Franklin Multi-Asset Defensive Growth Fund R (LMLRX)
| Fund Assets | 104.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.39% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 94.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
| Dividend Growth | 62.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 13.89 |
| YTD Return | 2.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.03 |
| 52-Week High | 14.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 20 |
| Inception Date | Jun 2, 2014 |
About LMLRX
Franklin Multi-Asset Defensive Growth Fund Class R is a mutual fund primarily designed to provide income with a secondary focus on long-term capital growth. It employs a "fund of funds" strategy, investing in a diversified mix of underlying funds to gain exposure to multiple asset classes, notably both equity and fixed income securities. The fund typically maintains a target allocation around 30% in equity-oriented investments and 70% in fixed income assets, offering a balanced yet conservative approach to portfolio management. This structure is intended to provide a measure of downside protection during volatile markets while still capturing growth potential from equities. Franklin Multi-Asset Defensive Growth Fund Class R is positioned to serve investors seeking a combination of income generation and growth, making it a relevant option for those with moderate risk tolerance or a focus on capital preservation within the broader investment landscape. Its role in the financial market is to deliver a risk-managed solution that leverages asset allocation and broad diversification to meet a variety of long-term investment objectives.
Performance
LMLRX had a total return of 10.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.12%.
Top 10 Holdings
90.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S Core Bond ETF | FLCB | 38.95% |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Flexible Bond Fund Class IS | LFLSX | 13.05% |
| Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund IS | LMISX | 10.30% |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 | PEQSX | 6.54% |
| Franklin High Yield Corporate ETF | FLHY | 5.50% |
| Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | PGOEX | 4.82% |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund Class IS | LSITX | 3.80% |
| Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class R6 | FDEVX | 2.82% |
| Franklin BSP Lending Fund | FBREX | 2.56% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio | AGPXX | 2.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.05846 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.4233 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.08675 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.11664 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0662 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.21271 | Dec 30, 2024 |