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FRANKLIN GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND
mutual fund
FFARX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.69
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
N/A
share class
FFARX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.69
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
N/A
share class
FFARX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.69
-0.01
-0.06%
primary theme
N/A
share class
Name
As of 12/19/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
12.4%
1 yr return
12.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.9%
Net Assets
$2.72 B
Holdings in Top 10
24.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.25%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 97.19%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/19/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
FFARX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.08%
- Dividend Yield 1.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameFRANKLIN GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateMay 19, 2005
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Shares Outstanding299609
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Share ClassR
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerTodd Brighton
FFARX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.4% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 38.20% |
| 1 Yr | 12.9% | -8.9% | 48.3% | 30.47% |
| 3 Yr | 4.3%* | -2.2% | 16.4% | 81.07% |
| 5 Yr | 4.9%* | -0.7% | 13.4% | 90.65% |
| 10 Yr | 4.6%* | 0.9% | 11.8% | 40.11% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.0% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 20.18% |
| 2022 | -15.5% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 95.22% |
| 2021 | 10.7% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 32.24% |
| 2020 | -6.5% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 72.89% |
| 2019 | 14.2% | -100.0% | 20.6% | 67.57% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.4% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 37.77% |
| 1 Yr | 12.9% | -12.8% | 48.3% | 28.18% |
| 3 Yr | 4.3%* | -3.4% | 16.4% | 76.86% |
| 5 Yr | 4.9%* | -1.1% | 13.4% | 89.47% |
| 10 Yr | 4.6%* | 0.9% | 11.8% | 37.85% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFARX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.6% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 20.18% |
| 2022 | -11.5% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 95.22% |
| 2021 | 11.5% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 32.24% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 66.50% |
| 2019 | 17.4% | -2.9% | 23.1% | 65.67% |
NAV & Total Return History
FFARX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.72 B | 1.12 M | 110 B | 20.95% |
| Number of Holdings | 250 | 2 | 10961 | 55.53% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 692 M | -31.7 M | 22 B | 25.89% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 24.60% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 64.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio 5.60%
- Apple, Inc. 3.16%
- Microsoft Corp. 2.49%
- NVIDIA Corp. 2.42%
- Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2.35%
- Franklin Systematic Style Premia ETF 1.90%
- VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 1.84%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.70%
- AbbVie, Inc. 1.59%
- Alphabet, Inc., Class A 1.54%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 60.34% | -45.72% | 98.42% | 45.09% |
| Bonds | 28.06% | -39.76% | 93.84% | 52.19% |
| Cash | 6.15% | -97.12% | 185.58% | 25.89% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.64% | 0.00% | 25.49% | 32.78% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.35% | -0.03% | 14.00% | 34.45% |
| Other | -0.22% | -1.25% | 197.12% | 91.86% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.43% | 0.00% | 39.48% | 29.09% |
| Financial Services | 14.39% | 0.00% | 30.34% | 52.23% |
| Healthcare | 12.54% | 0.00% | 30.30% | 37.79% |
| Industrials | 11.70% | 0.09% | 32.39% | 24.20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.95% | 0.00% | 20.84% | 47.56% |
| Communication Services | 7.27% | 0.00% | 28.59% | 50.74% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.10% | 0.00% | 31.85% | 40.55% |
| Basic Materials | 6.28% | 0.00% | 60.23% | 35.24% |
| Energy | 5.73% | 0.00% | 38.61% | 47.35% |
| Utilities | 4.69% | 0.00% | 40.29% | 34.39% |
| Real Estate | 1.92% | 0.00% | 90.14% | 76.86% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 43.06% | -4.82% | 95.75% | 31.73% |
| Non US | 17.28% | -46.69% | 57.06% | 62.63% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 47.20% | 0.00% | 98.64% | 26.51% |
| Corporate | 10.74% | 0.00% | 99.90% | 61.80% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 5.60% | 0.10% | 100.00% | 28.39% |
| Securitized | 3.18% | 0.00% | 83.28% | 51.98% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.28% | 79.75% |
| Derivative | -0.22% | 0.00% | 41.88% | 10.44% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 16.27% | -177.12% | 87.76% | 67.64% |
| Non US | 11.79% | -39.00% | 137.36% | 26.30% |
FFARX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% | 0.16% | 2.71% | 36.33% |
| Management Fee | 0.58% | 0.00% | 1.70% | 38.33% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 63.35% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.70% | 77.89% |
Sales Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| FFARX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 97.19% | 0.00% | 441.00% | 73.68% |
FFARX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% | 0.00% | 10.92% | 22.87% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | FFARX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.08% | -5.20% | 6.33% | 66.01% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FFARX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.297 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.297 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.243 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.730 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2019 | $0.166 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.207 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.254 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2015 | $0.229 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.346 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2014 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.214 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2013 | $0.134 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.212 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.147 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.144 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2009 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2009 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.344 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2008 | $0.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2008 | $0.284 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.409 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.001 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.239 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 15, 2007 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2007 | $0.227 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.253 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2006 | $0.217 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 16, 2006 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.129 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.280 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2005 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2005 | $0.117 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.228 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.228 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
FFARX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Todd Brighton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
1.33
1.3%
Todd Brighton is a vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. He is the lead manager of the Franklin Liberty US Low Volatility ETF. Mr. Brighton analyzes equity and equity-linked investments for the Core/Hybrid team and specializes in the development of volatility-based strategies. Mr. Brighton joined Franklin Templeton in 2000. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco.
Eugene Podkaminer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
1.33
1.3%
Mr. Podkaminer joined Franklin Templeton in 2018. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he worked with Callan in the Capital Markets Research group where he was responsible for assisting clients with their strategic investment planning, conducting asset allocation studies, developing optimal investment manager structures, and providing customer research on a variety of investment topic.
Edward Perks
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2021
1.33
1.3%
Edward Perks is chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions and president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. In this role, Mr. Perks has oversight of myriad multi-asset investment capabilities designed to meet client needs for specific investment solutions. Mr. Perks joined Franklin Templeton in 1992. Mr. Perks holds a B.A. in economics and political science from Yale University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a member of the CFA Institute, and the Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF).
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 30.27 | 6.52 | 9.25 |
