Franklin Growth Opportunities A (FGRAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 27.59% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.28% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 53.02 |
| YTD Return | 9.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 89.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.35 |
| 52-Week High | 56.91 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 1999 |
About FGRAX
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund Class A is a mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies demonstrating accelerating growth and increasing profitability. The fund focuses on large-cap and growth-oriented sectors, targeting firms believed to have above-average growth prospects compared to the broader economy. Its portfolio is concentrated in leading technology, consumer, and healthcare companies, typically featuring well-known names such as NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Microsoft. The fund maintains a diverse spread across approximately 85 holdings, with a significant proportion of assets allocated to its top positions, reflecting a high-conviction approach. Established in 1999, it is managed with a growth investment strategy and is designed to suit investors seeking exposure to dynamic, growth-driven segments of the equity market. The fund requires a minimum investment and operates with a moderate expense ratio, positioning itself as a vehicle for capital appreciation over the long term through active management of high-growth equities.
Performance
FGRAX had a total return of 12.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.27%.
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Top 10 Holdings
48.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.04% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 7.27% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.08% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.92% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.82% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.09% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.23% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 2.81% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.70% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.46% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $5.2088 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $5.7657 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.6818 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.0651 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.3049 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $3.4218 | Dec 18, 2019 |