About FRNRX
Franklin Natural Resources Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving high total return by investing primarily in companies connected to natural resources. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity and debt securities of firms that own, produce, refine, process, transport, or market natural resources, as well as those providing related services. Sectors represented include energy, metals, mining, chemicals, paper products, forest products, alternative energy, and environmental services.
The fund typically emphasizes large and mid-sized companies within these industries, aiming for broad diversification across various segments of the natural resources sector. Its portfolio features leading global corporations in energy and basic materials, such as oil and gas producers and mining companies, with a notable portion of assets often concentrated in its top holdings. Franklin Natural Resources Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified exposure to resources-driven industries, integrating both growth and income-generating opportunities through annual dividend distributions. Since its inception in 1995, the fund has provided a specialized means to participate in trends and cycles affecting global resource markets.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Natural Resources
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FRNRX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P North American Natural Resources Sector TR
FRNRX had a total return of 48.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.91%.
