Franklin Growth A
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
4.7%
1 yr return
-22.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.2%
Net Assets
$16.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
28.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.79%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.50%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 6.04%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
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FKGRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.04%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameFranklin Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateApr 01, 1948
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Shares Outstanding88559706
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerSerena Perin Vinton
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests substantially in the equity securities of companies that are leaders in their industries. In selecting securities, the investment manager considers many factors, including historical and potential growth in revenues and earnings, assessment of strength and quality of management, and determination of a company's strategic positioning in its industry.
Although the Fund normally invests substantially in the equity securities (principally common stocks) of U.S.-based large and medium market capitalization companies,
it 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.
The Fund's investment manager is a research driven, fundamental investor, generally pursuing a "buy-and-hold" growth strategy. As a "bottom-up" investor focusing primarily on individual securities, the investment manager chooses companies that it believes are positioned for growth in revenues, earnings or assets. Such advantages as a particular marketing niche, proven technology, sound financial records, strong management, and industry leadership are all factors the investment manager believes point to strong growth potential. Although the investment manager searches for investments across a large number of sectors, from time to time, based on economic conditions, the Fund may have significant positions in particular sectors including technology, health care and industrials.
FKGRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.7% | -44.2% | 26.6% | 75.39% |
| 1 Yr | -22.0% | -98.5% | 124.6% | 48.20% |
| 3 Yr | -2.2%* | -76.8% | 26.3% | 51.67% |
| 5 Yr | 1.2%* | -60.7% | 23.2% | 37.70% |
| 10 Yr | 7.3%* | -35.0% | 18.9% | 22.58% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -32.1% | -98.8% | 81.6% | 42.02% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -39.5% | 48.7% | 41.78% |
| 2020 | 6.5% | -13.0% | 34.8% | 69.14% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | -27.1% | 10.6% | 46.84% |
| 2018 | -1.0% | -15.9% | 33.2% | 23.81% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.7% | -44.2% | 26.6% | 75.39% |
| 1 Yr | -22.0% | -98.5% | 124.6% | 48.90% |
| 3 Yr | -2.2%* | -76.8% | 32.9% | 52.25% |
| 5 Yr | 1.2%* | -60.7% | 22.9% | 42.79% |
| 10 Yr | 8.5%* | -35.0% | 19.0% | 31.27% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -32.1% | -98.8% | 81.6% | 42.19% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -39.5% | 48.7% | 41.78% |
| 2020 | 6.5% | -13.0% | 34.8% | 69.14% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | -16.8% | 10.6% | 47.02% |
| 2018 | -1.0% | -15.9% | 35.6% | 41.49% |
NAV & Total Return History
FKGRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 16.9 B | 189 K | 222 B | 8.97% |
| Number of Holdings | 141 | 1 | 3509 | 14.94% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.99 B | -1.37 M | 104 B | 17.30% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 28.89% | 9.4% | 100.0% | 94.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 5.13%
- Apple Inc 5.01%
- Amazon.com Inc 3.82%
- Union Pacific Corp 2.36%
- Mastercard Inc Class A 2.27%
- ServiceNow Inc 2.18%
- NVIDIA Corp 2.17%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 2.12%
- Northrop Grumman Corp 2.05%
- Mettler-Toledo International Inc 1.98%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.39% | 0.00% | 107.71% | 29.27% |
| Cash | 0.50% | -10.83% | 100.00% | 70.81% |
| Other | 0.10% | -2.66% | 17.15% | 13.41% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.41% | 65.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 64.18% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.84% | 98.58% | 63.41% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 32.94% | 0.00% | 69.82% | 60.92% |
| Healthcare | 18.33% | 0.00% | 39.76% | 12.21% |
| Industrials | 16.36% | 0.00% | 30.65% | 3.82% |
| Financial Services | 8.51% | 0.00% | 43.06% | 54.66% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.57% | 0.00% | 62.57% | 92.75% |
| Communication Services | 6.03% | 0.00% | 66.40% | 83.74% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.99% | 0.00% | 25.50% | 45.65% |
| Basic Materials | 3.23% | 0.00% | 22.00% | 15.04% |
| Real Estate | 1.58% | 0.00% | 29.57% | 39.24% |
| Utilities | 1.46% | 0.00% | 16.07% | 11.98% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.09% | 82.98% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 94.10% | 0.00% | 105.43% | 53.96% |
| Non US | 5.29% | 0.00% | 54.22% | 31.40% |
FKGRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% | 0.01% | 7.09% | 58.79% |
| Management Fee | 0.43% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 16.46% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 48.89% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.00% | 1.02% | 76.09% |
Sales Fees
| FKGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.50% | 0.00% | 8.50% | 46.60% |
| 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 | 1.00% | 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 | 6.04% | 0.00% | 316.74% | 3.33% |
FKGRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | FKGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.81% | 68.23% |
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 | -0.04% | -6.13% | 2.90% | 29.29% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FKGRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2018 | $0.438 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2017 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2016 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $0.475 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2014 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 04, 2013 | $0.295 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2012 | $0.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2010 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2009 | $0.282 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2008 | $0.307 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2007 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2006 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2005 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2004 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2003 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 04, 2002 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 1997 | $0.466 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 1990 | $0.268 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1989 | $0.206 | OrdinaryDividend |
FKGRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Serena Perin Vinton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2008
13.51
13.5%
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
6.08
6.1%
Robert Rendler, CFA, is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst of Franklin Templeton Investments. Mr. Rendler joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2005.
Joyce Lin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2021
0.58
0.6%
Ms. Lin has been a portfolio manager of Franklin Tenmpleton, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. She joined Franklin Templeton in 2014. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2014, Ms. Lin was a research associate at Cooke & Bieler, a value based investment management firm.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 54.45 | 8.08 | 2.92 |