Franklin International Equity Fund (LGIEX)
| Fund Assets | 301.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 63.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
| Dividend Growth | 142.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 21.88 |
| YTD Return | 26.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 77.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.94 |
| 52-Week High | 21.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 205 |
| Inception Date | May 5, 1998 |
About LGIEX
Franklin International Equity Fund Class I is a mutual fund focused on achieving maximum long-term total return by primarily investing in stocks of companies located outside the United States. The fund employs a quantitative investment process, assessing the relative attractiveness of international stocks to construct a diversified portfolio. Its primary allocation spans both developed and emerging non-U.S. markets, with particular exposure to major sectors such as consumer defensive and healthcare, aligning its sector distribution closely with its peer group. This fund is co-managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., and is designed for investors seeking broad international equity exposure as part of a diversified investment strategy. By focusing on international equities, the fund offers access to global economic trends and growth opportunities beyond the U.S. market, serving as a strategic tool for portfolio diversification within the foreign large-blend category.
Performance
LGIEX had a total return of 19.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.60%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.08% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.95% |
| Cash | n/a | 1.85% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.69% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.68% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.64% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.60% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 1.31% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 1.28% |
| Allianz SE | ALV | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.15127 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.47433 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.60615 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.10378 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.27702 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.39337 | Dec 5, 2019 |