About FKRCX
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class A is a mutual fund that primarily targets capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in companies involved in mining, processing, or dealing in gold and other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the fund operates globally, selecting equities from both developed and emerging markets within the precious metals sector. Its portfolio is diversified across a broad range of companies but tends to concentrate a significant portion in its top holdings, which are typically leaders in the basic materials industry.
The fund also seeks a secondary objective of current income, distributing any dividends or interest derived from its investments. With a long-standing history since its inception in 1969, Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class A is recognized for providing exposure to the cyclical dynamics and unique risk-return profile of precious metals equities. It serves as a strategic tool for investors looking to participate in the commodities sector, hedge against inflation, or add diversification in their portfolios through companies linked to gold and other precious metal markets.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Equity Precious Metals
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FKRCX
Share Class Class A
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR
FKRCX had a total return of 193.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.46%.
