Franklin Growth Series Class R6 (FIFRX)
| Fund Assets | 17.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.46% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 7.35% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 11.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 43.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 145.65 |
| YTD Return | 7.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 82.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 113.77 |
| 52-Week High | 153.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 93 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FIFRX
Franklin Growth Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in the equity securities of companies recognized as leaders within their industries, often emphasizing large-cap and mid-cap U.S. firms but also considering businesses in fast-growing sectors. Its portfolio features a concentration in industry giants such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, reflecting a significant tilt toward technology and innovative companies driving growth in the modern economy. With a relatively low expense ratio of approximately 0.46% and a high minimum initial investment, this retirement-class share targets institutional investors seeking exposure to large growth equities. The fund holds a diversified basket of around 90–100 holdings, aiming to balance risk while capitalizing on the long-term growth trajectories of prominent market players. Its performance and risk profile are benchmarked against large-cap growth indices, making it a notable option for those focused on capital appreciation through dynamic equity allocations.
Performance
FIFRX had a total return of 8.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.94%.
Top 10 Holdings
35.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.04% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.62% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.37% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.14% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.66% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 2.56% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | NOW | 2.50% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 2.21% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.03% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 1.91% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $11.599 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $8.062 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.2521 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $10.7138 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $13.919 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $11.0876 | Dec 1, 2020 |