Franklin Global Equity Fund IS (SMYSX)
| Fund Assets | 453.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 241.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 26.81 |
| YTD Return | 10.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 112.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.24 |
| 52-Week High | 26.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 160 |
| Inception Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
About SMYSX
Franklin Global Equity Fund Class IS is a diversified mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital growth by investing in equities across global markets. The fund emphasizes a flexible approach, allocating assets to both U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including those operating in developed and emerging markets. Its portfolio predominantly features large-cap stocks but can invest across the full spectrum of market capitalizations, adapting to changing market conditions and opportunities. The fund typically holds a broad array of investments, as indicated by its portfolio of over 170 holdings, and maintains a strong focus on established companies with robust fundamentals. With a category classification as a world large-stock blend, it serves as a core global equity holding, offering investors exposure to international economic trends and sectoral opportunities. The fund also pursues annual dividend distributions, supporting income generation alongside potential capital appreciation. Managed under a disciplined strategy, Franklin Global Equity Fund Class IS provides access to a globally diversified basket of equities, playing a key role in portfolio diversification and international equity exposure within the financial market landscape.
Performance
SMYSX had a total return of 13.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.41%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.79% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.58% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.05% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.65% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.36% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.60% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.35% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.24% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.22% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 1.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.94022 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.27527 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.00021 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.90619 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.96511 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.19854 | Dec 4, 2020 |