Franklin Growth Series Class A (FKGRX)
| Fund Assets | 17.31B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 8.28% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 19.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 73.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 129.24 |
| YTD Return | -4.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 112.72 |
| 52-Week High | 157.32 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 88 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 1948 |
About FKGRX
Franklin Growth Fund Class A is a large-cap growth mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. It primarily invests in equity securities of companies recognized as industry leaders, targeting businesses with strong growth prospects across sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, healthcare, and financial services. The fund holds a diversified portfolio, with its top investments including prominent firms like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, reflecting its orientation toward innovation-driven markets. With a history dating back to 1948 and assets totaling over $16 billion, the fund is actively managed, focusing on companies in rapidly expanding industries to capitalize on evolving market opportunities. Franklin Growth Fund Class A plays a significant role in the large-growth segment, offering investors exposure to leading U.S. companies anticipated to outpace broader market growth over time.
Performance
FKGRX had a total return of 14.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.64%.
Equivalent Funds
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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 | $11.1384 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $7.676 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $10.7138 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $13.8206 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $10.7978 | Dec 1, 2020 |