Franklin International Equity C (LMGEX)

Fund Assets	325.47M
Expense Ratio	2.107%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	44.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.23
Dividend Yield	1.04%
Dividend Growth	4.13%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	22.09
YTD Return	8.99%
1-Year Return	13.71%
5-Year Return	54.52%
52-Week Low	19.88
52-Week High	23.50
Beta (5Y)	0.77
Holdings	175
Inception Date	Feb 17, 1995

About LMGEX

Franklin International Equity Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving maximum long-term total return by investing primarily in equities of companies located outside the United States. The fund uses a quantitative approach to identify and select non-U.S. stocks based on their relative attractiveness, seeking opportunities across developed and emerging international markets. Its portfolio is typically allocated across various countries, with notable concentrations in Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Switzerland, among others. Sector and country diversification are core features, helping to mitigate risk associated with individual markets. The fund’s active management style allows it to adjust exposures in response to global economic conditions and market opportunities. By providing access to a broad range of international equities, Franklin International Equity Fund Class C plays a significant role for investors seeking global diversification in their portfolios and exposure to foreign markets' long-term growth prospects.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LMGEX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

LMGEX had a total return of 13.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.75%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSPSX	Fidelity	Fidelity International Index Fund	0.04%
SICNX	Schwab	Schwab International Core Equity Fund	0.86%
SWISX	Schwab	Schwab International Index Fund	0.06%
FHLFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series International Index Fund	0.01%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LIESX	Class Is	0.85%
LGIEX	Class I	0.95%
LMEAX	Class A	1.28%
LGFEX	Class Fi	1.30%

Top 10 Holdings

18.83% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	3.48%
HSBC Holdings plc	HSBA	2.14%
Roche Holding AG	ROP	1.98%
Novartis AG	NOVN	1.79%
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.	6098	1.70%
Banco Santander, S.A.	SAN	1.68%
BHP Group Limited	BHP	1.65%
AstraZeneca PLC	AZN	1.48%
Nestlé S.A.	NESN	1.47%
Advantest Corporation	6857	1.45%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$1.6948	Dec 16, 2025
Dec 17, 2024	$0.95302	Dec 17, 2024
Dec 15, 2023	$0.25853	Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022	$0.42326	Dec 15, 2022
Dec 3, 2021	$0.8911	Dec 3, 2021
Dec 4, 2020	$0.09405	Dec 4, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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