Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class C (FRGOX)
| Fund Assets | 4.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.67% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 22.76% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 119.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 46.58 |
| YTD Return | 21.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 191.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 232.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.44 |
| 52-Week High | 52.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 227 |
| Inception Date | May 19, 1969 |
About FRGOX
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in investments within the gold and precious metals industry. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, while a secondary goal is to provide current income via dividends or interest received from portfolio holdings. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that mine, process, or deal in gold and other precious metals, with a significant portion allocated to international firms, particularly those domiciled in Canada, though their operations often span multiple countries—including emerging and frontier markets. The fund predominantly holds equity securities and may concentrate investments in a smaller number of issuers due to its non-diversified status. It is actively managed, focusing on businesses with low-cost reserves, experienced leadership, and potential for resource expansion and production growth. By providing targeted exposure to the precious metals sector, Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class C serves investors seeking to participate in the performance of gold and other metal markets within a mutual fund structure.
Performance
FRGOX had a total return of 191.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.24%.
Top 10 Holdings
32.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 5.04% |
| Equinox Gold Corp. | EQX | 4.63% |
| G Mining Ventures Corp. | GMIN | 4.62% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 4.02% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 2.85% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 2.79% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 2.49% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 2.25% |
| Torex Gold Resources Inc. | TXG | 2.17% |
| Orla Mining Ltd. | OLA | 2.11% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $4.7834 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.184 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.398 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $1.9511 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $2.4933 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $1.2694 | Dec 5, 2016 |