Franklin International Growth Fund Class A (FNGAX)
| Fund Assets | 730.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 25.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 82.15% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.26 |
| YTD Return | -5.36% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.11% |
| 5-Year Return | -21.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.55 |
| 52-Week High | 19.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Jun 3, 2008 |
About FNGAX
Franklin International Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on seeking capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of mid- and large-capitalization companies located outside the United States. The fund emphasizes growth-oriented firms, targeting foreign large-cap and mid-cap stocks across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer cyclical, financial services, and industrials. Its diversified portfolio includes significant holdings in globally recognized companies from developed and emerging markets, aiming to capture growth trends beyond U.S. borders. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments since 2008, the fund employs an active management strategy to identify companies with strong growth prospects. It is positioned in the foreign large growth category and maintains a moderate turnover rate, reflecting a long-term investment approach. The fund’s performance is influenced by both market trends in international equities and currency fluctuations, making it a key vehicle for investors seeking global diversification and exposure to growth sectors worldwide.
Performance
FNGAX had a total return of -3.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.75%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILFX | Fidelity | Strategic Advisers International Fund | 0.42% |
| FZAIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Discovery Fund - Class Z | 0.59% |
| SWMIX | Schwab | Schwab International Opportunities Fund | 0.85% |
| FAERX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 1.28% |
| FAOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 1.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
38.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DSV A/S | DSV | 4.57% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 4.00% |
| CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA | EVD | 3.90% |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | MTX | 3.88% |
| Alcon Inc. | ALC | 3.81% |
| ICG plc | ICG | 3.79% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 3.76% |
| Lonza Group AG | LONN | 3.68% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 3.35% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.35% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.5468 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3002 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.2498 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $0.3841 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.0079 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.021 | Dec 18, 2019 |