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FRANKLIN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
mutual fund
FKACX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.5
-4.8
-12.87%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
FKACX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.5
-4.8
-12.87%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
FKACX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.5
-4.8
-12.87%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
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.
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Vitals
YTD Return
8.9%
1 yr return
9.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-1.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
9.7%
Net Assets
$4.46 B
Holdings in Top 10
43.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$37.3
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.66%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 17.54%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
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.
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FKACX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -1.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.26%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameFRANKLIN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateFeb 09, 2000
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Shares Outstanding4786744
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGrant Bowers
FKACX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.9% | -6.1% | 52.5% | 64.09% |
| 1 Yr | 9.0% | -4.9% | 55.1% | 71.27% |
| 3 Yr | -1.4%* | -23.8% | 24.5% | 87.74% |
| 5 Yr | 9.7%* | -15.0% | 30.3% | 76.83% |
| 10 Yr | 10.2%* | -5.5% | 21.7% | 78.37% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.1% | -74.1% | 72.4% | 91.79% |
| 2022 | -41.3% | -85.9% | 4.7% | 84.62% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | -52.4% | 60.5% | 63.42% |
| 2020 | 34.0% | -34.3% | 145.0% | 25.80% |
| 2019 | 19.5% | -6.9% | 49.4% | 78.70% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.9% | -6.1% | 52.5% | 64.09% |
| 1 Yr | 9.0% | -4.9% | 55.1% | 71.27% |
| 3 Yr | -1.4%* | -23.8% | 24.5% | 87.74% |
| 5 Yr | 9.7%* | -15.0% | 30.3% | 76.83% |
| 10 Yr | 10.2%* | -5.5% | 21.7% | 78.37% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FKACX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38.8% | -4.6% | 72.4% | 46.90% |
| 2022 | -37.5% | -61.7% | 5.6% | 84.34% |
| 2021 | 16.7% | -39.8% | 118.1% | 75.77% |
| 2020 | 44.3% | 2.8% | 149.2% | 23.08% |
| 2019 | 32.7% | -5.2% | 49.4% | 53.72% |
NAV & Total Return History
FKACX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.46 B | 296 K | 317 B | 33.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 87 | 2 | 3061 | 29.13% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.94 B | 126 K | 150 B | 36.03% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 43.04% | 0.7% | 205.0% | 79.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NVIDIA Corp. 8.58%
- Amazon.com, Inc. 6.89%
- Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 5.16%
- Microsoft Corp. 5.01%
- Apple, Inc. 4.05%
- Mastercard, Inc., Class A 3.31%
- Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. 2.69%
- Eli Lilly Co. 2.56%
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 2.41%
- Alphabet, Inc., Class C 2.39%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.01% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 71.14% |
| Cash | 1.98% | 0.00% | 173.52% | 25.32% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.54% | 0.00% | 8.45% | 7.44% |
| Other | 0.00% | -36.56% | 42.58% | 83.58% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 79.18% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 102.71% | 79.49% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 36.38% | 0.00% | 65.70% | 47.73% |
| Healthcare | 16.62% | 0.00% | 39.76% | 17.55% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.93% | 0.00% | 62.57% | 49.45% |
| Financial Services | 11.50% | 0.00% | 43.06% | 29.73% |
| Communication Services | 5.59% | 0.00% | 66.40% | 86.18% |
| Industrials | 5.38% | 0.00% | 30.65% | 58.73% |
| Real Estate | 4.82% | 0.00% | 16.05% | 6.45% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.09% | 0.00% | 25.50% | 71.09% |
| Basic Materials | 1.14% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 52.09% |
| Utilities | 0.56% | 0.00% | 16.07% | 20.55% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.09% | 90.45% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.01% | 0.00% | 123.52% | 59.80% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 75.46% | 84.57% |
FKACX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.66% | 0.01% | 28.71% | 14.30% |
| Management Fee | 0.54% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 37.39% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 95.59% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 79.94% |
Sales Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 80.00% |
Trading Fees
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 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.
| FKACX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 17.54% | 0.00% | 316.74% | 21.07% |
FKACX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.58% | 0.73% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | FKACX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.26% | -6.13% | 3.48% | 93.32% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FKACX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.018 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $5.748 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.682 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $3.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $3.422 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $4.165 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $3.159 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.641 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2015 | $0.658 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2014 | $0.661 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2013 | $0.728 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $0.555 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $1.501 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
FKACX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Grant Bowers
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 02, 2007
15.26
15.3%
Grant Bowers is a vice president and portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group. Mr. Bowers joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1993 as a fixed income analyst and in 1998 joined the Franklin Equity Group as an analyst. His previous research coverage has included the telecom, media, publishing, transportation and business services industries. Mr. Bowers studied economics at the University of California at Davis. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he served in the United States Army.
Sara Araghi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2016
6.08
6.1%
Sara Araghi is a vice president, research analyst and portfolio manager for Franklin Equity Group. She specializes in the equity research and analysis of the media, cable and softline/specialty retail industries while serving as Consumer Sector team leader. Ms. Araghi is also a portfolio manager on the Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund and FTIF Franklin U.S. Opportunities Fund. Ms. Araghi earned her B.S. in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and CFA Institute.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 54.45 | 8.25 | 3.08 |
