Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class C (FRDTX)
| Fund Assets | 27.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.58% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 11.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.22% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 83.72 |
| YTD Return | -2.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 76.91 |
| 52-Week High | 97.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 59 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1995 |
About FRDTX
The Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund designed to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. companies recognized for their ability to pay consistently rising dividends. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of organizations with a track record of steadily increasing dividend payments, targeting businesses deemed financially robust and reliable. Its diversified portfolio spans growth and value stocks and covers companies of various market capitalizations. By focusing on firms with strong fundamentals and dividend growth histories, the fund aims to capture both the potential for capital appreciation and the benefits of rising income streams for investors. The Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class C plays a significant role in the market for those seeking exposure to established businesses with a disciplined approach to dividend growth, supporting objectives related to capital preservation and income generation within diversified investment strategies.
Performance
FRDTX had a total return of 10.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.50%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
35.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.43% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.56% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.74% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.42% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.18% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.16% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.14% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.05% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.53% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 2.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $8.5096 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.026 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $0.0178 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $8.2847 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.0226 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.0321 | Jul 22, 2024 |