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The Franklin Growth Series Class A (FKGRX) is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks to increase investor capital over the long term. Managers at FKGRX seek large and well-established companies that produce ample free cash flow and earnings growth. The fund buys and holds for long periods of time. FKGRX focuses its research on large-cap U.S. stocks, however, the fund may invest up to 40% of its assets in foreign companies that meet its criteria.
Given its long-term mandate and relatively low costs, FKGRX is suitable as a core option for investors looking to overweight growth stocks. The fund is managed by Franklin Capital Advisors.
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| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.0% | -7.9% | 26.7% | 64.72% |
| 1 Yr | 5.1% | -63.9% | 13.6% | 10.66% |
| 3 Yr | 12.5%* | -38.0% | 20.9% | 12.63% |
| 5 Yr | 9.1%* | -30.7% | 21.4% | 9.57% |
| 10 Yr | 13.3%* | -12.3% | 17.3% | 8.98% |
* Annualized
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -4.8% | -65.5% | 5.0% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 23.4% | -24.8% | 41.0% | 22.36% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -56.6% | 18.1% | 23.43% |
| 2015 | -1.8% | -38.0% | 11.4% | 37.22% |
| 2014 | 14.6% | -52.4% | 105.4% | 2.28% |
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.0% | 0.0% | 26.7% | 64.63% |
| 1 Yr | 5.1% | -63.9% | 26.9% | 32.95% |
| 3 Yr | 14.9%* | -38.0% | 27.3% | 27.21% |
| 5 Yr | 11.4%* | -30.7% | 30.0% | 24.78% |
| 10 Yr | 14.8%* | -12.3% | 19.0% | 22.32% |
* Annualized
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -4.8% | -65.5% | 16.5% | 32.46% |
| 2017 | 26.8% | -24.8% | 48.9% | 40.67% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | -56.6% | 26.8% | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 46.95% |
| 2014 | 14.9% | -52.4% | 120.7% | 5.21% |
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 16.2 B | 898 K | 195 B | 7.60% |
| Number of Holdings | 133 | 6 | 2046 | 21.92% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.97 B | 519 K | 54.6 B | 13.71% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.42% | 12.8% | 2580.2% | 86.38% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.75% | 17.54% | 113.56% | 35.81% |
| Cash | 1.24% | -2546.61% | 57.26% | 57.82% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.01% | 59.83% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.96% | 43.00% | 63.58% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.57% | 54.76% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.01% | 2544.23% | 54.93% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 25.12% | 0.00% | 62.60% | 70.13% |
| Industrials | 23.82% | 0.00% | 25.15% | 0.44% |
| Healthcare | 20.76% | 0.00% | 96.81% | 8.12% |
| Financial Services | 8.32% | 0.00% | 39.70% | 83.23% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.93% | 0.00% | 35.86% | 94.50% |
| Basic Materials | 4.80% | 0.00% | 12.25% | 10.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.41% | 0.00% | 16.35% | 67.95% |
| Communication Services | 1.95% | 0.00% | 14.60% | 47.77% |
| Utilities | 1.07% | 0.00% | 15.76% | 21.31% |
| Energy | 0.98% | 0.00% | 14.90% | 49.26% |
| Real Estate | 0.58% | 0.00% | 9.48% | 53.19% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 94.64% | 6.81% | 113.56% | 38.52% |
| Non US | 4.11% | 0.00% | 91.58% | 51.18% |
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% | 0.00% | 15.15% | 71.79% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.44% | 17.29% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 42.56% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.00% | 1.02% | 75.08% |
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.50% | 2.50% | 8.50% | 62.19% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 5.00% | 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.
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 6.05% | 0.00% | 650.00% | 4.28% |
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 23.76% |
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2018 | $0.438 |
| Dec 05, 2017 | $0.362 |
| Dec 05, 2016 | $0.393 |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $0.475 |
| Dec 03, 2014 | $0.186 |
| Dec 04, 2013 | $0.295 |
| Dec 05, 2012 | $0.141 |
| Dec 05, 2011 | $0.157 |
| Dec 03, 2010 | $0.177 |
| Dec 03, 2009 | $0.282 |
| Dec 03, 2008 | $0.307 |
| Dec 05, 2007 | $0.130 |
| Dec 05, 2006 | $0.106 |
| Dec 05, 2005 | $0.064 |
| Dec 03, 2004 | $0.079 |
| Dec 03, 2003 | $0.029 |
| Dec 04, 2002 | $0.039 |
| Dec 15, 1998 | $0.440 |
| Dec 15, 1997 | $0.466 |
| Dec 14, 1990 | $0.268 |
| Dec 29, 1989 | $0.206 |
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.41% | -14.30% | 2.62% | 26.99% |
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2008
10.42
10.4%
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.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
3.0
3.0%
Robert Rendler, CFA, is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst of Franklin Templeton Investments. Mr. Rendler joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2005.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
3.0
3.0%
John Anderson joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2014. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments, he was a research analyst at Lakeview Investment Group and an associate at ThinkEquity Partners, a full-service investment bank.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.0
Category High
51.36
Category Average
8.53
Category Mode
0.0
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