Franklin DynaTech Fund Class A (FKDNX)
| Fund Assets | 28.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.61% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 20.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.34% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 210.53 |
| YTD Return | 13.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 157.90 |
| 52-Week High | 220.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.33 |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1968 |
About FKDNX
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in innovative companies positioned to benefit from emerging technologies and changing industry dynamics. The fund targets businesses the management team considers leaders in their fields, typically those capitalizing on cutting-edge advancements and disruptive trends. While its core holdings are in U.S. large-cap growth stocks, Franklin DynaTech Fund Class A maintains flexibility to invest across various sectors and market capitalizations, and can include select international firms. Its portfolio is characterized by significant allocations to technology, consumer cyclical, and communication services companies, with top holdings often including major players in these sectors. With a history dating back to 1968 and assets exceeding $25 billion, the fund plays a prominent role in the large growth mutual fund category, offering exposure to firms driving innovation and dynamic market shifts within the global economy.
Performance
FKDNX had a total return of 31.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.52%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FACGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class C | 1.71% |
| FAGOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class M | 1.21% |
| FAGCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class I | 0.71% |
| FZAHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class Z | 0.60% |
| FAGAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund - Class A | 0.96% |
Top 10 Holdings
58.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 12.44% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 9.18% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 8.00% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.87% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.35% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.24% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.95% |
| Celestica Inc. | CLS | 2.84% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.74% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $20.8014 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $2.2173 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 2, 2019 | $0.6598 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Dec 3, 2018 | $1.9118 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $1.1554 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $1.6945 | Dec 5, 2016 |