Franklin Mutual Global Discovery R6 (FMDRX)
| Fund Assets | 9.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 34.55% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.18% |
| Dividend Growth | -80.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.50 |
| YTD Return | 14.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 92.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.52 |
| 52-Week High | 34.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 77 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FMDRX
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R6 is a global large-cap value mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in undervalued stocks across developed and emerging markets. The fund follows a disciplined, research-driven value investing approach, seeking companies trading below their intrinsic value based on recognized financial metrics. Its portfolio spans a diverse set of sectors, with significant allocations to energy, financial services, healthcare, and industrials, reflecting its global perspective and sectoral breadth. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the fund’s sizable asset base—over $9 billion—demonstrates its significance in the mutual fund market. Class R6 shares are tailored for institutional investors, featuring a low expense ratio and a high minimum investment threshold. By maintaining broad geographic and sector exposure, the fund aims to capitalize on value opportunities worldwide, offering investors diversification across regions and industries while staying anchored in a value-oriented strategy.
Performance
FMDRX had a total return of 10.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.21%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 2.59% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.17% |
| Novartis AG ADR | NVSN.MX | 2.15% |
| Prudential plc | PRU | 2.13% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.11% |
| AerCap Holdings N.V. | AER | 2.10% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.03% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.03% |
| Airbus SE | AIR | 2.02% |
| Haleon plc | HLN | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.6406 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $3.0403 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2838 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $2.1479 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | $0.0509 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.5917 | Dec 20, 2022 |