Franklin Mutual Shares Fund Class R (TESRX)
| Fund Assets | 7.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 51.72% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.40 |
| YTD Return | 0.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.56 |
| 52-Week High | 26.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 68 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 2002 |
About TESRX
Franklin Mutual Shares Fund Class R is a diversified mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth across various market environments, including upward, downward, and sideways trends. The fund primarily invests in both debt and equity securities of U.S. companies, aiming to balance capital preservation with the potential for appreciation. Its investment approach involves careful security selection, often seeking undervalued opportunities that can deliver sustainable returns over time. The portfolio is managed to ensure that holdings are diversified across sectors and industries, which helps mitigate risk and capture growth across multiple parts of the economy. Well-regarded for its adaptability and focus on value-driven investing, the Franklin Mutual Shares Fund Class R plays a significant role in many diversified investment portfolios, appealing to investors who seek participation in equity markets with an added emphasis on capital protection and prudent risk management.
Performance
TESRX had a total return of 8.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.58%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVLCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 1.90% |
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.83% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FVLIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 0.90% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.76% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.06% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.03% |
| Haleon plc | HLN | 2.61% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 2.40% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | CL | 2.39% |
| Dover Corporation | DOV | 2.39% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 2.38% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.32% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 2.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.281 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.5543 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.165 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.116 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.8737 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | $0.455 | Oct 2, 2023 |