Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class C (TEDSX)
| Fund Assets | 9.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 34.55% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 62.11% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.78 |
| YTD Return | 12.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 87.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.85 |
| 52-Week High | 32.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 89 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 1996 |
About TEDSX
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing capital appreciation through a value-oriented, global investment approach. The fund primarily targets undervalued equity securities of mid- and large-cap companies worldwide, aiming to identify businesses trading below their intrinsic value based on fundamental analysis. It maintains significant diversification, allocating a majority of assets to foreign securities and spreading investments across sectors such as healthcare, energy, communication services, and industrials. Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisors, the fund employs a research-driven process and may also selectively invest in merger arbitrage opportunities and distressed asset situations. With a portfolio comprising around 90 holdings, it seeks to balance global exposure with disciplined risk management. The fund is notable for its commitment to value investing on a global scale and plays a key role as a diversification tool for investors seeking exposure to international markets and undervalued companies.
Performance
TEDSX had a total return of 10.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eur_usd_20250714 | n/a | 3.56% |
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 2.89% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 2.82% |
| Usd_eur_20250714 | n/a | 2.62% |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | CHTR | 2.58% |
| Prudential plc | PRU | 2.20% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.16% |
| Fiserv, Inc. | FI | 2.13% |
| Novartis AG ADR | NVSN.MX | 2.10% |
| Airbus SE | AIR | 2.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.6579 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2838 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.7637 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | $0.0509 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.2355 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.2998 | Dec 15, 2022 |