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FKACX Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund

  • Tenured and experienced portfolio management team.
  • Distinct research structure. Investment professionals organized into collaborative sector teams.
  • Multi-cap strategy leads to a broadly diversified portfolio of fast-growing businesses.
NAV 1 $0.18(0.70%)
$26.01
As of 01/09/2026
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
1.01%
As of 01/09/2026
Total Net Assets
$4.50B
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity securities of companies demonstrating accelerating growth, increasing profitability, or above average growth or growth potential as compared with the overall economy.

Benchmark
Russell 3000 Growth Index
Additional Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
Fund Inception Date
06/23/1999
Dividend Frequency, if any
Annually
Portfolio Turnover
28%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 09/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio3
1.64%
Net Expense Ratio3,4
1.64%
Maximum Initial Charge
N/A
CDSC5
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
1.00%

Identifiers

Ticker
FKACX
Fund Number
562
CUSIP Code
354713711

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class C

  • 3.67%1 Year
  • 20.41%3 Years
  • 7.24%5 Years
  • 11.93%10 Years
  • 9.47%Since Inception
    06/23/1999

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

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As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment20.04%
Software & Services14.88%
Media & Entertainment11.64%
Technology Hardware & Equipment9.29%
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail8.39%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
06/23/1999
Investment Style
Growth
Lipper Classification
Multi-Cap Growth Funds
Morningstar Category6
Large Growth

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity

Franklin Equity understands innovation from every angle—our decades of experience investing in complex change fuels a differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value. Leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered strong performance over the third quarter of 2025, buoyed, in part, by easing trade tensions and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). The US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did generally robust corporate earnings. Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended the quarter at new record highs, while returns for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were more muted. In this environment, growth investing surpassed value in the large-capitalization tier, while it was the reverse in the mid- and small-capitalization segments, with small-cap stocks overall performing better than their large- and mid-cap counterparts.
  • Detractors: Stock selection and an overweight in the industrials sector; stock selection in the communication services sector; and stock selection and an underweight in the information technology (IT) sector were the top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000 Growth Index benchmark.
  • Contributors: Stock selection in the real estate sector offered a small relative contribution along with leading relative contributors at the stock level.
  • Outlook: While headline risks continue to influence market sentiment, we think the bigger story for investors is technological innovations, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). Advances in AI and related technologies are transforming industries and, in our view, creating growth potential for long-term investors. Innovative companies in sectors and industries across the economy are harnessing AI in their efforts to expand profit margins and drive revenue growth. We are seeing this in industries that deliver health care, manage logistics and more.
Franklin Equity
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Managed Fund Since 2007

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Managed Fund Since 2016

[Anthony J. Hardys avatar]

Managed Fund Since 2024

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
Manager Location

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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 11/30/2025

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Class C - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
Class C - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
Russell 3000 Growth Index (%)
S&P 500 Index (%)

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 

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Ratings 8

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 2 out of 5 stars  
As of 12/31/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
1004 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
936 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 1 out of 5 stars  
755 Funds in category
Rating Category
Large Growth

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
As of 12/31/2025
Current Historical
Large
Medium
Small
Value Blend Growth
Style
Size

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$4.50 Billion

Positions

As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Fund
82
Benchmark
1,496

Portfolio Statistics

As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Fund
36.65x
Benchmark
32.61x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Fund
$1,605.79 Billion
Benchmark
$2,017.56 Billion
Price to Book
Fund
11.08x
Benchmark
13.36x
Price to Cash Flow
Fund
30.80x
Benchmark
29.30x

Asset Allocation

As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Fund
Equity
98.97%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
1.03%

 

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Holdings

As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

NVIDIA Corp COM USD.​001
Broadcom Inc COM USD 1
Microsoft Corp COM USD0.​001
Apple Inc COM USD.​00001
Meta Platforms Inc COM USD NPV CL A
Amazon.​com Inc COM USD.​01
Alphabet Inc COM USD.​001 CL C
Eli Lilly & Co COM NPV
Amphenol Corp COM USD.​001 CL A
TESLA INC COM USD.​001

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. 

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Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 94-3326307

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

2025 tax information will be available in early February

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 01/09/2026 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices

As of 01/09/2026

Share Prices

As of 01/09/2026

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$26.01
NAV Change  1
$0.18
NAV Change (%)  1
0.70%
POP  7(Public Offering Price)
$26.01

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/29/2025
$36.02
Lowest NAV As of 01/02/2026
$25.73

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Documents

Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin Growth Opportunities FundDownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin Growth Opportunities FundDownload Document
Regulatory Documents
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Annual Report - Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund Class CDownload Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Strategic SeriesDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund - Class CDownload Document
Semiannual Financial Statements And Other Information - Franklin Strategic SeriesDownload Document
Prospectus - Franklin Strategic Series 1Download Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin Growth Opportunities FundDownload Document
Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Strategic Series 1Mailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document
Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Strategic SeriesMailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document
Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Strategic SeriesMailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.

Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance. 

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPCAll entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.

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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

The S&P 500 Index features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization.
Source: © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserve
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The Russell 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Source: FTSE.

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  4. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  5. A 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 12 months.

  6. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

  7. Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day.  It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.

  8. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 

  9. Capitalization Rate is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.