Franklin Growth Opportunities C
- FKACX
- Price as of: Dec 01, 2020
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$43.28
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Franklin Templeton
- Share Class
FKACX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 38.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 18.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 14.8%
- Net Assets $4.82 B
- Holdings in Top 10 37.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.70%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load 1.00%
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 19.47%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
FKACX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 38.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.10%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameFranklin Growth Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateJun 23, 1999
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Shares Outstanding6290209
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerGrant Bowers
FKACX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 38.9% | -67.9% | 126.0% | 19.82% |
| 1 Yr | 33.8% | -9.0% | 135.4% | 21.71% |
| 3 Yr | 18.4%* | -3.8% | 41.0% | 33.23% |
| 5 Yr | 14.8%* | -10.6% | 33.4% | 51.47% |
| 10 Yr | 13.7%* | 5.1% | 22.1% | 63.84% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.5% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 74.09% |
| 2018 | -15.1% | -64.5% | 10.6% | 69.81% |
| 2017 | 15.9% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 67.84% |
| 2016 | -5.9% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 80.15% |
| 2015 | 2.6% | -82.5% | 11.4% | 17.24% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 38.9% | -67.8% | 126.0% | 19.82% |
| 1 Yr | 32.8% | -12.7% | 133.0% | 21.65% |
| 3 Yr | 18.4%* | -5.7% | 41.0% | 30.33% |
| 5 Yr | 14.8%* | -11.6% | 33.4% | 48.57% |
| 10 Yr | 13.7%* | 5.1% | 22.1% | 60.98% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.5% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 74.24% |
| 2018 | -15.1% | -64.5% | 16.5% | 79.79% |
| 2017 | 27.8% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 39.14% |
| 2016 | -3.7% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 87.25% |
| 2015 | 5.0% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 29.66% |
NAV & Total Return History
FKACX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.82 B | 10.3 K | 218 B | 29.16% |
| Number of Holdings | 114 | 1 | 2364 | 23.48% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.81 B | 425 K | 89.8 B | 34.13% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 37.61% | 10.5% | 100.0% | 78.28% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Amazon.com Inc 9.07%
- Microsoft Corp 5.48%
- Apple Inc 3.74%
- Mastercard Inc A 3.71%
- ServiceNow Inc 3.21%
- Visa Inc Class A 3.02%
- SBA Communications Corp 2.50%
- CoStar Group Inc 2.43%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 2.34%
- Adobe Inc 2.22%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 94.55% | 48.25% | 116.73% | 87.64% |
| Other | 5.24% | -17.43% | 18.94% | 0.80% |
| Cash | 0.22% | -12.08% | 51.74% | 75.51% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.39% | 71.01% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.97% | 68.26% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.42% | 9.62% | 68.35% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 30.59% | 0.00% | 53.57% | 58.48% |
| Healthcare | 16.53% | 0.00% | 69.42% | 25.58% |
| Financial Services | 14.65% | 0.00% | 41.61% | 12.83% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.67% | 0.00% | 48.24% | 68.77% |
| Communication Services | 9.21% | 0.00% | 67.67% | 84.78% |
| Industrials | 5.79% | 0.00% | 29.16% | 44.20% |
| Real Estate | 5.73% | 0.00% | 23.28% | 3.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.53% | 0.00% | 19.68% | 70.94% |
| Basic Materials | 1.30% | 0.00% | 13.33% | 48.91% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.79% | 79.64% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.81% | 79.86% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 91.20% | 46.80% | 116.11% | 64.71% |
| Non US | 3.35% | 0.00% | 36.31% | 57.68% |
FKACX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 17.26% |
| Management Fee | 0.54% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 30.92% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 92.63% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 80.09% |
Sales Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 5.50% | 69.82% |
Trading Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 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.
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.47% | 0.00% | 464.00% | 18.49% |
FKACX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.68% | 69.57% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.10% | -8.87% | 2.43% | 95.35% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
FKACX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Grant Bowers
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 02, 2007
13.68
13.7%
Grant Bowers is a vice president and portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group. Mr. Bowers joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1993 as a fixed income analyst and in 1998 joined the Franklin Equity Group as an analyst. His previous research coverage has included the telecom, media, publishing, transportation and business services industries. Mr. Bowers studied economics at the University of California at Davis. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he served in the United States Army.
Sara Araghi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
4.5
4.5%
Sara Araghi is a vice president, research analyst and portfolio manager for Franklin Equity Group. She specializes in the equity research and analysis of the media, cable and softline/specialty retail industries while serving as Consumer Sector team leader. Ms. Araghi is also a portfolio manager on the Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund and FTIF Franklin U.S. Opportunities Fund. Ms. Araghi earned her B.S. in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and CFA Institute.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 52.87 | 7.72 | 0.83 |