Franklin International Equity Fund A (LMEAX)
| Fund Assets | 308.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.28% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 67.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.42 |
| YTD Return | 0.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.08 |
| 52-Week High | 21.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 180 |
| Inception Date | Feb 3, 2009 |
About LMEAX
Franklin International Equity Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide investors with maximum long-term total return by primarily investing in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund employs a quantitative investment process that evaluates the relative attractiveness of international stocks, typically allocating at least 65% of its total assets to non-U.S. equities. It can invest up to 35% of its assets across a broad range of international markets, spanning developed and emerging economies. The fund seeks exposure to a wide spectrum of industries and sectors, aiming to capitalize on growth opportunities and diversification benefits presented by global equities. Since its inception in 1995, Franklin International Equity Fund Class A has played a notable role in offering investors a channel for global diversification beyond domestic markets, helping to mitigate regional risks and participate in worldwide economic trends.
Performance
LMEAX had a total return of 21.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
18.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.23% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.20% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 2.01% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.98% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.96% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.66% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 1.46% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 1.45% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 1.32% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Treasury Portfolio | TRPXX | 1.31% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.84212 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.10234 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.43425 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.56663 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.05559 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.23727 | Dec 4, 2020 |