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3 Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds for a Healthy Portfolio
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Founded in 1947, Franklin Templeton Investments prides itself in offering "exceptional asset management" to its clients in more than 170 nations. It has presence in 34 countries and more than 600 investment professionals. With around $717.1 billion assets under management as of Aug 31, 2019, Franklin Templeton Investments is a well-known global investment management firm. The company offers investment management strategies and integrated risk management solutions to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts and partnerships.
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Class (FGADX - Free Report) aims for capital growth. The fund invests the majority of its assets in securities of gold and precious metals operation companies. The non-diversified fund also invests in American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. It may purchase securities of gold and precious metals operation companies located globally. FGADX has year-to-date returns of 31.6%.
As of September 2019, FGADX held 81 issues with 6.36% of its assets invested in B2Gold Corp.
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Advisor Class (FCSZX - Free Report) seeks maximum total returns through appreciation of capital and a high level of current income. FCSZX invests a major portion of its assets in convertible securities. Though FCSZX may invest all of its assets in non-investment grade securities, it invests a maximum of 10% of its assets in unrated securities or those rated below B. FCSZX has year-to-date returns of 17.3%.
FCSZX has an expense ratio of 0.60% compared with the category average of 1.15%.
Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund (FRMTX - Free Report) aims to provide a high level of income which is exempt from federal income tax as well as Michigan personal income taxes. Further, this income is also consistent with prudent investment management as well as preservation of shareholders’ capital. FRMTX has year-to-date returns of 6.4%.
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3 Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds for a Healthy Portfolio
Founded in 1947, Franklin Templeton Investments prides itself in offering "exceptional asset management" to its clients in more than 170 nations. It has presence in 34 countries and more than 600 investment professionals. With around $717.1 billion assets under management as of Aug 31, 2019, Franklin Templeton Investments is a well-known global investment management firm. The company offers investment management strategies and integrated risk management solutions to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts and partnerships.
Below we share with you four best-ranked Franklin Templeton mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and is expected to outperform its peers in the future. Investors can click here to see the complete list of all Franklin Templeton mutual funds, their Zacks Rank and past performance.
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Class (FGADX - Free Report) aims for capital growth. The fund invests the majority of its assets in securities of gold and precious metals operation companies. The non-diversified fund also invests in American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. It may purchase securities of gold and precious metals operation companies located globally. FGADX has year-to-date returns of 31.6%.
As of September 2019, FGADX held 81 issues with 6.36% of its assets invested in B2Gold Corp.
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Advisor Class (FCSZX - Free Report) seeks maximum total returns through appreciation of capital and a high level of current income. FCSZX invests a major portion of its assets in convertible securities. Though FCSZX may invest all of its assets in non-investment grade securities, it invests a maximum of 10% of its assets in unrated securities or those rated below B. FCSZX has year-to-date returns of 17.3%.
FCSZX has an expense ratio of 0.60% compared with the category average of 1.15%.
Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund (FRMTX - Free Report) aims to provide a high level of income which is exempt from federal income tax as well as Michigan personal income taxes. Further, this income is also consistent with prudent investment management as well as preservation of shareholders’ capital. FRMTX has year-to-date returns of 6.4%.
To view the Zacks Rank and the past performance of all Franklin Templeton mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.
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