Franklin International Growth Fund Class C (FNGDX)
| Fund Assets | 864.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 17.56% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 17.07 |
| YTD Return | 14.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.19 |
| 52-Week High | 17.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Jun 3, 2008 |
About FNGDX
Franklin International Growth Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of mid- and large-cap companies outside the United States. The fund’s portfolio spans developed markets as well as developing and emerging economies, with up to 20% of assets allocated to emerging markets. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments since its inception in 2008, the fund takes a growth-oriented approach, targeting companies across multiple sectors such as technology, consumer cyclicals, industrials, healthcare, and communication services. Portfolio construction is based on fundamental analysis and a bottom-up stock selection process. Benchmarking against key international indices like the MSCI EAFE and MSCI ACWI ex-USA, the fund holds a concentrated portfolio, typically around 33 to 37 holdings, with a significant portion in its top ten positions. With its global reach and sector diversification, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to international growth opportunities beyond U.S. markets.
Performance
FNGDX had a total return of 11.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.29%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZAIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Discovery Fund - Class Z | 0.50% |
| 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% |
| FIGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Discovery Fund | 0.58% |
Top 10 Holdings
38.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DSV A/S | DSV | 4.09% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 4.00% |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | MTX | 3.93% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 3.84% |
| Intermediate Capital Group plc | ICG | 3.82% |
| monday.com Ltd. | MNDY | 3.82% |
| Cochlear Limited | COH | 3.80% |
| Alcon Inc. | ALC | 3.74% |
| Sika AG | SIKA | 3.66% |
| Kinaxis Inc. | KXS | 3.62% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.1508 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.2498 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $0.2383 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.0079 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.2014 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.1891 | Dec 19, 2017 |