Franklin International Equity Fund A (LMEAX)
| Fund Assets | 280.23M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.28% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 63.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
| Dividend Growth | 153.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.84 |
| YTD Return | 21.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.08 |
| 52-Week High | 19.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| 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 17.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.62%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIENX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| FHLFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% |
| SWISX | Schwab | Schwab International Index Fund® | 0.06% |
| SICNX | Schwab | Schwab® International Core Equity Fund | 0.86% |
| FSPSX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Index Fund | 0.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.12% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.07% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.98% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.66% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.65% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Treasury Portfolio | TRPXX | 1.57% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 1.42% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.41% |
| Allianz SE | ALV | 1.26% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 1.24% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.36177 | Dec 5, 2019 |