Franklin Growth Series Class R (FGSRX)
| Fund Assets | 17.31B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 8.28% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 19.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 74.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 126.18 |
| YTD Return | -5.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 110.87 |
| 52-Week High | 154.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.13 |
| Holdings | 88 |
| Inception Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
About FGSRX
Franklin Growth Fund Class R is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of companies that are considered industry leaders. The fund employs a growth-oriented investment strategy, focusing on businesses with strong fundamentals and the potential for above-average earnings growth. It is managed with a research-driven, bottom-up approach, emphasizing a buy-and-hold philosophy to identify compelling growth opportunities within the U.S. equity market. This fund typically holds a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors, targeting large-cap companies that have established market positions and robust competitive advantages. With an inception date of January 1, 2002, Franklin Growth Fund Class R is part of the large growth category and is recognized for its significant asset base, reflecting its role as a key player within the mutual fund landscape. By seeking to capitalize on the performance of leading businesses, the fund aims to contribute to investors’ long-term wealth accumulation objectives, making it a core growth option in many diversified portfolios.
Performance
FGSRX had a total return of 12.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.51% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.37% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.85% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.36% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 3.80% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.30% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.05% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.95% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.61% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 2.14% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.08% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $19.3486 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $11.0841 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $7.4541 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $10.7138 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $13.8206 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $10.6145 | Dec 1, 2020 |