Franklin Utilities Fund Advisor Class (FRUAX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 10.80% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.97% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 26.23 |
| YTD Return | 9.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.89 |
| 52-Week High | 27.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 44 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About FRUAX
Franklin Utilities Fund Advisor Class is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily targets capital appreciation and current income by investing in the equity securities of public utility companies, with a particular emphasis on the U.S. electricity and gas sectors. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to utilities, seeking stable performance and income potential from an industry known for its defensive characteristics and regular dividend payments. With a diverse portfolio covering large, medium, and small utility companies, the fund serves as an important vehicle for investors looking to gain targeted exposure to the utilities sector, which tends to offer lower volatility and consistent dividends compared to broader market indices. The Franklin Utilities Fund Advisor Class features an expense ratio of 0.56% and holds assets totaling over $6.6 billion, reflecting its significance as a sector-focused investment option for those seeking a blend of income and growth through utilities.
Performance
FRUAX had a total return of 22.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.35%.
Top 10 Holdings
49.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 9.75% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 5.50% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.88% |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.80% |
| Evergy, Inc. | EVRG | 4.35% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 4.34% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 4.18% |
| Vistra Corp. | VST | 4.14% |
| PG&E Corporation | PCG | 3.76% |
| NiSource Inc. | NI | 3.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.1292 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.6104 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1294 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1287 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.1285 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.6972 | Dec 20, 2024 |