Franklin Growth Series Class C (FRGSX)
| Fund Assets | 17.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.54% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 7.35% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 11.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 48.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 121.07 |
| YTD Return | 9.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.35% |
| 5-Year Return | 85.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 92.66 |
| 52-Week High | 127.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 93 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1995 |
About FRGSX
Franklin Growth Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity securities of companies that are leaders within their respective industries. As a large growth fund, it emphasizes firms with robust growth potential, often allocating significant assets to sectors such as technology, consumer cyclicals, financial services, and healthcare. Top holdings typically include prominent companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Apple, reflecting a strong orientation toward innovative and market-leading businesses. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio with a moderate number of holdings and a relatively low turnover rate, which suggests a long-term investment approach. With an inception date of May 1995, Franklin Growth Fund Class C has a longstanding presence in the market and is designed to meet the needs of investors seeking exposure to dynamic growth companies. Its role in the financial market centers on providing access to leading-edge equity opportunities while balancing risk through diversification across industry leaders.
Performance
FRGSX had a total return of 22.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.88%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
35.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.45% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.32% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.50% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.81% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 2.70% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.61% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | NOW | 2.37% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.00% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 1.95% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 1.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $11.0841 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $7.4541 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $10.7138 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $13.8206 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $10.6145 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Dec 2, 2019 | $5.9943 | Dec 4, 2019 |