About TEPLX
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. Class A is a global equity mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities from companies worldwide, including those in both developed and emerging markets. The fund takes a flexible approach, holding shares of firms across all market capitalizations and spanning multiple sectors such as healthcare, technology, financial services, and consumer goods. Its portfolio is diversified, often with significant positions in major international corporations, reflecting a blend of regional and sector exposures in response to prevailing economic conditions. Notable holdings have included companies like AstraZeneca, UnitedHealth Group, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Microsoft, underscoring its broad global reach and sector diversity. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the fund is one of the industry's longstanding offerings, first launched in 1954, and has played a significant role in providing investors with access to a globally diversified equity portfolio. Its primary objective is capital appreciation for shareholders through active management and opportunistic allocation across global markets.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category World Large-Stock Blend
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TEPLX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI AC World NR USD
TEPLX had a total return of 11.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.06%.
