Franklin International Growth Fund Class C (FNGDX)
| Fund Assets | 688.52M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 25.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 224.87% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 14.67 |
| YTD Return | -8.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.70% |
| 5-Year Return | -19.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.19 |
| 52-Week High | 17.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 41 |
| 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 2.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.44%.
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 | 0.84% |
| FAERX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 1.28% |
| FAOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 1.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
37.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 4.37% |
| Alcon Inc. | ALC | 4.25% |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | MTX | 4.07% |
| Lonza Group AG | LONN | 4.05% |
| DSV A/S | DSV | 3.75% |
| CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA | EVD | 3.51% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 3.49% |
| Interroll Holding AG | INRN | 3.30% |
| Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. | 9983 | 3.25% |
| FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | FBK | 3.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4899 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 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 |