Franklin Growth A
- FKGRX
- Price as of: Feb 25, 2021
-
$139.76
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Franklin Templeton
- Share Class
FKGRX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 0.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 15.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 19.2%
- Net Assets $20.1 B
- Holdings in Top 10 29.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.82%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.50%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 9.01%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
-
Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
FKGRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.29%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
-
Legal NameFranklin Growth Fund
-
Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
-
Inception DateApr 01, 1948
-
Shares Outstanding90085027
-
Share ClassA
-
CurrencyUSD
-
Domiciled CountryUnited States
-
ManagerSerena Perin Vinton
Fund Description
The fund invests substantially in the equity securities of companies that are leaders in their industries. Although it normally invests substantially in the equity securities (principally common stocks) of U.S.-based large and medium market capitalization companies, the fund may invest in companies in new and emerging industries where growth is expected to be above average and may invest up to 25% of its assets in smaller companies.
FKGRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 0.3% | -5.3% | 55.6% | 37.56% |
1 Yr | 26.3% | -9.0% | 131.7% | 66.59% |
3 Yr | 15.5%* | -1.2% | 45.9% | 64.80% |
5 Yr | 19.2%* | -2.1% | 45.4% | 56.49% |
10 Yr | 14.3%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 64.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 20.7% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 65.27% |
2019 | 24.7% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 46.10% |
2018 | -4.8% | -64.5% | 19.1% | 17.95% |
2017 | 23.4% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 28.75% |
2016 | 4.4% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 23.57% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 0.3% | -2.8% | 55.6% | 39.84% |
1 Yr | 19.3% | -9.0% | 131.7% | 84.67% |
3 Yr | 13.3%* | -3.1% | 45.9% | 76.17% |
5 Yr | 17.9%* | -3.3% | 45.4% | 69.36% |
10 Yr | 13.7%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 71.50% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 20.7% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 65.27% |
2019 | 24.7% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 46.42% |
2018 | -4.8% | -64.5% | 29.5% | 36.81% |
2017 | 26.8% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 44.81% |
2016 | 8.4% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 11.92% |
NAV & Total Return History
FKGRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 20.1 B | 10.3 K | 253 B | 8.56% |
Number of Holdings | 138 | 1 | 2486 | 17.73% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.86 B | 213 K | 96.2 B | 16.56% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 29.24% | 10.4% | 100.0% | 89.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Apple Inc 5.60%
- Amazon.com Inc 5.31%
- Microsoft Corp 4.23%
- ServiceNow Inc 2.59%
- Mettler-Toledo International Inc 2.20%
- Mastercard Inc A 2.10%
- Union Pacific Corp 1.97%
- Catalent Inc 1.92%
- Intuit Inc 1.77%
- Intuitive Surgical Inc 1.69%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 99.37% | 51.91% | 142.50% | 36.22% |
Cash | 0.63% | -42.50% | 48.09% | 58.13% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.09% | 60.71% |
Other | 0.00% | -5.20% | 21.26% | 63.80% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.24% | 58.13% |
Bonds | 0.00% | -0.67% | 31.29% | 59.75% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 30.49% | 0.00% | 88.27% | 60.26% |
Healthcare | 19.91% | 0.00% | 61.09% | 10.89% |
Industrials | 16.61% | 0.00% | 30.46% | 2.35% |
Consumer Cyclical | 8.29% | 0.00% | 38.89% | 94.55% |
Communication Services | 8.08% | 0.00% | 68.14% | 88.96% |
Financial Services | 7.40% | 0.00% | 41.22% | 71.82% |
Consumer Defense | 3.49% | 0.00% | 19.50% | 51.43% |
Basic Materials | 2.74% | 0.00% | 19.40% | 15.16% |
Real Estate | 1.62% | 0.00% | 22.68% | 41.28% |
Utilities | 1.37% | 0.00% | 10.98% | 14.20% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.46% | 71.82% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 92.77% | 11.18% | 140.12% | 56.07% |
Non US | 6.60% | 0.00% | 82.96% | 36.13% |
FKGRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 0.82% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 66.92% |
Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 17.17% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 44.23% |
Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 78.74% |
Sales Fees
FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | 5.50% | 2.25% | 8.50% | 53.89% |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | 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.
FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 9.01% | 0.00% | 358.00% | 5.09% |
FKGRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.98% | 58.95% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 0.29% | -56.00% | 1.99% | 28.98% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
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 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, 1997 | $0.466 |
Dec 14, 1990 | $0.268 |
Dec 29, 1989 | $0.206 |
FKGRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Serena Perin Vinton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2008
12.18
12.2%
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.
Robert Rendler
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
4.76
4.8%
Robert Rendler, CFA, is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst of Franklin Templeton Investments. Mr. Rendler joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2005.
Christopher Anderson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2020
1.0
1.0%
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.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
---|---|---|---|
0.07 | 53.12 | 7.71 | 1.08 |