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| Period | FTFGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -28.5% | -38.0% | 44.2% | 50.31% |
| 1 Yr | -29.5% | -37.4% | 43.3% | 72.26% |
| 3 Yr | -11.7%* | -18.5% | 5.2% | 74.73% |
| 5 Yr | -6.9%* | -11.8% | 16.9% | 42.92% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -7.1% | 8.9% | 14.19% |
* Annualized
| Period | FTFGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.9% | 1.8% | 20.3% | 92.86% |
| 2018 | -17.5% | -35.7% | -7.4% | 20.27% |
| 2017 | 15.6% | 8.4% | 27.7% | 82.90% |
| 2016 | 9.4% | -9.2% | 208.8% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | -8.6% | -27.8% | 5.1% | 72.27% |
| Period | FTFGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -29.3% | -39.5% | 41.5% | 46.54% |
| 1 Yr | -30.3% | -38.4% | 40.5% | 69.35% |
| 3 Yr | -11.4%* | -18.3% | 3.9% | 76.53% |
| 5 Yr | -6.0%* | -11.8% | 20.6% | 46.46% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -7.4% | 12.7% | 25.68% |
* Annualized
| Period | FTFGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.9% | 1.8% | 20.3% | 92.86% |
| 2018 | -17.5% | -35.7% | -6.2% | 42.61% |
| 2017 | 17.8% | 10.5% | 30.2% | 82.16% |
| 2016 | 12.1% | -7.3% | 219.6% | 6.97% |
| 2015 | -6.7% | -26.3% | 6.0% | 69.09% |
| FTFGX | Category Low | Category High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.75 B | 1.69 M | 43.1 B | 9.03% |
| Number of Holdings | 67 | 1 | 2986 | 70.09% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.15 B | -83.9 M | 14.5 B | 6.54% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 27.75% | 10.1% | 100.0% | 28.30% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 93.98% | 58.66% | 101.31% | 89.10% |
| Cash | 6.02% | -89.89% | 41.35% | 10.59% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.73% | 31.46% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.13% | 13.09% | 42.06% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.72% | 23.05% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 73.95% | 26.79% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.00% | 0.00% | 36.65% | 53.27% |
| Healthcare | 14.63% | 0.00% | 19.88% | 13.71% |
| Energy | 13.99% | 0.00% | 93.48% | 6.85% |
| Technology | 10.31% | 0.00% | 20.56% | 14.02% |
| Industrials | 9.65% | 0.00% | 29.52% | 84.42% |
| Communication Services | 9.64% | 0.00% | 26.28% | 25.86% |
| Basic Materials | 6.71% | 0.00% | 35.81% | 53.27% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.15% | 0.00% | 38.48% | 80.06% |
| Real Estate | 3.73% | 0.00% | 6.63% | 21.18% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 3.73% | 0.00% | 22.82% | 95.95% |
| Utilities | 2.47% | 0.00% | 31.44% | 58.88% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 92.32% | 59.04% | 101.31% | 82.87% |
| US | 1.66% | -0.38% | 29.94% | 34.89% |
| FTFGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% | 0.01% | 15.82% | 87.74% |
| Management Fee | 0.69% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 28.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 71.30% |
| FTFGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| FTFGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | 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.
| FTFGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 30.81% | 2.00% | 366.00% | 31.01% |
| FTFGX | Category Low | Category High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.87% | 24.61% |
| FTFGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| FTFGX | Category Low | Category High | FTFGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.09% | -0.68% | 7.53% | 27.74% |
| FTFGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2018 | $0.209 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.153 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.169 |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.126 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.248 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2017
2.42
2.4%
Christopher Peel, CFA, SVP is a research analyst and portfolio manager for the Templeton Global Equity Group. Mr. Peel is a manager for Templeton Growth Fund. He has global research responsibility for software, IT services and consulting, and integrated oils. Mr. Peel is Group Coordinator for the Energy sector. Mr. Peel holds a B.Sc. in computer science from the University of Nottingham (UK).
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2017
2.42
2.4%
Herbert Arnett, SVP is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst for the Templeton Global Equity Group. Mr. Arnett is a manager for Templeton Growth Fund Inc. and Templeton World Fund. He has global research responsibilities for large-cap and small-cap Media, Internet Software and Services, as well US Telecoms. Mr. Arnett holds a B.A. in finance and an M.B.A. from the University of Miami.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2019
1.08
1.1%
Peter M. Moeschter, CFA, EVP is a portfolio manager in the Templeton Global Equity Group with responsibility for various global and international equity mandates. He is the sector team leader of global utilities. Mr. Moeschter holds a B.B.A. (honors) from Wilfrid Laurier University and an M.B.A. from York University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 24, 2019
0.6
0.6%
Mr. Pustam joined Franklin Templeton in 2013.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 26.73 | 6.6 | 1.0 |
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