Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class A (TEQIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
17.74
+0.10 (0.57%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets2.78B
Expense Ratio1.02%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover48.47%
Dividend (ttm)0.63
Dividend Yield3.56%
Dividend Growth-7.75%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 22, 2025
Previous Close17.64
YTD Return6.87%
1-Year Return18.82%
5-Year Return50.64%
52-Week Low13.50
52-Week High17.74
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings99
Inception DateNov 1, 1996

About TEQIX

Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused primarily on achieving capital appreciation, with income as a secondary objective. This fund invests mainly in undervalued mid- to large-cap equity securities, often targeting companies undergoing significant change such as management or strategy shifts that may unlock additional value. The fund is actively managed and typically adopts a global allocation approach within a large value investment style, positioning itself to seek opportunities both in the U.S. and international markets. Its portfolio may include equities, convertible securities, and other investment instruments, allowing flexibility to respond to changing market conditions. The Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class A is notable for taking on higher equity risk compared to many peers, aiming to capitalize on deep value opportunities and corporate events. The fund's diversified positions span various sectors, including consumer defensive, healthcare, financial services, and energy, reflecting its wide market reach and adaptability. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments since its inception in 1980, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to value-oriented global equities in a professionally managed structure.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Flexible Portfolio
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TEQIX
Share Class Class A
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Performance

TEQIX had a total return of 18.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.52%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FMQRXClass R60.72%
MQIFXClass Z0.77%
FMQSXClass R1.27%
TEMQXClass C1.76%

Top 10 Holdings

21.01% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Sorenson Communications Llc 8% 03/01/2030 Term Loan B (Pik)n/a4.10%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META2.48%
Roche Holding AGROG2.17%
Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market PortfolioINFXX2.05%
Novartis AG ADRNVSN.MX1.89%
EOG Resources, Inc.EOG1.77%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL1.70%
ASR Nederland N.V.ASRNL1.64%
Prudential plcPRU1.61%
BP p.l.c.BP1.61%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 22, 2025$0.626Dec 22, 2025
Oct 1, 2025$0.0057Oct 1, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$0.6775Dec 20, 2024
Oct 1, 2024$0.0073Oct 1, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$0.5839Dec 20, 2023
Oct 2, 2023$0.0111Oct 2, 2023
Full Dividend History