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FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND
mutual fund
FUFRX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$22.7
-1.35
-5.61%
primary theme
Utilities Sector Equity
share class
FUFRX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$22.7
-1.35
-5.61%
primary theme
Utilities Sector Equity
share class
FUFRX (Mutual Fund)
FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$22.7
-1.35
-5.61%
primary theme
Utilities Sector 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
25.7%
1 yr return
33.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.3%
Net Assets
$5.36 B
Holdings in Top 10
49.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$24.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.52%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 5.18%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
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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FUFRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 25.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.42%
- Dividend Yield 2.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Group of Funds
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Inception DateJun 24, 2013
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Shares Outstanding9701369
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Share ClassR6
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Kohli
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of public utilities companies. These are companies that provide electricity, natural gas, water, and communications services to the public and companies that provide services to public utilities companies. The Fund concentrates (invests more than 25% of its total assets) in companies operating in the utilities industry. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, which consist mainly of common stocks.
The Fund searches for the best return opportunities available in the global utilities arena with a specific focus on the U.S. electricity and gas sector. Generally, the Fund seeks to invest in companies producing a high percentage of earnings from their regulated operations.
FUFRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FUFRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 25.7% | -0.6% | 43.5% | 20.34% |
| 1 Yr | 33.9% | 0.4% | 46.9% | 25.42% |
| 3 Yr | 7.9%* | -10.4% | 14.4% | 25.86% |
| 5 Yr | 7.3%* | -9.4% | 11.3% | 29.31% |
| 10 Yr | 8.6%* | -1.8% | 9.6% | 19.61% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FUFRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -10.6% | -20.0% | 0.8% | 68.97% |
| 2022 | -2.0% | -21.0% | 3.5% | 34.48% |
| 2021 | 11.9% | 0.2% | 26.5% | 34.48% |
| 2020 | -10.7% | -18.4% | 8.1% | 77.59% |
| 2019 | 21.7% | 7.0% | 26.2% | 7.02% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FUFRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 25.7% | -0.6% | 43.5% | 20.34% |
| 1 Yr | 33.9% | 0.4% | 46.9% | 25.42% |
| 3 Yr | 7.9%* | -10.4% | 14.4% | 25.86% |
| 5 Yr | 7.3%* | -9.4% | 11.3% | 29.31% |
| 10 Yr | 8.6%* | -1.8% | 9.6% | 19.61% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FUFRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -4.6% | -19.5% | 3.4% | 51.72% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | -19.7% | 19.1% | 24.14% |
| 2021 | 18.2% | 5.6% | 30.1% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | -1.7% | -18.1% | 9.0% | 67.24% |
| 2019 | 27.1% | 9.7% | 29.4% | 12.28% |
NAV & Total Return History
FUFRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FUFRX | Category Low | Category High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.36 B | 20.3 M | 18.2 B | 15.25% |
| Number of Holdings | 45 | 19 | 221 | 57.63% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.35 B | 5.45 M | 10.8 B | 15.25% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 49.78% | 22.9% | 72.8% | 69.49% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NextEra Energy, Inc. 10.75%
- Southern Co. (The) 5.50%
- Edison International 5.05%
- Vistra Corp. 4.59%
- Entergy Corp. 4.50%
- Sempra 4.42%
- Duke Energy Corp. 3.95%
- Evergy, Inc. 3.92%
- PGE Corp. 3.65%
- PPL Corp. 3.45%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.40% | 0.00% | 115.46% | 42.37% |
| Cash | 0.60% | -15.47% | 27.31% | 74.58% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 100.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | -33.23% | 0.56% | 98.31% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.77% | 100.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 94.70% | 50.08% | 100.00% | 38.98% |
| Energy | 2.68% | 0.00% | 26.40% | 42.37% |
| Industrials | 1.51% | 0.00% | 27.59% | 32.20% |
| Communication Services | 1.10% | 0.00% | 47.17% | 57.63% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.09% | 100.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.29% | 100.00% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.34% | 100.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.98% | 100.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.56% | 100.00% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.09% | 100.00% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 100.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 94.04% | 0.00% | 99.92% | 62.71% |
| Non US | 5.36% | 0.00% | 46.32% | 49.15% |
FUFRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FUFRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.52% | 0.08% | 2.43% | 84.75% |
| Management Fee | 0.45% | 0.03% | 1.00% | 35.59% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.04% | 0.26% | 66.67% |
Sales Fees
| FUFRX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FUFRX 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.
| FUFRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.18% | 3.00% | 175.00% | 21.43% |
FUFRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FUFRX | Category Low | Category High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% | 0.00% | 9.34% | 10.17% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FUFRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FUFRX | Category Low | Category High | FUFRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.42% | 0.31% | 3.10% | 16.95% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FUFRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.740 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2023 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.309 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2022 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2021 | $0.744 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2021 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2021 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2021 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2020 | $1.596 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2020 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2020 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 02, 2020 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2019 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2019 | $0.029 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 02, 2019 | $0.316 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 03, 2019 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 03, 2019 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2019 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.132 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.566 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 04, 2018 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2018 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2018 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2017 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2017 | $0.309 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 01, 2017 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2017 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2017 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2016 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2016 | $0.017 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 01, 2016 | $0.010 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 01, 2016 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2016 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2016 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2015 | $0.487 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 01, 2015 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2015 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2015 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 02, 2015 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2014 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 02, 2014 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 02, 2014 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 03, 2014 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.001 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.029 | ExtraDividend |
| Sep 03, 2013 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 03, 2013 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
FUFRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
John Kohli
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 1998
23.43
23.4%
John Kohli, CFA Franklin Templeton Investments Mr. Kohli has final authority over all aspects of the Fund's investment portfolio, including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities, portfolio risk assessment, and the management of daily cash balances in accordance with anticipated investment management requirements. The degree to which he may perform these functions, and the nature of these functions, may change from time to time. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1992. Kohli holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Blair Schmicker
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2009
12.42
12.4%
Mr. Schmicker has been a portfolio manager with Franklin Advisers, Inc. since 2009, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007, he worked as an associate at Aetos Capital and as an analyst at Credit Suisse.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 23.43 | 10.23 | 4.71 |
