Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class C (TEDSX)
| Fund Assets | 8.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.28% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.37% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.55 |
| YTD Return | 0.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.29 |
| 52-Week High | 33.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.68 |
| Holdings | 79 |
| 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 18.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.90%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.64% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.49% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 2.46% |
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 2.45% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 2.39% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | DTE | 2.38% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROP | 2.28% |
| BASF SE | BAS | 2.23% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.18% |
| Haleon plc | HLN | 2.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.4003 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.6406 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 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 |