | 6.45% | 56.58% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.47% | -2.24% | 7.33% | 23.43% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.207 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | $0.254 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.145 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.235 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.135 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.125 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.229 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.098 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | $0.346 |
| Jun 30, 2014 | $0.078 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.214 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.134 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.198 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.145 |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $0.212 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.147 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.210 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | $0.144 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.182 |
| Jul 02, 2009 | $0.194 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.344 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | $0.008 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.409 |
| Mar 19, 2007 | $0.007 |
| Mar 18, 2005 | $0.001 |
| Dec 27, 2004 | $0.228 |
FFARX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Todd Brighton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
0.66
0.7%
Todd Brighton is a vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. He is the lead manager of the Franklin Liberty US Low Volatility ETF. Mr. Brighton analyzes equity and equity-linked investments for the Core/Hybrid team and specializes in the development of volatility-based strategies. Mr. Brighton joined Franklin Templeton in 2000. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco.
Eugene Podkaminer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
0.66
0.7%
Mr. Podkaminer joined Franklin Templeton in 2018. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he worked with Callan in the Capital Markets Research group where he was responsible for assisting clients with their strategic investment planning, conducting asset allocation studies, developing optimal investment manager structures, and providing customer research on a variety of investment topic.
Edward Perks
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
0.66
0.7%
Edward Perks is chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions and president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. In this role, Mr. Perks has oversight of myriad multi-asset investment capabilities designed to meet client needs for specific investment solutions. Mr. Perks joined Franklin Templeton in 1992. Mr. Perks holds a B.A. in economics and political science from Yale University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a member of the CFA Institute, and the Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF).
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 29.77 | 6.49 | 8.75 |