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The Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. Class A (TEPLX) is an actively managed fund that seeks to grow investor capital. The fund focuses on both domestic and international growth stocks across the globe. TEPLX may also invest in emerging-market stocks. The fund uses various fundamental metrics to find those stocks that have great growth prospects and that are trading for low valuations. The fund mainly holds large-cap equities.
Given its ‘go anywhere’ approach to finding growth, TEPLX makes for a great subcore position in a broader equity portfolio. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers.
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| Period | TEPLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.8% | 2.5% | 37.6% | 90.65% |
| 1 Yr | -7.6% | -32.7% | 30.8% | 95.72% |
| 3 Yr | -0.9%* | -9.6% | 21.0% | 91.78% |
| 5 Yr | -1.7%* | -9.5% | 26.5% | 87.23% |
| 10 Yr | 3.1%* | -9.0% | 16.3% | 77.33% |
* Annualized
| Period | TEPLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -24.0% | -44.4% | -0.2% | 91.56% |
| 2017 | 15.7% | -6.5% | 43.5% | 60.22% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | -14.4% | 201.4% | 14.03% |
| 2015 | -8.0% | -30.6% | 18.9% | 69.91% |
| 2014 | -4.6% | -21.1% | 11.4% | 70.21% |
| Period | TEPLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.8% | 2.3% | 37.8% | 90.65% |
| 1 Yr | -7.6% | -32.8% | 31.0% | 95.27% |
| 3 Yr | -0.9%* | -9.6% | 20.9% | 93.97% |
| 5 Yr | -1.7%* | -9.6% | 26.4% | 92.21% |
| 10 Yr | 3.1%* | -9.0% | 16.3% | 87.21% |
* Annualized
| Period | TEPLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -24.0% | -44.4% | 1.8% | 92.56% |
| 2017 | 15.7% | -6.5% | 43.5% | 82.87% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | -14.4% | 201.4% | 22.69% |
| 2015 | -8.0% | -30.6% | 19.6% | 85.27% |
| 2014 | -4.6% | -21.1% | 11.4% | 89.01% |
| TEPLX | Category Low | Category High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 11.4 B | 27.2 K | 14.9 B | 1.29% |
| Number of Holdings | 77 | 1 | 1134 | 36.09% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.77 B | -5.49 M | 7.53 B | 5.65% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 24.32% | 6.8% | 265.5% | 74.13% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 94.20% | 57.81% | 101.39% | 74.57% |
| Cash | 5.80% | -30.66% | 38.61% | 20.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.73% | 31.96% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.01% | 49.81% | 40.22% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.87% | 23.26% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.24% | 16.10% | 30.22% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.75% | 0.00% | 31.81% | 14.13% |
| Healthcare | 18.92% | 0.00% | 26.33% | 12.17% |
| Communication Services | 13.35% | 0.00% | 15.19% | 3.04% |
| Energy | 9.16% | 0.00% | 13.99% | 12.61% |
| Industrials | 9.06% | 0.00% | 47.47% | 64.57% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.94% | 0.00% | 66.46% | 53.91% |
| Technology | 6.14% | 0.00% | 37.97% | 85.87% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 3.13% | 0.00% | 35.68% | 95.43% |
| Basic Materials | 1.99% | 0.00% | 38.55% | 72.17% |
| Real Estate | 1.46% | 0.00% | 20.49% | 65.65% |
| Utilities | 1.29% | 0.00% | 32.20% | 70.43% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 66.44% | 3.05% | 75.49% | 3.91% |
| US | 27.76% | 16.02% | 73.11% | 95.22% |
| TEPLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% | 0.01% | 928.63% | 67.12% |
| Management Fee | 0.68% | 0.00% | 1.82% | 39.01% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 26.34% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.60% | 71.90% |
| TEPLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.50% | 0.08% | 5.75% | 54.55% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| TEPLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.08% | 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.
| TEPLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 25.30% | 0.00% | 381.00% | 30.67% |
| TEPLX | Category Low | Category High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% | 0.00% | 6.41% | 10.34% |
| TEPLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| TEPLX | Category Low | Category High | TEPLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.20% | -2.10% | 11.37% | 20.95% |
| TEPLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.446 |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.487 |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $0.338 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.669 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.305 |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.365 |
| Dec 20, 2011 | $0.368 |
| Dec 21, 2010 | $0.282 |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.257 |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.536 |
| Dec 16, 2003 | $0.114 |
| Oct 28, 2003 | $0.338 |
| Dec 17, 2002 | $0.079 |
| Oct 22, 2002 | $0.279 |
| Dec 11, 2001 | $0.074 |
| Oct 26, 2000 | $0.282 |
| Dec 17, 1999 | $0.077 |
| Oct 28, 1999 | $0.458 |
| Oct 28, 1998 | $0.405 |
| Dec 26, 1997 | $0.125 |
| Oct 24, 1997 | $0.420 |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.110 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | $0.375 |
| Dec 31, 1992 | $0.115 |
| Oct 23, 1990 | $0.360 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2011
8.76
8.8%
Norman J. Boersma, CFA is the chief investment officer of Templeton Global Equity Group and president of Templeton Global Advisors. He is also lead portfolio manager for Templeton Growth Fund and related strategies. Mr. Boersma holds a B.A. in economics and political science from York University and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2014
5.92
5.9%
Heather Arnold, CFA is director of research for the Templeton Global Equity Group, as well as a portfolio manager and research analyst. Ms. Arnold is the lead portfolio manager for a number of global and international mandates. She is also the lead equity portfolio manager for Templeton Global Balanced Fund. Ms. Arnold holds an M.B.A. from York University and a B.A. in economics and art history from Queen's University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2016
3.42
3.4%
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
Jun 30, 2016
3.42
3.4%
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
Feb 01, 2019
0.83
0.8%
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
0.35
0.4%
Mr. Pustam joined Franklin Templeton in 2013.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | 34.48 | 5.06 | 7.54 |
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